Day 1: Departure from Punta Arenas, Chile

• Travel to Punta Arenas, Chile, and prepare for departure. The exact activities for this day are not specified, but typically involve arriving in Punta Arenas and preparing for the expedition.

Day 2: Fly to King George Island or Ushuaia

• Fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island or Ushuaia, depending on the specific itinerary. This day may involve a charter flight to the starting point of the expedition.

Day 3: Embarkation

• Embark on the Sylvia Earle in King George Island or Ushuaia. Spend the day settling into your cabin and attending mandatory briefings. The ship will depart in the afternoon, starting the journey to Antarctica.

Day 4: Drake Passage Crossing

• Begin the Drake Passage crossing. This day is spent at sea, with opportunities to observe seabirds and attend lectures on Antarctica's history, wildlife, and environment.

Day 5: Drake Passage Crossing

• Continue crossing the Drake Passage. Enjoy the facilities on board, such as the gym or observation lounges, and keep watch for wildlife like albatrosses and petrels.

Day 6: Arrival at the Antarctic Peninsula

• Arrive at the Antarctic Peninsula. The first iceberg sighting is often a highlight of this day. Time and weather permitting, the first landing in Antarctica may occur in the late afternoon.

Day 7: Antarctic Peninsula

• Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula. This day typically involves Zodiac excursions and landings to visit penguin rookeries, historic sites, and scenic viewpoints.

Day 8: Antarctic Peninsula

• Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Activities may include Zodiac cruises among icebergs, visits to penguin colonies, and hikes on snow-covered ridges.

Day 9: Antarctic Sound and Weddell Sea

• Enter the Antarctic Sound, the gateway to the Weddell Sea. This area is known for its large icebergs and wildlife, including Adélie penguins and Antarctic blue-eyed shags.

Day 10: Weddell Sea

• Spend the day exploring the Weddell Sea. Activities may include Zodiac excursions, kayaking through sea ice, and spotting whales and seals.

Day 11: Weddell Sea

• Continue exploring the Weddell Sea. This day offers opportunities to see fossils, icebergs, and a variety of wildlife.

Day 12: Return Journey

• Begin the return journey through the Antarctic Sound and towards the Drake Passage. This day may involve a final Zodiac excursion or landing.

Day 13: Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina

• Complete the Drake Passage crossing and arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina. Disembark the Sylvia Earle and conclude the expedition.