Spirit of Shackleton

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Duration

21 days

Departures

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia

  • Arrive at any time in Ushuaia, the world's most southerly city.

  • Spend the day exploring Ushuaia or relax at your hotel.

  • A welcome desk in the hotel lobby will provide more information about your cruise.

Day 2: Ushua

  • Enjoy a free morning in Ushuaia. You can explore the town, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, or take the End of the World train.

  • Embark on the G Expedition in the afternoon from Ushuaia's port.

  • Sail through the Beagle Channel in the evening.

Day 3-4: Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands

  • Cross the Drake Passage, a 1000 km stretch of open ocean known for its rich wildlife.

  • Attend lectures from the expedition team on wildlife, geology, and history.

  • Keep an eye out for icebergs, whales, albatross, and other seabirds.

Day 5-9: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, known for its breathtaking scenery and wildlife.

  • Visit penguin rookeries, seal colonies, and possibly set foot on the continent.

  • Zodiac excursions allow close encounters with penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 10-11: At Sea

  • Sail towards South Georgia, retracing Shackleton's route.

  • Enjoy onboard lectures and activities.

Day 12-15: South Georgia

  • Explore South Georgia, a wildlife haven with king penguin colonies and former whaling stations.

  • Visit Shackleton's grave and learn about the island's history.

  • Spend four days exploring the island's diverse landscapes and wildlife.

Day 16-17: At Sea

  • Continue sailing towards the Falkland Islands.

  • Attend lectures or relax onboard.

Day 18-19: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

  • Visit the Falkland Islands, known for their unique wildlife and history.

  • Meet the locals and explore the islands' scenic landscapes.

Day 20: Beagle Channel

  • Sail back through the Beagle Channel towards Ushuaia.

  • Reflect on the journey's highlights.

Day 21: Depart Ushuaia

  • Disembark the G Expedition in Ushuaia after breakfast.

  • End of the tour.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia

  • Arrive at any time in Ushuaia, the world's most southerly city.

  • Spend the day exploring Ushuaia or relax at your hotel.

  • A welcome desk in the hotel lobby will provide more information about your cruise.

Day 2: Ushua

  • Enjoy a free morning in Ushuaia. You can explore the town, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, or take the End of the World train.

  • Embark on the G Expedition in the afternoon from Ushuaia's port.

  • Sail through the Beagle Channel in the evening.

Day 3-4: Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands

  • Cross the Drake Passage, a 1000 km stretch of open ocean known for its rich wildlife.

  • Attend lectures from the expedition team on wildlife, geology, and history.

  • Keep an eye out for icebergs, whales, albatross, and other seabirds.

Day 5-9: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, known for its breathtaking scenery and wildlife.

  • Visit penguin rookeries, seal colonies, and possibly set foot on the continent.

  • Zodiac excursions allow close encounters with penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 10-11: At Sea

  • Sail towards South Georgia, retracing Shackleton's route.

  • Enjoy onboard lectures and activities.

Day 12-15: South Georgia

  • Explore South Georgia, a wildlife haven with king penguin colonies and former whaling stations.

  • Visit Shackleton's grave and learn about the island's history.

  • Spend four days exploring the island's diverse landscapes and wildlife.

Day 16-17: At Sea

  • Continue sailing towards the Falkland Islands.

  • Attend lectures or relax onboard.

Day 18-19: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

  • Visit the Falkland Islands, known for their unique wildlife and history.

  • Meet the locals and explore the islands' scenic landscapes.

Day 20: Beagle Channel

  • Sail back through the Beagle Channel towards Ushuaia.

  • Reflect on the journey's highlights.

Day 21: Depart Ushuaia

  • Disembark the G Expedition in Ushuaia after breakfast.

  • End of the tour.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia

  • Arrive at any time in Ushuaia, the world's most southerly city.

  • Spend the day exploring Ushuaia or relax at your hotel.

  • A welcome desk in the hotel lobby will provide more information about your cruise.

Day 2: Ushua

  • Enjoy a free morning in Ushuaia. You can explore the town, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, or take the End of the World train.

  • Embark on the G Expedition in the afternoon from Ushuaia's port.

  • Sail through the Beagle Channel in the evening.

Day 3-4: Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands

  • Cross the Drake Passage, a 1000 km stretch of open ocean known for its rich wildlife.

  • Attend lectures from the expedition team on wildlife, geology, and history.

  • Keep an eye out for icebergs, whales, albatross, and other seabirds.

Day 5-9: Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, known for its breathtaking scenery and wildlife.

  • Visit penguin rookeries, seal colonies, and possibly set foot on the continent.

  • Zodiac excursions allow close encounters with penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 10-11: At Sea

  • Sail towards South Georgia, retracing Shackleton's route.

  • Enjoy onboard lectures and activities.

Day 12-15: South Georgia

  • Explore South Georgia, a wildlife haven with king penguin colonies and former whaling stations.

  • Visit Shackleton's grave and learn about the island's history.

  • Spend four days exploring the island's diverse landscapes and wildlife.

Day 16-17: At Sea

  • Continue sailing towards the Falkland Islands.

  • Attend lectures or relax onboard.

Day 18-19: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

  • Visit the Falkland Islands, known for their unique wildlife and history.

  • Meet the locals and explore the islands' scenic landscapes.

Day 20: Beagle Channel

  • Sail back through the Beagle Channel towards Ushuaia.

  • Reflect on the journey's highlights.

Day 21: Depart Ushuaia

  • Disembark the G Expedition in Ushuaia after breakfast.

  • End of the tour.

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2. What is included in the expedition price?

3. What is not included in the expedition price?

4. What should I pack for Antarctica?

5. Are there Antarctica expeditions suitable for solo travelers?

6. How many people will be on my Antarctica expedition?

7. What is your cancellation policy?

8. Do you offer travel insurance?

1. How do I book an expedition with Unsold Antarctica?

2. What is included in the expedition price?

3. What is not included in the expedition price?

4. What should I pack for Antarctica?

5. Are there Antarctica expeditions suitable for solo travelers?

6. How many people will be on my Antarctica expedition?

7. What is your cancellation policy?

8. Do you offer travel insurance?

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