The Antarctic expedition begins from Ushuaia which stands as the southernmost city in the world before you set sail toward the Antarctic Peninsula. The journey provides visitors with an authentic experience of exploring the dramatic polar environment because they will encounter high glaciers and icebergs that look like sculptures and wild animal habitats along the coast.
The Drake Passage crossing reveals a new world which contains penguin habitats and whale encounters and frozen waterways that stretch beneath snowy mountain ranges. The raw beauty of Antarctica becomes visible through Zodiac cruises which combine with guided landings to show you the continent's natural wonders while expert guides share their knowledge about the area's past and its animal life and scientific value. The eleven-day polar expedition takes you to distant lands through an adventurous trip which reveals stunning natural landscapes in one of the most remote places on Earth.
11 Day Antarctica Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia, Gateway to Antarctica
The starting point of your adventure exists in Ushuaia which stands as a beautiful port city between Tierra del Fuego's wild mountains and the Beagle Channel's flowing waters. The southernmost city in the world requires visitors to explore its delightful streets and museums while they can also walk through its harbor which serves as a departure point for Antarctic exploration ships. The combination of Ushuaia's stunning natural scenes with its exciting environment makes it an ideal location for starting a polar expedition. The expedition team holds an evening orientation briefing for travelers to show them what they will experience during their upcoming journey. The session allows participants to understand Antarctic wildlife and geographic features and environmental protection initiatives while they connect with other travelers who plan to visit the southernmost continent.
Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner
Day 2: Embarkation and Departure Toward Antarctica
Today marks the official start of your Antarctic voyage. The morning can be spent enjoying Ushuaia’s natural surroundings or discovering more of the city’s cultural landmarks before heading toward the harbor in the afternoon. The expedition vessel welcomes its guests through crew members who show them around their ship which will function as their exploration base during their upcoming days at sea. The ship sails through the Beagle Channel while passengers start to feel excited about their upcoming southern expedition. The safety briefings together with orientation sessions deliver essential information which helps visitors understand what to expect during their expedition. The ship sets off on its Southern Ocean voyage which leads to Antarctica while the crew celebrates with a party during the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3: Drake Passage Crossing
The ship now sails into the Drake Passage, one of the most famous waterways in the world. The oceanic region between South America and Antarctica contains strong water movements and it serves as a habitat for diverse marine species. The journey includes naturalists and polar experts who deliver fascinating presentations about Antarctic discovery methods together with its geological characteristics and animal species. The open decks provide ideal conditions for seabird observation because albatrosses and petrels follow the ship during our Southern Ocean voyage. The ship moves toward Antarctica while its temperature drops and passengers become more excited about reaching their destination with each passing hour.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4: Continuing Through the Drake Passage
Continue your journey through the Drake Passage while you make your way toward Antarctica which stands as the frozen border of this region. The expedition team members actively share their fascinating presentations which focus on polar ecosystems and historic expeditions and the scientific work conducted in Antarctica. Passengers can observe marine wildlife when whales and seals make short appearances by breaking through the ocean surface. People who travel like to spend their time on deck because they want to watch the boundless sea while they search for birds which glide through the air with natural ease. The ship moves through the Antarctic Convergence which marks the point where Antarctic waters start to cool so the White Continent emerges close at hand.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5: South Shetland Islands Exploration
The expedition begins its first landings at South Shetland Islands which form a striking group of islands located north of the Antarctic Peninsula. The volcanic activity together with glacial movements have formed these islands into a rugged terrain which features sharp peaks and frozen water bodies and dark sandy shorelines. The natural environment supports wildlife because travelers can observe Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins as they move across the rocky shorelines. Seals spend their time resting on the coastal edges while seabirds maintain their flight pattern in the sky above. The expedition staff members take people on guided tours which follow the coastline and extend into nearby waters to provide visitors with direct access to Antarctica's unique animals and its stunning natural beauty. The day brings the first complete experience of the Antarctic environment to visitors.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6: Antarctic Peninsula Exploration Begins
