Antarctic Peninsula
Journey to the White Continent
Ushuaia to the Peninsula aboard a 96-guest ice-class expedition vessel.
12 DaysExpedition Cruise
$12,900
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Best time
November – March
Flight time
16h to Ushuaia
Currency
USD
Overview
There is no country here, no permanent population, no ownership. Antarctica is the one place on earth left entirely to itself.
Our voyages sail between late November and early March, when the pack ice retreats far enough to reach the Peninsula and the light holds for twenty hours a day. We work with nine vessels — none carrying more than 200 guests — and charter privately when the itinerary demands it.
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Best time
November – March
Flight time
16h to Ushuaia
Currency
USD
Language
English
Ideal duration
12 – 21 days
Climate
-2°C to 8°C
Adventure level
Moderate
Luxury level
Exceptional
When to travel
The Antarctic season
A four-month window, each part of it a different continent.
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Twelve days, day by day
Day 01
Buenos Aires
An evening in Recoleta before the flight south. Overnight at Alvear Palace.
Day 02
Ushuaia
The world's southernmost city, and embarkation as the Beagle Channel opens.
Day 04
Drake Passage
Two days at sea with the ship's naturalists, albatross off the stern.
Day 06
Paradise Harbour
First continental landing; zodiac cruising among grounded bergs.
Route
Ushuaia → Peninsula → Ushuaia
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Frequently asked
How rough is the Drake Passage?+
Our expedition team answers in detail during planning; in short, we position every crossing with the weather window and pair you with the vessel best suited to your tolerance and interests.
Which vessel do you recommend?+
Our expedition team answers in detail during planning; in short, we position every crossing with the weather window and pair you with the vessel best suited to your tolerance and interests.
What should I pack?+
Our expedition team answers in detail during planning; in short, we position every crossing with the weather window and pair you with the vessel best suited to your tolerance and interests.
Can children travel?+
Our expedition team answers in detail during planning; in short, we position every crossing with the weather window and pair you with the vessel best suited to your tolerance and interests.
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