About this trip
This is 11 days in the far south, sailing from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. It is a proper expedition setup, with the expedition crew and onboard lecturers giving context to what you are seeing as you go.
With two shore landings most days, you are not just viewing the continent from the deck, you are actually getting off the ship onto the ice and among the wildlife. It suits anyone who wants a genuine polar expedition rather than a scenic cruise.
What you'll do
- Cross the Drake Passage from Ushuaia to Antarctica
- Sail through the Beagle Channel
- Two shore landings a day on the Antarctic Peninsula
- Set foot on the Antarctic continent itself
- Explore the South Shetland Islands
- Learn from onboard expedition crew and lecturers
- The Drake Passage crossing can be rough, so expect a few days of open-ocean sailing each way
- Landings are weather-dependent, as with any Antarctic expedition
- Two landings a day makes for a fairly active daily rhythm rather than a leisurely cruise
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £6,155, about 20% below the priciest month (Dec).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Ushuaia · 20 Nov – 21 Nov
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