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Classic Antarctica - M/V Ocean Albatros (from Ushuaia to South Shetland Islands)

11 days
From Ushuaia to South Shetland Islands
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Classic Antarctica - M/V Ocean Albatros (from Ushuaia to South Shetland Islands) - Explore!

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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

    Ushuaia

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia and surrounding region
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia
  2. Day 1

    Ushuaia

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia and surrounding region
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia
  3. Day 2

    Ushuaia to Drake Passage

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board MV Ocean Albatros
    • Mandatory safety drill
    • Navigate through Beagle Channel
    • Sail into Drake Passage

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia in the morning
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
    Drake Passage
  4. Day 2

    Ushuaia to Drake Passage

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

    Included Activities

    • Board MV Ocean Albatros
    • Mandatory safety drill
    • Navigate through Beagle Channel
    • Sail into Drake Passage

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia in the morning
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
    Drake Passage
  5. Days 3 - 4

    Drake Passage

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

    Included Activities

    • Safety briefings and environmental guidelines
    • Gear biosecuring assistance
    • Lectures on Antarctic exploration and wildlife
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  6. Day 3

    Drake Passage

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

    Included Activities

    • Safety briefings and environmental guidelines
    • Gear biosecuring assistance
    • Lectures on Antarctic exploration and wildlife
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  7. Days 5 - 8

    South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

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

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises in Paradise Bay
    • Penguin colony viewing at Cuverville Island
    • Exploration of historic huts at Damoy Point
    • Humpback whale viewing in Wilhelmina Bay
    • Navigate Lemaire Channel
    • Antarctic Sound exploration
    • Hope Bay visit
    • Devil's Island visit
    • Brown Bluff volcanic cliffs viewing
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Sound
    Weddell Sea
    Hope Bay
    Devil's Island
    Brown Bluff
    Paradise Bay
    Cuverville Island
    Damoy Point
    Wilhelmina Bay
    Lemaire Channel
    Gerlache Strait
  8. Day 4

    Drake Passage

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

    Included Activities

    • Cross the Antarctic Convergence
    • Marine wildlife viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Landing on South Shetland Islands (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Convergence
    South Shetland Islands
  9. Days 9 - 10

    Drake Passage

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

    Included Activities

    • Cocktails in the Nordic Bar
    • Lectures in the Shackleton Lounge
    • Wildlife viewing (albatross)
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  10. Day 5

    South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

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

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Antarctic Sound region
    • Adelie Penguin colony viewing
    • Brown Bluff volcanic cliffs viewing
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Sound
    Hope Bay
    Devil's Island
    Brown Bluff
  11. Day 11

    Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Return to Ushuaia pier
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia
  12. Day 6

    Antarctic Peninsula

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

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises in Paradise Bay
    • Penguin colony viewing at Cuverville Island
    • Historic hut exploration at Damoy Point
    • Humpback whale viewing in Wilhelmina Bay
    • Lemaire Channel navigation
    • Gerlache Strait exploration
    Landmarks
    Gerlache Strait
    Antarctic Peninsula
    Paradise Bay
    Cuverville Island
    Damoy Point
    Wilhelmina Bay
    Lemaire Channel
  13. Day 7

    Antarctic Peninsula

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

    Included Activities

    • Onboard lectures
    • Wine tasting
    • Spa treatments

    Optional Activities

    • Various Antarctic Peninsula landing sites (weather and ice dependent)
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  14. Day 8

    South Shetland Islands

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

    Included Activities

    • Gentoo and Chinstrap Penguin colony viewing
    • Deception Island volcanic landscape exploration
    • Aitcho Island penguin colonies
    • Half Moon Island penguin colonies
    • Yankee Harbour visit
    • Livingstone Island viewing
    • Greenwich Island viewing
    • King George Island viewing
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Deception Island
    Aitcho Island
    Half Moon Island
    Yankee Harbour
    Livingstone Island
    Greenwich Island
    King George Island
  15. Day 9

    Drake Passage

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

    Included Activities

    • Cocktails in the Nordic Bar
    • Lectures in the Shackleton Lounge
    • Wildlife viewing (albatross)
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  16. Day 10

    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
  17. Day 11

    Ushuaia

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Return to Ushuaia pier
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia
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