HIGHLIGHTS
- Photograph
ice seals hauled out on ice floes as you Zodiac-cruise through glassy
waters, marvelling at the iridescent blues of icebergs.
- In
the Antarctic Peninsula, whales start to arrive to feed on plentiful
krill after a marathon migration to here.
- In
South Georgia king penguins are sitting on eggs, chicks are hatching,
juveniles are moulting and fledging.
- Clean,
pristine conditions allow for postcard-perfect photographs.
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 | Stateroom Triple | Stateroom Twin | Superior Stateroom Twin | Balcony Stateroom C | Balcony Stateroom B | Balcony Stateroom A | Superior Balcony Stateroom | Junior Suite | Captain's Suite |
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| Jan 10, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | 29,795 | N/A | 32,395 | 33,295 | 34,995 | 37,595 | 41,095 | 51,595 | 61,195 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | 29,395 | N/A | 31,995 | 32,795 | 34,495 | 37,095 | 40,595 | 50,895 | 60,395 |
| Jan 08, 2027 | Jan 27, 2027 | 27,451 | N/A | 29,831 | 30,681 | 32,296 | 34,676 | 37,906 | 45,216 | 54,716 |
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)
Stateroom Triple | (Mid-range)
Balcony Stateroom B | (High-end)
Captain's Suite |
|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | 29,795 | 34,995 | 61,195 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | 29,395 | 34,495 | 60,395 |
| Jan 08, 2027 | Jan 27, 2027 | 27,451 | 32,296 | 54,716 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 Arrive Ushuaia
Arrive
in Ushuaia, where you will be met by a representative of Aurora
Expeditions and transferred with your fellow expeditioners to your
assigned pre-voyage hotel. If you are already in Ushuaia, we ask you to
make your way to your hotel. Check-in is from 3.00 pm. This afternoon,
visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk in the hotel lobby,
between 3.00 pm and 7.00 pm, to collect your luggage tags, and confirm
if you wish to join our Lake Escondido pre-embarkation tour tomorrow.
Our team will confirm details regarding your embarkation day, answer
any questions and provide you with information on where to dine or
purchase last minute items.
Expeditioners
arriving after 7.00 pm will find a welcome pack waiting for them at
check-in. We ask you to visit our hospitality desk tomorrow between
8.00 am – 10.00 am.
The
remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own
expense.
Assigned
accommodation: Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort
Day
2 Embarkation
This
morning, enjoy breakfast and check-out. Please ensure your cabin
luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labelled with your name and
cabin number. Take your cabin luggage to hotel reception, prior to, or
at check-out. Your luggage will be stored and transferred directly to
the port for clearance, to be placed in your cabin ahead of your
arrival on board. Please keep any valuables or personal items with you
throughout the day.
Those
wishing to join our Lake Escondido tour today, please meet in the hotel
lobby at 8.45 am. This tour offers us an unforgettable panoramic drive
through big valleys of glacial origin, evergreen and deciduous forests,
waterfalls and rivers, in the vastness of the Andes Mountain Range. We
will leave Ushuaia city to the northeast of Tierra del Fuego, driving
through peat bog valleys to reach Garibaldi Pass, only accessible by a
winding road that will take us to a panoramic point. From here we will
have amazing panoramic views of Lake Escondido and, if weather
conditions allow, of Fagnano Lake. We will start our descent towards
the northeast to reach Fagnano Lake’s shore where we will
visit a local ranch. After appreciating the landscape, you will have
the chance to enjoy the typical Fuegian Lamb barbecue. Enjoy some free
time there before returning to Ushuaia for ship embarkation.
Alternatively,
enjoy your day at leisure and meet at your hotel lobby or from the
meeting point at the parking lot near the pier (details will be given
by our ground staff at the hotel), to be transferred to the pier for
embarkation.
Once
onboard, you’ll have time to settle into your cabin before
our important mandatory briefings. As the ship pulls away from port,
we’ll gather on the deck to commence our adventure with
spectacular views over Ushuaia and Tierra del
Fuego.
This
evening get to know your fellow expeditioners and friendly expedition
team and crew at a welcome dinner to celebrate the start of a thrilling
adventure to Antarctica.
Day
3 At Sea
As
we commence our trip across the South Atlantic Ocean towards the
Falklands~Malvinas, we make the most of our time getting comfortable
with the motions of the sea. Our expedition team prepare you for our
first landing with important wildlife guidelines, biosecurity
procedures, and start our lecture program to help you learn more about
the region’s history, wildlife and environment.
Our
wildlife experiences begin as we enjoy watching and photographing the
many seabirds, including majestic albatrosses and giant petrels
following the vessel. They rise and fall skilfully, using air currents
created by the ship to gain momentum.
