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Starting at:
Per Person
$ 9,596
Up to 26% savings
Length
12 Days
Embark
Ushuaia
Disembark
Ushuaia
Starting at:
Per Person
$ 9,596
Up to 26% savings

Highlights

  • Hone your ice and wildlife photography skills
  • Search for orcas and minke whales in the icy bays
  • Observe busy penguin colonies building their nests, and perhaps catch a glimpse of penguin chicks as they hatch

Embrace the spirit of polar exploration on this classic expedition to the coveted white continent. Sail across the famed Drake Passage, admiring spectacular seabirds and approaching the ice as the explorers of old did: by sea. With a chance to Zodiac-cruise through pack ice, set foot on the continent, choose from a range of adventure options and even perhaps camp under pastel polar skies, this is the quintessential Antarctic voyage for adventure-lovers.

Ships

Greg Mortimer

A refined and revolutionary ship that redefined expedition cruising with its pioneering X-Bow hull design.

Sylvia Earle

A floating ambassador for the planet offering climate neutral, perspective-altering Antarctic voyages.

Standard Activities

presentation
Lectures
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Hiking
Historic Hut Visits
Historic Hut Visits
Bird Watching
Bird Watching
Whale Watching
Whale Watching
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Photography Workshops

Itinerary Day to Day

Day 1

Ushuaia

Arrive in Ushuaia, where you will be met by a 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 3:00pm.

Upon arrival, please visit the hospitality desk in the lobby between 3:00pm and 7:00pm, to collect your luggage cabin tags, and confirm if you wish to join our Ushuaia tour tomorrow. Our team will confirm details regarding your embarkation day, answer any questions and provide you with information about where to dine or purchase last minute items.

Expeditioners arriving after 7:00pm will find a welcome pack waiting for them at check-in. We ask you to visit our hospitality desk tomorrow between 08:00am – 10:00am.

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

Day 3

Drake Passage crossing

Day 4

Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands

Days 5-9

Antarctic Peninsula

Days 10-11

Drake Passage crossing

Day 12

Disembark Ushuaia

Route Map

There are 8 main destinations visited
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December 4 - Dec 15, 2023
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 12,235 - $ 27,995
Up to 11% savings
December 11 - Dec 22, 2023
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 12,595 - $ 28,795
Up to 11% savings
Don Maruska On Board
January 9 - Jan 20, 2024
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 16,195 - $ 29,795
Photographer Peter Eastway On Board
October 27 - Nov 7, 2024
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 9,596 - $ 19,721
Up to 26% savings
November 12 - Nov 23, 2024
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 10,956 - $ 22,556
Up to 20% savings
November 22 - Dec 3, 2024
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 11,516 - $ 23,676
Up to 20% savings
December 8 - Dec 19, 2024
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 11,996 - $ 24,636
Up to 20% savings
January 6 - Jan 17, 2025
Ushuaia, Argentina
$ 13,256 - $ 27,196
Up to 15% savings

Special Departures

Explore 2 special departures on select dates

Don Maruska On Board

Join entrepreneur, author, and “Climate Solver” Don Maruska on a select Spirit of Antarctica sailing.

Don encourages people around world to take climate action and to have fun while doing it. Since 2003, he has brought together people from scientific, environmental, business, government and commun...

Special Departure

Photographer Peter Eastway On Board

Join internationally renowned, Australian photographer Peter Eastway on upcoming Antarctic voyages.

An AIPP Grand Master of Photography, a Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography, and a Fellow and Honorary Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photog...

Special Departure

Extra Activities

Explore these 8 add on activities
From $ 1,295 Per Person

Sea kayaking

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Snorkeler in the Antarctic
From $ 640 Per Person

Snorkeling

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From $ 150 Per Person

Camping

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From $ 1,260 Per Person

Ski/ Snowboard Touring

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From $ 1,295 Per Person

Scuba Diving

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From $ 350 Per Person

Snowshoeing

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From $ 1,260 Per Person

Alpine Trekking & Climbing

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From $ 640 Per Person

Paddling

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What's Included

  • All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
  • One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Ushuaia on Day 1.
  • Half-day tour of Ushuaia on Day 2, prior to embarkation.
  • Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
  • All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage.
  • Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner.
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell receptions including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
  • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
  • Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
  • Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
  • One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
  • Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information.
  • Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
  • Gratuities for ship’s crew.

What's Excluded

  • International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
  • Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
  • Airport arrival or departure taxes.
  • Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
  • Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
  • Hotel and accommodation - unless specified in the itinerary
  • Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
  • All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, wi-fi, email or phone charges.