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13 Nights Antarctica Across the Circle
  • 13 Nights Antarctica Across the Circle

    $11,967.00Price

    Not only does this expedition include the most in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula, but it also offers the opportunity to venture farther south across the Antarctic Circle. As you head toward a milestone that few travelers reach, you’ll feel as if you’re in a world without borders, sailing across an endless stretch of sea dotted with ice.

     

    Dramatic ice formations will ignite your imagination as you search the landscape for the wildlife that calls it home. Whether it’s humpback whales alongside the ship, a leopard seal diving beneath your Zodiac, penguins sliding off an iceberg into crystal waters, or a giant petrel soaring above cracking sea ice, you’ll experience a sensory overload in Antarctica like you’ve never felt before.

    Early Bird Specials -

     

    • 2024/25 Season: Up to 30% Off + Additional 5% off if paid in full at booking by Apr 30 2024
    • 2025/26 Season: Up to 30% Off + Additional 10% off if paid in full at booking by Apr 30 2024
    • Exclusive onboard credit of $200 pp from Polar Dream Travel

     

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    Day 1 - Arrive In Buenos Aires, Argentina

    You May Arrive In Buenos Aires At Any Time During Day 1 Of Your Itinerary. Upon Arriving In This Splendid City, Known For Its Rich Architecture And European Heritage, You Will Independently Transfer To Your Group Hotel (Pre-night Hotel Included In Mandatory Transfer Package).

     

    Day 2 - Fly To Ushuaia And Embark

    After An Early Breakfast At The Hotel, The Group Will Transfer To The Airport And Board Our Private Charter Flight To Ushuaia, Argentina.

     

    Upon Arrival, You Will Be Transferred From The Airport To A Central Downtown Location To Have Some Time On Your Own To Explore This Quaint Port Town Before Making Your Way To The Pier.

     

    As The Ship Sets Sail In The Late Afternoon, You Will Begin Your Antarctic Journey, Passing Through The Beagle Channel. Named After The Famed Ship On Which Charles Darwin Voyaged, The Channel Presents Great Photo Opportunities Of Landscapes And Seabirds. Eventually The Channel Opens Up To The Southern Ocean, And Onwards To Antarctica.

     

    Days 3 & 4 - Crossing The Drake Passage

    Your Days At Sea Are Filled With Presentations And Lectures Led By Your Expedition Team, Who Will Prepare You For The Wildlife That Will Greet You Upon Your Arrival. In Between Presentations, Spend Time Chatting With Your Shipmates Over A Drink At The Bar, Or Enjoy The Fresh Air And Views On The Outer Decks.

     

    Days 5–7 -  South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula

    The Most Common Reaction Upon Reaching The White Continent Is A Sense Of Reverence And Awe. The Experience Is Beyond Words, Since Few Places Are As Untouched And Enduring As Antarctica. You Will Begin To Appreciate Why This Region Has Long Captivated The Attention Of Explorers And Travelers Alike. Every Visit To Antarctica, We Witness Something New Or Unexpected, Which Means That Your Expedition Will Be Unlike Any Other—creating A Unique, Personal Experience.

     

    Each Day, You Will Take Zodiac Excursions From The Ship To Explore Local Bays, Channels And Landing Sites. With Wildlife Always At The Forefront Of Our Minds, You Will Visit Penguin Rookeries, Scout For Humpback And Minke Whales, And Search For A Number Of Southern Seal Species, Including The Cunning Leopard Seal.

     

    Your Expedition Team Will Take Care Of You At Each Landing, Whether You Are Exploring The Antarctic Terrain, Visiting A Research Station Or Consorting With Penguin Colonies. Chinstrap, Adélie And Gentoo Penguins Are Found Here, Along With Five Different Species Of Seals. Zodiac Cruising Can Offer Opportunities To View Some Of The Larger Local Marine Mammals More Intimately, Such As Antarctic Minke And Humpback Whales. Each Day And Each Excursion Will Present A New Collection Of Creatures To Delight You And Keep Your Camera Busy.

     

    Your Days Will Be Busy Spotting Wildlife And Being Mesmerized By The Astounding Beauty Of Antarctica. Listening To The Crackling And Crumbling Of Icebergs And Glaciers And Watching Penguins Waddling On The Beach Will Become Your Daily Entertainment, While Sea Kayaking, Paddle Excursions, Or Camping Are Optional Activities Available On Select Voyages (At An Extra Cost).

     

    Days 8 & 9 - Antarctic Circle

    Crossing The Antarctic Circle Is Both A Memorable Experience And Impressive Achievement, As Few Travelers Reach So Far South. If Conditions Allow Us To Cross This Famed Line At 66°33´ S, We’ll Toast The First Explorers Who Ventured Here, And You Can Raise A Glass And Take Pride In Knowing You’ve Made It To A Part Of The World Visited By Very Few People. This Is Raw Antarctica, Home Of The Midnight Sun, Weddell Seals, And Your Best Chances Of Encountering Sea Ice – The Foundation Of The Antarctic Marine Ecosystem.

     

    Days 10 & 11 - Northbound Along The Peninsula

    By Now, Your Knowledge Of Adélie, Chinstrap And Gentoo Penguins Will Be Matched By Your Ability To Differentiate Between A Leopard, Fur And Weddell Seal. Terms Like ‘bergy Bits’ And ‘pancake Ice’ Will Become Part Of Your Vocabulary, Yet There Are Still Many Tales To Be Told. As You Head North, Zodiac Excursions Will Fill Your Days, And Your Expedition Team Will Continue Looking Out For Species Of Seabirds, Seals And Whales That May Have Eluded You On Your Journey South.

     

    Days 12 & 13 - Crossing The Drake Passage

    As You Recross The Drake, Antarctica Fades Away, Leaving You With A Collection Of Memories To Last A Lifetime. Excited Conversations With Your Newfound Friends Will Make The Crossing Fly By, Regardless Of Weather And Sea Conditions. Your Expedition Team Will Round Up Its Series Of Presentations As Well, With A Slideshow Of The Great Landing Sites And Wildlife You’ve Witnessed Over The Course Of Your Voyage. Be Sure To Take Some Time To Reflect On Everything You’ve Experienced So Far.

     

    Day 14  - Disembark In Ushuaia & Fly To Buenos Aires

    You Will Arrive In Ushuaia In The Morning And Disembark After Breakfast. The Mandatory Transfer Package Includes A Little Taste Of Patagonia With A Tierra Del Fuego National Park Tour Before Transferring To The Airport For The Return Group Charter Flight To Buenos Aires.

     

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