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Antarctic Circle - M/V Ocean Albatros (16 destinations)

13 days
Start and end in Ushuaia
4.5 (8,255 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 - 16
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 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Ushuaia to Antarctic Peninsula

    Ushuaia to Antarctic Peninsula
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia (morning, free time)
    • Board MV Ocean Albatros
    • Mandatory safety drill
    • Navigate through Beagle Channel
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
  3. Day 3

    Drake Passage

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

    Included Activities

    • Safety briefings and environmental guidelines
    • Biosecuring gear
    • Lectures on Antarctic exploration, wildlife, and history
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  4. Day 4

    South Shetland Islands

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

    Included Activities

    • Cross Antarctic Convergence
    • Potential landing on South Shetland Islands
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Convergence
    South Shetland Islands
  5. Day 5

    Antarctic Sound

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

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Antarctic Sound
    • Wildlife viewing: Adelie Penguin colonies at Hope Bay
    • Wildlife viewing: Devil's Island
    • Viewing Brown Bluff volcanic cliffs
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Sound
    Hope Bay
    Devil's Island
    Brown Bluff
  6. Day 6

    Gerlache Strait

    Gerlache Strait
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises in Paradise Bay
    • Wildlife viewing: penguin nesting on Cuverville Island
    • Visit historic huts at Damoy Point
    • Wildlife viewing: humpback whales in Wilhelmina Bay
    • Navigation 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 Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Southward exploration of Antarctic Peninsula
    • Potential Antarctic Circle crossing
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
    Antarctic Circle
  8. Day 8

    Antarctic Peninsula

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

    Included Activities

    • Evening briefings on upcoming plans
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  9. Day 9

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lectures
    • Wine tasting
    • Spa treatments
    • Recaps of voyage
  10. Day 10

    South Shetland Islands

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

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife viewing: Gentoo and Chinstrap Penguin colonies
    • Exploration of Deception Island volcanic crater
    • Visit Aitcho Island penguin colonies
    • Visit Half Moon Island penguin colonies
    • Exploration of Yankee Harbour historic site
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Livingstone Island
    Greenwich Island
    King George Island
    Deception Island
    Aitcho Island
    Half Moon Island
    Yankee Harbour
  11. Day 11

    Drake Passage

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

    Included Activities

    • Northward crossing of Drake Passage
    • Lectures from Expedition Team

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxation in Nordic Bar
    • Socializing with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  12. Day 12

    Drake Passage

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

    Included Activities

    • Farewell Cocktail Party with Captain and Officers
    • Photo and video presentation by onboard photographer
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  13. Day 13

    Ushuaia

    Ushuaia
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Return to Ushuaia
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia

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