Antarctic Peninsula — Deep South
📍 Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctic Peninsula — Deep South

Cross the legendary Drake Passage under sail, landfall on the Antarctic Peninsula, and spend ten days exploring ice-blue bays, historic huts, and penguin rookeries with a million residents.

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21
Days
12
Max Guests
1800
Nautical Miles
★★★★☆
Fitness Level

Voyage Highlights

  • ✦Drake Passage crossing under sail
  • ✦Gentoo and chinstrap penguin colonies
  • ✦Historic Shackleton-era huts at Port Lockroy
  • ✦Whale watching in Wilhelmina Bay
  • ✦Overnight in Paradise Harbour anchorage
  • ✦Possible iceberg B-15 sightings

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Embarkation — Ushuaia
📍 Ushuaia, Argentina
Board vessel in the world's southernmost city. Safety drills and departure dinner.
2
Beagle Channel
📍 Beagle Channel
Sail through the historic Beagle Channel, past the Chilean archipelago.
3
Drake Passage
📍 Drake Passage
The famous crossing begins. Expect 3–4 metre swells. Albatross escort.
5
First Antarctic Landfall
📍 South Shetland Islands
Cross the Antarctic Convergence. First sightings of icebergs and leopard seals.
8
Wilhelmina Bay — Whale Soup
📍 Wilhelmina Bay
Renowned for humpback whale concentrations. Zodiac drift among feeding whales.
12
Port Lockroy — Historic Hut
📍 Port Lockroy
Visit the UK's famous Antarctic base, now a museum and working post office.
18
Northbound Drake
📍 Drake Passage
Return crossing. Debrief, photo editing sessions, farewell dinner.
21
Return to Ushuaia
📍 Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembarkation and celebrations ashore.

What's Included

Included
✓ All meals and beverages
✓ Expert Antarctic guide
✓ Zodiac landings
✓ Immersion suits and safety gear
✓ National science lectures
✓ All port fees and permits
Not Included
✗ Flights to Ushuaia
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Personal cold gear
✗ Gratuities
✗ Alcoholic beverages beyond house wine/beer
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