Antarctic Emperor Penguin Cruise
Embark on an unforgettable 10-day Antarctic cruise that begins in Ushuaia, the gateway to the stunning landscapes and wildlife of the White Continent. Sail through the Beagle Channel and the Drake Passage, experiencing the thrill of navigating these iconic waters full of stories. Once you arrive in Antarctica, you'll witness majestic Emperor penguins up cl...
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Overview
Highlights
- Navigate from Ushuaia to Antarctica through the Beagle Channel.
- Cross the Drake Passage and reach the Antarctic Continent.
- Spot Emperor penguins from a helicopter or Zodiac ride.
- See historic sites and currently habited bases.
- Best time to travel: From November to March.
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Trip includes
- 10 -night accommodation in an Antarctic vessel.
- All meals on the vessel.
- All shore excursions and Zodiac navigation.
- Ship-to-shore helicopter transfers (no specific flying time guaranteed)
- Free use of special gear (rubber shoes and snowshoes)
- Tour guide (English)
- Transfers from your accommodation to the vessel (day 1).
- Transfer from the vessel to Ushuaia airport (day 11).
- All taxes and port charges.
- Pre-departure informative material.
Itinerary
Embark in the evening & sail the Beagle Channel
Depart from Ushuaia, the capital of Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost province of Argentine Patagonia. Many transatlantic vessels set sail in Ushuaia’s port, and today is your turn. Embark on your Antarctic c...
Navigation through the Drake Passage
Feel the thrill first explorers to Antarctica felt navigating these uncommon waters. The Drake Passage is called to the miles of ocean separating the continent from the Antarctica Península. In these waters, different from any other in the world, prepare to spot marine wildlife in its plein habitat. You may see whales!
Enter the Antarctic Waters
Navigation continues through the Drake Passage but the landscape starts changing. From marine wildlife to birds (a wide variety of Albatros) begin to show as an unmistakable sign you are about to reach the Iced Continent.
Navigation through the Antarctic Sound
Finally, there is Antarctica! You will see the first white peaks and the big ice of the Antarctic Península. Navigate to the Eastern side of the península and spot the first groups of packed ice near Hope Bay and Paulete I...
Snow Hill – Emperor Penguins, or Birds-eye views of the Antarctic Sound
The landing on Snow Hill where Emperor penguins have their colonies is 100% subject to weather conditions, either reach by helicopter or on foot. A helicopter ride takes the entire day and ...
Snow Hill – Emperor Penguins, or Flight to Duse Bay & Marambio Island
If weather conditions are good, we will try to visit Snow Hill for a second time, or for the first time in case yesterday you didn’t make it.
As an alternative to Snow Hill, you ca...
Enjoy Zodiac navigation to different highlights in the area.
There is a chance you can dive deeper into the Weddel Sea but only if weather conditions are optime. One of the Zodiac trips you can choose is the Brown Bluff and its great Adélie penguin rookery, som...
Land on Deception Island & head back to Drake Passage
You will leave the Antarctic Sound and start your way back to Ushuaia. Cross the Bransfield Strait and reach Deception Island, the last stop in this Antarctica journey. Touch land either on Pendulum Cove...
Navigation through Drake Passage to Ushuaia
You already know the road. However, don’t lose the chance to see whales jumping gracefully above the gelid waters. Enjoy the two-day ride to reminisce about the adventure you just gritten yourself with and recover at the Antarctica cruise’s facilities.
Desembark in Ushuaia and end of expedition
Today you will disembark in Ushuaia where your Antarctic expedition and search of the Emperor penguin ends. We specialize in tailor-made travel experiences and other incredible Antarctic cruises. If this trip doesn’t meet your expectations, talk to one of our knowledgeable travel agents and tailor this trip to your budget and timetable.
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What's excluded
- Meals ashore.
- Any airfare (scheduled or charter flights).
- Pre- and post-land arrangements.
- Baggage cancellation.
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature (laundry, bar, beverage charges, and telecommunication charges).
- Government arrival and departure taxes.
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