Celebrate the crossing of the Antarctic Circle at latitude 66°33' South (approximately).
Zodiac cruise in secluded bays and quiet coves filled with brash ice and photograph enormous glaciers and spectacularly shaped icebergs in various shades of blue.
Keep a close watch for the tail fluke of whales as they take a deep dive, see porpoising penguins ice seals such as Weddell and crabeater seals hauled out on ice floes.
Embark on a remarkable 13-day sail-fly expedition from Ushuaia and experience the wonder of the incredible White Continent, earning your place among the privileged adventurers who have ventured below the Antarctic Circle before returning via charter plane from King George Island to Punta Arenas. Crossing the Circle is about more than just earning bragging rights — it’s the chance to enter a different world more rarely seen, more isolated and colder than further north, with great swathes of pack-ice and dreamlike icebergs. Thread through pack ice and narrow channels where scenes of ice-clad mountains, feeding whales, and lively penguin colonies become lasting memories.
Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, with endless possibilities tailored by the experienced on board expedition team. Enjoy extended daylight hours, allowing for busy days filled with incredible encounters. Make landings or Zodiac excursions along ice cliffs and amidst icebergs as you keep watch for whales, seals, and playful penguins, and marvel at the glistening glacial treasures of Antarctica. In true expedition style, this itinerary is only a guide and subject to change due to ice and weather conditions, offering flexibility in challenging environments in a way that puts you among the action to see and do as much as possible. What is for certain is that exploration and adventure await you at every turn.
Ships
Standard Activities
Lectures
Bird Watching
Whale Watching
Penguin Watching
Photography Workshops
Polar Plunge
About the Across the Antarctic Circle: Sail-Fly
Embark on a remarkable 13-day sail-fly expedition from Ushuaia and experience the wonder of the incredible White Continent, earning your place among the privileged adventurers who have ventured below the Antarctic Circle before returning via charter plane from King George Island to Punta Arenas. Crossing the Circle is about more than just earning bragging rights — it’s the chance to enter a different world more rarely seen, more isolated and colder than further north, with great swathes of pack-ice and dreamlike icebergs. Thread through pack ice and narrow channels where scenes of ice-clad mountains, feeding whales, and lively penguin colonies become lasting memories.
Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, with endless possibilities tailored by the experienced on board expedition team. Enjoy extended daylight hours, allowing for busy days filled with incredible encounters. Make landings or Zodiac excursions along ice cliffs and amidst icebergs as you keep watch for whales, seals, and playful penguins, and marvel at the glistening glacial treasures of Antarctica. In true expedition style, this itinerary is only a guide and subject to change due to ice and weather conditions, offering flexibility in challenging environments in a way that puts you among the action to see and do as much as possible. What is for certain is that exploration and adventure await you at every turn.
Activities
Lectures
Bird Watching
Whale Watching
Penguin Watching
Photography Workshops
Polar Plunge
Hiking
Historic Hut Visits
Zodiac Cruises
Itinerary Day to Day
Day 1
Arrive Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia, where you will be met by a cruise representative and transferred with your fellow expeditioners to your assigned pre-voyage hotel. If you are already in Ushuaia, we ask you to make your way to your hotel.
Check-in is from 3.00 pm. This afternoon, visit the cruise operator’s hospitality desk in the lobby at Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort, Luis Fernando Martial 1650, between 8.00 am and 12.00 pm, or 3.00 pm and 7.00 pm, to collect your luggage tags, and confirm if you wish to join our Beagle Channel and Isla de Los Lobos Cruise (sea lion island) tomorrow. Our team will confirm details regarding your embarkation day, answer any questions and provide you with information on where to dine or purchase last minute items.
Expeditioners arriving after 7.00 pm will find a welcome pack waiting for them at check-in. We ask you to visit our hospitality desk tomorrow between 8.00 am – 10.00 am.
The remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own expense.
Assigned accommodation: Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort or Los Acebos Ushuaia Hotel
Ushuaia
Embarkation Point
Day 2
Embarkation
This morning, enjoy breakfast and check-out. Please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labelled with your name and cabin number. Take your cabin luggage to hotel reception, prior to, or at check-out. Your luggage will be stored and transferred directly to the port for clearance, to be placed in your cabin ahead of your arrival on board. Please keep any valuables or personal items with you throughout the day.
Your morning is at leisure to explore Ushuaia.
Those wishing to join our afternoon catamaran cruise, meet back at the hotel lobby at 12.45 pm ready to transfer to the port at 1.00 pm. Here we board our catamaran and sail the Beagle Channel, towards the city’s iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Crossing the Bridges Archipelago we’ll slow down to watch colonies of sea lions and imperial cormorants sun themselves on the rocky outcrops, while gulls, rock cormorants, skuas, petrels, albatrosses and cauquenes are often sighted. Our cruise offers panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountain range, in addition to hearing tales of the people and communities of the region.
