Antarctic Peninsula Classic
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Travelling on board this extremely comfortable ship, explore the highlights of the peninsula with a top class expedition team. Spacious cabins, delicious cuisine and optional adventure activities all help create this ideal marriage of comfort and adventure
Trip Summary
- 5 full days in Antarctica = 10 planned ‘off ship’ excursions
- A very comfortable and elegant ship, but with an adventurous heart – a class act at a very fair price
- We like this ship’s state-of-the-art stabilisers and amazing guides
- Antarctic operational experience since 2012
- An excellent expedition staff to guest ratio of 1:7, which ensures a high level of personalisation
- Wine, beer and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner
- Camping and kayaking excursions available
- Complimentary pre-cruise stay in a 5* hotel in Ushuaia, with down liner jacket and 500Mb free Wi-Fi
Trip Overview
From
$10,425 - $33,160
Leopard seal on an ice floe
Your Antarctic vessel
Chinstrap penguins pose for the visitors
Whale watching during a zodiac excursion
Kayakers paddle past icebergs
Zodiac cruising in Antarctica
Taking part in citizen science
Gentoo penguins on Cuverville Island
Setting up camp
Operator's Itinerary
Arrive in Ushuaia a day before the adventure begins and enjoy a complimentary stay at Ushuaia's finest 5 star hotel (please enquire for more details). This day is designed to ensure that any flight delays or missed connections won't affect your plans, and that you can begin your trip fully rested. Explore the trails, visit the spa, head into town, or simply relax in the surroundings.
After a relaxed final morning, transfer to the ship mid-afternoon. Once on board, meet your Expedition Team and the ship's officers. A safety and orientation briefing will be followed by the Captain's welcome dinner. As the ship sails down the Beagle Channel this evening head out on deck with your binoculars and camera. Look out for Magellanic penguins and sea lions in the water. If you're lucky you might even spot a whale or dolphins! This is also one of the best places to spot black-browed albatross, which can often be found floating on the water in large groups.
You will be crossing the infamous Drake Passage, which is a right of passage for Antarctic explorers. Among the wildlife spotting opportunities as you sail south are the albatrosses, prions, and petrels that frequently follow the ship. The Expedition Team will be out on deck with you helping you to identify the different species. This time will also be used by the naturalists on board to provide a range of educational lectures on the wildlife, history, and geology of Antarctica, as well as mandatory briefings on environmental regulations and expedition safety.
Those interested in participating in Citizen Science opportunities may be able to take part in seabird counting surveys along with mapping cloud patterns for NASA. As you cross the Antarctic Convergence and approach your destination, keep an eye out for your first iceberg sighting.
For your adventure in Antarctica the expert Expedition Leader and Captain will create a flexible itinerary based on the ever-changing weather and ice conditions along with wildlife opportunities. You will explore spectacular bays, often filled with sculptural icebergs with myriad hues of blue and white. On shore you will always be on the lookout for Antarctica's most famous residents - the penguins! The most commonly seen are the distinctive gentoo penguins, but you may also spot Adelies and chinstraps. Out on the water, you will zodiac cruise on the hunt for seals snoozing on the ice and whales feeding on krill. Sometimes the ship's deck will be the best platform for exploring as you sail through jaw-dropping channels, where glaciers pour down from the mountain tops and spill into the sea. Each day is different to the last and your expedition team are focussed on maximising your time exploring this utterly unique landscape.
As you wish Antarctica farewell, the education lectures and wildlife spotting will continue as you sail back to Ushuaia. There is time to reflect on your adventures and perhaps starting to sort through hundreds of photos.
A morning disembarkation in Ushuaia allows you to catch an afternoon flight to Buenos Aires or to stay in Ushuaia for further adventures.
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Ship Overview
- An ice-strengthened hull and an impressive 1A super ice class rating
- The speedy average cruising speed of 13.5 knots means less time at sea and more time exploring
- Plenty of space: takes up to 139 guests, even though she was originally built for 180
- Large picture windows in the dining room mean you can enjoy spectacular Antarctic views
- A variety of deck spaces to soak up the glorious landscape from every angle
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Prices & Departures
Prices quoted below are per person based on 2 people sharing. Cabin availability changes all the time so please contact us for up-to-date details and information on specific cabin availability.
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- All airport/ hotel/ ship transfers on Day 1
- Beer/wine/soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner
- One pre-cruise hotel night in Ushuaia
- Complimentary down inner liner jacket
- Daily international news service
- Post voyage digital log
- Complimentary 500Mb of Wi-Fi (option to purchase more at additional cost)
- Voyage aboard the vessel as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation and meals during the voyage on full board
- All shore excursions and zodiac activities
- Educational lectures by expert onboard polar guides
- Access to an onboard doctor and basic medical services
- Loan of rubber boots for the voyage's duration
- Loan of parka jacket for the voyage's duration
- Comprehensive pre-departure information
- Port taxes and any entry fees to historic landing sites
- Any flights to and from points of embarkation/disembarkation
- Any additional pre/post land services, including meals
- Transfers not specified in the itinerary
- Optional non-complimentary adventure activities (e.g. kayaking)
- Visa, passport and any vaccination expenses
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature, e.g. laundry, beverages and communication
- Customary staff gratuity at the end of the voyage
- Additional onboard purchases (i.e. gift shop)
The 13th November 2026 departure is 11 days long. All other departures are 12 days in length.
The 14th March 2027 departure has a whale watching focus.
Single Supplement And Child Policy
For those travelling solo who would like their own cabin, the single supplement is 1.7 times the cost of a single berth. Please contact us for details. There is no single supplement for solo passengers willing to share a cabin.
Children aged 12 years old or over are welcome. There isn't any concession on pricing.
Optional Adventure Activities
An immersive full kayaking program for those who want to kayak multiple times (as often as weather and ice conditions allow) with a maximum of 10 fixed participants. Booking in advance is essential. $895-$1,195, depending on departure.
$895
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Available on selected departures. $250-395 depending on departure. Limited spaces.
$250
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One-off discovery paddle session with a maximum of 14 participants per session. Available on select departures, subject to weather conditions. Previous kayaking experience is required. Booking in advance is strongly recommended. $250-$350, depending on departure.
$250
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Get involved with hands on data collection for projects supporting polar research. Citizen science activities may include cloud and bird surveys or zodiac-based phytoplankton sampling. Available on all departures. Sign up on board.
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