DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | Discovery Quad | Discovery Triple | Odyssey Twin | Odyssey Single | Superior | Deluxe | Premium | Owner’s Suite |
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| Mar 07, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027 | 10,980 | 11,910 | 13,140 | 13,140 | 14,250 | 15,990 | 17,470 | 19,120 |
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Discovery Quad | (Mid-range)
Superior | (High-end)
Owner’s Suite |
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| Mar 07, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027 | 10,980 | 14,250 | 19,120 |
ITINERARY
Day
1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrive
in Ushuaia—the world’s southernmost city and a
lively port rich in maritime history. After lunch, join your expedition
team and fellow travellers for a short historical walking tour of the
town before boarding your expedition vessel.
Once
on board St Helena, enjoy a welcome briefing and dinner as we begin our
journey down the Beagle Channel. This is your chance to get to know
your expedition team, fellow guests, and the historians who will bring
Britain’s Antarctic legacy to life throughout the voyage.
Days
2-3: Crossing the Drake Passage
Our
journey begins with the crossing of the legendary Drake
Passage—one of the great milestones in polar travel. These
two days at sea offer time to relax, settle in, and get inspired. Join
expert-led presentations covering early British expeditions,
glaciology, and Antarctic wildlife.
Outside
on deck, keep watch for cape petrels, giant petrels, and the graceful
flight of albatrosses riding the winds.
During
the crossing, we’ll also conduct important safety briefings
and biosecurity procedures as we prepare to enter
Antarctica’s pristine environment. Keep an eye on the
horizon—icebergs on the water mean we’re getting
close.
Day
4: Antarctic Circle & Crystal Sound
Today,
we set our sights on crossing 66°33' South—the
Antarctic Circle.
As
we navigate the icy expanse of Crystal Sound, we enter a world of
drifting sea ice, ethereal light, and profound
stillness—broken only by the call of Antarctic petrels or the
breath of a surfacing seal.
Our
goal is to land at Detaille Island, home to the long-abandoned Base
W—a British research station briefly occupied in the 1950s.
Hastily evacuated due to encroaching sea ice, the station remains
remarkably well preserved, offering a poignant glimpse into life during
the heroic age of mid-century exploration. Nearby, Antarctic terns nest
among the rocks, and you might spot a leopard seal cruising the ice
edge.
Day
5: Marguerite Bay & Adelaide Island (Rothera Region)
Embracing
the spirit of true expedition travel, we set our course for the remote
and seldom-visited Marguerite Bay—a striking landscape of ice
covered waters, towering glaciers, and dramatic mountain backdrops.
If
conditions allow, we’ll aim to approach Rothera Research
Station, operated by the British Antarctic Survey. While shore landings
at Rothera depend on permission and sea ice, cruising in its vicinity
offers a powerful sense of the station’s vital role in modern
polar science.
In
these waters, we may encounter Weddell seals resting on floes,
Adélie penguins weaving through the ice, and perhaps a minke
whale surfacing nearby. This part of our itinerary is very condition
dependent with safety paramount when operating in this remote part of
the world.
Day
6: Pourquoi Pas Island & Southern Channels
Today,
we set out to traverse the breathtaking Gullet—a narrow,
ice-filled channel that separates Adelaide Island from the mainland.
This picturesque and rarely visited passage was first charted by
Jean-Baptiste Charcot and later explored by British expeditions.
Towering cliffs and hanging glaciers rise around us, while leopard
seals patrol the ice floes in pursuit of penguins.
If
conditions allow, we may make a landing on Pourquoi Pas Island, once a
refuge for early explorers during their extensive survey missions.
Weather permitting, we’ll navigate this icy maze by Zodiac,
following in the wake of the pioneering Antarctic cartographers.
Day
7: Penola Strait & Vernadsky Research Base
As
we journey northward along the coast, we pass through the magnificent
Penola Strait, famed for its striking peaks and intricately shaped
icebergs. Weather allowing, we’ll pause at Vernadsky Station,
operated by Ukraine. Formerly the British Faraday Station, this site is
renowned as the birthplace of groundbreaking ozone layer research in
the 1980s.
There
may be an opportunity to explore the station’s facilities and
visit the iconic southernmost bar on Earth—originally built
by the British and still serving vodka to scientists and explorers who
stop by.
Day
8: Lemaire Channel & Pleneau Island
Today,
we set our sights on one of the most breathtaking waterways on the
planet. The Lemaire Channel—known as the "Kodak
Gap"—is bordered by towering cliffs and often packed with
brash ice, mirrored by surreal reflections of majestic icebergs.
At
Pleneau Island, once a safe anchorage for Charcot’s
expeditions, we’ll visit vibrant penguin colonies and
navigate among grounded icebergs. Keep an eye out for leopard seals
basking on the ice floes or humpback whales feeding just offshore.
Days
9-10: Antarctic Peninsula Highlights
A
final two days of immersive exploration. We continue our exploration of
the Danco Coast with a potential landing at Neko Harbour—an
ideal location to set foot on the Antarctic continent itself. Nestled
amidst a horseshoe of glaciers, Neko offers commanding views and close
encounters with gentoo penguins. Conditions permitting, we may
undertake a short hike for panoramic views or a Zodiac cruise along the
ice cliffs, where calving glaciers send thunderous waves rolling
through the bay.
Perhaps
a remote scientific hut, a calving glacier, or one last landing on the
Antarctic mainland—your expedition team will maximize your
time on the Peninsula before turning north.
Days
11-12: Crossing the Drake Passage (Northbound)
Relive
your adventures as you cross the Drake Passage, keeping an eye out for
seabirds and whales along the way. Take part in final lectures or
workshops, and enjoy a celebratory dinner with your fellow travellers
as you reflect on the unforgettable journey.
Day
13: Return to Ushuaia
Arrive
back in Ushuaia in the early morning. After breakfast, disembark with
cherished memories of an epic Antarctic expedition and new stories to
tell.
RMS St Helena (Expedition, 98-guests)
With capacity for 150 but carrying just 98 guests, St Helena blends traditional seafaring heritage with a contemporary expedition experience. Her recent refit in 2022 has introduced refined touches throughout, from modern cabin furnishings to enhanced public spaces, creating an atmosphere of modern comfort and style. Built in the UK the St Helena is a rugged, versatile expedition platform and truly unique in the Antarctic world.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Accommodation: Fully
serviced cabins.
- Meals: Daily meals,
snacks, tea, coffee, and house beer, soda, and wine during lunch and
dinner.
- Shore Excursions:
Guided walks, daily shore excursions, and Zodiac cruises.
- Adventure Activities:
Kayaking, Snowshoeing, Camping, Yoga (Subject to weather and
operational conditions)
- Expedition Team: Led
by experienced guides.
- Lectures:
Educational talks and expert guiding services.
- Expedition Equipment:
Loaned muck boots and access to the onboard doctor and medical clinic.
- Pre-departure Info:
Comprehensive materials and an Antarctic booklet.
- Port Fees: Includes
port surcharges, permits, and landing fees.
- Wi-Fi: Basic Wi-Fi
complimentary; upgrades available for a fee.
- Crew Tips/
Gratuities
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Kayaking
- Snowshoeing
- Camping
- Photography
- Plunge
- Yoga
(Subject
to weather and operational conditions)
