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Classic Antarctica - M/S Ocean Endeavour

12 days
Start and end in Ushuaia
4.5
8,651 traveler reviews

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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ushuaia

    Included Activities

    • Arrival transfer from Ushuaia City Airport (USH) to hotel
    • Expedition briefing at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia city on foot
    • Visit Maritime Museum
    • Join tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park with hiking opportunities
    Landmarks
    Tierra del Fuego National Park
    Maritime Museum
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  2. Day 1

    Ushuaia

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Ushuaia to be confirmed)

    Included Activities

    • Arrival transfer from Ushuaia City Airport (USH) to hotel
    • Expedition briefing at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia city on foot
    • Visit Maritime Museum
    • Join tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park with hiking opportunities
    Landmarks
    Tierra del Fuego National Park
    Maritime Museum
  3. Day 2

    Ushuaia to Antarctic Peninsula (via Beagle Channel)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning exploration of Ushuaia
    • Transfer to Ushuaia port
    • Boarding Ocean Endeavour
    • Sailing through Beagle Channel
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
  4. Day 2

    Ushuaia to Antarctic Peninsula (via Beagle Channel)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)

    Included Activities

    • Morning exploration of Ushuaia
    • Transfer to Ushuaia port
    • Boarding Ocean Endeavour
    • Sailing through Beagle Channel
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
  5. Days 3 - 4

    Drake Passage Crossing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drake Passage crossing
    • Wildlife spotting from outer decks (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 3

    Drake Passage Crossing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)

    Included Activities

    • Drake Passage crossing
    • Wildlife spotting from outer decks (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  7. Days 5 - 8

    Antarctic Peninsula Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Antarctic Peninsula exploration
    • Wildlife viewing - glaciers, mountains, seals, penguins, and seabirds
    • Whale watching (humpback, minke, fin whales, and orcas)
    • Participate in Happy Whale Citizen Science Program

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions
    • On-foot exploration
    • Kayaking or day paddle excursions through ice floes
    • Photography sessions and workshops led by expert photography guides
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
    South Shetland Islands
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  8. Day 4

    Drake Passage (Sea Day) with Expert Lectures

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive lecture program on Antarctic history, geology, and biology
    • Safety briefings
  9. Days 9 - 10

    Return Across Drake Passage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drake Passage crossing (return)
    • Final expert lectures
    • Sauna access
    • Yoga classes
    • Gym access

    Optional Activities

    • Share photographs with fellow travelers
    • Wildlife spotting practice
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  10. Day 5

    Antarctic Peninsula Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)

    Included Activities

    • Antarctic Peninsula exploration
    • Wildlife viewing - glaciers, mountains, seals, penguins, and seabirds
    • Whale watching (humpback, minke, fin whales, and orcas)

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions
    • On-foot exploration
    • Kayaking or day paddle excursions through ice floes
    • Photography sessions and workshops led by expert photography guides
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  11. Days 11 - 12

    Return to Ushuaia & Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast onboard
    • Airport transfer
  12. Day 6

    Antarctic Peninsula Exploration & Wildlife Encounters

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions in ice-filled bays and channels
    • On-foot exploration
    • Visit penguin rookeries
    • Whale spotting - humpback and minke whales
    • Leopard seal observation
    • Participate in Happy Whale Citizen Science Project
    • Open bridge access for whale spotting and to observe ship operations
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  13. Day 7

    Antarctic Peninsula Adventure Activities

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking or day paddle excursions through ice floes
    • Photography sessions and workshops led by expert photography guides
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  14. Day 8

    Antarctic Peninsula Landing Sites

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)

    Included Activities

    • Landing at Antarctic Peninsula sites (subject to weather and ice conditions)
    • Visit penguin rookeries
    • Explore historic sites
    Landmarks
    Brown Bluff
    Paradise Bay
    Waterboat Point
    Almirante Brown Antarctic Base
    Hope Bay
    Esperanza Station
    Danco Island
    Errera Channel
  15. Day 9

    Antarctic Peninsula History & Final Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Antarctic Peninsula landing sites
    • Expert lectures on Antarctic expedition history
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  16. Day 10

    Return to Ushuaia (Drake Passage Crossing)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)

    Included Activities

    • Drake Passage crossing (return)
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  17. Day 11

    Final Sea Day with Wellness Activities

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)

    Included Activities

    • Final expert lectures
    • Sauna access
    • Yoga classes
    • Gym access

    Optional Activities

    • Share photographs with fellow travelers
    • Wildlife spotting practice
  18. Day 12

    Departure from Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast onboard
    • Airport transfer

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Rating
4.5(8,651 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
Cancellation policy

Explore! Ship

  • Ocean Endeavour
    Ocean Endeavour
    Ocean Endeavour is a comfortable, well-appointed small expedition ship expertly engineered to explore the Polar Regions. The ship has an… Read more
    Capacity
    200
    Built
    1982 (Refurbished: 2018 )
    Guests
    198
    Crew
    124
    Length
    137m
    Width
    21 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Bahamas
    Gross Tonnage
    12,907itc
    Electricity
    220 volts, 50 Hz
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    15 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    4 x Skoda Sulzer 6ZL40/48
    Draft
    5.8 m
    Cabin
    Deck
    9
    Deck with Cabins

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Tour ID: 247797

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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