Day
4 Falklands~Malvinas
The
Falklands~Malvinas comprises two large islands (East and West
Falkland), with over 700 islands scattered off the coast. All but seven
of these are uninhabited, with windswept coastlines, white sand beaches
and crystal-clear water. These beautifully barren islands are true
wildlife havens, sheltering an impressive diversity of birdlife,
including the largest black-browed albatross colony on earth. The cold,
nutrient-rich waters surrounding the islands make this a prime location
for spotting marine life.
There
are many beautiful areas to explore across the Falklands~Malvinas, each
offering a unique perspective on this magnificent archipelago. Your
experienced expedition team, who have made countless journeys to this
area, will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day,
choosing the best options based on the prevailing winds, weather and
wildlife opportunities.
We
generally make landings or Zodiac excursions twice a day. Even though
we are north of the Antarctic Convergence it can be quite chilly here,
so you will want to layer up before joining Zodiac cruises into rocky
coves or along sea cliffs, keeping watch for seals, sea lions, dolphins
and penguins. Zodiacs will also shuttle you from the ship to land,
where you may visit albatross colonies, penguin rookeries and perhaps
even have a traditional English ‘tea and scones’ at
a local cottage.
Conditions
permitting, we plan to land in historic Stanley, the capital of the
Falklands~Malvinas. This charming town has a distinctly British
character, with terraced town houses, pioneer cottages and even an
iconic red telephone box! Colourful buildings house cosy cafes, English
pubs, souvenir shops, a post office and the fascinating Historic
Dockyard Museum, with displays on the maritime history of the Falkland
Islands, natural history and links to Antarctica.
If
you have chosen an optional activity, you will have the option to do
that whenever conditions allow, and of course keen polar plungers will
have the chance to fully immerse themselves in polar waters -
conditions permitting!
Days
5-6 At Sea
Between
the Falklands~Malvinas and South Georgia, you will be enthralled by the
ceaseless flight of the many seabirds that follow and circle the ship.
Our onboard lecture program will continue with presentations from our
team of experts. You can also enjoy the many facilities on the ship,
borrow a book from our well-stocked library or perhaps stay active in
the fitness centre.
Day
7 At Sea / South Georgia
Sea
and weather conditions will determine our arrival time into South
Georgia today.
As
you near the rugged island of South Georgia, spare a thought for
Captain James Cook, who arrived here in 1775 and believed it to be the
northern tip of a great southern continent! In fact, it is a small
island only 176 km (110 mi) long, but with a 3,000 m (9,842 ft)
snow-capped mountain range, some of the world’s largest
congregations of wildlife and a truly fascinating human history, South
Georgia is an island of incredible riches.
On
approach, jagged mountain peaks rise steeply, while seabirds are often
spotted soaring around the ship. We will sail down the coast, taking in
the spectacular glaciated scenery. This enchanting coastline is yours
to explore!
If
time and weather conditions permit, en route we could pass close to
Shag Rocks, a fascinating group of jagged rocky islets protruding from
the sea, in the proximity of South Georgia.
Days
8-11 South Georgia
Your
experienced expedition team will use their local knowledge to plan your
voyage from day to day, choosing the best options based on the
prevailing weather, sea state and wildlife opportunities.
Remember
to layer up before joining Zodiac excursions that may zip into craggy
coves and along the rocky coastline in search of nesting penguins, seal
haul-outs and bird cliffs. Remember to keep an eye out for South
Georgia’s kelp forests as well - these remarkable underwater
ecosystems are quite mesmerising as their fronds sway back and forth on
the water’s surface.
Our
Zodiacs will also transport ashore, where you can visit some of the
largest king penguin colonies on Earth, take a guided walk among fur
seals and elephant seals (making sure you listen to your guides and
keep your distance!) and wander along pebbled streams and grassy
glacial outwash plains. We also hope to visit the remnants of South
Georgia’s thriving whaling stations and pay our respects to
Sir Ernest Shackleton, whose incredible voyage of survival is
synonymous with this island. If you have chosen an optional activity,
you will have the option to do that whenever conditions
allow.
In
addition to Zodiac excursions and shore excursions, we may ship cruise
through fjords with towering cliffs of ancient stone, or into deeply
indented bays towards dramatic glacier fronts. This is a great time to
find a comfy spot in the observation lounge or make your way to the
bridge (open at the Captain’s discretion) to enjoy
uninterrupted views of South Georgia’s majestic coast.
Day
12 South Georgia / At Sea
Sea
and weather conditions will determine our departure time from South
Georgia today.
Days
13-14 At Sea
Attend
informative lectures to learn about Antarctica as we sail across the
Scotia Sea towards the white continent. You can enjoy the facilities on
board the vessel including the gym, sauna and jacuzzis or relax in one
of the observation lounges; the choice is yours on how you want to
enjoy days at sea.
