Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Upon arrival, enjoy a warm welcome at the airport followed by a transfer to the luxurious Arakur Resort & Spa (or another top Ushuaia hotel). Take some time to relax or explore the southernmost city in the world.

In the evening, join a briefing to meet fellow travelers and ask any questions about your upcoming adventure.

Enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel, or explore a museum or the Argentine leather markets in Ushuaia. In the mid-afternoon, you’ll be escorted to the ship, where the Expedition Team and crew will welcome you aboard and help you get settled. The day concludes with a safety and orientation briefing, followed by the Captain’s welcome dinner as you set sail toward Antarctica.

Join the Polar Experts as they share their vast knowledge of Antarctica, from its enchanting wildlife to its bold history. Participate in the 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 the ship as you cross the Antarctic Convergence into Antarctica’s waters and noticeably cooler temperatures.

Venture west along the Antarctic Peninsula into the Gerlache Strait region, exploring a variety of sites highlighting the area's staggering natural beauty. 
Iconic experiences await on twice-daily excursions. From Zodiac cruises into Paradise Bay, to witnessing penguins nesting on Cuverville Island, each potential stop promises awe-inspiring encounters. Explore historic huts at Damoy Point, keep an eye out for humpback whales in Wilhelmina Bay, and continue south until reaching the crown jewel of this expedition, the jaw-dropping scenery through the Lemaire Channel. Weather permitting, cross the Antarctic Circle at 66°33’S, an achievement that will put you in rare company.

This archipelago represents the northernmost tip of Antarctica, standing proud against the relentless force of the Southern Ocean. The ice-capped peaks 
of Livingstone, Greenwich, and King George Islands offer a stunning backdrop to explore. And despite the furious elements, the islands boast a remarkable 
richness of wildlife, with numerous colonies of Gentoo and Chinstrap Penguins dotting the island shores, accompanied by an array of formidable seabirds like the predatory Giant Petrels. Weather permitting, explore the eerie landscape of Deception Island, an active volcanic crater with black steaming sands and 
rusting ruins, and immerse yourselves in the history of Yankee Harbor, once a vital anchorage for sealers.

Leave this magical place and make your way north, once again crossing the legendary Drake Passage. One last hurrah as you celebrate the conclusion of the expedition with a special slideshow, passenger photo contest, and a final celebratory meal together. Congratulations, explorers!

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