Adventurous Antarctica Cruises for Wildlife Discovery

Ushuaia is the southernmost town in the world and our starting point for an Antarctic adventure. Our staff will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel that we have arranged and included in your itinerary. You are then free to spend the remainder of the day exploring this exciting port and adventure center.

Museo del Fin del Mundo offers a fascinating introduction to the local wildlife and history. You can arrange a range of activities to fit your interests and level of fitness, including hiking through the nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park or wildlife watching in Beagle Channel. Ushuaia has a variety of restaurants that serve Patagonian Lamb and delicious Fuegian Seafood.

You can spend the day in Ushuaia after breakfasting at your hotel. Enjoy the beautiful waterfront while admiring the views of the Martial Range - the southernmost peak of the Andes. You can shop for last-minute items such as winter gear or souvenirs. Remember that you'll soon be receiving your own parka and boots for borrowing on the ship. Avenida San Martin is home to many cafés, gelato stores, and parrillas that will satisfy your appetite for lunch.

You will then be transported to a deluxe expedition ship. Explore the spacious ship and settle into your suite. This will be the home for your extraordinary journey. Your expedition team will provide you with thorough briefings as well as introductions after the ship has departed. Step out on the decks after the first delicious dinner to enjoy the beautiful evening light and scenery as we sail through the Beagle Channel.

Falkland Islands, which are sparsely populated and remote, is a paradise for birders. Two days will be spent on the outermost islands, where penguins and Albatross colonies are easy to reach. Falkland Islands are a wonderful place to see marine mammals. Cetaceans like Peale’s Dolphins and Commerson’s Dolphins live in the waters surrounding the archipelago. The weather on these windswept and isolated islands will determine our exact itinerary and the exploration possibilities.

Stanley is the capital and charmingly British city of the Falkland Island. The Falkland Islands Museum is within walking distance of the waterfront promenade, as are the Governor's House, the cathedral, with its impressive whalebone arches outside, the war memorial, gift shops and pubs. There are also views of shipwrecks on the harbor.

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We head East from the Falkland islands to South Georgia. The Antarctic Convergence is the bio-boundary of the Southern Ocean. Our experts will prepare you with lectures, briefings and bio-security protocols before we arrive in South Georgia.

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The most authentic form of expedition cruising. The weather we experience in South Georgia will determine our route and the exploration possibilities available. The itinerary is determined by our experienced expedition leader and captain, who constantly adjusts plans to suit the conditions. In this remote and wild corner of the globe, you can rest assured that we will take full advantage of all the opportunities presented by the nature. Every chance we get, we land in this incredible place.

South Georgia offers a spectacular wilderness, and is the perfect place to see subantarctic wildlife. According to reports, the islands host up to 100 million seabirds including albatrosses, penguins prions, terns, and petrels. Over 100,000 elephant seals, three million fur seals and innumerable other penguins compete for space on beaches like those of Salisbury Plain or St. Andrews Bay. These include stately king and macaroni penguins. This wilderness will be even more beautiful and abundant with birds after the recently finished rat-eradication program.

Whales are increasingly common in the abundant waters around South Georgia. Grytviken, the historic whaling base of South Georgia is home to an excellent South Georgia Museum run by the South Georgia Heritage Trust. Grytviken, where Ernest Shackleton is buried, was the whaling station of the past. It now houses the excellent South Georgia Museum run by the South Georgia Heritage Trust.

We will fill our days with unforgettable excursions, delicious meals, expert presentations, breathtaking scenery, and plenty of wildlife.

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Continue west towards the Antarctic Peninsula. These waters are a haven for pelagic birds, including the magnificent albatross. They can be easily spotted from open decks and stateroom balconies or windows. We might also see huge tabular icebergs drifting from the Weddell sea northward.

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Antarctica’s Peninsula Region contains the most beautiful scenery in the world and offers some of Antarctica’s best opportunities for wildlife viewing. The peaks of the mountains are covered with snow all year round and surrounded by vast glaciers and protected bays. The image is completed by icebergs in every shape and size. Whale and seals inhabit waters rich in krill. This area is awash with penguins, which forage at sea or form large colonies on special land spots. There are also a number of research stations in the area, which belong to different nationalities.

South Shetland Islands is the most northern island in Antarctica. It will be our first landfall. The South Shetland Islands are a beautiful and wild island chain with many landing sites that have historical and wildlife significance. Elephant Island is one of them, and it's where Shackleton spent his famous Endurance Expedition.

The Gerlache Strait is a beautiful area on the Antarctic Peninsula. It has sheltered bays and wildlife that can be accessed, as well as stunning scenery.

Our route is dictated by the unpredictable weather conditions and constantly changing ice conditions in Antarctica. It's a true expedition. Our Zodiac excursions, wildlife encounters and stunning scenery are all part of our daily routine.

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The adventure has not yet ended. In these untamed waters, we are constantly on the watch for seabirds and marine mammals. It is time to celebrate with the Captain’s Farewell Cocktail, and the final slideshow. As we sail through the Beagle Channel we will enjoy an evening of calm sailing towards Ushuaia.

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