Antarctica’s Whale Season

• After a friendly welcome at the airport, we'll transfer you to one of our partnered premium hotel resorts nestled in the breathtaking Patagonian nature, where you can take some time to unwind or go explore the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia.
• Our optional evening briefing is your opportunity to ask questions and meet some of your fellow explorers.

Stay

Shared Room

Transport

Shuttle

Meals

Breakfast

Spend your morning relaxing at the hotel, visiting a museum, or exploring the shops in Ushuaia, before our mid-afternoon escort to the ship. Our Expedition Team and ship staff will welcome you on board and get you settled in, followed by a safety and orientation briefing and our Captain’s welcome dinner. We’re on our way to Antarctica!

Meals

Dinner

Join our Polar Experts as they share their vast knowledge of Antarctica, from its enchanting wildlife to its bold history. Participate in our pioneering Citizen Science program or sit back and take in this fabled journey while catching glimpses of rarely seen wildlife. Keep your binoculars handy to identify the many seabirds that escort our ship as we cross the Antarctic Convergence into Antarctica’s waters and noticeably cooler temperatures.

We continue our crossing of the Drake Passage, spending another day on board with our Polar Experts and enjoying more chances to spot seabirds and wildlife as we get ready to reach Antarctica.

The South Shetlands are 12 islands separated from the Antarctic Peninsula by the Bransfield Strait. Significant volcanic activity has sculpted a geology – and a diverse natural beauty – unlike anywhere else on Earth. Here, you can expect a spectacular display of mountains, glaciers, and wildlife, including Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins, and it’s not uncommon to share the water’s edge with Elephant and Fur seals. And this time of year is feeding time for Humpback whales, so don’t be surprised if you’re joined by a number of them on your day’s adventure.

We continue exploring the South Shetland Islands, with more chances to take in their mountains and glaciers, spot penguins and seals, and enjoy the company of Humpback whales during their feeding season.

On to the Antarctic Peninsula, where we’ll explore any number of stunning bays and famed landing sites, maneuvering through majestic channels as we continue to navigate these wildlife-rich waters, passing any number of glorious icebergs, on our way to historic landing sites and perhaps even an active scientific base. Of course, a particular highlight of this voyage is the privilege of spending an extra day in the company of the giant Humpback whale – or many of them! – feeding on the abundance of krill in the water this time of year. Orcas and Minkes are also common sightings, as are a variety of penguins and seals.

We continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, visiting more bays, channels, and landing sites, with more chances to spot Humpback, Orca, and Minke whales among stunning icebergs.

Another day surrounded by Antarctica’s breathtaking scenery, with more exploring, more chances to see penguins, seals, and whales, and unforgettable moments in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

We leave this magical place and make our way north, once again crossing the legendary Drake Passage. We have one last hurrah as we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow and a final meal together.

We continue our journey north across the Drake Passage, enjoying our final moments on board, spotting seabirds, and sharing memories of the expedition with fellow explorers.