Antarctica Aboard the Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond

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Small Ship Cruise
We are very happy to offer two outstanding expedition vessels that offer comparable service yet highly unique individual advantages. The Ocean Diamond can be classified as a luxury ship yet due to her larger size (189 passengers) the prices are lower than most Antarctic cruises. Alternatively, the 114-passenger Sea Spirit is a well appointed "all-suite" luxur...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Sail in all suite ship or a high-value larger luxury vessel.
    • Sail Antarctica in comfort on a classic itinerary.
    • Many voyages feature optional adventure activities like camping and sea kayaking!

What's this trip about?

    We are very happy to offer two outstanding expedition vessels that offer comparable service yet highly unique individual advantages. The Ocean Diamond can be classified as a luxury ship yet due to her larger size (189 passengers) the prices are lower than most Antarctic cruises. Alternatively, the 114-passenger Sea Spirit is a well appointed "all-suite" luxury vessel with a hot tub, gymnasium, lounge, open bar, and more with the smallest cabins sized at a spacious 215 feet.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityUshuaia
End CityUshuaia

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird Watching
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Sailing
  • Short Cruise
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Voyage aboard the M/V Plancius
    • All meals aboard the ship, including snacks, coffee and tea
    • Free use of rubber boots and snow shoes
    • Pre-scheduled group transfer from the ship to the Ushuaia airport (directly after disembarkation)
    • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
    • Lecture program by noted naturalists and experienced staff
    • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges during the program
    • Comprehensive pre-departure material

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 : Arrive and overnight Ushuaia

Visiting: Ushuaia, Argentina

With a population over 60,000 people, Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world. The city has grown over the past few years, yet it has retained an easy going and accessible feel. With the sea to the south and mountains to the n...

Day 2: Board the ship and begin your expedition

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond

Visiting: South Atlantic

Today board your vessel in the late afternoon after which you will sail down the historic Beagle Channel. This body of water transects the Tierra del...

Day 3: Sailing the Drake's Passage

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond

Visiting: South Atlantic

Prepare yourself for potentially rough seas, however sometimes we encounters smooth sailings as the Drake is unpredictable and alwa...

Day 4: Sailing the Drake's Passage

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond

Visiting: South Atlantic

Continue sailing, enjoying wonderful meals, lectures and fabulous bird sightings along the way. Keep an eye out for whales as the ship gets closer and closer to the South Shetlands.

Day 5: Cruise the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond

Visiting: Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

When the Antarctic Convergence is left in our wake, you will truly begin your Antarctic adventure. It is ...

Day 6: Cruise the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond

Visiting: Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Sail and see more of this amazing region.

Day 7: Cruise the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:  Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond

Visiting: Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Continue touring the region. The goal is often 2 land visits a day, along with potential zodiac touring ...

Day 8: Cruise the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:  Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond

Visiting: Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Enjoy more excursions and profound sight-seeing of the mountains as they rise precipitously out of the sea.

Day 9: Begin sailing back to Ushuaia

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visiting: South Atlantic

The journey back across the Drake Passage provides you with some final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air. Spend time on the deck watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy a ...

Day 10: Continue the voyage back to Ushuaia

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visiting: South Atlantic

Enjoy a final day with the staff and fellow travelers as you sail the Drake back to Ushuaia.

Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond

Day 11: Return to Ushuaia and disembark

Meals: Breakfast

Visiting: Ushuaia

The ship arrives in Ushuaia in the morning allowing you to catch a flight from about 12 noon and after.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,150
Price per day$559
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Adventures within Reach.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare; government arrival and departure taxes
    • Lodging, meals and local transportation pre- and post voyage
    • Passport and visa expenses
    • Personal expenses such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunications charges
    • Tips to ship staff and guides
    • Optional (but recommended) travel insurance

Accommodation

Ship & cabin information
The M/V Sea Spirit
The Sea Spirit is a luxurious vessel that has spacious suites for all passengers. Every suite has private bathroom facilities and an exterior views, while some suites include a private balcony. All suites have flat screen televisions and DVD players. A maximum of 114 guests will be carried per voyage.   Activities   Snowshoeing   Sea Kayaking   Camping   Mountaineering   Cross-country Skiing
Cancellation policy

All cancellations must be advised in writing. Cancellation of a booking or failure to join a tour will result in a retention of funds by Adventures Within Reach as follows.

61+ days prior to departure: Full deposit retained by AWR (no refund)

60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of total price retained by AWR

30 days - Departure Day / no show: 100% of total price retained by AWR (no refund)

Full Payment Due: 60 days prior to trip

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

9 Breakfast, 8 Lunches and 9 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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