Expedition from Ushuaia to Ushuaia with HANSEATIC nature - NAT2500
About This Itinerary
Grand expedition Antarctica with Antarctic Circle and Cape Horn. This 22-day cruise aboard the HANSEATIC nature takes you from Ushuaia to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula, across the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay, and finally to Cape Horn before returning to Ushuaia. The itinerary includes numerous Zodiac landings, wildlife viewing (penguins, whales, seals, seabirds), glacier and iceberg scenery, expert lectures, and an attempted landing at Cape Horn.
Areas Visited
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Fri, 13 Dec 2024
Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia/Argentina, departure 18.00 hrs
Day 2: Sat, 14 Dec 2024
Relaxation at sea
Day 3: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - Mon, 16 Dec 2024
Falkland Islands. Experience this bird paradise the Falkland Islands, which is home to around 60 species, at close range during your Zodiac landings. Observe rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, who share their habitat with kelp geese, striated caracaras, king cormorants as well as black-browed and wandering albatrosses.
Day 4: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 - Wed, 18 Dec 2024
Relaxation at sea
Day 5: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
South Georgia. In South Georgia live hundreds of thousands of king penguins side by side with elephant seals and fur seals on the coasts and cliffs – overwhelming natural spectacles that you can observe from a respectful distance after landing on one of the black shores. In addition, trace the footsteps of the explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, who found his final resting place here in 1922.
Day 6: Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Relaxation at sea
Day 7: Mon, 23 Dec 2024 - Wed, 01 Jan 2025
South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay. The South Orkney Islands are a lonely, glaciated world of icy wilderness located in the Scotia Sea. They are home to chinstrap and Adelie penguins, which can be spotted here. With luck, you'll also see icebergs drifting off the rugged coast. Find out how the polar explorers live at the Argentinian Orcadas Station (depending on weather and authorisation). Experience the South Shetland Islands between ice and awe intensively – on deck as well as by Zodiac. The Weddell Sea is home to stunning ice formations – whether as sparkling blue-and-white sculptures, gigantic tabular icebergs or creaking sheets of dense pack ice. Off the Antarctic Peninsula, your ship sails into the centre of the flooded caldera of Deception Island. Majestic glaciers and gigantic icebergs shimmer in Paradise Bay. The Lemaire Channel is also impressive, flanked by mighty mountains up to 1,000 m (3,281 ft) high. Icebergs ahead: at the bow and on the open deck areas, you can enjoy the best views of the white wonderland. You may even spot the flukes of blue whales, sperm whales and humpback whales as well as orcas. The further south your expedition goes, the harsher and icier the endless world of white appears. The excitement on board mounts as you approach the crossing of the Antarctic Circle. The ice determines the course. The glaciers seem even more dominant. A unique feeling of pioneering adventure.
Day 8: Thu, 02 Jan 2025
Sailing through the Drake Passage
Day 9: Fri, 03 Jan 2025
Cape Horn/Chile. The legendary end of the world: Cape Horn. An exciting adventure awaits you at the legendary headland, which most other ships can only pass. If the weather permits a Zodiac landing, you can count yourself among the seasoned explorers who have set foot on this historic cape.
Day 10: Sat, 04 Jan 2025
Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 6.00 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, 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, 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
- 22 Days
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Duration
22 days
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