Join this memorable Antarctic cruise along with Joshua Holko, a full-time professional landscape, nature and wilderness photographer and teacher, who specializes in polar and sub-polar regions, will conduct Canon-accredited photography workshops, including informal talks and image reviews, opportunities for one-on-one instruction and informal side-by-side shooting from the deck or Zodiacs and during landings.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Embark Polar Pioneer in Ushuaia this evening. Enjoy a warm welcome before your photography Antarctic cruise sets sail down the Beagle Channel.
Day 2: At Sea
At sea, albatross, plunging dolphins and flighty petrels will mesmerize you, your photography program begins and special briefings prepare you for landings.
Day 3: Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands’ Camp life gives way to elephant seals, penguins, sea lions and an astounding mix of water-birds. Your Zodiacs offer plenty of room for camera gear.
Day 4: Stanley, Falkland Islands
Stanley, the Falklands undeniably British capital, features an excellent war museum, welcoming shops and pubs.
Day 5-6: Scotia Sea
Cross the Scotia Sea, entertained by your expert naturalists and historians, review photographs and prepare for shooting in South Georgia.
Day 7-11: South Georgia
Spring brings an explosion of life to South Georgia and you will have ample time to explore and photograph the island’s spectacular northern coast. Visit wildlife havens that include the world’s largest king penguin rookeries, majestic albatross nests and beaches cluttered with basking elephant seals, feisty fur seals and penguins. Inspired by Shackleton’s epic, hope to retrace the expedition’s final steps from Fortuna Bay to Stromness.
Day 12-13: At Sea
Cross the Scotia Sea, watch seabirds, your first iceberg and great whales including blues, fin and sei. Have time to reflect on South Georgia and prepare for Antarctica, the next leg of your polar adventure.
Day 14: Cape Wild, Elephant Island
Conditions permitting, approach Cape Wild, a bleak, rocky spit along Elephant Island’s dramatic north coast. If sea state allows, Zodiac cruise, possibly even step ashore, to pay tribute to Shackleton’s 22 men who survived four months here.
Day 15-17: Antarctica
Hope to land in the South Shetland Islands before sailing down Gerlache Strait and awaken to the drama of Antarctica – a photographer’s paradise! Encounter pack ice and penguin rookeries alive with courtship, mating and nest-building, visit historic sites and land on the continent proper.
Day 18-19: Crossing the Drake Passage
Return to the realm of the albatross – the Drake Passage. Celebrate, recap your many experiences and learn to manage your abundant collection of new photos.
Day 20: Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina
Dawn greets you in the Beagle Channel. Bid farewell and continue onward travel, or stop in Ushuaia.
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Twin Shared
Twin Shared Cabins have two lower bunks, a desk, small washbasin, ample storage and hanging space and portholes. Showers and toilets are very close by and are shared with other Main Deck cabins.
Notes
Please note that all of Polar Pioneer itineraries are at the mercy of weather conditions and not all landings are guaranteed. These itineraries are flexible and will change voyage to voyage, allowing the best chance to make the most of surprising wildlife displays and unexpected opportunities.
- Rates represent costs per person, double or triple occupancy. Request the Twin or Triple Share Program where you are matched with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if a cabin mate is not found for you, no single supplement will be charged.
Initial deposit is $2700, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Teresa Cardoso
1 day ago
Kelly and Rhenee were excellent to work with on planning our trip. The logistics all worked smoothly and everyone was friendly and on time. Our accommodations were very good, particularly the incredible Patagonia Camp in Torres del Paine! Our guides on every excursion were outstanding and made the hikes memorable! Overall we had a wonderful trip with incredible memories!
Scott Gibson
1 day ago
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2 days ago
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3 days ago
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