This is a Private Tour
12 Days From $8,810
A twelve-day classic expedition visiting the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands and endeavouring to cross the Polar Circle. A wildlife enthusiast’s dream cruise.
Tour Includes
cabin, activities, all meals, English speaking guides, full ATOL financial protection.
Tour Excludes
international flights, travel insurance, items of a personal nature, services on the mainland
Highlights
Seeing the large colonies of Adelie, Gentoo and chinstrap penguins
Seeing a Weddell seal floating on pack-ice
Sailing through scenic waterways like the Lemaire Channel
To book this tour or start creating your own tailor made itinerary call us on: 0207 407 1478 (UK) or contact us.
Pricing
- Jan 18 – 29 2022: 12 days on Ushuaia, from $9,430
The Trip
THE TRIP
Day 1: Ushuaia – Board and set sail
Day 2 – 3: At sea – Sailing across the Drake Passage
Day 4 – 9: Antarctic – Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and Shetlands
Day 10 – 11: At sea – Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 12: Ushuaia: Arrive and disembark
Day 1
In the afternoon you will board the M/V Ushuaia and met your naturalist guide and crew. After getting settled in you will set sail.
Day 2 – 3
The next two days will be at sea crossing the Drake Passage. This will not be wasted time. Along the way you will have the opportunity to see plenty of sea birds from deck including southern giant petrels and albatrosses which follow the wake of the boat. There will be a series of onboard lectures by expert polar guides to help you learn about the geology and wildlife of the Antarctic.
Day 4 – 9
The next six days will be spend exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands and the Polar Circle. Become enchanted by the exquisite beauty and pristine landscapes on the western side of the peninsula. You’ll have your first glimpse of towering icebergs. Apart from the huge colonies of Adelie, Gentoo and chinstrap penguins you’ll see Weddell, crabeater, fur and leopard seals. Minke, humpback, finn, sei and killer whales are common sightings.
The exact itinerary will be determined by the weather, but hopefully you will navigate through the Gerlache Strait, Errara Channel, Neymayer Channel and the stunning Lemaire Channel. Landings will be taken each day and these are likely to include Paradise Bay and Cuverville Island.
Further exploration will take you through the Polar Circle where you will visit the Ukrainian Station Vernadsky, the former British base Faradey and the rugged Yalour Islands. As you head north stop at the Shetland Islands where you will see huge penguin colonies and sail through the narrow passage into the flooded caldera of Deception Island.
Day 10 – 11
Say goodbye to the Antarctic and spend the next two days crossing back over the Drake Passage towards Argentina. Plenty of wildlife can still be seen from deck. Enjoy a series of lectures and presentations and swap stores with your fellow guests.
Day 12
Arrive back in Ushuaia in the morning and disembark.
Prices in US Dollars and are per person. Prices in other currencies on request.
Gallery
Click or tap on the pictures below to see the photo gallery:
INSPIRED? EACH JOURNEY WE CREATE IS UNIQUE AND DESIGNED ENTIRELY AROUND YOU. FILL OUT YOUR DETAILS HERE TO GET STARTED...