Antarctica – Whale watching
In search of the giants of the sea along the Antarctic Peninsula.
Duration
10 Day
Number
Starts from
Ushuaia
Price
from 7.043 €
1. Highlights of the Route
- A journey to the end of the season, the best time for whale watching.
- Start and end of the journey in Ushuaia, Argentina.
- Former research vessel that has been converted into a comfortable expedition ship.
Your Trip at a Glance
With this trip, you visit the south of the Antarctic Peninsula at the end of the travel season in the southern hemisphere’s autumn. This is the time when whales in Antarctica are particularly curious, come close, and you have the best chance to catch a glimpse of these travelers of the seas. During the trip, you will also explore the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula, take your first step on the white continent, and return home with a completely new perspective on the wonders of the icy landscapes on the 7th continent.
Arrival Package:
We would be happy to plan an individual pre-program or your arrival and departure with international flights for you upon request.
Post Itinerary Package:
Upon request, we would be happy to plan an individual post-program for you, for example in Patagonia or in Buenos Aires on your way back home.
2. The Itinerary
Day 1: Ushuaia
Your journey begins in Ushuaia.
Day 2 to Day 3: Drake Passage
Crossing the Drake Passage.
Day 4 to Day 7: Antarctica
The route leads through snow-covered peaks and icebergs and offers the opportunity to experience diverse wildlife. First, you pass the Melchior Islands and the Schollaert Channel between Brabant and Anvers Islands. Possible visiting sites include Danco Island with its gentoo penguins and nearby seals, Neko Harbor with its enormous glaciers and Zodiac tours for close-up views of mountain peaks, Paradise Bay, where you might see humpback and minke whales during a Zodiac cruise, and Port Lockroy on Goudier Island, home to a former British research station that is now a museum and post office, as well as activities around Jougla Point with penguins and cormorants.
Day 8 to Day 9: Drake Passage
Crossing the Drake Passage.
Day 10: Ushuaia
Arrival in Ushuaia.
- Departure From: Ushuaia
- End Point: Ushuaia
3. Services 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.
4. Travel Dates and Prices
Please contact us directly for the current daily prices of the trips and the prices for single occupancy or special cabins. Our polar experts will answer all your questions about the itinerary, the ship, and the cabins.
Appointments on request. Please contact us directly using the contact form.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy per cabin or suite and subject to availability.
For solo travelers, cabins or suites may be available without a single supplement, subject to availability. Please contact us for details for solo travelers.
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