The Antarctic Peninsula now hosts this expedition as it moves through its stunning territory which features massive glaciers that flow into frozen bays while huge icebergs move at a slow pace across peaceful waters. The expedition team selects their exploration sites through daily assessment of weather patterns and ice conditions to find areas with scenic beauty and abundant wildlife. Remote beaches become home to penguin groups and seals which take refuge on ice that floats across the water. Photographers and wildlife enthusiasts get to experience unrepeatable moments because whales emerge near them during their time at sea. The Antarctic Peninsula presents itself as a stunning travel destination because it combines its dramatic natural scenery with unspoiled wilderness areas.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7: Glacial Bays and Wildlife Encounters
The exploration continues to reveal new Antarctic landscapes which show the stunning beauty of this continent. The natural environment hosts wildlife because of the ice-filled channels and peaceful coves which serve as their home. Penguins move through the rocky terrain while seals rest on floating ice platforms which drift across the water. The surrounding waters reveal occasional sightings of humpback whales together with various other marine life which appears in the cold ocean waters. The expedition guides deliver interesting information about animal survival strategies in their harsh habitat while they also describe the geological processes which created the continent's impressive coastal formations. Every landing site offers a new perspective on Antarctica’s vast and untouched wilderness.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 8: Historic Sites and Scientific Stations
The explorations of today will take you to areas which include historical locations and scientific bases that show how people have always been interested in Antarctica. The scientific operations at these locations help people understand how researchers study the Earth's most distant wilderness areas. The journey leads travelers to discover the scientific work on climate change and the protection of wildlife and the exploration history of polar regions. The stops provide visitors with educational experiences while they experience stunning natural beauty which exists between the towering ice structures and the quiet mountain peaks. The remote location of Antarctica establishes this area as a unique environment which no other place on Earth can duplicate.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 9: Return Across the Drake Passage
The ship starts its northward voyage across the Drake Passage after spent multiple days exploring Antarctica's unique terrain. The return trip provides you with an opportunity to review all the amazing expedition experiences which you experienced. People on board tend to assemble on the upper deck for birdwatching and photo viewing from their wildlife and shoreline visits. The expedition team maintains their presentation series which presents detailed information about the natural systems and physical features of the area they recently investigated.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 10: Celebrating the Expedition Journey
The ship moves forward to South America while the crew celebrates their entire expedition during the last complete day at sea. The guests assemble for an exclusive presentation which displays the best moments from their journey including their unforgettable wildlife encounters and stunning nature views. Throughout their trip the travelers established connections which led them to share memories about their encounters with glaciers and penguins and whales and frozen fjords. The ship ends its final night at sea to complete the remarkable polar exploration which started when the ship first set sail.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 11: Return to Ushuaia
The expedition reaches its end when the vessel reaches Ushuaia after its return journey. The mountains of Tierra del Fuego appear once more to welcome travelers who disembark while preserving their memories of Antarctica's distant wilderness. The city functions as an appropriate concluding destination after an extraordinary exploration of Earth's most unspoiled and magnificent natural areas. The wildlife and frozen landscapes together with the distinct environment of the southernmost continent inspire departing travelers.
Meals Included: Breakfast
+12
11 Day Antarctica Itinerary Includes
- Embarkation shuttle transfer to the vessel from Ushuaia city centre
- Shuttle transfer after disembarkation from the ship to Ushuaia city centre or airport
- All Zodiac landings and excursions, as per itinerary, guided by our Expedition Team
- Expedition parka
- Rubber boots loan scheme
- Briefings and lectures by our Expedition Leader and Team
- English-speaking Expedition Team
- Full board on the ship - breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Complimentary house wine, beer and soda at dinner (selected labels and brands, served at our a-la-carte dinners)
- Free tea and coffee available 24 hours
- Taxes and landing fees
- Special photo workshops
- Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Parties
11 Day Antarctica Itinerary Does not Include
- Extra excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Single room supplement and stateroom upgrades
- Meals not on board the ship
- Beverages (other than coffee and tea)
- Tips for the crew (we recommend USD 14 per person per day)
- Personal expenses (e.g. Albatros Polar Spa services, Albatros Ocean Boutique purchases)
11 Day Antarctica Itinerary Highlights
- Discover the spectacular glaciers and icebergs of the Antarctic Peninsula
- Observe penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds in their natural habitat
- Explore the volcanic landscapes of the South Shetland Islands
- Sail across the legendary Drake Passage
- Experience one of the most remote wilderness regions on Earth
Itinerary Map
Cruise options for this itinerary
Note: The prices may vary depending on the cruise and cabin category. Please contact us for more details.
11 Day Antarctica cruise activities
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.
