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Best of Antarctica's Whale Season (Ocean Nova)

12 days
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Start and end in Ushuaia
4.5
12,065 traveler reviews
  • Sun rising behind snow-capped Antarctic peaks under golden sky.
  • Jagged Antarctic mountain range bathed in pink twilight glow.
  • Close-up of a seal swimming in turquoise Antarctic water amid ice.
  • Gentoo penguin colony on rocky nest site with snow blurred in background.
  • Weddell seal lying on snow turning head playfully toward camera.
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  • Tourists on deck observing distant whale fluke in icy Antarctic bay.
  • Expedition vessel Ocean Nova navigating icy Antarctic waters with glaciers behind.
  • Person in red jacket at ship stern watching wake fade into sunset horizon.
  • Gentoo penguin in foreground with tourist photographing in red parka behind.
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Intrepid Travel
Group Tour
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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 1 - 80
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ushuaia

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to hotel
    • Welcome meeting with other travellers

    Optional Activities

    • Explore downtown Ushuaia
    • Browse souvenir shops
    • Dine at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia
  2. Day 2

    Ushuaia

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner and toast to the start of Antarctic adventure)

    Included Activities

    • Ship embarkation
    • Cabin check-in
    • Safety and orientation briefing
    • Welcome dinner with captain and fellow travellers

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia during morning
  3. Days 3 - 4

    Drake Passage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Educational talks on Antarctic ecology, history and geology
    • Citizen Science program participation
    • Birdwatching for albatross, petrels and prions
    • Crossing into Antarctic waters at Antarctic Convergence
    • Iceberg viewing
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
    Antarctic Convergence
  4. Days 5 - 6

    South Shetland Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions to South Shetland Islands
    • Wildlife viewing - chinstrap penguins, gentoo penguins, fur seals, elephant seals
    • Humpback whale viewing during feeding season
    • Visit Livingstone Island
    • Visit Greenwich Island
    • Visit King George Island
    • Visit Deception Island
    • Visit Yankee Harbour
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Livingstone Island
    Greenwich Island
    King George Island
    Deception Island
    Yankee Harbour
  5. Days 7 - 9

    Antarctic Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions to Antarctic Peninsula
    • Whale viewing - humpback whales, orcas, minke whales
    • Seal and penguin viewing
    • Visit historic landing sites
    • Visit active scientific bases
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  6. Days 10 - 11

    Drake Passage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final celebratory meal), Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Photo slideshow from trip
    • Photography contest
    • Final celebratory meal with fellow travellers
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  7. Day 12

    Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ship disembarkation

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay in Ushuaia (arrange with booking agent in advance)
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia

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  • Guide
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional

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Intrepid Travel

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Rating
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Response time
4 hours
Response rate
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Intrepid Travel Ship

  • Ocean Nova
    Ocean Nova
    Designed to carry passengers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world, the Ocean Nova was built in Denmark. This ship delivers c… Read more
    Built
    1992
    Guests
    78
    Crew
    38
    Length
    73m
    Width
    11m
    Suites
    38
    Electricity
    220v
    Cruising Speed
    12 knots
    Draft
    3.7m
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Reviews from other tours by Intrepid Travel

  • Walter
    February 23rd, 2025
    Well done. The trip crossed the Antarctic circle. We did not go as far as promised but saw many glaciers and wildlife.
  • Rosana
    March 23rd, 2023
    The most incredible and adventurous trip of my life! Totally recommended!
  • Sam
    January 27th, 2023
    Great trip. One of best ones ever.

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Tour ID: 341820

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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