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Christmas in Antarctica

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Start and end in Ushuaia
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 114
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ushuaia

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Museo del Fin del Mundo
    • Hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park
    • Wildlife viewing in the Beagle Channel
    • Dining at local restaurants featuring Patagonian lamb and Fuegian seafood
    Landmarks
    Museo del Fin del Mundo
    Tierra del Fuego National Park
    Beagle Channel
  2. Day 2

    Ushuaia to At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Hotel breakfast
    • Exploration of Ushuaia waterfront
    • Transfer to pier
    • Embarkation on M/V Sea Spirit
    • Ship briefings and introductions
    • Dinner on board
    • Beagle Channel evening viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping for souvenirs on Avenida San Martín
    • Shopping for cold-weather gear
    • Lunch at cafés, parrillas, and gelato shops on Avenida San Martín
    Landmarks
    Martial Range
    Beagle Channel
    Avenida San Martín
  3. Days 3 - 4

    Drake Passage Crossing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gourmet dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Drake Passage crossing
    • Wildlife viewing (whales and seabirds)
    • Expedition staff briefings
    • Bio-security procedures
    • Antarctic Convergence crossing
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
    Antarctic Convergence
    South Shetland Islands
  4. Days 5 - 9

    South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gourmet dinner on board, including special Christmas Day meals)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of South Shetland Islands
    • Exploration of Antarctic Peninsula
    • Gerlache Strait exploration
    • Lemaire Channel viewing
    • Zodiac cruises
    • Scheduled shore landings and excursions
    • Wildlife viewing (penguin colonies, seals, whales, seabirds)
    • Visits to Antarctic research bases
    • Christmas Day celebration with special meals and festivities

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking and hill climbing
    • Sea kayaking (limited availability, additional charge)
    • Overnight camping ashore (limited availability, additional charge)
    • Shopping at research base gift shops
    • Postal services at research bases
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Antarctic Peninsula
    Gerlache Strait
    Lemaire Channel
  5. Days 10 - 11

    Drake Passage Crossing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gourmet dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Drake Passage crossing
    • Wildlife viewing (seabirds and whales)
    • Captain's Farewell Cocktail
    • End-of-voyage slideshow
    • Beagle Channel sailing
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
    Beagle Channel
  6. Day 12

    Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    • Disembarkation
    • Group transfer to airport or city center

    Optional Activities

    • Additional time exploring Ushuaia

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Poseidon Expeditions Ship

  • M/V Sea Spirit
    M/V Sea Spirit
    Like some of the birds we see in the Arctic and Antarctica, our m/v Sea Spirit is migratory and follows the sun, northbound in the summer an… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    Guests
    114
    Crew
    72
    Length
    90.6 meters (297 ft.)
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    15.3 meters (50 ft.)
    Cruising Speed
    15 knots
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    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

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    February 12th, 2025
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    Anne

    Asked on September 3rd, 2025

    What happens if we book a triple room as a couple? Will someone else join us? Or can we not choose this?

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    • Poseidon ExpeditionsOperator•Written September 2025

      It is not possible to book a triple suite for two people only. You have to book a double cabin if you are travelling as a couple.

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    Claudia

    Asked on December 15th, 2024

    Is it dark in Antarctica during Christmas?

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    • Poseidon ExpeditionsOperator•Written December 2024

      It doesn't get dark in Antarctica during Christmas. However, we can guarantee you the festive atmosphere, Christmas tree and Christmas Eve dinner during the cruise.

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    Erica

    Asked on May 21st, 2022

    Which rooms come with a private balcony

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    • Poseidon ExpeditionsOperator•Written May 2022

      On this cruise which will be on the MV/ Sea Spirit the Deluxe, Premium and Owners Suites would have private balconies

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