HIGHLIGHTS
- A
memorable Christmas Day exploring the beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula
- A
journey through the unique landscape of the Weddell Sea
- Wildlife
encounters with penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds
- Zodiac
cruising through the Antarctic Sound amongst colossal tabular icebergs
- Visits
to numerous historic landing sites and working research bases
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 | Triple Stateroom | Porthole Stateroom | Window Stateroom | Veranda Stateroom | Owner's Suite |
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| Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | 12,645 | 14,545 | 16,295 | 18,735 | 26,235 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | 12,965 | 14,915 | 16,705 | 19,205 | 23,045 |
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)
Triple Stateroom | (Mid-range)
Window Stateroom | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | 12,645 | 16,295 | 26,235 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | 12,965 | 16,705 | 23,045 |
ITINERARY
Day
1, Arrival
No
need to stress about missed connections or flight delays as you arrive
with plenty of time to unwind and enjoy the beautiful Arakur Resort
& Spa or spend time discovering the southernmost city in the
world, Ushuaia.
Day 2, Ushuaia
Explore
the sights of Ushuaia such as the museums and Argentinean leather
markets or continue relaxing at the hotel. Attend the optional evening
briefing for the opportunity to ask questions and meet some of your
fellow travelers.
Day
3, Embarkation
Spend
your morning exploring Ushuaia or unwinding at the resort until our
mid-afternoon transfer to the ship. Our Expedition Team and ship staff
will greet you on board, followed by a safety and orientation briefing
and Captain’s welcome dinner.
Days
4-5, Drake Passage
Join
our Polar Experts as they teach you about everything Antarctic, from
wildlife to history; participate in our renowned Citizen Science
program; or sit back and take in this fabled journey while catching
exciting glimpses of wildlife. Grab your binoculars to identify the
many seabirds that follow the ship as we cross the Antarctic
Convergence into Antarctic waters and noticeably cooler temperatures.
Day
6-7, Antarctic Sound & Weddell Sea
We
maneuver through the amazing channels and wildlife rich waters of the
Antarctic Sound and Weddell Sea, the perfect place to spend a memorable
holiday season. The Antarctic Sound is well known for its huge tabular
icebergs and the Weddell Sea offers a unique geography unlike anywhere
else on earth. Here we enjoy the abundance of wildlife such as
Adélie penguins and seals as we keep on the lookout for
hunting Orca.
Day
8-9, Antarctic Peninsula
We
will make landfall on the peninsula, experiencing marvelous encounters
with wildlife as we stroll the stunning shores and adventure around the
region’s spectacular bays and harbors. We’ll also
have an opportunity to attempt a sea ice landing, as well as stop at
several active scientific bases and historic landing sites.
Day
10, South Shetland Islands
The
volcanic South Shetland Islands offer amazing abundance and beauty, so
we’ll hop into our inflatable Zodiac boats and spend as much
time as possible exploring. Be prepared to marvel up close at
nature’s glory!
Day
11-12, Drake Passage
We
leave this magical place and make our way north, once again crossing
the legendary Drake Passage. We have one last hurrah as we celebrate
the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow and a final
meal together.
Day
13, Ushuaia Disembarkation
With
huge smiles on weary, content faces, we disembark in the morning,
letting you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more
sights and adventure.
Sea Venture (Luxury Expedition, 139-guests)
Sea Venture features a 1-A Super ice class rating - the highest ice class awarded to passenger vessels. This means that we will be able to explore coves, bays, and channels that would previously have been forbidden to us.
The ship also offers a host of new activities. There's a sauna, a fitness center, a custom-built citizen science lab, and heated saltwater pool. There is more storage space, which is important because it means we can carry more equipment, so that more of our guests can participate in activities like kayaking, snowshoeing, and camping.
The common areas are larger and beautifully appointed, and the ship has two kitchens, one on the Lido deck for al fresco dining when weather permits.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
PRIOR
TO DEPARTURE:
- Two
pre-voyage hotel nights in Ushuaia
- Transfer
from airport in embarkation city to group hotel if arriving on Day 1 of
itinerary, and providing we have your confirmed air itinerary at least
60 days prior to departure
- Transfer
from group hotel to ship for embarkation
ON BOARD SEA VENTURE:
- Shipboard
accommodations
- All
meals on board
- All
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (some super premium brands
excluded)
- Coffee/Tea/Cocoa
24 hours a day
- All
scheduled landings and excursions
- Our
Citizen Science program: participation in a variety of scientific
activities that support important research projects
- Expedition
jacket (yours to keep)
- A
pair of loaner boots for use during the voyage
- WiFi
from the public computers
- 200
MB WiFi card for use on your personal devices
- Daily
international news service
- All
port fees
- All
landing fees
- Digital
Voyage Log
POST DEPARTURE:
- Group
transfer from ship to airport, hotel in Ushuaia, or central location
following disembarkation.
- Please
note we cannot drop at Airbnb / private homes which are often
inaccessible for our transfer vehicles.
VOYAGES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Any
airfare or travel expenses associated with arrival in Ushuaia or Puerto
Madryn other than those listed above
- Transfer
from airport to group hotel, unless arriving on Day 1 of the itinerary
- Pre-
or post-voyage expenses in Ushuaia
- Travel
insurance; medical insurance; evacuation coverage
- Laundry
and personal expenses incurred on board
- Onboard
communication charges such as outgoing phone calls, WiFi from personal
devices in excess of the 200 MB provided
- Staff
gratuities
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Discover Kayaking - USD 250
- Immersive Kayaking - USD 895
- Camping - USD 295
- Photography - included
- Citizen Science - included
