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Antarctica

Become immersed in one of the most remote regions of the world. As your Captains expertly navigate amid the icebergs, glaciers and ice floes, they bring you up close and personal to incredible wildlife and otherworldly landscapes. Conquer the Drake Passage and find a moment of reverence in the pristine environment of Antarctica. Go where few have gone on an expedition to Antarctica. Experience deeper connections with fellow explorers and the environment in this remarkable destination. Choose from our expeditions below.

MAXIMUM ADVENTURE IN MINIMUM TIME

7-NIGHT EXPEDITIONS

Fly over the Drake Passage at the beginning or end of your expedition, and then navigate it the other way on our Drake Fly & Sail expedition.Or spend more time with boots on the ground by flying over the Drake Passage at the beginning and end of your journey with Drake Express.

EXPEDITIONS INCLUDE:
Private Charter Jet Service between King George Island and Punta Arenas, and between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay | 1-Night Post-Cruise Hotel Stay | Cultural Immersion

Antarctica
Expeditions

Get To Know
The Region

FREE Punta Arenas
Immersion

A True Taste of Chile
Pre-Expedition Free Cultural Immersion

Experience authentic Chilean and Patagonia culture with a three-course dinner at the local restaurant El Arriero. Embark on a comfortable coach that will take you through picturesque scenes of Punta Arenas to your culinary adventure at a ranch-style restaurant.

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Surrounded by a genuinely friendly ambiance, a feeling of celebration abounds as you and your fellow explorers become immersed in the country’s culinary tradition of asado (barbecue). Upon arriving and throughout your dinner experience, you will also enjoy a performance of regional folk songs and dances.

With delicious flavors, enticing aromas and the energizing rhythms of Chile’s folk traditions, this FREE cultural immersion is a total feast for the senses.

AUTHENTIC ASADO — Raise a glass with your fellow explorers and enjoy a traditional cocktail, the pisco sour, as an aperitif. The clinking of glass, laughter and passionate conversation create a symphony that inspires a growing camaraderie. Next comes the main course, a mix of typical barbecue dishes, including lamb al asador, the restaurant’s signature dish, and a traditional Patagonian cuisine of lamb roasted over a fire. Alongside your barbecue dinner, you will savor an assortment of salad platters to share with your new friends. The dinner experience winds down with a local dessert to indulge your sweet tooth and your choice of tea or coffee, as well as two glasses of wine per guest.

FOLK TRADITIONS — To enhance the rustic environment as you treat your tastebuds to a delectable, traditional asado, will be a special performance of regional folk songs and dances. A beautiful combination of indigenous and European culture, the colorful costumes, mesmerizing choreography and exciting music are bound to captivate you and leave you in awe. Listen and watch closely, and you’ll realize that a rich history unfolds through the enthralling performance.

FREE Tierra del Fuego
National Park Immersion

Exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park
Pre-expedition Free Cultural Immersion

Before embarking on your exhilarating expedition to Antarctica, marvel upon scenes of subantarctic Patagonia at the southernmost national park, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) park. It is one of many national parks that protects these famous regions.

Journey through Tierra del Fuego’s natural beauty from the comfort of a coach. Extraordinary wildlife has made the region home, like the Magellanic woodpeckers of the forests, offering nature lovers a delightful slice of Patagonia wildlife. The region is home to at least 50 bird species, including the austral parakeet and Andean condor. Eagles can sometimes be seen soaring over the Beagle Channel. Mammals such as the guanaco, red foxes, muskrat and even small South American camel have been seen wandering the landscapes of the park.

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ACIGAMI LAKE — Once your bus picks you up from your charter flight, you will drive across the valley from the River Pipo, a scenic ambiance that invites you to marvel at the lush nature. Your route takes you around this lake, a beautiful landscape of mountains surrounding a still lake. Here, your tour guide will enlighten you with the history of the Yámana people who originally inhabited the region.

NEW ALAKUSH VISITOR CENTER & LUNCH — Making a stop at the visitor center, immerse yourself in the natural history on display in the curated exhibits. Here, you will also enjoy a three-course lunch at the Alakush Visitor Center while gazing upon the stunning images around you of verdant hills, snow-capped peaks and a glassy lake. Or you may dine at Chez Manu restaurant. Take your time to reenergize and stretch your legs as you look upon the natural marvels around you.

