Explore Antarctica

Tuesday March 1st-Thursday March 10th
Itinerary
March 1st: Ushuaia, Argentina. Ushuaia is the world’s southernmost city, lying in the foothills of the Andes, with beautiful views. We leave at 8.00 p. m., so there will be plenty of time for you to look around Ushuaia first.
March 2nd-3rd: Named after the famous explorer, Sir Francis Drake, this passage is well-known for strong winds and high seas. We will head for the South Shetland Islands, discovered in 1819 by the British explorer William Smith.
March 4th: King George Island. King George Island is the biggest island of the South Shetlands. In the afternoon, we land at Aitcho Island which is between Greenwich and Robert Islands. There you will see Gentoo penguins and possibly leopard and elephant seals.
March 5th: Petermann Island. We sail south through the narrow Lemaire Channel, one of the most beautiful places in the world. If climate and ice conditions are good enough, we will be able to visit Petermann Island. It is the most southern land point of our expedition.
March 6th: Paradise Bay. At this point in our programme, we begin our return voyage. During the morning, if the weather permits, we will use small boats in Paradise Bay.
March 7th: Deception Island. We continue sailing to Deception Island. The largest active volcano is in the area and heats up the sea. We can even try the unique experience of swimming in warm water while surrounded by ice and penguins. In the afternoon we are planning to visit Hannah Point on Livingstone Island. With luck, we will see sea elephants.
March 8th-9th: Drake Passage. We leave the Antarctic and head back across the Drake Passage to Ushuaia.
March 10th: Ushuaia, Argentina. We land early in the morning, at about 7.00 a.m., and say goodbye after an incredible journey.
COST: £2,155-£5,025 depending on the kind of cabin required. Two cabins are available for single occupancy at one and a half times the twin shared price. All boats are smoke-free.