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Crossing the Antarctic Circle at the 66th southern parallel feels like you are entering another realm and a different world, awakening your inner explorer. This seldom-navigated area features narrow channels that bring you closer to ice floes, snow-capped peaks, and stunning icebergs, creating picture-perfect scenes you'll want to last forever. On this expedition, you'll explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands on a 12-day journey with Atlas Ocean Voyages. In November, watch for young elephant seals returning to land. December sees blue petrels gliding overhead along the Drake Passage. January is prime time for penguin hatching onshore, with waters teeming with orcas and humpback whales. February brings an abundance of fur seals, while in March, you'll witness cormorant chicks learning to fly.

Highlights

  • Discover rare wildlife in the Antarctica Peninsula
  • An incredible opportunity to cross the Antarctic Circle and be part of a small group of adventurous making it this far south
  • Complimentary 1-night pre-cruise hotel stay
  • Complimentary Tierra del Fuego National Park excursion

Quick Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia exploration
Day 2: Embarkation and sail through the Beagle Channel
Day 3 & 4: Cross the Drake Passage
Days 5 & 6: Expedition in the South Shetland Islands
Days 7 - 9: Sail to the Antarctic Circle
Days 10 - 12: Antarctic Peninsula through Gerlache Strait
Days 13 & 14: Sail back through the Drake Passage
Day 15: Disembarkation in Ushuaia

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Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia

Welcome to Ushuaia, where the Andes meet the Beagle Channel and the snow-capped Martial Mountains. Nicknamed the 'End of the World, ' this is the southernmost tip of South America among the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, and where you will board your ship for a great adventure.

Days 2 & 3: At sea
Days 4 & 5: Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Days 6-8: Antarctic Peninsula
Days 9 & 10: South Shetland Islands
Days 11 & 12: At sea
Day 13: Ushuaia

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ABOUT US


We'll compare a huge selection of expedition ships, cruises and operators to find your perfect cruise.

Our prices are amongst the best you'll find, plus look out for Polar Routes exclusive offers!

As supporters of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, booking with us helps support the work of the trust within Antarctica.

All our holidays are ATOL protected (11104), for your complete peace of mind.


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Why book with Polar Routes?

CHOICE
  • We can compare a huge selection of expedition ships, cruises and operators.
  • From former Russian research vessels to larger and luxurious ships - there is an expedition cruise to suit you. 
  • Our Polar Specialists will help you choose the perfect expedition cruise for your requirements.
SPECIALISTS
  • We are the expedition cruise specialists and know all the polar destinations inside out.
  • Our expert team of Polar Specialists have extensive knowledge of all the expedition ships & operators.
  • All of our Polar Specialists have first-hand experience of expedition cruising to the polar regions.
VALUE
  • Our prices are amongst the best you'll find, plus look out for Polar Routes exclusive offers!
  • All our holidays are ATOL protected (11104), for your complete peace of mind.
  • As supporters of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, booking with us helps support the work of the trust within Antarctica.