Classic Antarctica Cruise
Be prepared to be dazzled. The abundance of wildlife here is truly extraordinary including five seal species, massive penguin rookeries of Gentoo, Adélies and Chinstraps.
Be prepared to be dazzled by the beautiful scenery and the abundance of wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula. The White Continent creates life lasting memories.
'Classic' Cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula
This expedition cruise is the perfect way to see all the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula. After crossing the Drake Passage, which takes about 2 days, your polar adventure starts when you arrive at the first Antarctic islands north of the peninsula. From here on, you can enjoy visits to different sites along the Antarctic Peninsula each day.
The White Continent will impress you with its abundance of wildlife including five seal species and huge penguin colonies of Gentoo penguins, Adélie penguins and Chinstrap penguins. There are also many seabirds to be found, from impressive Albatross to different kinds of petrels. Antarctica is the perfect destination for whale lovers. Here you have a real chance to encounter species like the humpback whale, sperm whale, blue whale, orca and minke whale. Some swim by, others show how they catch large groups of fish. It can be a single whale, but also a group of up to thirty whales! Make sure you always have the camera at hand so you can capture these impressive moments.
It is nature that you will experience up close and personal during frequent shore excursions. The scenery is overwhelming while you explore the deep bays and fjords of the Antarctic Peninsula where massive glaciers flank a rugged spine of snow-capped mountains.
"Antarctica is a very beautiful place. We are very grateful that we were able to travel there and trust that it will continue to remain a wild and unspoilt place.
- Carol W. (2018)
Especially with the dedication of companies like Waterproof who take an effort to promote sustainable travel by their membership of IAATO. "
Note:
This is a sample itinerary. We do our utmost to guarantee the best experience, unfortunately we have no control over the weather or wildlife behaviour. Ports of embarkation and disembarkation and sites may change depending on vessel and departure dates, weather- and ice conditions.
Expeditioners will gather in Ushuaia, and have time to explore the bustling community that lays claim to being the world's most southerly town. We advise you to arrive one day before departure to help you acclamatize to time difference and relax after your long flight from Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago de Chile.
Boarding commences in the afternoon and sailing down the Beagle Channel, you will settle into shipboard life and enjoy your first meal on board.
During the Drake crossing, we will commence our lecture program about the wildlife, geology, history and geography of the Antarctic Peninsula. Nearing the tip of the Peninsula, excitement reaches fever pitch with everyone on the bridge watching for our first iceberg. The ocean takes on a whole new perspective once we are below the Antarctic Convergence and are surrounded by the surreal presence of floating ice sculptures. The memory of your first big iceberg sighting is likely to remain with you forever.
Depending on the weather, we will first approach Antarctica near the South Shetland Islands, entering Bransfield Strait either at the eastern end of King George Island or the western extremity of Livingston Island.
A host of choices are now open to us. The western side of the Antarctic Peninsula is yours to explore. The experienced leaders, will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day. Because we are so far south, we will experience approximately 18-20 hours' daylight and the days will be as busy as you wish. There is plenty of time for sleep when you get home!
Once we arrive in the calmer waters of Bransfield and Gerlache Straits, we hope to make landings and do activities like diving, snorkelling, kayaking and hiking a couple of times a day. To get ashore we will use zodiacs. Sometimes we will cruise along spectacular ice cliffs, or make contact with whales, penguins and seals. In these situations we will appreciate the distinct advantage of being on a small vessel, which gives everyone the opportunity to experience these very special close encounters with wildlife.
Special photography voyage with world-class photographers
Daisy Gilardini and Audun Dahl.
Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Special Whale Voyage
Special Whale Voyage
South Voyage - Crossing the Polar Circle
Discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Early booking discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Exploring the Weddell Sea in search of Emperor Penguins
Incl. helicopter flights
Early booking discount!
Exploring the Weddell Sea in search of Emperor Penguins
Incl. helicopter flights
Including flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and return
Early booking discount!
Including flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and return
Early booking discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Includes Exploring the Weddell Sea & Elephant Island
Early booking discount!
Early booking discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Early booking discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Early booking discount!
Early booking discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Including flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and return
Early booking discount!
Early booking discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Including flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and return
Early booking discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Including flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and return
Includes crossing the Antarctic Circle
Discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Including flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and return
Discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Early booking discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Discount up to 25% (valid until January 3, 2023)
Exploring the Weddell Sea & Elephant Island and across the Antarctic Circle
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Last Minutes 2022-2023
We currently have new last minute offers to Antarctica almost weekly, more than we can publish on our website. Discounts go as high as 50%. Please contact us if you are looking for a cruise to Antarctica this season and we will help you find the best deal!