Antarctica Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Weddell Sea

Duration

13 days

Departures

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Itinerary

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

  • Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina, in the afternoon.

  • Sail through the 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 wildlife such as fin whales, albatrosses, petrels, and more.

  • Pass the Antarctic Convergence, marking the boundary of Antarctica.

Day 4-10: Entering the Weddell Sea

  • Explore the Weddell Sea, known for massive tabular icebergs and dramatic landscapes.

  • Visit potential locations such as Antarctic Sound, Brown Bluff, Herbert Sound, Devil Island, and Erebus and Terror Gulf.

  • Engage in activities like kayaking, hiking, and photography workshops depending on weather conditions.

Day 11-12: Familiar seas, familiar friends

  • Begin the return voyage across the Drake Passage.

  • Encounter familiar seabirds and possibly whales and dolphins.

Day 13: There and back again

  • Disembark in Ushuaia, concluding the expedition.

Itinerary

Map

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

  • Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina, in the afternoon.

  • Sail through the 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 wildlife such as fin whales, albatrosses, petrels, and more.

  • Pass the Antarctic Convergence, marking the boundary of Antarctica.

Day 4-10: Entering the Weddell Sea

  • Explore the Weddell Sea, known for massive tabular icebergs and dramatic landscapes.

  • Visit potential locations such as Antarctic Sound, Brown Bluff, Herbert Sound, Devil Island, and Erebus and Terror Gulf.

  • Engage in activities like kayaking, hiking, and photography workshops depending on weather conditions.

Day 11-12: Familiar seas, familiar friends

  • Begin the return voyage across the Drake Passage.

  • Encounter familiar seabirds and possibly whales and dolphins.

Day 13: There and back again

  • Disembark in Ushuaia, concluding the expedition.

Itinerary

Map

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

  • Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina, in the afternoon.

  • Sail through the 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 wildlife such as fin whales, albatrosses, petrels, and more.

  • Pass the Antarctic Convergence, marking the boundary of Antarctica.

Day 4-10: Entering the Weddell Sea

  • Explore the Weddell Sea, known for massive tabular icebergs and dramatic landscapes.

  • Visit potential locations such as Antarctic Sound, Brown Bluff, Herbert Sound, Devil Island, and Erebus and Terror Gulf.

  • Engage in activities like kayaking, hiking, and photography workshops depending on weather conditions.

Day 11-12: Familiar seas, familiar friends

  • Begin the return voyage across the Drake Passage.

  • Encounter familiar seabirds and possibly whales and dolphins.

Day 13: There and back again

  • Disembark in Ushuaia, concluding the expedition.

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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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