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ATLANTIC OCEAN
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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
and watch for Minke, orca and humpback whales. Sightings of icebergs and snow-capped peaks indicate that we have reached the South Shetland Islands. With good sea conditions, you’ll go ashore on Day 4 for your first landing! meals 2b+2l+2d
DAYS 5 TO 8 | South Shetlands and Antarctic Peninsula
A haven for wildlife, the South Shetlands offer the opportunity to encounter vast penguin rookeries, numerous seabirds and pristine beaches ruled by
fur and elephant seals. Sailing through the narrow passage
into the flooded caldera of Deception Island is amazing. On King George, you’ll be greeted by Adélie and Chinstrap penguins, kelp gulls, blue-eyed cormorants, Antarctic terns
and giant petrels. Here you’ll also see the scientific bases of different nations. As we near the Antarctic Peninsula, you’ll have ample time to explore its pristine scenery – a mountain wilderness of ice, snow and water home to
a rich variety of wildlife. Apart from penguins and seabirds, you are likely to encounter Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals. Depending upon sea and ice conditions, we’ll navigate some of the most beautiful waterways of the Southern Hemisphere: the Gerlache Strait, the Neumayer
King George Island South Shetland Islands
OUR JOURNEY
DAY 1 | Welcome to Ushuaia On arrival, you’ll be escorted to
the 5-star Arakur Resort & Spa where sea-view rooms have been reserved for our guests.
DAY 2 | Into Tierra del Fuego and on to your ship
This morning’s guided tour explores the forests, lagoons and mountains of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Traveling all the way to Lapataia Bay, you’ll have
a chance to observe indigenous species as you learn about the region’s geology, flora and fauna. Then board the mv Ushuaia
and settle in to your cabin. Meet your expedition team and get acquainted with our intimate Polar vessel as you set sail along the Beagle Channel. meals b+d
DAYS 3+4 | Crossing the Drake Passage
Named for Sir Francis Drake, who explored these waters in 1578,
the Drake Passage marks the Antarctic Convergence, where Polar waters sink beneath warmer currents, creating an upwelling
of nutrients that sustain rich marine life. As you sail across this passage, our naturalists are on deck to identify the many seabirds following in our wake. Our open bridge policy allows you to join officers to learn about navigation
Channel and the Lemaire Channel – a narrow passage between towering rock faces and spectacular glaciers. With good conditions, you’ll make at least two landings per day, always joined by our expert naturalists. Possible landing sites on the Continent itself include Paradise Bay, one of the most aptly named places on earth. After negotiating the iceberg-strewn waters of the Antarctic Sound, we visit Paulet Island, home to a bustling Adélie penguin colony of 100,000 pairs. The Nordenskjöld expedition built a stone survival hut here in 1903. Today its ruins have been taken over by nesting penguins. Further exploration may take you to Melchior Island, Cuverville Island, Portal Point, Neko Harbour and Pléneau Island. If conditions permit, we’ll go to Petermann Island for a visit to the southern-most colony of Gentoo penguins. meals 4b+4l+4d
DAYS 9+ 10 | Northward across the Drake Passage Leaving Antarctica behind, we head across the Drake Passage. Join our naturalists on deck
or head to the bridge with the officers; either way, keep your senses tuned for seabirds and whales. You can also enjoy our final lectures, a wonderful recap of your adventures. meals 2b+2l+2d
Gentoo penguins
DAY11 | Disembark+ Explore Ushuaia
Step off in Ushuaia and transfer to the airport for your onward journey. meals b
We also offer a 12-da y program featuring 10 nights onboard
our expedition ship. You’ll enjoy another thrilling, full day of exploration and shore landings in the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.
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BUENOS AIRES
Enjoy two nights at the elegant Alvear Palace in the heart of town, a city tour with a private guide, chauffeured transfers, and roundtrip flights to Ushuaia. 3 days from $1,499.
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