The most magical way to spend the holiday season, discover the great white continent’s striking shores and endless vistas. Enjoy time exploring the abundant wildlife and rich biodiversity of the seas as you experience the last wild place on earth. Our team ensures that the spirit on board the ship is festive and fun!
Trip Itinerary
Day 1, Arrival
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.
Day 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, South Shetland Islands
Day 8-10, Antarctica
Here we’ll explore any number of picturesque bays and famed harbors, maneuvering through majestic channels as we travel the wildlife-rich waters. There are great opportunities to stop at several active scientific bases and historic landing sites as we spot numerous species of penguins, seals, and whales along the rugged coastlines and in the sea.
Day 11-12, Drake Passage
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.
Route Map
What's included and excluded for this trip.
Included Items
PRIOR TO DEPARTURE:- For voyages departing from Ushuaia: Two hotel nights prior to boarding the ship
- For voyages departing from Puerto Madryn (Nov 1, 2022 and Nov 2, 2023): One hotel night prior to boarding the ship, and one hotel night after getting off the ship in Ushuaia.
- Transfer from airport in embarkation city to group hotel (some restrictions apply)
- Transfer from group hotel to ship for boarding and embarkation.
- 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
- Expedition jacket (yours to keep)
- A pair of loaner boots for use during the voyage
- Our Citizen Science program
- Access to our Photography Coach
- 200 MB complimentary internet (additional bandwidth available for purchase)
- Daily international news service
- All port fees
- All landing fees
- Digital Voyage Log and Photo Keepsake
- Group transfer from ship to downtown, airport, or group hotel.
- For the Nov 1, 2022 and Nov 2, 2023 departures only, one post-voyage hotel night in Ushuaia.
Excluded Items
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- Any airfare or travel expenses associated with arrival in Ushuaia or Puerto Madryn other than those listed above
- Pre- or post-voyage expenses in Ushuaia or Puerto Madryn
- Travel insurance; medical insurance; evacuation coverage
- Laundry and personal expenses incurred on board
- Onboard communication charges such as outgoing phone calls, or internet usage in excess of the 200 MB provided
- Staff gratuities
Please Note...
Prices quoted are per-person based on double/triple occupancy. A limited number of twin suites may be sold for single occupancy at 1.7 times the twin rate.Cabin Information
| Ship name | Cabin Name | Price | Sale Price | Departs on | Returns on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Sky | Triple | $11,225 | $9,540 | Dec 19th, 2022 | Dec 31st, 2022 |
| Island Sky | Porthole | $13,465 | $11,445 | Dec 19th, 2022 | Dec 31st, 2022 |
| Island Sky | Window | $14,955 | $12,710 | Dec 19th, 2022 | Dec 31st, 2022 |
| Island Sky | Promenade | $16,565 | $14,105 | Dec 19th, 2022 | Dec 31st, 2022 |
| Island Sky | Deluxe | $16,925 | $14,385 | Dec 19th, 2022 | Dec 31st, 2022 |
| Island Sky | Veranda | $18,115 | $15,400 | Dec 19th, 2022 | Dec 31st, 2022 |
| Island Sky | Penthouse | $19,745 | $16,785 | Dec 19th, 2022 | Dec 31st, 2022 |
| Island Sky | Owner's | $21,715 | $18,460 | Dec 19th, 2022 | Dec 31st, 2022 |