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Expedition Antarctica from Cape to Cape (Christmas cruise): The ultimate adventure between two continents

Expedition Antarctica from Cape to Cape (Christmas cruise): The ultimate adventure between two continents

More than a standard Antarctic cruise: from Africa to Tierra del Fuego. An encounter between incredible wildlife – from the big five to the southern polar regio

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Trip Amenities

Wifi Free Satellite WiFi Star All-Inclusive Beverages Star Gratuities Included Included Airport Transfer Included Domestic Flights

More than a standard Antarctic cruise: from Africa to Tierra del Fuego. An encounter between incredible wildlife – from the big five to the southern polar region. Passing spectacular islands, this is one of the greatest routes of our time.

What's Included

All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs
Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps
In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day)
Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin
International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
A complimentary selection of soft drinks
Harbour and airport fees
Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination
OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area

What's Not Included

  • Intensive experience of the legendary big five on the optional pre-cruise programme

  • Personal training for an additional charge

  • spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge

Cabin Types

Cabin TypeAvailability

Balcony Cabin

Available

French Balcony Cabin

Available

Fully ADA

Available

GJ. GOLD

Available

Grand Suite

Available

Junior Suite

Available

K01. PLATINUM

Available

K02. PLATINUM. Panorama

Available

K03. PLATINUM

Available

K04. PLATINUM

Available

K05. PLATINUM

Available

K06. PLATINUM

Available

K07. PLATINUM

Available

K08. PLATINUM

Available

K09. PLATINUM

Available

K10. PLATINUM. Grand Suite

Available

Outside Cabin (Window)

Available

Panoramic Cabin

Available

S01. SILVER

Available

S02. SILVER. Panorama

Available

S03. SILVER

Available

S04. SILVER

Available

S05. SILVER

Available

S06. SILVER

Available

S07. SILVER

Available

S08. SILVER

Available

SJ. SILVER

Available

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Trip Overview

Duration

22 days

Travel Mode

sail


Departure Date

Dec 21, 2026

Return Date

Jan 12, 2027


Departure Port

Cape Town

Return Port

Ushuaia

Activities

Zodiac Cruising

Antarctica Landing & Hiking

Polar Plunge

HANSEATIC spirit

HANSEATIC spirit

199 passengers

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