Spirit of Antarctica: Whale Migration
Twelve unforgettable days among icy wonders, fascinating wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes
Date
13.03.2027
Duration
12 Days
Harbour
Ushuaia
Ship
Sylvia Earle
Price
USD 16.696
1. Highlights of this Departure
- Experience majestic whales up close - an unforgettable natural spectacle in Antarctica.
- Begin and end of the journey in Ushuaia in Argentina.
- Expedition ship with polar class PC6, a maximum of 132 passengers and the comfort of a small boutique hotel in Antarctica.
Your adventure at a glance
2. This is your Itinerary
1. Day: Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina
You will be met in Ushuaia by a representative from your ship and taken to your hotel. In the afternoon between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, visit the reception desk at the hotel to collect your luggage tags and clarify details about the cruise and your further stay.
2. Day: Embarkation
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Label cabin luggage with name and cabin number and leave it at reception – it will be taken directly to the cabin on board. Please keep valuables with you. Participants of the Lake Escondido excursion meet at 8:45 AM in the hotel lobby. Panoramic drive over Garibaldi Pass with views of Lakes Escondido and Fagnano, visit to an estancia with lamb barbecue. Return for embarkation. Alternatively, free time until transfer from hotel or meeting point at the port. On board, move into cabin, safety briefing and departure with views of Ushuaia. In the evening, welcome dinner with the expedition team.
3. Day to 4. Day: Crossing the Drake Passage
At the beginning of the Drake Passage, you get used to the movements of the sea. The expedition team explains important wildlife guidelines and biosecurity procedures and starts the lecture program on the history, wildlife and environment of Antarctica.
5. Day to 9. Day: Antarctic Peninsula
Arrival in Antarctica is an unforgettable moment – the first glimpse of an iceberg, the clear, fresh air – hardly describable in words. Over the next eight days, you will explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. The expedition team puts together a daily program that flexibly adapts to weather, ice and wildlife. You will take Zodiac cruises and landings to penguin colonies and spectacular landscapes. You will often cruise through narrow straits or linger in quiet bays to observe whales. Enjoy the view from the lounge or – with some luck – from the open bridge. Listen to the rumble of calving glaciers and feel the magic of this pristine, white continent.
10. Day to 11. Day: Crossing the Drake Passage
Enjoy a final landing on the South Shetland Islands before we cross the Drake Passage for the return journey to South America. The Antarctic experience is rounded off with lectures and films. Use the time to reflect on what you’ve seen and to exchange experiences. If weather permits, the captain will sail close to Cape Horn.
12. Day: Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Early in the morning you reach the port of Ushuaia and can disembark from 8:00 AM. Say goodbye to your expedition team and fellow travelers. Guests with Aurora bookings or accommodations in the city center will be taken to the hotel. Travelers with flights before 12:30 PM will be transferred directly to the airport, later flights allow you to explore Ushuaia before the afternoon transfer. Transfer details will be communicated on board.
- 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.
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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
Reise: Spirit of Antarctica: Whale Migration
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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Activities
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