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Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea: In Partnership with New Scientist Discovery Tours

On this expedition you explore the western Antarctic Peninsula and the Weddell Sea with its enormous icebergs on a fly-cruise.
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Date
02.03.2027
Duration
13 Days
Harbour
Punta Arenas
Ship
Sylvia Earle
Price
USD 20.522

1. Highlights of this Departure

  • Flight to Antarctica one way and return journey through the Drake Passage.
  • Start in Punta Arenas in Chile. End of the journey in Ushuaia in Argentina.
  • Expedition ship with polar class PC6 for a maximum of 132 passengers with the comfort of a small boutique hotel and the new X-Bow technology for a smoother journey.
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2. This is your Itinerary

Upon your arrival in Punta Arenas, you will be met by a representative from your ship and transferred to the hotel. Please arrive no later than 2:00 PM to attend the important briefing in the evening. Visit the hospitality desk at the hotel between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM to collect your luggage tags and clarify embarkation details.
You will be transferred to Punta Arenas airport for the charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (weather dependent). The flight takes approximately one hour and 45 minutes. Upon arrival, the expedition team will greet you and prepare you for the Zodiac transfer to the ship. Afterwards, you can settle into your cabin before the important safety briefings begin.
Arriving in Antarctica and seeing the first iceberg as well as breathing in the clear air are unforgettable. After arrival, you will explore the western Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands with many options and up to 24 hours of daylight. The experienced expedition team plans the best routes daily based on weather, ice conditions, and wildlife sightings, with landings or Zodiac excursions twice daily. You can visit penguin colonies, discover historic huts, and experience spectacular ice landscapes.
Enjoy a final morning landing in the South Shetland Islands before the return journey through the Drake Passage to South America begins. Lectures and film screenings round off the Antarctic experience and offer time for reflection and exchange. Become an ambassador for Antarctica and tell family and friends about your journey to promote the protection of this unique place.
Early in the morning, the ship cruises up the Beagle Channel and docks calmly in Ushuaia, where disembarkation can take place around 8:00 AM. Say goodbye to your expedition team and fellow passengers and continue your journey, hopefully with a new sense of the immense power of nature.
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  • Start: Punta Arenas
  • End: Ushuaia

3. The Price of the Cabins

Please contact us directly for current daily rates, prices for single occupancy, and special cabins. With ArcticDesire.com, you can book at the best price, receive personal advice from polar experts, and enjoy a comprehensive package—from booking to a detailed packing list.

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Single cabins and children

The catalog prices listed above are per person based on double occupancy, depending on the current booking status. The availability of cabins without a single cabin supplement depends on the ship and any promotions. We can usually find offers with a small or no surcharge. Please contact us for more information.

Depending on the shipping company, children must be between 6 and 16 years of age and weigh at least 29 kg and be at least 1.20 m tall on the day of embarkation. Please contact us for further information.

There is no maximum age for participating in the trip. Our polar experts will be happy to answer any further questions you may have about this trip by phone or email, with no obligation.

4. This is already Included

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Included

  • Antarctica cruise in the booked cabin category.
  • Hotel accommodation before the expedition cruise in Ushuaia with meals as stated in the program.
  • All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Half-day tour of Ushuaia on day 2, before embarkation.
  • All shore excursions and activities throughout the entire journey including Zodiac excursions.
  • Scientific lectures and entertainment on board.
  • All meals, including snacks, coffee and tea throughout the entire journey on board the ship.
  • Beer, house wine and non-alcoholic beverages with dinner.
  • Captain's Farewell Cocktail + Dinner.
  • Complimentary expedition parka.
  • Free loan of rubber boots.
  • A photographic journal documenting the expedition.
  • Free Starlink Wi-Fi for one device.
  • Comprehensive information material before and after the trip.

Excluded

  • International flights: We can book a suitable flight for you at an additional cost.
  • Voluntary tips at the end of the trip for the expedition staff and ship's crew.
  • Personal expenses, for example in the on-board shop.
  • Massages and similar services.
  • Personal travel insurance.

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