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Classic Antarctica - M/V Ocean Victory (10 destinations)

11 days
Start and end in Ushuaia
4.5
8,252 reviews

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Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
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 - 185
Ages 16+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ushuaia

    Ushuaia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia and the surrounding region
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Ushuaia to Beagle Channel

    Ushuaia to Beagle Channel
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Victory (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia (free morning)
    • Board MV Ocean Victory
    • Mandatory safety drill
    • Sail through Beagle Channel
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
  3. Day 3

    Drake Passage

    Drake Passage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Victory (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Safety briefings and environmental guidelines
    • Gear biosecurity assistance
    • Lectures on Antarctic exploration and wildlife
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  4. Day 4

    Drake Passage to South Shetland Islands

    Drake Passage to South Shetland Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Victory (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cross Antarctic Convergence
    • Wildlife viewing (petrels, albatrosses, penguins, seals, whales)
    • Potential landing on South Shetland Islands
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Convergence
    South Shetland Islands
  5. Day 5

    South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula

    South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Victory (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Antarctic Sound
    • View Adelie Penguin colonies at Hope Bay
    • View Adelie Penguin colonies at Devil's Island
    • Visit Brown Bluff volcanic cliffs
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Sound
    Hope Bay
    Devil's Island
    Brown Bluff
  6. Day 6

    Gerlache Strait & Antarctic Peninsula

    Gerlache Strait & Antarctic Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Victory (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruise in Paradise Bay
    • View penguins nesting on Cuverville Island
    • Explore historic huts at Damoy Point
    • Wildlife viewing in Wilhelmina Bay (humpback whales)
    • Sail through Lemaire Channel
    Landmarks
    Gerlache Strait
    Paradise Bay
    Cuverville Island
    Damoy Point
    Wilhelmina Bay
    Lemaire Channel
  7. Day 7

    Antarctic Peninsula

    Antarctic Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Victory (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lectures on Antarctic exploration and wildlife
    • Wine-tasting
    • Spa treatments

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac excursions to Antarctic sites (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  8. Day 8

    South Shetland Islands

    South Shetland Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Victory (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Livingstone Island
    • Visit Greenwich Island
    • Visit King George Island
    • Explore Deception Island (active volcanic crater)
    • Visit penguin colonies on Aitcho Island
    • Visit penguin colonies on Half Moon Island
    • Visit Yankee Harbour
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Livingstone Island
    Greenwich Island
    King George Island
    Deception Island
    Aitcho Island
    Half Moon Island
    Yankee Harbour
  9. Day 9

    Drake Passage

    Drake Passage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Victory (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Relax in the Nordic Bar
    • Attend lectures in the Shackleton Lounge
    • Wildlife viewing (albatross)
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  10. Day 10

    Drake Passage

    Drake Passage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Victory (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Farewell Cocktail Party with Captain and Officers
    • Photo and video presentation by onboard photographer
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  11. Day 11

    Ushuaia

    Ushuaia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Arrive at Ushuaia
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia

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Where You'll Stay

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Rating
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Response time
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Response rate
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Explore! Ship

  • Ocean Victory
    Ocean Victory
    Ocean Victory joined our fleet in November 2021 and was established as one of the most modern small ship vessels in the market.  This s… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2020
    Guests
    189
    Crew
    100
    Length
    104,4 m / 341,2 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    93
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    7400 gt
    Electricity
    220v / 50 Hz
    Beam
    18,4 m / 59 ft
    Cruising Speed
    16 kn / 30 kph / 18 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    4 x 3,600 kW
    Draft
    5.1 m

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