HIGHLIGHTS
- A
memorable Christmas Day exploring the beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula
- A
journey through the unique landscape of the Weddell Sea
- Wildlife
encounters with penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds
- Zodiac
cruising through the Antarctic Sound amongst colossal tabular icebergs
- Visits
to numerous historic landing sites and working research bases
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | 12,035 |
12,645 |
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | 12,035 |
12,645 |
ITINERARY
Day 1, Arrival
No need to stress about missed connections or flight delays as you
arrive with plenty of time to unwind and enjoy all that the luxurious
Arakur Resort & Spa has to offer, or head out and discover the
southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia.
Day 2, Ushuaia
Explore the sights of Ushuaia such as the museums and Argentinean
leather markets or relax in style and comfort at the hotel. Attend the
optional evening briefing for the opportunity to ask questions and meet
some of your fellow explorers.
Day 3, Embarkation
After a final morning exploring Ushuaia or unwinding at the resort, our
mid-afternoon transfer will take you to the beautiful MS Seaventure.
Our Expedition Team and ship staff will greet you on board, followed by
a safety and orientation briefing and Captain’s welcome
dinner. You’re on your way to Antarctica!
Day 4-5, Drake Passage
Join our Polar Experts in the lounge to immerse yourself in all things
Antarctic, from its fascinating wildlife to its adventurous history;
choose to participate in our renowned Citizen Science program; or sit
back and take in this fabled journey while catching your first glimpses
of wildlife. Grab your binoculars to identify the many seabirds that
follow the ship. As we cross the Antarctic Convergence into
Antarctic waters, you’ll start to notice the cooler
temperatures, your cue to get ready for that first iceberg sighting, an
unforgettable moment on every journey.
Day 6-7, Antarctic Sound
& Weddell Sea
We maneuver through the amazing channels and wildlife rich waters of
the Antarctic Sound and Weddell Sea, the perfect place to spend a
memorable holiday season. The Antarctic Sound is well known for its
huge tabular icebergs and the Weddell Sea offers a unique geography
unlike anywhere else on earth. Here we enjoy the abundance of wildlife
such as Adélie penguins and seals as we keep on the lookout
for hunting Orca.
Day 8-9, Antarctic
Peninsula
We will make landfall on the peninsula, experiencing marvelous
encounters with wildlife as we stroll the stunning shores and adventure
around the region’s spectacular bays and harbors.
We’ll also have an opportunity to attempt a sea ice landing,
as well as stop at several active scientific bases and historic landing
sites.
Day 10, South Shetland
Islands
The volcanic South Shetland Islands offer amazing abundance and beauty,
so we’ll hop into our inflatable Zodiac boats and spend as
much time as possible exploring. Be prepared to marvel up close at
nature’s glory!
Day 11-12, Drake Passage
Time to leave this magical place inspired, exhausted, and most likely
changed forever. We make our way north, once again crossing the
legendary Drake Passage. We’ll have one last hurrah as we
celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow and
photography awards ceremony, then a final meal together.
Day 13, Ushuaia
Disembarkation
With huge smiles on weary, content faces, and perhaps some new friends
for life, we disembark in the morning, letting you catch a flight to
Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.
Sea Venture (Luxury Expedition, 139-guests)
Sea Venture features a 1-A Super ice class rating - the highest ice class awarded to passenger vessels. This means that we will be able to explore coves, bays, and channels that would previously have been forbidden to us.
The ship also offers a host of new activities. There's a sauna, a fitness center, a custom-built citizen science lab, and heated saltwater pool. There is more storage space, which is important because it means we can carry more equipment, so that more of our guests can participate in activities like kayaking, snowshoeing, and camping.
The common areas are larger and beautifully appointed, and the ship has two kitchens, one on the Lido deck for al fresco dining when weather permits.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
PRIOR
TO DEPARTURE:
- Two
pre-voyage hotel nights in Ushuaia
- Transfer
from airport in embarkation city to group hotel if arriving on Day 1 of
itinerary, and providing we have your confirmed air itinerary at least
60 days prior to departure
- Transfer
from group hotel to ship for embarkation
ON BOARD SEA VENTURE:
- Shipboard
accommodations
- All
meals on board
- All
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (some super premium brands
excluded)
- Coffee/Tea/Cocoa
24 hours a day
- All
scheduled landings and excursions
- Our
Citizen Science program: participation in a variety of scientific
activities that support important research projects
- Expedition
jacket (yours to keep)
- A
pair of loaner boots for use during the voyage
- WiFi
from the public computers
- 200
MB WiFi card for use on your personal devices
- Daily
international news service
- All
port fees
- All
landing fees
- Digital
Voyage Log
POST DEPARTURE:
- Group
transfer from ship to airport, hotel in Ushuaia, or central location
following disembarkation.
- Please
note we cannot drop at Airbnb / private homes which are often
inaccessible for our transfer vehicles.
VOYAGES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Any
airfare or travel expenses associated with arrival in Ushuaia or Puerto
Madryn other than those listed above
- Transfer
from airport to group hotel, unless arriving on Day 1 of the itinerary
- Pre-
or post-voyage expenses in Ushuaia
- Travel
insurance; medical insurance; evacuation coverage
- Laundry
and personal expenses incurred on board
- Onboard
communication charges such as outgoing phone calls, WiFi from personal
devices in excess of the 200 MB provided
- Staff
gratuities
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Discover Kayaking - USD 250
- Immersive Kayaking - USD 895
- Camping - USD 295
- Photography - included
- Citizen Science - included
