Expedition Antarctica: South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula
About This Itinerary
New in the programme: in just 14 days, the focus in the Antarctic Ocean will be on the wildlife paradise of South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. With impressive icebergs, glaciers and a fascinating penguin world.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Fri, 11 Feb 2028
Charter flight to Ushuaia. Transfer to embarkation point. Ushuaia/Argentina, departure 18.00 hrs
Day 2: Sat, 12 Feb 2028 - Mon, 14 Feb 2028
Relaxation at sea
Day 3: Tue, 15 Feb 2028 - Wed, 16 Feb 2028
South Georgia: Days of adventure and great experiences lie ahead of you, when rugged peaks on the horizon signal your approach to this unique animal paradise. South Georgia is often referred to as the 'cold Serengeti'. Hundreds of thousands of king penguins blanket the island’s coastlines and mountain slopes. On numerous trips and landings with the Zodiacs, you will experience the animal world from a respectful distance. With a little luck, you will see elephant seals fighting over a harem or gentoo and king penguins in their natural habitat. Your experts, who have extensive experience in the Antarctic, will familiarise you with the flora and fauna. The pioneering days of polar research will come to life for you in Grytviken: in the former whaling station, you will visit the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton and commemorate the heroic efforts with which he once saved his crew.
Day 4: Thu, 17 Feb 2028
Relaxation at sea
Day 5: Fri, 18 Feb 2028 - Tue, 22 Feb 2028
South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula: The South Orkney Islands... are located in the Scotia Sea. A lonely, glaciated world with ice deserts – and more animal species than on the Galapagos Islands... The South Shetland Islands form a long chain in the ocean... This expedition takes you on a flexible route towards adventure through the Weddell Sea... The Antarctic Peninsula, part of the coldest continent on Earth... On Petermann Island, keep an eye out for gentoo and Adelie penguins and the blue-eyed cormorants that have their breeding colonies here.
Day 6: Wed, 23 Feb 2028 - Thu, 24 Feb 2028
Sailing through the Drake Passage
Day 7: Fri, 25 Feb 2028
Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 06.00 hrs. Charter flight to Buenos Aires.
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
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, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
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 (Personal training for an additional charge)
OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)
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Quick Facts
- 14 Days
- Sail
- Departs From Ushuaia
- Returns To Ushuaia
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Duration
14 days
Travel Mode
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