Antarctica Classic - M/V Polaris

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A 10-day Antarctica voyage of a lifetime to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Experience a land where penguins rub shoulders with seals and orcas and whales are often seen plying the icy waters.

Trip Details

Duration: 10 day(s)
Visited Areas: Antarctica , Argentina
Trip Type: Wildlife Tours , Expedition Cruising
Airfare not included

Trip Price (per Person)

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the world most southerly city. Embarkation on the M/V Polaris begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia.

Day 2-3 Drake Passage

Our adventure begins with a 400-mile crossing of the passage that bears the name of the 16th-century English explorer Sir Francis Drake. Enjoy daily lectures from your expedition team and keep your eye out for the first iceberg sighting, whales, and albatross following in the ship's wake.

Day 4-7 Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands

Experience some of the best wildlife viewing and scenery in the world as you set foot on the Antarctic continent. Take two excursions per day (conditions permitting), and encounter Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adélie penguin rookeries, Weddell, Crabeater and Leopard seals, and Orca, Humpback and Minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters.

Day 8-9 Drake Passage

Today we begin our journey north to our home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of our Antarctic experience with our lecturers and staff, and keep your eyes open on the observation deck for some final whale sightings.

Trip Information

Accommodation	Onboard the M/V Polaris there are twin-share cabins and suites, (all with ensuite bathrooms some with port holes) (9 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of two beds: Category 1 and 2 are have upper and lower berths, Category 3 has side by side beds. Double beds are available in Category 4, subject to availability.
Brochure Notes	1. It is highly recommended that you arrive in Ushuaia at least 1 day prior to embarkation. This is recommended to ensure that neither yourself nor your luggage are delayed. Please ask about pre tour accommodations that include arrival transfers and complimentary luggage pickup2. Read this itinerary as a guide only; our exact route and program varies according to ice and weather conditions and the wildlife we encounter. Flexibility is the key to the success of this expedition. Visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Departure	Departs Nov-Mar
DepEnd	Varies
Group Size	Max 68
Included Highlights	- 9 nights on board M/V Polaris- All meals included on board the ship- Expedition staff and naturalists- All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises in Antarctica
Local Payment	USD300
Meals Included	All meals included on board the ship, drinks at additional charge.
StartFinish	ex Ushuaia
Testimonial	"The food was fantastic. I also enjoyed seeing millions penguins and their babies. The whale watching also was fantastic." - Atsuko Umeuchi travelled on Antarctica Classic
Transport	M/V Polaris, zodiac.
Brochure Intro	A 10-day Antarctica voyage of a lifetime to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Experience a land where penguins rub shoulders with seals and orcas and whales are often seen plying the icy waters.