On this inspiring 13-day expedition cruise, explore the Great White Continent's magnificent landscapes, glacial mountains and incredible wildlife before reaching the Antarctic Circle.
Begin your voyage with Albatros Expeditions through the calm waters of the Beagle Channel. Enter the Drake Passage, which marks the intersection of the Antarctic with the warmer Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Here the excitement builds, as Antarctica comes into view. These nutrient-rich waters lure a wealth of seabirds, albatrosses and several species of whales. Look out for seals and penguins too. Continue on to the South Shetland Islands, a pearly necklace of glistening, ice-covered islands and dormant volcanoes. Enjoy plenty of Zodiac excursions and landfalls in this area.
Continue onward to enjoy the calming silence and alluring beauty of the Antarctic mainland during hikes and Zodiac excursions. Soon after you'll cross the Antarctic Circle where the sun is up for 24-hours a day during the austral summer. Dense pack ice forbids many ordinary vessels from reaching this far south, but with the highest ice-class rating, Ocean Atlantic moves swiftly carrying you on an adventure for life.
Cross the Antarctic Circle, an experience very few get in their lifetime
Traverse the Drake Passage, a crossing the most spirited sailors consider a lifetime achievement
Marvel at wildlife such as whales, sea lions, elephant seals, sea birds and penguins
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3: At Sea - Cross the Drake Passage
Days 4 & 5: South Shetland Islands
Days 6 - 10: Antarctic Peninsula
Days 11 & 12: Depart Antarctica/ At Sea
Day 13: Disembarkation in Ushuaia
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Arrive in Ushuaia, the world's southernmost town. Explore the quaint city or local countryside. Alternatively, consider a day trip off the beaten track to the raw, natural archipelago of Tierra del Fuego. This is a hiker's paradise, with rugged, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, flower-filled meadows and boggy quagmires. In the afternoon, you'll board your ship, Ocean Atlantic and your journey begins as you navigate through the Beagle Channel.
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