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Antarctica: The White Continent with Smithsonian Journeys
Ponant Cruises

Antarctica: The White Continent with Smithsonian Journeys

11 Days Ponant Cruises

About This Itinerary

Embark on the Smithsonian Journeys' Antarctica: The White Continent expedition with Ponant Cruises. Explore the breathtaking landscapes and marvel at the wonders of the icy wilderness.

Areas Visited

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • A voyage specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers including discussions with experts, transfers before and after your cruise, a pre-cruise hotel night in Buenos Aires, round-trip flights to/from Ushuaia, an excursion in Tierra del Fuego, and an included activity in each port of call.

  • 1-night accommodation at the Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta (or similar) the night before embarkation.

  • Early check-in available from late morning.

  • Hospitality desk at the hotel.

  • Round-trip flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT, in economy class.

  • Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park by coach, including entrance fees.

  • Services of English speaking guides during the excursion.

  • Meals as mentioned in the program.

  • Transfers as mentioned in the program.

  • Gratuities for ship crew and for guides and drivers on excursions.

What's Not Included

  • Opportunity to explore the magic of Antarctica with a sea kayak adventure. Led by experienced, state-certified kayak guides, you will skim the water’s surface amid the ice. Full professional equipment is provided, including tandem kayak, carbon paddle, full-body drysuit, lifejacket, and AIS beacon. For more information about your kayak tour, please go to the "PONANT Activities" tab, and to book the kayak tour, contact your cruise advisor (additional cost).

2 Available Expeditions

2026-2027 Season
2027-2028 Season

Departure

Jan 16, 2027

12 days

Return

Jan 27, 2027

Vessel

L'Austral

Departure

Feb 13, 2028

12 days

Return

Feb 24, 2028

Vessel

Le Boréal

Quick Facts

11 Days
Sail
Departs From ushuaia
Returns To ushuaia

Pricing

Starting from

$14,360

per person

Trip Overview

Duration

11 days

Travel Mode

Sail


Departure Port

ushuaia

Return Port

ushuaia

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