Itinerary
- Day 1
Ushuaia
Ushuaia- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel in Ushuaia to be confirmed)
- Day 2
Ushuaia to Antarctic Peninsula
Ushuaia to Antarctic Peninsula- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Embarkation on M/V Douglas Mawson
- Mandatory safety briefings
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Catamaran cruise through Beagle Channel to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse with wildlife viewing (sea lions, imperial cormorants, seabirds)
Landmarks Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse Beagle Channel - Day 3
Drake Passage Crossing
Drake Passage Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Expedition team briefings on wildlife and protocols
- Lecture program on Antarctic history, wildlife and environment
- Seabird watching and photography
- Day 4
South Shetland Islands
South Shetland Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- First iceberg viewing
Optional Activities
- First Antarctic landing (weather dependent)
Landmarks South Shetland Islands - Day 5
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions and landings as weather permits
- Wildlife viewing (icebergs, whales, seals, penguins)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula South Shetland Islands - Day 6
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises along ice cliffs and among icebergs
- Visits to penguin rookeries
- Historic hut exploration
- Guided walks on beaches and ridgelines
Optional Activities
- Polar plunging in Antarctic waters (conditions permitting)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 7
Antarctic Waters
Antarctic Waters- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Ship cruise through Antarctic straits
- Scenic bay exploration
- Iceberg photography
- Day 8
Weddell Sea
Weddell Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Passage through Antarctic Sound
- Weddell Sea exploration and wildlife viewing
Landmarks Weddell Sea Antarctic Sound - Day 9
Elephant Island
Elephant Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Lecture on Shackleton's expedition
- Passage past Cape Valentine
- Zodiac cruise or landing at Point Wild (conditions permitting)
Landmarks Elephant Island Cape Valentine Point Wild - Day 10
At Sea - Scotia Sea
At Sea - Scotia Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Onboard lecture program on South Georgia
Landmarks Scotia Sea - Day 11
At Sea - Scotia Sea
At Sea - Scotia Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Wildlife viewing (whales, orca, seabirds)
Landmarks Scotia Sea - Day 12
South Georgia
South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Coastal passage along South Georgia
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 13
South Georgia Exploration
South Georgia Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruise around South Georgia coves and coastline
- Penguin viewing
- Seal colony observation
- Bird cliff viewing
- Kelp forest observation
- Day 14
South Georgia Wildlife and History
South Georgia Wildlife and History- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Visit to king penguin colonies
- Guided walks among fur seals and elephant seals
- Whaling station exploration
- Visit to Shackleton's grave
Optional Activities
- Optional activities if pre-selected
Landmarks Shackleton's Grave - Day 15
South Georgia Fjords
South Georgia Fjords- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Ship cruise through South Georgia fjords
- Glacier front viewing
- Day 16
South Georgia
South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Optional Activities
- Hiking from Fortuna Bay to Stromness following Shackleton's final traverse route (conditions permitting)
Landmarks Fortuna Bay Stromness King Haakon Bay - Day 17
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Seabird watching from deck
- Passage near Shag Rocks (conditions permitting)
Landmarks Shag Rocks - Day 18
Return Voyage to Ushuaia
Return Voyage to Ushuaia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Final lecture program
- Onboard facilities access
- Day 19
At Sea - Disembarkation
At Sea - Disembarkation- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Captain's farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)
Included Activities
- Captain's farewell dinner
- Day 20
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Disembarkation in Ushuaia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Beagle Channel cruise
Landmarks Beagle Channel
