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.
Areas Visited
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Sat, 02 Dec 2028
Charter flight to Ushuaia. Transfer to embarkation point. Ushuaia/Argentina, departure 18.00 hrs
Day 2: Sun, 03 Dec 2028 - Tue, 05 Dec 2028
Relaxation at sea
Day 3: Wed, 06 Dec 2028 - Thu, 07 Dec 2028
South Georgia. Days of adventure and great experiences lie ahead when rugged peaks on the horizon signal 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 luck, you will see elephant seals fighting over a harem or gentoo and king penguins in their natural habitat. Your experts will familiarise you with the flora and fauna. In Grytviken: in the former whaling station, you will visit the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Day 4: Fri, 08 Dec 2028
Relaxation at sea
Day 5: Sat, 09 Dec 2028 - Wed, 13 Dec 2028
South Orkney Islands, a small group of islands with a surface area of around 620 km². A lonely, glaciated world with ice deserts – and more animal species than on the Galapagos Islands. The South Orkney Islands are home to numerous varieties of penguin, whale and seal, as well as leopard seals. South Shetland Islands – a long chain in the ocean, opening up exciting chapters of Antarctic exploration. Deception Island: the flooded caldera of the extinct volcano. Elephant Island, where history surrounds you: polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew spent months here. Weddell Sea: spectacular ice formations – from majestic tabular icebergs occupied by Adelie penguins to ice shelves as tall as white cliffs. Antarctic Peninsula: set foot on the Antarctic mainland. On Petermann Island, look out for gentoo and Adelie penguins and blue-eyed cormorants.
Day 6: Thu, 14 Dec 2028 - Fri, 15 Dec 2028
Sailing through the Drake Passage
Day 7: Sat, 16 Dec 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
Champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages, coffee machine, 24-hour cabin service
Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles, 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 in the cabin
International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast, bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening)
A complimentary selection of soft drinks
Harbour and airport fees
Extensive sports programme: fitness area, course programme, additional sports activities on shore
OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area
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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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