LAPATAIA BAY — Your tour continues with a drive to this enchanting bay, where a leisurely walk along a boardwalk takes you up close to the greenery and over the soothing sounds of creeks. Your guide will take you to an ideal point for photo opportunities, where you can bask for a few minutes in the wonders of the world around you.

ENSENADA BAY — This is the final stop on your panoramic tour of Tierra del Fuego. Here you can find a shop of local handicrafts and a post box at the End of the World. Shop for mementos to take home and send postcards to your friends and family back home from one of the farthest points of South America before you embark on your Antarctic adventure.

Antarctic Circle Crossing

As you make the voyage across the Antarctic Circle at the 66th parallel, you join the Order of the Red Nose, the select few who navigate deep into the frontier of The White Continent to make the crossing. It is a feeling of triumph that cannot be beat.

Antarctic Peninsula

Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.

Falkland Islands

Amid the Falkland Islands, also known as the Islas Malvinas, you’re sure to find a variety of wildlife like Magellanic penguins, sea lions, elephant seals and dolphins. As the connecting destination between the Seventh Continent and South America, you will find less ice and snow and more sandy beaches. It’s where the fauna and flora of both frozen and tropical ecosystems come together to create an altogether unique environment that piques your curiosity. Among the notable stops in this archipelago is Port Stanley, a destination with a big, local personality despite its small size. Other possible stops include Carcass Island, New Island, West Point and Prion Islands.

South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands

SOUTH GEORGIA — Springtime in South Georgia brings forth incredible wildlife as the fauna come out of hibernation, from elephant and fur seals entering mating season to Gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguins waddling among the rocky terrain. But it's the regal king penguins, standing tall amid fields of tussock grass and rugged cliffs, that are the island's stars. The sight of these majestic creatures in a colony with thousands stretching as far as the eye can see invites you and your fellow explorers to find a moment of stillness as you connect more deeply with the world around you. A contrasting landscape of sweeping fjords and soaring mountains creates an awe-inspiring vista that beckons for exploration. Alongside your expert expedition team, you will gain greater insight and appreciation for the wondrous marvels South Georgia has to offer.

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS — Rich in nutrients for marine life, the waters surrounding the South Sandwich Islands bring an incredible array of wildlife, from chinstrap penguins to humpback whales. Amid the volcanic landscapes, macaroni and Gentoo penguins hop along their trails, a sight that inspires you to take a moment for whimsy. Home to penguins in the millions, you will find wildlife adventures abound as you explore these remote reaches of the Earth. Gliding through the waters, fin whales may breach the surface to greet you and roll over for a show not soon to be forgotten. Far removed from the bustle of everyday life, you and your fellow explorers will become immersed in the pristine majesty of nature guided by an expert expedition team. As the only sounds of whistling wind, the rush of the sea and bird calls are all that surround you, it's easy to fall in love with your world.

South Shetland Islands

Part of the greater Antarctica region, the South Shetland Islands contain plenty of wildlife, scenic landscapes, hiking opportunities and magnificent viewpoints that inspire a sense of discovering another world. A possible landing on Elephant Island, named for the shape of its cliffside and the elephant seals that call it home, puts you on the same path as the famous Shackleton Expedition. Deception Island, another possible landing and named for its very nature, is in fact a volcanic caldera where you can find heated springs amid the striking black sands. Other stops could include Half Moon Island, Yankee Harbor, Point Wild and Barrientos Island, where you can find plenty of Gentoo penguin rookeries.

Our
Partners

Become an ORCA Scientist

Join us in partnership with ORCA as a Citizen Scientist aboard our 2023/2024 Antarctica expeditions on World Navigator®. ORCA is a whale and dolphin conservation charity that works around the world with the mission of protecting the ocean through this special and exciting program.

