Antarctica beyond the polar circle whale watching

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Antarctic Circle

Duration

12 days

Departures

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Embarkation in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

  • Departure in the afternoon, sailing through the Beagle Channel.

Day 2-3: At Sea

  • Crossing the Drake Passage, known for its rough seas and abundant wildlife, including albatrosses, petrels, and whales.

Day 4-5: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Arrival at the Antarctic Peninsula, with possible landings at sites like Neko Harbour or Petermann Island.

  • Opportunities to see penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 6-7: Antarctic Circle

  • Crossing the Antarctic Circle, a significant milestone in polar exploration.

  • Possible landings in the Antarctic Circle area, depending on ice conditions.

Day 8-9: Whale Watching

  • Focus on whale watching, with opportunities to see humpback, minke, and orca whales.

  • Possible visits to areas known for whale sightings, such as the Gerlache Strait.

Day 10-11: Return Journey

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

  • Continue observing seabirds and marine life.

Day 12: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrival back in Ushuaia, disembarkation.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Embarkation in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

  • Departure in the afternoon, sailing through the Beagle Channel.

Day 2-3: At Sea

  • Crossing the Drake Passage, known for its rough seas and abundant wildlife, including albatrosses, petrels, and whales.

Day 4-5: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Arrival at the Antarctic Peninsula, with possible landings at sites like Neko Harbour or Petermann Island.

  • Opportunities to see penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 6-7: Antarctic Circle

  • Crossing the Antarctic Circle, a significant milestone in polar exploration.

  • Possible landings in the Antarctic Circle area, depending on ice conditions.

Day 8-9: Whale Watching

  • Focus on whale watching, with opportunities to see humpback, minke, and orca whales.

  • Possible visits to areas known for whale sightings, such as the Gerlache Strait.

Day 10-11: Return Journey

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

  • Continue observing seabirds and marine life.

Day 12: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrival back in Ushuaia, disembarkation.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Embarkation in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

  • Departure in the afternoon, sailing through the Beagle Channel.

Day 2-3: At Sea

  • Crossing the Drake Passage, known for its rough seas and abundant wildlife, including albatrosses, petrels, and whales.

Day 4-5: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Arrival at the Antarctic Peninsula, with possible landings at sites like Neko Harbour or Petermann Island.

  • Opportunities to see penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 6-7: Antarctic Circle

  • Crossing the Antarctic Circle, a significant milestone in polar exploration.

  • Possible landings in the Antarctic Circle area, depending on ice conditions.

Day 8-9: Whale Watching

  • Focus on whale watching, with opportunities to see humpback, minke, and orca whales.

  • Possible visits to areas known for whale sightings, such as the Gerlache Strait.

Day 10-11: Return Journey

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

  • Continue observing seabirds and marine life.

Day 12: Ushuaia, Argentina

  • Arrival back in Ushuaia, disembarkation.

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1. How do I book an expedition with Unsold Antarctica?

2. What is included in the expedition price?

3. What is not included in the expedition price?

4. What should I pack for Antarctica?

5. Are there Antarctica expeditions suitable for solo travelers?

6. How many people will be on my Antarctica expedition?

7. What is your cancellation policy?

8. Do you offer travel insurance?

1. How do I book an expedition with Unsold Antarctica?

2. What is included in the expedition price?

3. What is not included in the expedition price?

4. What should I pack for Antarctica?

5. Are there Antarctica expeditions suitable for solo travelers?

6. How many people will be on my Antarctica expedition?

7. What is your cancellation policy?

8. Do you offer travel insurance?

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