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Expedition Antarctica from Cape to Cape (Christmas cruise)
Hapag Lloyd Cruises

Expedition Antarctica from Cape to Cape (Christmas cruise)

22 Days Hapag Lloyd Cruises

About This Itinerary

More than a standard Antarctic cruise: from Africa to Tierra del Fuego. An encounter between incredible wildlife – from the big five to the southern polar region. Passing spectacular islands, this is one of the greatest routes of our time.

Areas Visited

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs
Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps
In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day)
Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin
International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
A complimentary selection of soft drinks
Harbour and airport fees
Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination
OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area

What's Not Included

  • Intensive experience of the legendary big five on the optional pre-cruise programme

  • Personal training for an additional charge

  • spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge

7 Available Expeditions

2026-2027 Season
2027-2028 Season
2028-2029 Season

Departure

Dec 21, 2026

22 days

Return

Jan 11, 2027

Vessel

HANSEATIC spirit

Departure

Nov 22, 2027

22 days

Return

Dec 13, 2027

Vessel

HANSEATIC spirit

Departure

Nov 26, 2027

22 days

Return

Dec 17, 2027

Vessel

HANSEATIC inspiration

Departure

Jan 7, 2028

14 days

Return

Jan 20, 2028

Vessel

HANSEATIC inspiration

Departure

Feb 11, 2028

14 days

Return

Feb 24, 2028

Vessel

HANSEATIC inspiration

Quick Facts

22 Days
Sail
Departs From cape-town
Returns To ushuaia

Pricing

Starting from

$14,168

per person

Trip Overview

Duration

22 days

Travel Mode

Sail


Departure Port

cape-town

Return Port

ushuaia

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