HIGHLIGHTS
- Fly
over the Drake passage—a 3-hour flight (each way) versus a
2-day crossing by ship—for the quickest, most direct way to
visit Antarctica
- Explore
the spectacular Antarctic wilderness onboard the Sea Adventurer in a
casual atmosphere of like-minded travelers
- Experience
abundant wildlife including immense penguin colonies and other
seabirds, seals and even some of the great whales at close
range
- Cruise
in comfort along towering icebergs, serrated maritime mountains and
luminous glaciers
- Zodiac
landing craft allow visitation on remote shorelines and otherwise
inaccessible areas
- Ship
allows an "open bridge policy" to observe its sophisticated navigation
equipment and provides an excellent location to view wildlife the
landscape (subject to weather and critical navigation maneuvers)
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jan 09, 2025 | Jan 16, 2025 | 20,995 |
21,860 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 | 20,995 |
21,860 |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Jan 26, 2025 | 20,995 |
21,860 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Jan 11, 2026 | 22,595 |
23,526 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 | 20,495 |
21,339 |
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jan 09, 2025 | Jan 16, 2025 | 20,995 |
21,860 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 | 20,995 |
21,860 |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Jan 26, 2025 | 20,995 |
21,860 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Jan 11, 2026 | 22,595 |
23,526 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 | 20,495 |
21,339 |
ITINERARY
Day
1: Punta Arenas, Chile
Your
adventure begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in
Patagonia. If you arrive early, there are many museums, restaurants and
shops to keep you busy for days. By early afternoon, a cruise
representative will meet you at the official starting point hotel where
you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner and be briefed about preparing
for your embarkation day.
Day
2: Embarkation Day
Your
charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica will have you crossing
the legendary Drake Passage in only a few hours. Far below, the ship is
approaching King George Island for your arrival. Your first glimpse of
dramatic Antarctic landscapes will be from a very unique perspective,
as your plane descends for landing in the South Shetlands. After
landing, stretch your legs and spend time exploring the island before
being transferred by Zodiac to your ship to set sail for the Antarctic
Peninsula!
Days
3-6: Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands
There
are few places in the world as evocative as Antarctica. As we approach
the white continent, don't be surprised if you are overcome by feelings
of excitement and awe. It is nearly impossible to put into words the
size and scale of everything in the Antarctic, you'll be intimidated
and mesmerized at the same time.
As
the Captain and Expedition Team keep their eyes out for whales and
seabirds, you'll be alerted to any new sightings. Our team of expert
lecturers will also provide in-depth explanations of the geology,
history and wildlife of the region.
Even
more exciting are your daily excursions to land. Your first Zodiac
landing is something you'll never forget! Walking up to a beach that is
dotted with penguins and seals is the most intimate way to experience
the unique wildlife of Antarctica.
Each
landing is different and is dependent on weather, but every day
presents new sightings and photo opportunities and it won’t
be long before you can tell the difference between an
Adélie, Gentoo or chinstrap penguin.
You
may take a Zodiac cruise in search of whales and icebergs around
Pleneau Island one day, followed by a hike to a penguin rookery the
next day. From the booming shot of a calving glacier at Neko Harbour to
the thrill of watching a leopard seal hunt a penguin, you’ll
wake early and welcome each day with a sense of excitement and desire
to explore that which is unrivaled by any other travel experience.
Our
Expedition Team will be with you all along, providing insights into the
places you visit.
Day
7: Disembark & Fly to Punta Arenas
After
your week of exploration, you’ll say goodbye to the
Expedition Team and disembark at King George Island. Your three-hour
flight across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas, Chile, brings your
adventure to an end. After your transfer from the airport to the hotel,
you are free to explore and enjoy one final dinner to reminisce about
the sights and sounds of Antarctica.
Day
8: Depart for Home
After
breakfast, you are free to continue on your own travels or make your
way to the Punta Arenas airport for your homeward flights.
Ocean Explorer (Luxury Expedition, 138-guests)
Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our fleet, is modern, elegant
and purpose-built for polar exploration. The 138-passenger vessel has
been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology. One of the
ship’s key features is the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine
engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing
experience thanks to the inverted bow. Located at the bow is the
two-story, light-filled library, which introduces a welcome airiness to
the expedition ship.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Shipboard
accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All
breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board
- Beer
and wine served with dinner (2018/19 season only)
- Soft
drinks included at all time (2018/19 season only)
- All
shore landings per the daily program
- Leadership
throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
- All
Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- Formal
and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as
scheduled
- Photographic
journal documenting the expedition
- Waterproof
expedition boots on loan for shore landings
- An
official expedition parka to keep
- Coffee,
tea and cocoa available around the clock
- Hair
dryer and bathrobe in every cabin
- Comprehensive
pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic
Reader
- All
miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All
luggage handling aboard ship
- Group
transfer in Punta Arenas from airport to pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
- One
night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast
- Briefing
dinner on Day 1 in Punta Arenas
- Group
transfer from hotel to airport in Punta Arenas pre-expedition
- Flights
to and from Antarctica
- Group
transfer from airport in Punta Arenas to hotel post-expedition
- One
night post-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast
Kayaking:
USD 995
Paddling:
USD 295
