This voyage starts in Ushuaia, Argentina, and ends in Punta Arenas, Chile. Besides Antarctica, you will set foot on Cape Horn too (weather permitting).
It is a short voyage to get a glimpse of the White Continent, it is the most affordable and great if you are short on time and want to fit Antarctica into a more comprehensive Chile and Argentina holiday.
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Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina. Board your ship in the afternoon and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world.
Explore the surroundings before setting sail to Cape Horn.
After an overnight crossing of Nassau Bay, you awake in full view of legendary Cape Horn! Weather permitting, board a Zodiac and be one of the few privileged adventurers to step foot on this famous and rarely visited island.
Back on board, set sail towards Antarctica and cross the famous passage named in honor of Sir Francis Drake, the great 16th-century British explorer.
As you sail through the Drake Passage en route to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands, attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations.
In the company of expert guides, watch for wildlife from the lounge or the outside decks. You may spot magnificent seabirds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as different species of whales on their way south to Antarctica.
After crossing the Antarctic Convergence, the environment changes noticeably. Keep your camera ready, as this is the time to watch for the first icebergs and the first sight of Antarctic land.
Reaching the South Shetland Islands, sail in ice-filled bays, while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales. Board a Zodiac for your first memorable shore visit to a penguin colony. Exploration will continue well into the evening taking advantage of the long Antarctic daylight.
Upon reaching King George Island, disembark at Fildes Bay. A 2-km (1.25-mile) walk takes you through Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station to the aircraft.
Bid farewell to Antarctica as you board the flight back to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. (Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program).
After breakfast, transfer to Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.
This expedition cruise starts from £5,203 per person.
Children policy: Children are admitted from the age of 8 years if accompanied by an adult who will take responsibility and sign a waiver.
Single travellers: you can choose to book a dedicated single cabin with no supplement or a twin cabin for single where a supplement will be applied. You can also share a cabin with another passenger of the same gender: this is available on Magellan Explorer in Porthole and Veranda Cabins and on Ocean Nova in Twin Cabins. We will take care of finding the matching companion. Passengers who book a Twin Cabin on a shared basis are accommodated in single rooms at the hotel in Punta Arenas. Those passengers must pay a Single Hotel Room Supplement that varies based on the departure selected.
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