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    Highlights

    If this is your first visit, our classic Antarctic Explorer voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula in 11 days. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in your choice of four stabilized, polar-class vessels; explore majestic natural environments by zodiac and on foot; get up close and personal with penguins, whales and other wildlife; and enjoy talks on history, biology and glaciology by onboard polar experts. You can personalize your adventure with options that suit your interests, and cross the 7th Continent off the list—your way.  

    Map & Itinerary

    Day 1Ushuaia

    You will begin your journey in Ushuaia, a small but bustling port town at the tip of South America. This Argentine town is an ideal gateway for you to explore the southern extent of Patagonia while preparing for your adventure ahead. Get active in the mountains or enjoy handcrafted chocolate at a café in town.
     

     

    Day 2Embarkation Day

    Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of anticipation as you depart—the next time you see land, you’ll be in the world’s most southern continent!

    Day 3 - 4Crossing the Drake Passage

     Your days at sea are filled with presentations led by your Expedition Team who will prepare you for the wildlife, glaciology and history that will greet you upon your arrival. In between presentations spend time on deck looking for wildlife or chatting with your shipmates over a drink at the bar.

    Day 5-8South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

     The most common reaction upon reaching the White Continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is beyond words, since few places are as untouched and enduring as Antarctica. You will begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and travelers alike. Every time we visit Antarctica, we witness something new or unexpected, which means that your expedition will be unlike any other—creating a unique, personal experience.

    Each day, you will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore glaciated bays, channels and landing sites. Your Expedition Team will take care of you at each landing, whether you are hiking the Antarctic landscape, visiting a research station or consorting with chinstrap, Adélie and gentoo penguins, all of which can be found here. Keep an eye out for Weddell, fur, crabeater and leopard seals as well as curious whales, such as humpbacks, minkes, or perhaps orcas while on a Zodiac cruise. Each excursion will present a new collection of creatures to delight you and keep your camera busy.

    Amid the serene silence of Antarctica, noisy interludes become indelible memories, such as penguins squabbling over prized pebbles, or the boom and crack of a calving glacier. Every day will be different, having been carefully crafted by your Expedition Team to inspire and educate you about this wonderful part of the world

    Day 9-10Crossing the Drake Passage

    The journey back across the Drake Passage provides final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air Spend time on the deck, watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy presentations by your Expedition Team and celebrate the experiences shared exploring Antarctica.

    Day 11Disembark in Ushuaia

    You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning, which allows for you to continue your adventure onward or catch your flights home.

    Please note:

    • Some departures start and end in Buenos Aires and include charter flights to and from Ushuaia. In those cases, embarkation takes place on Day 2 of the expedition
    • Certain departures may last an additional day

    Inclusions/Exclusions

    Rates  include the following:

    • An official Expeditions parka to keep
    • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Team, including shore landings and other activities
    • All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
    • All shore landings as per the daily program
    • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
    • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage. Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals
    • Free beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
    • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
    • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
    • A photographic journal documenting your expedition
    • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
    • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
    • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
    • All luggage handling aboard the ship
    • Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
    • Group arrival transfer in Ushuaia from airport to pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
    • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with breakfast. (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
    • Group transfer from hotel to ship on embarkation day
    • Group departure transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from ship to local airport or to luggage storage facility
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more data intensive applications.)

    Rates do not include the following:

    • International airfare
    • Passport and applicable visa expenses
    • Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
    • Meals unless otherwise specified
    • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
    • Excess-baggage fees on international and domestic flights
    • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
    • Laundry, bar, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
    • Phone and Internet charges (connectivity may vary by location)
    • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew
    • Additional overnight accommodation
    • Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicitly stated
    • Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities
     

    When travelling on the Vessel Ultramarine, rates  include helicopter flight seeing and the Mandatory Transfer Package:

    • Hotel Night in Buenos Aires
    • Return flight Buenos Aires – Ushuaia
    • All transfers

    Adventure Activities

    Sea Kayaking: US$ 995 pp

    Paddling Excursion: US$ 295 pp

    Stand-up Paddleboarding: US$ 295 pp

    Camping: US$ 295 pp

     

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