Ultimate Antarctic Circle Crossing - Antarctica Expedition Cruise

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in & Explore Ushuaia

Arrive in & Explore UshuaiaAfter a friendly welcome at the airport and a transfer to the luxurious Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa, take some time to unwind or explore the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia. (In the unlikely event that you can't be accommodated at the Arakur, you'll unwind at another of Ushuaia's top luxury hotels.)Our optional evening briefing is your opportunity to ask questions and meet some of your fellow explorers.

Day 2: Embarkation

All Aboard Seaventure!Spend your morning relaxing at the hotel, visiting a museum, or exploring the shops in Ushuaia, before our mid-afternoon escort to the ship. Our Expedition Team and ship staff will welcome you on board and get you settled in, followed by a safety and orientation briefing and our Captain’s welcome dinner. We’re on our way to Antarctica!

Day 3-4: Drake Passage

Drake PassageJoin our Polar Experts as they share their vast knowledge of Antarctica, from its enchanting wildlife to its bold history. Participate in our pioneering Citizen Science program, or sit back and take in this fabled journey while catching glimpses of rarely-seen wildlife. Keep your binoculars handy to identify the many seabirds that escort our ship as we cross the Antarctic Convergence into Antarctica’s waters and noticeably cooler temperatures.

Day 5: South Shetland Islands

South Shetland IslandsOver time, the volcanic activity of the South Shetland Islands has created a geology unlike any other. Here, you can expect a spectacular display of mountains, glaciers, and wildlife including Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins; and it’s not uncommon to share the water’s edge with Elephant and Fur seals. Whales are often spotted as well. So, we’ll settle into our Zodiacs and kayaks, and spend most of our day exploring. Whether on land or sea, in Zodiac or kayak, be prepared for a fully immersive introduction to this incomparable part of the world.

Day 6-9: Antarctic Circle

Antarctic CircleHeading south across the Bransfield Strait, we begin to see the breathtaking outline of the Antarctic Peninsula. Wildlife sightings, including penguins, whales, and fur seals, become more frequent, as do dramatic ice sculptures. Should Antarctica’s unpredictable weather and ice permit, you will be among the lucky few to cross the Antarctic Circle, where the sun remains in the sky for 20 hours a day. Following a tradition first established by sailors crossing the equator, we’ll celebrate the occasion by… (Sorry, you just have to be there), before heading onward toward any number of historic and rarely visited British Survey bases, after which we turn back north.

Day 10-12: Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctic PeninsulaHeading north into warmer climes, we’ll see less sea ice and more open channels, offering access to islands where we can anticipate any number of wildlife sightings, which could include a variety of seal species, as well as penguin rookeries where the locals will be taking advantage of the rocky shore to build their nesting sites. You can anticipate more whale sightings, as well, as Humpbacks feast on the plentiful krill in these warmer waters. As always, we will seek out opportunities to stop at several active scientific bases and historic landing sites along the way, as we leave no opportunity unseized-upon in our quest to explore the very best of this magical place.

Day 13-14: Drake Passage

Drake PassageWe leave this magical place and make our way north, once again heading across the Antarctic Convergence and the Drake Passage. We have one last hurrah as we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow and a final meal together.

Day 15: Disembarkation

Ushuaia DisembarkationWith huge smiles on weary, content faces, we disembark in the morning, letting you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.

Please note:

Itineraries are subject to change.

Pricing

Depart: 27 January, 2027 Return: 10 February, 2027

Ocean Stateroom

All Staterooms Feature: Exterior views — balcony, Juliet balcony, picture window, or porthole Mini bar and refrigerator Flat-screen TV with Interactive Media Library Direct dial telephone & Wi-Fi Fitted wardrobe with personal safe Individually controlled air conditioning Luxury bath amenities and hair dryer Bathrobes and slippers 110/220V AC power outlets

Price: $21895 USD

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Vista Stateroom

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Grand Suite

Price: $32895 USD

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Solo Vista Stateroom

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Balcony Stateroom

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Navigator Stateroom

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Discovery Suite

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Porthole Stateroom

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Depart: 19 February, 2027 Return: 5 March, 2027

Porthole Stateroom

Price: $18095 USD

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Ocean Stateroom

Price: $20795 USD

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Vista Stateroom

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Balcony Stateroom

Price: $22895 USD

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Discovery Suite

Price: $23895 USD

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Navigator Stateroom

Price: $24895 USD

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Solo Vista Stateroom

Price: $31095 USD

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Grand Suite

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Owner's Suite

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