Animals you might see on this itinerary
0 / 0
Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer’s Expedition
From USD 10195,00
Why travel with us?
Over 22 years of experience%20--%3e%3csvg%20version='1.1'%20id='Layer_1'%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20xmlns:xlink='http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink'%20x='0px'%20y='0px'%20viewBox='0%200%20512%20512'%20style='enable-background:new%200%200%20512%20512;'%20xml:space='preserve'%3e%3cg%3e%3cg%3e%3cpath%20d='M424.18,200.763c-1.558,0-3.124,0.043-4.685,0.125c-20.129-42.954-56.688-76.736-101.546-93.182V64%20c0-34.157-27.79-61.947-61.947-61.947c-34.157,0-61.947,27.79-61.947,61.947v43.707c-44.86,16.447-81.419,50.231-101.548,93.186%20c-1.56-0.083-3.125-0.129-4.685-0.129C39.396,200.763,0,240.16,0,288.583c0,5.633,4.566,10.199,10.199,10.199h66.648%20c4.678,39.071,21.888,74.34,47.486,101.669c-9.018,15.386-13.176,33.319-11.773,51.284c1.626,20.824,10.666,40.436,25.454,55.225%20c1.992,1.992,4.602,2.987,7.212,2.987s5.221-0.995,7.212-2.987l55.753-55.753c15.234,4.19,31.263,6.441,47.809,6.441%20c17.145,0,33.738-2.405,49.461-6.893l56.205,56.205c1.992,1.992,4.602,2.987,7.212,2.987c2.61,0,5.221-0.995,7.212-2.987%20c14.789-14.789,23.828-34.403,25.454-55.229c1.444-18.5-3.024-36.957-12.609-52.643c24.899-27.134,41.617-61.883,46.218-100.306%20h66.649c5.633,0,10.199-4.566,10.199-10.199C512,240.16,472.604,200.763,424.18,200.763z%20M75.551,277.199%20c0,0.397,0.012,0.789,0.015,1.185H21.168c4.765-31.266,31.086-55.537,63.273-57.134C78.68,238.873,75.551,257.677,75.551,277.199z%20M214.452,64c0-22.909,18.638-41.549,41.548-41.549S297.549,41.09,297.549,64v37.587c-13.345-3.157-27.253-4.835-41.549-4.835%20c-14.295,0-28.204,1.679-41.548,4.835V64z%20M120.411,362.142c-15.487-24.634-24.462-53.757-24.462-84.942%20c0.001-31.989,9.439-61.81,25.669-86.84l22.637,22.637c1.992,1.992,4.602,2.987,7.212,2.987s5.221-0.995,7.212-2.987%20c3.983-3.983,3.983-10.441,0-14.425l-24.755-24.756c29.381-34.641,73.201-56.669,122.075-56.669%20c48.875,0,92.694,22.028,122.075,56.669l-42.909,42.909l-68.966-39.817v-11.484c0-5.633-4.566-10.199-10.199-10.199%20c-5.633,0-10.199,4.566-10.199,10.199v11.484l-76.655,44.257c-3.156,1.822-5.1,5.188-5.1,8.833v88.508L120.411,362.142z%20M145.763,484.786c-15.009-20.324-17.359-47.248-6.136-69.797c14.036,11.873,29.899,21.646,47.107,28.826L145.763,484.786z%20M246.835,436.98c-45.946-2.606-86.773-24.675-114.332-58.082l42.362-42.362l71.97,41.552V436.98z%20M184.444,318.512v-82.625%20L256,194.574l71.556,41.313v82.625L256,359.825L184.444,318.512z%20M267.234,436.849v-59.957l69.244-39.979l42.545,42.545%20C351.888,412.049,312.077,433.724,267.234,436.849z%20M368.341,484.788l-41.594-41.594c17.233-7.373,33.095-17.35,47.087-29.439%20C385.773,436.55,383.627,464.09,368.341,484.788z%20M391.19,362.777l-43.236-43.236v-86.753l42.428-42.428%20c16.23,25.029,25.668,54.851,25.668,86.839C416.05,308.652,406.925,338.011,391.19,362.777z%20M436.434,278.384%20c0.003-0.396,0.015-0.789,0.015-1.185c0-19.522-3.129-38.326-8.891-55.949c32.187,1.597,58.508,25.869,63.273,57.134H436.434z'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3cg%3e%3cpath%20d='M256,125.212c-5.633,0-10.199,4.566-10.199,10.199v2.07c0,5.633,4.566,10.199,10.199,10.199%20c5.633,0,10.199-4.566,10.199-10.199v-2.07C266.199,129.778,261.633,125.212,256,125.212z'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/svg%3e "South America & Antarctica Specialists")
