Best of Antarctica

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Welcome to the pinnacle of expedition travel – Antarctica. It’s a place of extremes, where the wildlife and landscape paint a picture like nowhere else in the world. The extraordinary islands around the Antarctic Peninsula are a stunning reward for those who conquer the infamous Drake Passage – which is all of you – and amid the Antarctic’s barren beauty you may well encounter orcas, humpback whales, seals and penguins. Explore the ice-filled waters by Zodiac then set foot on the rock and ice that makes up this mysterious continent, and spend your evenings enjoying the state-of-the-art ship and its health and wellness facilities. You’ll be talking about this journey for years to come.

(*) Some departures, especialy on the end of the season, may inlcude an extra day (12 days / 11 nights) as they set sail towards the location where whales gather in their largest numbers on the Antarctic Peninsula 

2024-2025 Best of Antarctica – Whale Discovery dates: 09 Mar 2025 and 19 Mar 2025

Map/Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Ushuaia

Welcome to Ushuaia, Argentina, the world’s southernmost city. You’ll be briefed at the hotel tonight on the journey and details for tomorrow’s embarkation, but if you happen to arrive early there are a surprising amount of ways to entertain yourself at ‘the End of the World’. Check out the Museo Maritimo to brush up on the region’s history, or take a stroll down Avenida San Martin if you’re after any last-minute essentials before departing. Oh, and did we mention this is Argentina – if all else fails, head to a local restaurant to get your fill of red wine and steak. Muy bueno.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included

There are no meals included on this day.

Special Information

An arrival transfer from the airport on Day 1 is included in your voyage fare. Full details will be sent with your final joining instructions.

Day 2Embarkation Day

This afternoon you’ll board the Ocean Endeavour, settle into your cabin and begin cruising down the stunning Beagle Channel, named for Charles Darwin’s ship. The channel transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America, and as the ship pulls away from port there’s always an air of anticipation. Wave goodbye to Argentina and know that the next time you see land you’ll be staring at Antarctica.
Accommodation
  • Expedition Cruise Ship (1 night)
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 3Drake Passage

The time has come to cross the Drake Passage, the legendary body of water named after English explorer Sir Francis Drake. If the conditions are right, enjoy some time out on deck to spot dolphins, orcas or perhaps albatross. If the waters are a little rough, the Ocean Endeavour is equipped with some seriously lush facilities for you to take advantage of. As well as safety briefings, a comprehensive lecture program will run throughout the journey delivered by experts in Antarctica’s history, geology and biology. With any luck we’ll make it to land by early evening on Day 4 – a moment that always brings much excitement.
Accommodation
  • Expedition Cruise Ship (2 nights)
Meals Included
  • Breakfast (2)
  • Lunch (2)
  • Dinner (2)

Day 5-8Antarctic Peninsula

The adventure truly begins once the Antarctic Convergence is left in your wake and exchanged for four incredible days of exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Stare wide-eyed at glaciers, mountains and an unimaginable array of wildlife as the sheer magnitude and rawness of the area comes to light. Every day is a new adventure, and you’ll explore ice-filled bays and channels as well as Antarctica itself on Zodiac excursions and by foot. While the landscapes will no doubt take your breath away, Antarctica is all about the wildlife. Visit penguin rookeries, spot humpback and minke whales and look out for leopard seals, all while calving glaciers crack through the immense silence. The landing sites visited will depend on the ship’s location and weather conditions, but for information on potential landing sites please visit: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/au/antarctica-landing-sites
Accommodation
  • Expedition Cruise Ship (4 nights)
Meals Included
  • Breakfast (4)
  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (4)

Please note that all the outings and landings rely on weather, sea and ice conditions being favorable both for the ship to access the areas, as for the zodiacs and kayaks to maneuver under adequate conditions, ensuring the safety of all our passengers and staff. 

