Antarctica classic by G Adventures

G Adventures has been running expeditions to Antarctica for many years, using their expertise from over 30 years of running group tours. The Antarctic Classic cruise is one of their most popular and will give you the chance to explore Antarctica over an 11-day itinerary. 

The focus on this cruise is to explore as much as possible and you can expect up to 2 landings per day while you are in Antarctic waters. The ship has a fleet of Zodiac boats and an expert team of expedition staff ready to show you the very best of what the continent has to offer.

Back on-board the G Expedition, you can expect a comfortable and relaxed environment. During your cruise you can watch one of the fascinating lectures in the Expedition Lounge, enjoy a variety of tasty dishes in the ships restaurant or head “up top” to the Polar Bear Pub to mingle with your fellow travellers over a few drinks.

Highlights

• Set foot on the incredible Antarctic continent
• Up to 2 landings per day while cruising in Antarctica
• Discover dramatic glaciers and icebergs
• Stand amongst incredible colonies of penguins
• Learn with the ships expert team of expedition staff

Quick Itinerary

Departures and Prices

G Expedition

21st November 2020 - 1st December 2020

Prices from £6,999 pp

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G Expedition

11th December 2020 - 21st December 2020

Prices from £7,499 pp

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G Expedition

1st January 2021 - 11th January 2021

Prices from £8,199 pp

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G Expedition

13th March 2021 - 23rd March 2021

Prices from £6,699 pp

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G Expedition

22nd November 2021 - 2nd December 2021

Prices from £6,699 pp

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G Expedition

12th December 2021 - 22nd December 2021

Prices from £6,999 pp

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G Expedition

2nd January 2022 - 12th January 2022

Prices from £7,899 pp

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G Expedition

30th January 2022 - 9th February 2022

Prices from £7,699 pp

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G Expedition

4th March 2022 - 14th March 2022

Prices from £6,499 pp

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G Expedition

13th March 2022 - 23rd March 2022

Prices from £6,299 pp

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Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia

Get settled in Ushuaia. You can have the day for yourself and enjoy the world’s most southerly city. Visit the “Museo Marítimo y del Presidio de Ushuaia” (Maritime Museum) or “Museo del Fin del Mundo” which is local history and natural history museum. For the shoppers, Paseo del Fuego Shopping Center is probably the biggest one in the area, or simply walk in the Centre where you will see smaller shops and souvenir shops such as “La Ultima Bita”. If you wish to dedicate your time outside of the capital, you could head to “Tierra del Fuego” National Park. The park has over 20 species of terrestrial mammals and 90 species of bird. You can spot guanaco (lama quanicoe), Andean fox, muskrat, austral parakeet, Andean condor and Magellanic oystercatcher.

Day 2: Embark for the expedition early afternoon

The morning should be dedicated for your last-minute shopping or any last visits of the town before embarking on the expedition. Embarkation will commence early afternoon and you will sail through the Beagle Channel.

Day 3-4: Cross the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands

The crossing of the Drake passage was named after the English sea captain and privateer, Sir Francis Drake. During these days you will potentially encounter whales, albatross and your first glimpse of an iceberg.

Day 5-8: Travel to the Antarctica Peninsula

Welcome to Antarctica! The Captain and Expedition Leader will create a unique itinerary for you over the coming days, based on local weather and ice conditions.  You will be able to set foot on this uninhabited continent and observe the wildlife and outstanding views  Keep watch for penguins (Gentoo, Chinstrap, Adélie penguins), along with whales and the leopard seal, distinguished by its black-spotted coat. Weather permitting, you will attempt 2 shore landings per day with your expert expedition guides. The experience will be majestic and unreal as if you were landing on a different planet!

Days 9-10: Return across the Drake Passage

You will head back to the port of Ushuaia and review with the lecturers and staff the highlights of the voyage. You also might encounter some whales and rare species of bird on your return.

Day 11: Disembarkation

Enjoy a final breakfast on the ship before disembarking at the port of Ushuaia.

Secure your space today by calling one of our Travel Specialists on 0203 196 1000 or enquire here