Itinerary
- Day 1
Ushuaia
Ushuaia- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel in Ushuaia to be confirmed), Hotel 3* (Hotel in Ushuaia to be confirmed (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Beagle Channel and Isla de Los Lobos Cruise confirmation for following day
Landmarks Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort - Day 2
Ushuaia to Ship Embarkation
Ushuaia to Ship Embarkation- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner to celebrate the start of the Antarctica expedition)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Embarkation and ship orientation
- Mandatory safety briefings
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Beagle Channel and Isla de Los Lobos catamaran cruise - views of Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, sea lion colonies, imperial cormorants, and various seabirds
Landmarks Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse Beagle Channel Bridges Archipelago - Day 3
Drake Passage Crossing
Drake Passage Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wildlife guidelines briefing
- Biosecurity procedures briefing
- Expedition lecture program
- Seabird watching and photography
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 4
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula Approach
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula Approach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- First iceberg viewing
- Potential first landing in Antarctica (weather permitting)
Landmarks South Shetland Islands Antarctic Peninsula Antarctic Convergence - Day 5
Antarctica Exploration
Antarctica Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions and landings (as conditions allow)
- Penguin rookeries visits
- Historic huts exploration
- Ice cliff and iceberg exploration
Optional Activities
- Polar plunge - full immersion in polar waters (conditions permitting, can occur any time during voyage)
- Guided optional activities (availability dependent on weather conditions)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula South Shetland Islands - Day 6
Antarctica Exploration
Antarctica Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises along ice cliffs and among grounded icebergs
- Shore landings and beach walks
- Penguin rookery visits
- Historic hut exploration
- Wildlife viewing (whales, seals, penguins)
Optional Activities
- Polar plunge - full immersion in polar waters (conditions permitting, can occur any time during voyage)
- Optional guided activities (availability dependent on weather conditions)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 7
Antarctica Exploration
Antarctica Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises
- Shore excursions
- Ship cruising narrow straits and scenic bays
- Whale watching
- Observation lounge access
- Bridge access (at captain's discretion)
Optional Activities
- Polar plunge - full immersion in polar waters (conditions permitting, can occur any time during voyage)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 8
Frei Base to Punta Arenas
Frei Base to Punta Arenas- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel in Punta Arenas to be confirmed), Hotel 3* (Hotel in Punta Arenas to be confirmed (or similar))
Included Activities
- Flight from Frei Base to Punta Arenas (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes)
Landmarks Frei Base King George Island - Day 9
Departure from Punta Arenas
Departure from Punta Arenas- Meals
- Breakfast