For this reason, during moments of harsh weather and throughout the entire trip, our ships offer excellent public areas such as wellness/sauna, restaurant, bar and a library for our passengers to spend their spare time. Our ships are staffed by experts in the field who will also share great lectures along the way, ranging from exploration history to biology, geology, ice and wildlife. 

Day 9-10At Sea

Say goodbye to the Antarctic Peninsula as we begin our return leg to Ushuaia. Take the opportunity to share photographs with fellow travellers, use your now expert skills in wildlife spotting and enjoy the final lectures from your polar experts. It’s also a great opportunity to make use of the Ocean Endeavour’s health and wellness facilities, including its saunas, spa, heated pool, yoga classes and gym.
Accommodation
  • Expedition Cruise Ship (2 nights)
Meals Included
  • Breakfast (2)
  • Lunch (2)
  • Dinner (2)

Day 11Disembarkation

Your Antarctic adventure draws to a close after breakfast this morning. Farewell your shipmates and transfer to the airport if you’re flying out today, or perhaps spend some more time exploring this incredible part of the world.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Special Information

A departure transfer to the airport is included in your voyage fare if you are flying out today. Please speak to an Intrepid booking agent to organise this.

If you are flying out today, please do not book your flight to depart Ushuaia before midday in case of any delays caused by unfavourable weather conditions.

 

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Best of Antarctica

Start : 18 Nov, 2024  End : 28 Nov, 2024
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
11 Days
Ocean Endeavour
From $7,899
$6,714
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Triple Interior
$7,899 $6,714
Twin Interior
$8,349 $7,097
Twin Porthole
$8,799 $7,479
Twin Double Window
$9,249 $7,862
Comfort Twin
$9,699 $8,244
Single Interior
$10,049 $8,542
Select Twin
$10,449 $8,882
Superior Twin/Double
$10,949 $8,759
Junior Suite
$11,699 $9,359
Single Porthole
$12,749 $10,837
Owner's Suite
$12,749 $10,199
Single Window
$14,049 $11,942

Best of Antarctica

Start : 27 Nov, 2024  End : 7 Dec, 2024
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
11 Days
Ocean Endeavour
From $8,399
$7,139
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Triple Interior
$8,399 $7,139
Twin Interior
$8,849 $7,522
Twin Porthole
$9,299 $7,904
Twin Double Window
$9,749 $8,287
Comfort Twin
$10,249 $8,712
Single Interior
$10,649 $9,052
Select Twin
$11,049 $9,392
Superior Twin/Double
$11,599 $9,279
Junior Suite
$12,399 $9,919
Single Porthole
$13,499 $11,474
Owner's Suite
$13,499 $10,799
Single Window
$14,799 $12,579

Best of Antarctica

Start : 18 Dec, 2024  End : 28 Dec, 2024
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
11 Days
Ocean Endeavour
From $9,249
$7,862
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Triple Interior
$9,249 $7,862
Twin Interior
$9,749 $8,287
Twin Porthole
$10,249 $8,712
Twin Double Window
$10,749 $9,137
Comfort Twin
$11,299 $9,604
Single Interior
$11,749 $9,987
Select Twin
$12,199 $10,369
Superior Twin/Double
$12,799 $10,239
Junior Suite
$13,699 $10,959
Single Porthole
$14,849 $12,622
Owner's Suite
$14,949 $11,959
Single Window
$16,349 $13,897

Best of Antarctica

Start : 27 Dec, 2024  End : 6 Jan, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
11 Days
Ocean Endeavour
From $9,249
$7,862
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Triple Interior
$9,249 $7,862
Twin Interior
$9,749 $8,287
Twin Porthole
$10,249 $8,712
Twin Double Window
$10,749 $9,137
Comfort Twin
$11,299 $9,604
Single Interior
$11,749 $9,987
Select Twin
$12,199 $10,369
Superior Twin/Double
$12,799 $10,239
Junior Suite
$13,699 $10,959
Single Porthole
$14,849 $12,622
Owner's Suite
$14,949 $11,959
Single Window
$16,349 $13,897