Alternatively, enjoy your day at leisure and meet at your hotel lobby at 3.45 pm to be transferred to the pier for embarkation.
Once onboard, you’ll have time to settle into your cabin before our important mandatory briefings. As the ship pulls away from port, we’ll gather on the deck to commence our adventure with spectacular views over Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego.
This evening get to know your fellow expeditioners and friendly expedition team and crew at a welcome dinner to celebrate the start of a thrilling adventure to Antarctica.
Ushuaia
Beagle Channel
Days 3-4
Drake Passage Crossing
As we commence the Drake Passage crossing, we make the most of our time getting comfortable with the motions of the sea. Our expedition team prepare you for our first landing with important wildlife guidelines and biosecurity procedures and start our lecture program to help you learn more about Antarctica’s history, wildlife and environment.
Our wildlife experiences begin as we enjoy watching and photographing the many seabirds, including majestic albatrosses and giant petrels following our vessel. On sea days, you may can enjoy the facilities on board the vessel including the gym, wellness centre or the relaxing in one of the observation lounges.
Nearing the South Shetland Islands and the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula on the afternoon of day four, the excitement is palpable with everyone converging on one of the observation decks watching for our first iceberg. The ocean takes on a whole new perspective once we are below the Antarctic Convergence and are surrounded by the surreal presence of floating ice sculptures. The memory of your first big iceberg sighting is likely to remain with you for a lifetime. Time and weather permitting, we may attempt our first landing in Antarctica by late afternoon.
Drake Passage
Days 5-11
Antarctic Peninsula & Antarctic Circle
It’s almost impossible to describe the feeling of arriving in Antarctica. Spotting your first iceberg and taking a deep breath of some of the most fresh, crisp air on earth is an experience that will stay with you forever.
Once we arrive, the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands are ours to explore, and we have a host of choices available to us. Because we are so far south, we will experience approximately 18-24 hours of daylight and the days can be as busy as you wish.
Your experienced expedition team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, choosing the best options based on the prevailing weather, ice conditions and wildlife opportunities.
We generally make landings or Zodiac excursions twice a day. You will want to rug up before joining Zodiac cruises along spectacular ice cliffs or among grounded icebergs, keeping watch for whales, seals and porpoising penguins. Zodiacs will also transport you from the ship to land, where you can visit penguin rookeries, discover historic huts and explore some of our favourite spots along the peninsula.
While ashore we aim to stretch our legs, wandering along pebbly beaches or perhaps up snow-covered ridgelines to vantage points with mountains towering overhead and ice-speckled oceans below. If you have chosen an optional activity, you will have the option to do that whenever conditions allow, and of course keen polar plungers will have the chance to fully immerse themselves in polar waters – conditions permitting!
In addition to Zodiac cruises and shore excursions, we may ship cruise some of the narrow, dramatic straits separating offshore islands from the mainland, or linger in scenic bays to watch whales travelling or feeding. This is a great time to enjoy the observation lounge or make your way to the bridge for uninterrupted views of Antarctica in all its splendour. Keep an ear out for the creak and deep rumble of glaciers as they carve their way from summit to sea. Take a quiet moment to experience the wonder of this incredible white continent.
On this voyage, conditions permitting, we plan to cross the Antarctic Circle, an imaginary line located at the Antarctic Circle at latitude 66°33′ South (approximately). Crossing below The Circle is certainly a special highlight for many people, and the moment will be celebrated with a toast out on the deck (weather permitting). You have earned some boasting privileges, joining a small group of lucky adventurers who have ventured to this part of the world. As we approach and cross the Antarctic Circle, you will notice subtle changes in the landscape, and also in the distribution of wildlife. The waters at this time of year are rich with krill and we hope to see plenty of whales – particularly humpbacks and minkes and enjoy the spectacle of penguins feeding their ravenous chicks.
Antarctic Peninsula
South Shetland Islands
Antarctic Circle
Day 12
Fly King George Island to Punta Arenas
As we approach Frei Base on King George Island, it is time to farewell Antarctica and our amazing adventure before boarding our flight (approximately one hour and forty-five minutes) to Punta Arenas, Chile. There is time for reflection and discussion about what we have seen and experienced. We hope you become ambassadors for Antarctica telling your family, friends and colleagues about your journey to this magical place, advocating for its conservation and preservation so that they might one day visit the region to experience what you have been lucky to see and do here.
In Punta Arenas airport, you will be transferred to our group hotel for an overnight stay.
