Antarctica Travel Ideas

1) Antarctic Explorer

Discovering the 7th Continent

Duration: 10, 11 or 12 days
Start and End: Ushuaia, Argentina
Embarkation and Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina

Our most popular Antarctic cruise! This expedition offers the perfect chance to discover the best of the Antarctic Peninsula, the last continent’s most northern region. You’ll be delighted by penguins, seals and whales as they accompany you on your journey along the Antarctic coastline. Landing on the continent itself is a memorable highlight, where you’ll explore the iconic sights that make this one of the world’s most pristine, exotic and unforgettable natural environments.

In brief:

• Perfect for first time visitors to Antarctica;
• Witness and explore the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula;
• Cruise on specially designed ice strengthened vessels;
• Learn about the environment and wildlife from onboard lecturers and specialists; and
• Witness the abundant wildlife - penguins, seals, whales and more!

Antarctic Explorer: The Classic Adventure Itinerary in Brief

Day 1. Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2. Embarkation Day
Day 3-4. Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 5-8. South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Day 9-10. Drake Passage to Ushuaia
Day 11. Disembarkation in Ushuaia

Vessel Info:

There are multiple vessels to choose from which follow this itinerary. Your Ice-strengthened vessels to choose from are:

• Sea Spirit
• Sea Adventurer
• Ocean Diamond

Length: 11, 10 & 12 days

Starting from: Ushuaia

Ending At: Ushuaia

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2) Antarctic Peninsula - East & West

The Explorers' Route

Duration: 15 days
Start and End: Ushuaia, Argentina
Embarkation and Disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina

This extended voyage combines the best of the Western Antarctic Peninsula with the less visited, and more remote eastern side. You will be astounded by the abundant penguin rookeries, incredible icebergs and unforgettable landing sites. A perfect voyage if you're looking for an in depth and unique exploration of this majestic continent.

In brief:

• Visit the remote, wild east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula;
• Play in the tranquil, sheltered bays of the west coast;
• Be awed by imposing, majestic tabular icebergs in the Weddell sea;
• See 100,000 pairs of Adelie penguins at the Paulet Island rookery; and
• On board lecturers and educational presentations from Polar specialists.

South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula Itinerary in Brief

Day 1. Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2. Embarkation Day
Day 3-4. Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 5-8. SAntarctic Peninsula
Day 9-11. Antarctic Sound & the Weddell Sea
Day 12. South Shetlands
Day 13-14. Drake Passage to Ushuaia
Day 15. Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina

Vessel info:

• Sea Spirit »

Length: 15 days

Starting from: Ushuaia

Ending At: Ushuaia

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3) Antarctica by Air, Land and Sea

Punta Arenas - South Shetlands - Antarctica - Punta Arenas
Jumping over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, Goway invites you to a unique experience that will take you to one of the most remote places on earth. In less than 2 hours of flying from Punta Arenas to King George Island, the largest Island of the South Shetland Archipelago, you will be at the gates of the white continent. From King George Island we will navigate for six days and five nights along the Antarctic Peninsula, visiting the most wonderful places and enjoying the best wildlife sites of Antarctica. During the whole journey we will be giving different lectures to introduce and inform you about this wonderful Continent.

We are sure this will be the trip of your lifetime.

Length: 6 & 8 days

Starting from: Punta Arenas

Ending At: Punta Arenas

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4) Antarctica Express - Fly & Cruise

When Penguins Fly

4 Fly & Cruise Packages to Choose from

• Antarctic Express – Fly and Cruise: Fly the Drake
  (8 Days)
• Antarctic Express – Fly and Cruise: Fly South, Cruise North
  (9 Days)
• Antarctic Express – Fly and Cruise: Cruise South, Fly North
  (10 Days)
• Antarctic Express – Fly and Cruise: Crossing the Circle
  (11 days) *New for 2013-14

Enjoy Antarctica in style - by flying and then cruising south of the Antarctic Circle! A short three-hour flight is all it takes to travel between Punta Arenas, Chile and King George Island in Antarctica. Skipping all the extra days at sea, you’ll enjoy only the best scenery and wildlife experiences of the Antarctic. Prepare yourself for a sensory overload, as you’ll be inundated by the sheer beauty and dramatic landscapes of the white continent. Soon after, our team of Polar Experts on the ship will have you searching for penguins and whales in Antarctica.

In brief:

• 4 departures, each are different.
• Fly in Cruise back, Cruise down and Fly back, etc, the choice is yours.
• The fastest, most direct way to Antarctica;
• Fly over Drake Passage – some of the roughest seas in the world;
• All the Antarctic Peninsula highlights;
• Photography instruction included;
• Optional polar camping along the Peninsula; and
• On board lecturers and educational presentations from Polar specialists.

Vessel info:

The only Ice strengthened ship following these routes is the

• Sea Adventurer »

Length: 8, 9, 10 & 11 days

Starting from: Punta Arenas

Ending At: Punta Arena

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5) Antarctica pre and post module

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
Our Antarctica pre and post module makes it easy to customize your Antarctica Expedition as well as add one of our many great extension ideas.

Length: 2 days

Starting from: Buenos Aires

Ending At: Buenos Aires

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6) Atlantic Odyssey

Ushuaia – Ascension Island - Ascension Islands

The Atlantic Odyssey offers a unique possibility to visit several of the remotest islands in the world. Besides the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, South Georgia and the South Orkney Islands, the Atlantic Odyssey visits Tristan da Cunha, St. Helena, Ascension Island and Cape Verde. Beautiful and often rare species live on these islands, many of them not found anywhere else in the world. Isolated local communities can also be visited. The journey from the Antarctic to the tropics, also witnesses large changes in nature. During the days at sea the chances of meeting whales are high.

All Atlantic Odyssey voyages embark in Ushuaia. The disembarkation points are Ascension Island, or Funchal (Madeira)

Vessel:
M/V Plancius

Length: 32 & 38 days

Starting from: Ushuaia

Ending At: Praia

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