Best of Antarctica

Start : 26 Jan, 2025  End : 5 Feb, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
11 Days
Ocean Endeavour
From $9,249
$8,324
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Triple Interior
$9,249 $8,324
Twin Interior
$9,749 $8,774
Twin Porthole
$10,249 $9,224
Twin Double Window
$10,749 $9,674
Comfort Twin
$11,299 $10,169
Single Interior
$11,749 $10,574
Select Twin
$12,199 $10,979
Superior Twin/Double
$12,799 $10,879
Junior Suite
$13,699 $11,644
Single Porthole
$14,849 $13,364
Owner's Suite
$14,949 $12,707
Single Window
$16,349 $14,714

Best of Antarctica

Start : 16 Feb, 2025  End : 26 Feb, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
11 Days
Ocean Endeavour
From $9,249
$8,324
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Triple Interior
$9,249 $8,324
Twin Interior
$9,749 $8,774
Twin Porthole
$10,249 $9,224
Twin Double Window
$10,749 $9,674
Comfort Twin
$11,299 $10,169
Single Interior
$11,749 $10,574
Select Twin
$12,199 $10,979
Superior Twin/Double
$12,799 $10,879
Junior Suite
$13,699 $11,644
Single Porthole
$14,849 $13,364
Owner's Suite
$14,949 $12,707
Single Window
$16,349 $14,714

Best of Antarctica

Start : 9 Mar, 2025  End : 20 Mar, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
12 Days
Ocean Endeavour
From $7,899
$6,714
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Triple Interior
$7,899 $6,714
Twin Interior
$8,349 $7,097
Twin Porthole
$8,799 $7,479
Twin Double Window
$9,249 $7,862
Comfort Twin
$9,699 $8,244
Single Interior
$10,049 $8,542
Select Twin
$10,449 $8,882
Superior Twin/Double
$10,949 $8,759
Junior Suite
$11,699 $9,359
Single Porthole
$12,749 $10,837
Owner's Suite
$12,749 $10,199
Single Window
$14,049 $11,942

Best of Antarctica

Start : 19 Mar, 2025  End : 30 Mar, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
12 Days
Ocean Endeavour
From $7,899
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Triple Interior
  $7,899
Twin Interior
  $8,349
Twin Porthole
  $8,799
Twin Double Window
  $9,249
Comfort Twin
  $9,699
Single Interior
  $10,049
Select Twin
  $10,449
Superior Twin/Double
  $10,949
Junior Suite
  $11,699
Single Porthole
  $12,749
Owner's Suite
  $12,749
Single Window
  $14,049

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Inclusions/Exclusions

This expedition includes:

• All meals onboard including snacks
• Onboard lecture program from Expedition Team and Naturalists
• All shore excursions and Zodiac cruising (except paid adventure options with cost)
• Use of rubber boots on land and use of waterproof outer shell jacket
“• Insulated inner jacket, yours to keep at the end of the voyage
“
• Transfer from airport to hotel (Day 1) and pre-night hotel with breakfast
• Transfer from hotel accommodation for embarkation
• Transfers to airport on return to port
• All port taxes
• Use of onboard gym, sauna, pool and jacuzzi and onboard yoga

This expedition excludes:

• International or internal flights unless specified
• Airport transfers, taxes and excess baggage charges unless specified
• Meals other than those specified in the pre-departure information
• Visa and passport fees
• Travel insurance
• Fuel surcharge may be applied to all bookings
• Paid adventure options and all personal expenses
• Tobacco, alcoholic or special beverages
• Miscellaneous extras
• Laundry and communication charges on board
• Gratuities for Expedition Team and crew
• For minors under 16 years of age at time of travel; Life jackets,
waterproof outer shell jacket, insulated inner jacket and boots
•  For guests who require larger sizing; Waterproof outer shell jacket,
insulated inner jacket and rubber boots

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