Note: King George Island is located at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula in the South Shetland Islands and is one of the most remote places on Earth. A clear sky with perfect visibility is required for safe take-off and landing. We apologise in advance for any possible delays.
Accommodation: Hotel Cabo de Hornos or Hotel Dreams
King George Island
Punta Arenas
Day 13
Depart Punta Arenas
After breakfast, bid a fond farewell to your fellow travellers as we continue our onward journeys, hopefully with a newfound sense of the immense power of nature (breakfast included). A transfer to the airport is included in the voyage fare.
Note: Should your flight not proceed due to local conditions; you will remain on the ship until it is deemed achievable to return to Punta Arenas.
Punta Arenas
Disembarkation Point
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Cabin Details
Single Suite
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King
Dimensions: 226 ft² (21 m²)
Number of Cabins: 2 Cabins
Features
Picture Windows
Safe
Refrigerator
Satellite Phone
TV
Individual A/C
Hairdryer
Afternoon Canapés
Bathrobes
Closet
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Minibar
Parka Jacket
Port Views
Shower
Slippers
Sofa Bed
Starboard Views
Toiletries
Welcome Drink
WiFi
Description
Averaging 21 square meters/226 square feet, these cabins are located on the oceanus deck. They feature a picture window (it may be covered during rough sea crossings), two wardrobes, and a king size bed. Amenities include: en suite facilities, in-room safe, refrigerator, satellite telephone access, tv/vcr, individual temperature control, and hair dryer.
Inside Cabin II
Capacity: 4 Guests
Beds: 4 Single beds (one of which doubles as a sofa)
Dimensions:
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Ensuite Bathroom
Description
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to four people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.
Inside Cabin I
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: 2 Single beds (one of which doubles as a sofa)
Dimensions: 97-151 ft² (9-14 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Description
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle or upper decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.
Polar Outside Cabin V
Capacity: 3 Guests
Beds: 3 Single beds (one of which doubles as a sofa)
Dimensions: 118-129 ft² (11-12 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Description
Polar Outside Cabin IV
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: 2 Single beds
Dimensions: 118-140 ft² (11-13 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Description
These standard outside cabins for two people on the middle decks have separate beds and private bathrooms.
Polar Outside Cabin III
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: 2 Single beds
Dimensions: 108-129 ft² (10-12 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Description
These standard outside cabins on the middle and upper decks have separate beds and private bathrooms.
Polar Outside Cabin II
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: 2 Single beds (one of which doubles as a sofa)
Dimensions: 108-140 ft² (10-13 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Description
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.
Polar Outside Cabin I
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: 2 Single beds (one of which doubles as a sofa)
Dimensions: 118-129 ft² (11-12 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Ensuite Bathroom
Description
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have limited or no view.
Accessible cabin
Capacity: 3 Guests
Beds: 3 Single beds (one of which doubles as a sofa)
Dimensions: 193 ft² (18 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Wheelchair Access
Ensuite Bathroom
Description
This is a wheelchair accessible cabin. The bed, bathroom and door are adjusted to wheelchair and have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth. (We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability)
Outside cabin III
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: 2 Single beds
Dimensions: 172-183 ft² (16-17m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Ensuite Bathroom
TV
Description
Most of these large, comfortable cabins with single beds on the middle or upper decks have sofa groups. They all have a private bathroom and TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
Outside Cabin II
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: 2 Single beds (one of which doubles as a sofa)
Dimensions: 108-151 ft² (10-14 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Ensuite Bathroom
Desk
Description
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the top/upper decks have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Outside cabin I
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: 2 Single beds (one of which doubles as a sofa)
Dimensions: 108-118 ft² (10-11 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Ensuite Bathroom
Desk
Description
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Owner Suite
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: 1 Double bed
Dimensions: 474-484 ft² (44-45 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Ensuite Bathroom
TV
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
Dining Area
WiFi
Walk-Out Balcony
Description
These exclusive suites are situated on the upper decks. The suites have two rooms, a seating area and dining table, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom, minibar and private balcony. Travel the best way possible!
Grand Suite
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: 1 Double bed
Dimensions: 269-388 ft² (25-36 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
TV
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
WiFi
Ensuite Bathroom
Minibar
Description
These exclusive suites have a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom and minibar. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable. Some of the suites also have bathtubs, and a private balcony or bay window.
Suite
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: 1 Double bed
Dimensions: 248-258 ft² (23- 24m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Ensuite Bathroom
TV
Minibar
Description
These elegant suites are on the upper deck with a seating area, bathroom, TV and minibar. Some have a private balcony.
