Antarctica – Whale watching discovery and learning voyage
On your expedition journey, you explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.
Duration
11 Day
Number
Starts from
Ushuaia
Price
from 7.798 €
1. Highlights of the Route
- A learning journey and expedition to Antarctica.
- Start and end of the journey in Ushuaia in the south of Argentina.
- Travel on an expedition ship built for polar voyages.
Your Trip at a Glance
On your expedition journey along the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, you immerse yourself in a world of dark rock, dazzling white snow and an impressive biodiversity. You encounter whales, seals and countless penguins in their natural habitat.
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
1st Day: Ushuaia
Your journey begins in Ushuaia.
2nd Day to 3rd Day: Drake Passage
Crossing the Drake Passage.
4th Day to 8th Day: 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 Harbour with its massive glaciers and Zodiac tours for close-up views of the 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.
9th Day to 10th Day: Drake Passage
Crossing the Drake Passage.
11th Day: 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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