Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
1. Highlights of this Departure
- A journey with an authentic expedition ship to the emperor penguins in the Weddell Sea.
- Your journey begins and ends in Ushuaia in the south of Argentina.
- You travel to Antarctica on a sturdy former research vessel with ice class 1A, offering 3-star comfort and accommodating a maximum of 108 passengers.
2. This is your Itinerary
Your journey begins in Ushuaia.
Crossing Drake Passage
The journey leads through the Antarctic Sound into the Weddell Sea, where gigantic tabular icebergs and emperor penguins can be discovered in their natural environment. The search for these animals is undertaken by ship and helicopters, with helicopter flights revealing impressive landscapes from a new perspective and providing access to normally unreachable places. Possible destinations include the western flank of the Antarctic Sound with its impressive nature, Duse Bay with its historic shelter, Seymour Island with geological peculiarities and overwintering history, as well as other unique places such as Devil Island, Brown Bluff, Gourdin Island and Esperanza Base, all of which offer a variety of penguin species and spectacular landscapes.
In the early morning, you head to Deception Island, where the final landing of the expedition takes place, with Pendulum Cove or Whalers Bay as optional destinations. The current conditions in the Drake Passage determine the exact time of departure.
Crossing Drake Passage.
Arrival in Ushuaia.
- Start: Ushuaia
- 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.
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
Included
- Antarctica cruise in the booked cabin category.
- Group transfer on disembarkation day from the port to Ushuaia airport (immediately after disembarkation).
- 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.
- Free loan of rubber boots.
- Comprehensive information material before and after the trip.
- Free snowshoeing, kayaking, camping, photography workshops, mountaineering.
Excluded
- International flights: We can book a suitable flight for you at an additional cost.
- Land arrangements before and after the cruise (e.g., hotel accommodation on land).
- Customary tips for staff at the end of the trip.
- Personal expenses, for example in the on-board shop.
- Internet on board.
- Drinks at the bar.
- Massages and similar services.
- Personal travel insurance.