Antarctica Discovery and Learning Voyage

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Duration

11 days

Departures

Vessels

Price:

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Itinerary

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Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey

  • Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina, often referred to as the southernmost city in the world.

  • Sail through the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel in the evening.

Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers

  • Cross the Drake Passage, experiencing cool salt breezes and rolling seas.

  • Encounter marine life such as fin whales and various seabirds like albatrosses and petrels.

  • Pass the Antarctic Convergence, marking the boundary between cold Antarctic and warmer sub-Antarctic waters.

Day 4 - 7: Enter the Antarctic

  • Visit sites such as Danco Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Port Lockroy.

  • Activities may include Zodiac cruises and landings to observe wildlife like gentoo penguins, Weddell seals, and whales.

Day 8: Scenes of South Shetland

  • Explore the South Shetland Islands, known for their diverse wildlife and landscapes.

Day 9 - 10: Familiar seas, familiar friends

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

  • Encounter familiar seabirds and marine life from the initial passage south.

Day 11 (if applicable): There and back again

  • Disembark in Ushuaia, concluding the voyage.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey

  • Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina, often referred to as the southernmost city in the world.

  • Sail through the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel in the evening.

Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers

  • Cross the Drake Passage, experiencing cool salt breezes and rolling seas.

  • Encounter marine life such as fin whales and various seabirds like albatrosses and petrels.

  • Pass the Antarctic Convergence, marking the boundary between cold Antarctic and warmer sub-Antarctic waters.

Day 4 - 7: Enter the Antarctic

  • Visit sites such as Danco Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Port Lockroy.

  • Activities may include Zodiac cruises and landings to observe wildlife like gentoo penguins, Weddell seals, and whales.

Day 8: Scenes of South Shetland

  • Explore the South Shetland Islands, known for their diverse wildlife and landscapes.

Day 9 - 10: Familiar seas, familiar friends

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

  • Encounter familiar seabirds and marine life from the initial passage south.

Day 11 (if applicable): There and back again

  • Disembark in Ushuaia, concluding the voyage.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey

  • Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina, often referred to as the southernmost city in the world.

  • Sail through the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel in the evening.

Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers

  • Cross the Drake Passage, experiencing cool salt breezes and rolling seas.

  • Encounter marine life such as fin whales and various seabirds like albatrosses and petrels.

  • Pass the Antarctic Convergence, marking the boundary between cold Antarctic and warmer sub-Antarctic waters.

Day 4 - 7: Enter the Antarctic

  • Visit sites such as Danco Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Port Lockroy.

  • Activities may include Zodiac cruises and landings to observe wildlife like gentoo penguins, Weddell seals, and whales.

Day 8: Scenes of South Shetland

  • Explore the South Shetland Islands, known for their diverse wildlife and landscapes.

Day 9 - 10: Familiar seas, familiar friends

  • Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

  • Encounter familiar seabirds and marine life from the initial passage south.

Day 11 (if applicable): There and back again

  • Disembark in Ushuaia, concluding the voyage.

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

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?

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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