Antarctica Exploration by Seabourn

Experience an unforgettable expedition to Antarctica with Seabourn on a 13-day Buenos Aires roundtrip voyage aboard the ultra-luxury, purpose-built Seabourn Venture. Cross the famed Drake Passage and begin and enjoy seven days exploring the White Continent.

Seabourn's supremely capable expedition team will deepen your understanding and guide you in experiences you've never before imagined. And after each day of exhilarating, unforgettable adventures in Antarctica, you will gather again in the elegant indulgence of your ultra-luxury ship at the farthest end of the earth.

Highlights

• Experts accompany your hikes and Zodiac rides into the ice to wildlife concentrations
• Cross the Drake Passage
• Dreamy winter landscapes between glistening ice formations and imposing glaciers

Quick Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2 & 3: Cross the Drake Passage
Days 4 - 10: The Antarctic experience
Days 9 & 10: Scotia Sea
Days 11 & 12: Cross the Drake Passage
Day 13: Ushuaia & Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

Departures and Prices

Seabourn Venture

3rd January 2022 - 16th March 2022

Prices from £12,499 pp

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Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

From Buenos Aires, transfer to the airport for your included flight to Ushuaia. Nestled in a bowl of snowcapped mountains on the banks of the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia, Argentina greets you with a tapestry of colourful houses scattered against a rim of dramatic, jagged peaks. The southernmost city on earth is often referred to as El fin del Mundo, the 'end of the world'. It is the de facto gateway to Antarctica, where you will embark Seabourn Venture for your expedition to the Great White Continent.

Days 2 & 3: Cross the Drake Passage

Your Antarctic voyage truly begins when you cross the Drake Passage, infamous for strong currents and winds. In reality, the strait is often a tranquil 'Drake Lake', barely disturbed by the ship's wake. Your Expedition Team will point out the noticeable change to Antarctic waters and identify ever-present petrels on the waves. albatrosses gliding just above the sea, and the exciting appearance of any whales or dolphins. Cruising the Scotia Sea, the anticipation is building for you and your fellow adventurers. Enjoy last-minute lectures and briefings by the knowledgeable members of your Expedition Team during another relaxing day at sea.

Days 4 - 10: The Antarctic Experience

You will never forget your first sighting of Antarctica and its islands. Regardless of weather conditions, you will find yourself spellbound by the vision of a completley unspoiled landscape of ice, rock and ink-blue sea. For the next five days, your Captain and Expedition Leader plan your itinerary, daily landings, scenic cruising and exploration operations to offer you the widest variety of experiences possible. The numbers and concentrations of wildlife thriving in Antarctica must be seen to be believed. Visits to breeding colonies of different penguin species; sightings of crabeater seals, Weddell and leopard seals basking on ice or swimming; and watching various species of whales feeding, breaching of passing in view punctuate your every waking hour. Petrels, skuas, gulls and other seabirds fill the skies. And inspiring panoramic views of mountain ranges, glaciers and sculpted icebergs lend a dreamlike quality to every hour.

For the next seven days, you are priviliged to experience this truly wild place in a level of luxury previously unimagined. Antarctica has been a source of inspiration for as long as humans have been aware of its existence.

Days 11 & 12: Cross the Drake Passage

Relax on another crossing of the Drake Passage. You may share tales of your personal advantures with shipmates, some of whom may become lifelong friends. Expedition Team members are once again around the ship to answer questions and point out birds and any marine life as you sail northward. Albatrosses glide over the sea, petrels and gulls circle your ship and possibly whales or dolphins briefly appear. As you approach the tip of South America, you see more birds and then sight the rocky prominences at the southern end of the great Andes cordillera.

Day 13: Ushuaia & Buenos Aires, Argentina

Monte Olivia towers above Ushuaia as you approach from the Beagle Channel. You have visited the End of the World, and re-entered civilisation. Disembark Seabourn Venture today for your included flight to Buenos Aires. But leave with lasting memories that such a place as Antarctica exists.

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