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Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea - M/V Sylvia Earle (Scientist)

14 days
From Punta Arenas to Beagle Channel
4.5
8,653 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

    Punta Arenas

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Punta Arenas to be confirmed (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Punta Arenas restaurants and bars
    • Purchase last-minute items in Punta Arenas
    Landmarks
    Straits of Magellan
  2. Day 2

    Punta Arenas to King George Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Charter flight to King George Island
    • Zodiac transfer to vessel
    Landmarks
    King George Island
    South Shetland Islands
  3. Day 3

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises
    • Shore excursions
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
    South Shetland Islands
    Weddell Sea
  4. Day 4

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises
    • Shore excursions
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
    Weddell Sea
  5. Day 5

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises
    • Shore excursions
    • Fossil exploration
    Landmarks
    Weddell Sea
    Antarctic Sound
  6. Day 6

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions
    • Kayaking among sea ice
    • Wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Weddell Sea
  7. Day 7

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises along ice cliffs
    • Land excursions
    • Visit to penguin rookeries
    • Historic huts exploration
    • Polar plunging (conditions permitting)
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  8. Day 8

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises
    • Shore excursions
    • Ship cruising through straits and scenic bays
    • Observation lounge access
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  9. Day 9

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lecture theatre presentations on Antarctic topics
    • Citizen science program participation
    • Zodiac introductions and commentary
    • Access to Citizen Science Centre
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  10. Day 9

    Antarctic Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lecture theatre presentations on Antarctic topics
    • Citizen science program participation
    • Zodiac introductions and commentary
    • Access to Citizen Science Centre
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  11. Day 10

    South Shetland Islands to Drake Passage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Final morning landing in South Shetland Islands
    • Lecture and film presentations
    • Reflection and discussion sessions
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Drake Passage
  12. Day 11

    Drake Passage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • View of Cape Horn (weather and time permitting)
    Landmarks
    Cape Horn
    Drake Passage
  13. Day 12

    Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Beagle Channel cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia (for those with afternoon flights)
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
    Ushuaia
  14. Day 13

    Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Beagle Channel cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia (for those with afternoon flights)
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
    Ushuaia
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Explore! Ship

  • Sylvia Earle
    Sylvia Earle
    Due to sail in October 2021 our new ship honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. As the… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2021
    Guests
    126
    Crew
    Length
    104 m / 341 ft
    Width
    Suites
    74
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    10-12 Knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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