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Together with your fellow explorers and guided by an ORCA Ocean Conservationist, engage in hands-on workshops to gather scientific data that contribute to conservation and marine life protection efforts. Throughout your Antarctic journey, you will become a Citizen Scientist with the following program:

  • Using ORCA’s OceanWatchers app, record environmental and sightings information to help discover how these wondrous creatures behave and move through the oceans.
  • Learn how to take photos of whales and dolphins and use those pictures to identify individual cetaceans.
  • Enjoy a range of enriching lectures, workshops and interactive classes hosted by your knowledgeable Ocean Conservationist, giving you a greater understanding of the importance of ocean conservation.

As your team of explorers help with ORCA’s work and research, you’re invited to deepen your connection with incredible marine animals, enhancing your appreciation for the beauty of the polar regions.

Global Penguin Society

The Global Penguin Society’s clever acronym, GPS, provides a little hint at what they do. On select expeditions, join a GPS conservationist aboard an Antarctica expedition as they engage you with talks about tracking, monitoring, and informing vital conservation efforts for ensuring the future of the world’s penguin populations. Working in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Network – an organization that supports conservationists who ensure wildlife and people coexist and thrive – GPS’s mission is to protect all 18 species and their ecosystems in the Southern Hemisphere by generating sound science, management guidelines and education.

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During an insightful presentation, you will take an exciting journey into the fascinating world of penguins. The conservationist from GPS will delve into the global distribution of penguin species, their remarkable evolutionary history and the primary threats they face today. These lectures will dive even further into Antarctic penguins, highlighting their extraordinary adaptations to the harsh, frigid environment, teaching you about their life cycles and key scientific data to understanding these resilient birds.
 
Throughout the expedition, you will learn more about the Global Penguin Society’s three pillars: science, education, and habitat protection. With this, you will find out how they collect biological and ecological data to monitor penguin populations, track their migrations and assess any threats to conservation efforts. Fostering this culture of safeguarding the wonders of wildlife, this expedition experience is sure to change your life and help you feel a greater connection with your world.

For more information, please visit http://www.globalpenguinsociety.org.

  • 13 NIGHTS | World Navigator
    Ushuaia Roundtrip
    November 22, 2024
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Candela Tisera

World Navigator
November 22, 2024

Abigail Scavarda

World Navigator
November 22, 2024
CAPTAIN’S CHOICE – Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.

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Always Included

  • FREE cultural immersion
  • FREE gourmet dining with ever-changing menus
  • FREE unlimited beverages, including fine wines, spirits and craft beers
  • FREE open bars and lounges, including 24-hour bar service with specialty canapés
  • FREE stocked in-room minibar
  • FREE specialty coffees, teas and fresh-pressed juices
  • FREE afternoon and high tea
  • FREE champagne and gourmet canapés during meet and greet
  • FREE 24-hour room service, including spirits, wine and beer
  • FREE L'OCCITANE bath amenities
  • FREE pre-paid gratuities
  • FREE use of walking sticks and binoculars
  • FREE reusable water bottle
  • FREE butler service and expanded room service menu in suites
Government Taxes and Fees per guest are included in Cruise Fares.
Trip delay and medical evacuation coverage included at no additional cost.

Exclusively on Polar Expeditions

  • FREE cultural immersion
  • FREE private charter jet service with private group transfers*
  • FREE enrichment lectures and destination briefings
  • FREE shore landings led by expert field guides
  • FREE escorted sightseeing safaris by Zodiac
  • FREE polar plunge
  • FREE Atlas Ocean Voyages parka and vest
  • FREE use of knee boots
  • FREE 1-night pre-cruise hotel stay*
  • FREE 1-night post-cruise hotel stay on select Antarctica expeditions
*Available on Antarctica and select Arctic expeditions

Exclusively on Epicurean Expeditions

  • FREE cultural immersion includes culinary experience ashore, such as local market visits, specialty tastings and more
  • FREE Josper Grill Dining Experience at 7AFT Grill
  • FREE culinary presentations and wine tastings
  • FREE cooking demonstrations and cuisine tastings
  • FREE events hosted by a Tastes & Traditions Expert on select expeditions
  • FREE Atlas Ocean Voyages backpack

Exclusively on Cultural Expeditions

  • FREE cultural immersion
  • FREE enrichment programs and workshops on select expeditions
  • FREE authentic, local experiences and on board events on select expeditions
  • FREE Josper Grill Dining Experience at 7AFT Grill
  • FREE Atlas Ocean Voyages backpack

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