Ultimate Antarctica Experience Quest for the Circle

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Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Antarctic Circle

Duration

12 days

Departures

Vessels

Price:

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Departure from Ushuaia

  • Depart from Ushuaia, Argentina's southernmost city.

  • Begin the journey through the Beagle Channel.

Day 2: Crossing the Drake Passage

  • Continue crossing the Drake Passage.

  • Possible landfall in the South Shetland Islands in the afternoon, weather permitting.

  • Wildlife sightings such as petrels, albatrosses, and potentially penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 3: Crossing the Drake Passage

  • Complete the crossing of the Drake Passage.

  • Enter Antarctic waters, experiencing the abrupt cooling at the Antarctic Convergence.

Day 4-9: The Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula with no set itinerary.

  • Activities include Zodiac landings, Zodiac cruises, and ship cruises to penguin rookeries, research stations, and historical sites.

  • Scenic areas with giant icebergs, whales, and seals.

  • Lectures and presentations by the onboard Expedition Team.

Day 10: Towards the Antarctic Circle

  • Continue southward towards the Antarctic Circle.

  • Explore areas such as the Weddell Sea or lands south of the Antarctic Circle, depending on ice and weather conditions.

Day 11: Exploring Beyond the Antarctic Circle

  • Continue exploration beyond the Antarctic Circle.

  • Experience the unique phenomenon of the sun circling the vessel at this extreme latitude.

Day 12: Crossing the Drake Passage Northbound

  • Begin the journey back across the Drake Passage.

  • Onboard activities include lectures, relaxation, and a farewell cocktail party.

  • Presentation of photos and videos from the voyage.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Departure from Ushuaia

  • Depart from Ushuaia, Argentina's southernmost city.

  • Begin the journey through the Beagle Channel.

Day 2: Crossing the Drake Passage

  • Continue crossing the Drake Passage.

  • Possible landfall in the South Shetland Islands in the afternoon, weather permitting.

  • Wildlife sightings such as petrels, albatrosses, and potentially penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 3: Crossing the Drake Passage

  • Complete the crossing of the Drake Passage.

  • Enter Antarctic waters, experiencing the abrupt cooling at the Antarctic Convergence.

Day 4-9: The Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula with no set itinerary.

  • Activities include Zodiac landings, Zodiac cruises, and ship cruises to penguin rookeries, research stations, and historical sites.

  • Scenic areas with giant icebergs, whales, and seals.

  • Lectures and presentations by the onboard Expedition Team.

Day 10: Towards the Antarctic Circle

  • Continue southward towards the Antarctic Circle.

  • Explore areas such as the Weddell Sea or lands south of the Antarctic Circle, depending on ice and weather conditions.

Day 11: Exploring Beyond the Antarctic Circle

  • Continue exploration beyond the Antarctic Circle.

  • Experience the unique phenomenon of the sun circling the vessel at this extreme latitude.

Day 12: Crossing the Drake Passage Northbound

  • Begin the journey back across the Drake Passage.

  • Onboard activities include lectures, relaxation, and a farewell cocktail party.

  • Presentation of photos and videos from the voyage.

Itinerary

Map

Day 1: Departure from Ushuaia

  • Depart from Ushuaia, Argentina's southernmost city.

  • Begin the journey through the Beagle Channel.

Day 2: Crossing the Drake Passage

  • Continue crossing the Drake Passage.

  • Possible landfall in the South Shetland Islands in the afternoon, weather permitting.

  • Wildlife sightings such as petrels, albatrosses, and potentially penguins, seals, and whales.

Day 3: Crossing the Drake Passage

  • Complete the crossing of the Drake Passage.

  • Enter Antarctic waters, experiencing the abrupt cooling at the Antarctic Convergence.

Day 4-9: The Antarctic Peninsula

  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula with no set itinerary.

  • Activities include Zodiac landings, Zodiac cruises, and ship cruises to penguin rookeries, research stations, and historical sites.

  • Scenic areas with giant icebergs, whales, and seals.

  • Lectures and presentations by the onboard Expedition Team.

Day 10: Towards the Antarctic Circle

  • Continue southward towards the Antarctic Circle.

  • Explore areas such as the Weddell Sea or lands south of the Antarctic Circle, depending on ice and weather conditions.

Day 11: Exploring Beyond the Antarctic Circle

  • Continue exploration beyond the Antarctic Circle.

  • Experience the unique phenomenon of the sun circling the vessel at this extreme latitude.

Day 12: Crossing the Drake Passage Northbound

  • Begin the journey back across the Drake Passage.

  • Onboard activities include lectures, relaxation, and a farewell cocktail party.

  • Presentation of photos and videos from the voyage.

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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?

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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?

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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