Classic Antarctica

Ushuaia - Drake Passage - South Shetland - Antarctic Peninsula - Ushuaia (11 days / 10 nts)  From $N/A

Antarctica

Antarctica Cruises - Lyubov OrlovaExplorers began searching for this southernmost continent as early as 700 BC. It was not until 1820 that the first sighting of the continent was made by the Russian Fabian von Bellingshausen. Many intrepid explorers and fortune-hunters followed, seeking fame. Their heroic stories are legendary. During your voyage, your Expedition Team will present their tales of triumph and tragedy.

Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia
Classic Antarctica is for adventurers looking for a satisfying overview of the continent´s most appealing features - penguin rookeries, historic sites and beautiful icescapes. Overnight in Ushuaia.

Day 2: Embarkation Day
Our comfortable and well-appointed Expedition Ships are embarked in Ushuaia in the afternoon.

Days 3 - 4: The Drake Passage
Our Expedition Team will deliver an incomparable education program en route to Antarctica.

Days 5 - 8: Antarctic Peninsula
Don´t forget to pack your binoculars. In the Peninsula, seals will be sunning on ice floes or a raft of penguins may be feeding as you sail past. History, wildlife, scenery - Antarctica has it all. A shipboard historian will recount the development of the region, pointing out the remains of buildings where explorers subsisted on hope and blubber. The ornithologist could take you ashore at Neko Harbour and help you identify different species of birds. You could cruise with a glaciologist through a graveyard of fantastically colored icebergs.

The Expedition Team will arrange frequent activities off the ship, such as visits to penguin rookeries, where you could be welcomed by a committee of curious birds. There will be leisurely Zodiac sightseeing cruises past icebergs or wildlife on the rocky shoreline. Antarctica -

A possible stop during this expedition is at Port Lockroy, we encourage you to read the diaries of the base leaders to learn more about visiting the historic site.

Days 9 - 11:  Drake Passage - Fly out from Ushuaia
As you cross the Drake, the ship will be accompanied by Albatross and Petrels. Spend some time on deck learning to identify the different birds.

Please note: also offer a 12-day itinerary on some departures

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