Mini Suite
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: 1 Double bed
Dimensions: 474-484 ft² (44-45 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Sofa
TV
WiFi
Minibar
Ensuite Bathroom
Description
These comfortable suites on the middle or upper decks have double beds and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have a TV, internet access, a bathroom and minibar. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable. Some cabins have portholes and limited view, while the cabins on deck 7 have a full view.
Main Deck Triple
Capacity:
Beds: 2 Single beds and 1 Pullman bed
Dimensions: 237 ft² ( 22 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Porthole Windows
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Shower
Chair
Table
Closet
Starboard Views
Port Views
Toiletries
Minibar
TV
Individual A/C
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
Welcome Drink
WiFi
Description
Main Deck Triple Cabins on Deck 3 are a spacious 22 m² and feature two porthole windows, two single beds and one Pullman bed which folds down from the wall, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Superior Triple
Capacity:
Beds: 2 Single beds and 1 Pullman bed
Dimensions: 237 ft² ( 22 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Desk
Shower
Sofa
Table
Chair
Closet
Picture Windows
Starboard Views
Port Views
Ensuite Bathroom
Toiletries
Minibar
TV
Individual A/C
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
Welcome Drink
WiFi
Description
Superior Triple Cabins on Deck 5 are a spacious 22 m² and feature large panoramic windows, two single beds and one Pullman bed which folds down from the wall, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Superior Cabin II
Capacity:
Beds: 1 King size bed or 2 Single beds
Dimensions: 239 ft² ( 22 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Separate Lounge
Desk
Shower
Sofa
Table
Chair
Closet
Picture Windows
Starboard Views
Port Views
Ensuite Bathroom
Toiletries
Minibar
TV
Individual A/C
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
Welcome Drink
WiFi
Description
Superior Cabins II on Deck 4 are a spacious 22m² and feature large panoramic windows, king or two single beds, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Superior Cabin I
Capacity:
Beds: 1 King size bed or 2 Single beds
Dimensions: 237 ft² ( 22 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Separate Lounge
Desk
Shower
Sofa
Table
Chair
Closet
Picture Windows
Starboard Views
Port Views
Ensuite Bathroom
Toiletries
Minibar
TV
Individual A/C
Welcome Drink
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
WiFi
Description
Superior Cabins I on Deck 5 are a spacious 22m² and feature large panoramic windows, king or two single beds, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Main Deck Single
Capacity:
Beds: King
Dimensions: 239 ft² ( 22 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Porthole Windows
Separate Lounge
Desk
Shower
Sofa
Chair
Closet
Starboard Views
Port Views
Ensuite Bathroom
Toiletries
Minibar
TV
Individual A/C
Welcome Drink
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
WiFi
Description
Main Deck Single Cabins on Deck 3 are a spacious 22m² and feature two porthole windows, king bed, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Worsley Suite
Capacity:
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 237 ft² ( 22 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Separate Lounge
Desk
Shower
In-Cabin Dining
Minibar
Sofa
Table
Closet
Picture Windows
Starboard Views
Port Views
Ensuite Bathroom
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
TV
Individual A/C
Butler Service
Welcome Drink
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
WiFi
Description
Located on Deck 6, Worsley Suites are a spacious 22m² and feature large panoramic windows, king or two single beds, comfortable chaise-style lounge suite, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system. Receive complimentary in-room dining, minibar replenished daily, Heritage Expeditions keep cup, notebook and pen.
Superior Single I
Capacity:
Beds: King
Dimensions: 237 ft² (22 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Desk
Shower
Sofa
Table
Chair
Closet
Picture Windows
Starboard Views
Port Views
Ensuite Bathroom
Toiletries
Minibar
TV
Individual A/C
Welcome Drink
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
WiFi
Description
Superior Single Cabins on Deck 5 are a spacious 22 m² and feature large panoramic windows, king bed, comfortable lounge, writing desk, private en-suite with shower, ample storage and a flat screen entertainment system.
Heritage Suite
Capacity:
Beds: King
Dimensions: 474 ft² (44 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Sofa
Table
Double Sink Vanity
Bathtub
Shower
Desk
In-Cabin Dining
Minibar
Complimentary Laundry Service
Chair
Closet
Picture Windows
Starboard Views
Port Views
Ensuite Bathroom
Toiletries
Bathrobes
Slippers
Hairdryer
Coffee Machine
TV
Individual A/C
Butler Service
Welcome Drink
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
WiFi
Description
Located on Deck 6, Heritage Suites are an expansive 44 m² and feature large double panoramic windows, king bed, large living area with a sofa, coffee table and chairs and grand marble bathroom with a double basin, bathtub and shower, large writing desk, floor to ceiling cabinetry for storage and a flat screen entertainment system. Receive complimentary in-room dining, minibar replenished daily, free laundry, US$100.00 per person SPA credit,Expeditions keep cup, notebook and pen.