South America & Antarctica Specialists
Set and Tailor-made packages
The best last-minute cruise deals%20--%3e%3csvg%20version='1.1'%20id='Capa_1'%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20xmlns:xlink='http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink'%20x='0px'%20y='0px'%20viewBox='0%200%20489.679%20489.679'%20style='enable-background:new%200%200%20489.679%20489.679;'%20xml:space='preserve'%3e%3cg%3e%3cg%3e%3cg%3e%3cpath%20d='M487.768,218.844c-14.5-134.2-135.2-232-269.4-217.4c-72.9,8.3-137.4,47.8-179,109.2c-6.2,9.4-3.1,21.8,6.2,28.1%20s21.8,3.1,28.1-6.2c34.3-51,88.4-84.3,148.8-90.5c112.4-11.5,213.3,69.6,224.7,182c11.4,111.3-69.7,212.2-181,223.7%20c-74.7,7.9-147.5-26-189.5-86.8l39.7,8.7c10.4,2.1,21.8-4.2,23.9-15.6c2.1-10.4-4.2-21.8-15.6-23.9l-81.1-17.7%20c-17.3-2.2-23.9,10.4-25,15.6l-17.7,82.2c-2.1,10.4,4.2,21.8,15.6,23.9c13.6,1.1,21.8-7.3,25-16.6l6-27.1%20c89.3,115.2,214.6,98.9,222.9,97.9C404.568,473.744,502.368,353.044,487.768,218.844z'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3cpath%20d='M171.168,268.944h-38l30.6-31.1c0.4-0.4,0.8-0.8,1.1-1.3c5.7-7.5,8.8-16.5,8.8-26c0-23.7-19.3-43-43-43s-43,19.3-43,43%20c0,7.4,6,13.4,13.4,13.4s13.4-6,13.4-13.4c0-8.9,7.2-16.1,16.1-16.1c8.9,0,16.1,7.2,16.1,16.1c0,3.3-1,6.5-2.9,9.2l-52.4,53.3%20c-3.8,3.9-4.9,9.6-2.8,14.6s7,8.2,12.4,8.2h70.1c7.4,0,13.4-6,13.4-13.4S178.568,268.944,171.168,268.944z'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M271.668,240.144h-6.1v-59.2c0-5.7-3.5-10.7-8.9-12.6c-5.3-1.9-11.3-0.3-14.9,4l-60.4,72.6c-3.3,4-4,9.6-1.8,14.3%20c2.2,4.7,6.9,7.7,12.2,7.7h47v15.4c0,7.4,6,13.4,13.4,13.4c7.4,0,13.4-6,13.4-13.4v-15.4h6.1c7.4,0,13.4-6,13.4-13.4%20C285.068,246.144,279.068,240.144,271.668,240.144z%20M238.668,240.144h-18.4l18.4-22.1V240.144z'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M344.068,212.044c-6.6,0-12.9,1.4-18.5,4v-35.1c0-7.4-6-13.4-13.4-13.4s-13.4,6-13.4,13.4v101.4c0,7.4,6,13.4,13.4,13.4%20s13.4-6,13.4-13.4v-24.9c0-10.2,8.3-18.5,18.5-18.5s18.5,8.3,18.5,18.5v24.9c0,7.4,6,13.4,13.4,13.4s13.4-6,13.4-13.4v-24.9%20C389.468,232.444,369.068,212.044,344.068,212.044z'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/svg%3e "Galapagos trips")
24/7 Customer service during your trip
Multi-Destination packagesWould you like to know why booking with us is the best choice?
Discover the BenefitsSimilar Itineraries
Ocean Albatros
From USD 10195,00 pp
Antarctica
11 Days
Exploring Antarctica’s Spring
Ocean Albatros
From USD 27695,00 pp
Antarctica
23 Days
Extended Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Circle
Ocean Albatros
From USD 22995,00 pp
Antarctica
20 Days
Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica
Ocean Albatros
From USD 10195,00 pp
Antarctica
11 Days
Celebrating New Year's In Antarctica