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Spirit of Antarctica
Aurora Expeditions

Spirit of Antarctica

12 Days Aurora Expeditions

About This Itinerary

Embrace the spirit of polar exploration on this classic expedition to the coveted white continent. Sail across the famed Drake Passage to and from Antarctica, admiring spectacular seabirds and approaching the ice as the explorers of old did: by sea. With a chance to Zodiac cruise through pack ice, set foot on the continent, choose from a range of adventure options and even perhaps camp under pastel polar skies, this is the quintessential Antarctic voyage for adventure-lovers.

Areas Visited

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Ushuaia on Day 1.
Lake Escondido tour in Ushuaia, on Day 2.
Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
Beer and house wine with dinner.
Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
Comprehensive pre-departure information.
Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
Wi-Fi (connection can be unreliable in remote regions).

What's Not Included

International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
Airport arrival or departure taxes.
Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses or phone charges.
A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account (discretionary).

8 Available Expeditions

2026-2027 Season
2027-2028 Season

Departure

Dec 29, 2026

12 days

Return

Jan 9, 2027

Vessel

Sylvia Earle

Departure

Feb 17, 2027

12 days

Return

Feb 28, 2027

Vessel

Douglas Mawson

Departure

Feb 27, 2027

12 days

Return

Mar 10, 2027

Vessel

Douglas Mawson

Departure

Nov 12, 2027

12 days

Return

Nov 23, 2027

Vessel

Douglas Mawson

Departure

Dec 12, 2027

11 days

Return

Dec 22, 2027

Vessel

Douglas Mawson

Quick Facts

12 Days
Sail
Departs From ushuaia
Returns To ushuaia

Pricing

Starting from

$14,701

per person

Trip Overview

Duration

12 days

Travel Mode

Sail


Departure Port

ushuaia

Return Port

ushuaia

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