Antarctic Peninsula Adventure with Oneocean

Sailing in comfort aboard the comfortable and well-appointed M/V Marina Svetaeva, we begin this 10 night expedition at the tip of South America. We chart a course through the Drake Passage and make visits along the way through the South Shetland Islands. When we arrive at the Antarctic Peninsula, be prepared to be dazzled. Even our experienced crew members many of whom have visited the southern region a hundred times or more are still astonished by its pristine beauty.

Antarctic Peninsula Adventure with Oneocean

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Itinerary

The abundance of wildlife here is truly extraordinary including five seal species, massive penguin rookeries of gentoo, Adélies and chinstraps as well as a profusion of seabirds from albatross to skuas. It is nature you will experience up close and personal on frequent excursions inland.

Our journey will take us to Petermann Island or Wilhelmina Bay where we encounter colossal icebergs and, of course, the ice landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see. Hardy adventurers or those with a yen for history have the chance to camp out on the ice overnight and feel the thrill and audacity of early explorers who attempted to conquer this continent.

  • Day 1: Ushuaia

    Board in the afternoon and sail through the scenic Beagle Channel during the evening. D

  • Days 2 - 3: Drake Passage

    Sail across the Drake Passage. At the circum-Antarctic upwelling zone see Albatrosses,Cape Pigeons, Fulmars and Petrels. B L D

  • Days 4 - 7: Antarctic Peninsula

    Explore Cuverville and Daco Islands with their large colonies of Gentoo Penguins. Land at Neko Harbour and set foot on the Antarctic continent. Sail through the spectacular Lemaire Channel to Pleneau and Petermann Island to fi nd Adelie penguins and Humpback whales. Sail north through the Neumayer Channel to the Melchior islands where we may encounter Leopard seals and whales. B L D

  • Days 8 - 9: Drake Passage

    A chance to see many seabirds and an opportunity to draw on the knowledge of the lecture team. B L D

  • Day 10: Ushuaia

    Morning arrival in Ushuaia and disembark. B

 

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.

Pricing

10 Days / 9 Nights From $7,838*

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Departures:

13 Dec '12, 17 Feb '13 and 20 Mar '13.

Please note:

As with all our expeditions, safety is our top priority. For that reason weather, ice or other conditions may require us to change our itinerary and shore excursions as we go but that is half the fun of Polar exploring. Predictability is a word that has no relevance in this environment.

Highlights

  • Ushuaia

  • Drake Passage

  • Antarctic Peninsula

  • Cape Horn

  • Half Moon Island