Antarctic Peninsula: The Pure Expedition

Spend the morning discovering Ushuaia before transferring to Ocean Victory, your expedition ship. Meet the Expedition Team and crew, settle into your cabin, and attend the mandatory safety and orientation briefing. Later, join the Captain’s welcome dinner as you prepare to begin your Antarctic adventure.

Learn about Antarctica from the ship’s Polar Experts through presentations on its wildlife, exploration, and history. Take part in the Citizen Science program or relax on deck while watching for wildlife. Keep your binoculars ready to spot seabirds following the vessel as you cross the Antarctic Convergence, where ocean conditions shift and temperatures begin to drop.

Over time, the volcanic activity of the South Shetland Islands has created a geology unlike any other. 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. Whales are often spotted as well. Settle into the Zodiacs and spend most of the day exploring. And kayakers, it’s time to get your first taste of gliding just inches off the pristine Antarctic water. Whether on land or sea, in Zodiac or kayak, be prepared for a fully immersive introduction to this incomparable part of the world.

Here’s your chance to explore any number of picturesque bays and landing sites, while maneuvering through iceberg-rich channels and into wildlife-rich waters. Numerous species of enchanting penguins, seals, and whales often appear, both in the sea and along the rugged coastlines. There are also great opportunities to stop at several active scientific bases and historic landing sites during the typical two-a-day outings. The focus is always on the longest and most adventurous off-ship experience, so be prepared to take in all that Antarctica has to offer.

Leave this magical place and make your way north, once again crossing the legendary Drake Passage. Enjoy one last hurrah as you celebrate the conclusion of the expedition with a special slideshow and a final meal together.

With huge smiles on weary, content faces, disembark in the morning, then catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.