Days
15-18 Antarctic Peninsula
En
route to the Peninsula, if time and weather permits, we may attempt to
follow the coastline of Elephant Island, a half-submerged mountain
cloaked with an ice sheet at the outer limits of the South Shetland
Islands.
It’s
almost impossible to describe the feeling of arriving in Antarctica.
Spotting your first iceberg and taking a deep breath of some of the
most fresh, crisp air on earth is an experience that will stay with you
forever.
Once
we arrive, the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South
Shetland Islands are ours to explore, and we have a host of choices
available to us. Because we are so far south, we will experience nearly
24 hours of daylight and the days can be as busy as you wish.
Rug
up before joining Zodiac cruises along spectacular ice cliffs or among
grounded icebergs, keeping watch for whales, seals and porpoising
penguins. Our trusty Zodiacs will also shuttle us ashore, where we may
visit penguin rookeries, discover historic huts and explore some of our
favourite spots along the peninsula.
While
ashore we aim to stretch our legs, wandering along pebbly beaches or
perhaps up snow-covered ridgelines to vantage points with mountains
towering overhead and ice-speckled oceans below.
In
addition to Zodiac cruises and shore excursions, we may ship cruise
some of the narrow, dramatic straits separating offshore islands from
the mainland, or linger in scenic bays to watch whales travelling or
feeding. Keep an ear out for the creak and deep rumble of glaciers as
they carve into the sea. Take a quiet moment to experience the wonder
of this incredible white continent.
Days
19-20 Drake Passage Crossing
Enjoy
a final morning landing in the South Shetland Islands before we
re-enter the Drake Passage for our return journey to South America.
With
lectures and film presentations to complete our Antarctic experience,
there is still plenty of time to enjoy the magic of the Southern Ocean
and the life that calls it home. There is time for reflection and
discussion about what we have seen and experienced. We hope you become
ambassadors for Antarctica telling your family, friends and colleagues
about your journey to this magical place, advocating for its
conservation and preservation so that they might one day visit the
region to experience what you have been lucky to see and do here.
As
we approach the tip of South America, our Captain may sail close to
legendary Cape Horn, weather and time permitting.
Day
21 Disembark in Ushuaia
During
the early morning, we cruise up the Beagle Channel, before quietly
slipping into dock in Ushuaia, where we will be free to disembark
around 8.00 am. Farewell your expedition team and fellow passengers as
we all continue our onward journeys, hopefully with a newfound sense of
the immense power of nature.
On
disembarkation, passengers on flights departing prior to 2.00 pm will
be transferred directly to Ushuaia Airport, while those fortunate
enough to be continuing their travels in this spectacular region of the
world, will be transferred to their post-voyage Ushuaia accommodation.
Passengers flying after 2.00 pm will have time to explore Ushuaia,
prior to an afternoon airport transfer, the details of which will be
provided onboard prior to disembarkation.
Sylvia Earle (Luxury Expedition, 126-guests)
Due to sail in October 2021 our new ship honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. As the first female chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and named by Time Magazine as its first Hero for the Planet in 1998 - this vessel pays tribute to Sylvia's long standing conservation efforts for marine protected areas and ocean wildlife. Sylvia Earle will be actively involved in the development of her namesake.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- All
airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
- One
night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Ushuaia
on Day 1.
- Lake
Escondido tour in Ushuaia, on Day 2.
- Onboard
accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
- All
meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
- Beer
and house wine with dinner.
- Captain’s
Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house
beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
- All
shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
- Educational
lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
- Complimentary
access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial
consultation).
- One
3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
- Complimentary
use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
- Comprehensive
pre-departure information.
- Port
surcharges, permits and landing fees.
- Wi-Fi*.
*
Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection
can be unreliable.
Exclusions
- International
or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
- Transfers
– unless specified in the itinerary.
- Airport
arrival or departure taxes.
- Passport,
visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
- Travel
insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
- Hotel
accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
- Optional
excursions and optional activity surcharges.
- All
items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic
beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), gratuities,
laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses or phone charges.
- Note:
A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically
added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would
like to remove the tip (or adjust the amount) when you settle your
bill. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members. This
gratuity amount is included for suites as part of their
‘Suite Benefits’.
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS (Not all
activities are available on all voyages)
- Sea
Kayaking - USD 1,745
- Ski/Snowboard
Touring - USD 1,395
- Snowshoeing
- USD 440
Included
Activities
- Bird
Watching
- Lectures
on wildlife, our environment, history and destinations
- Marine
Mammal Spotting
- Photography
- Polar
Plunge
- Scenic
Cruising
- Trips
Ashore
- Walking
- Wildlife
Watching
- Zodiac
Cruising
