Christmas Season in Antarctica (Ocean Victory)
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Tour Overview
Spend the festive season venturing through glacial landscapes on this 11-day trip to the Antarctic Peninsula. Starting in the southernmost city in the world, you’ll board the Ocean Victory and traverse the famed Drake Passage, then hop into Zodiac boats and cruise around the South Shetland Islands. Celebrate Christmas Day surrounded by penguins, seals, whales and rare seabirds with a group of like-minded adventurers and a knowledgeable Expedition Team by your side. Contribute to vital research of the region’s ecosystems and learn how they’re being impacted by climate change by helping to collect data through the Citizen Science program. Make this holiday season one that's filled with expeditions, epic photo ops and rare wildlife encounters.
Trip Code: GXMX
Start
Ushuaia
End
Ushuaia
Destination
Antarctica
Meals
10 breakfasts, 9 dinners
Transport
Expedition cruise ship, zodiac
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (1 night), Expedition cruise ship (9 nights)
Days
11
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 180
Min Age
8
Style
Comforti
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Celebrate the Christmas season in Antarctica and spend Christmas Day venturing into the wilderness of the Great White Continent.
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Venture out on Zodiac cruises through waterways flanked by glaciers – visit historic landing sites and active scientific research bases on excursions led by an expert Expedition Team.
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Journey through the Weddell Sea and cross the famed Drake Passage aboard your ship – the Ocean Victory.
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Watch penguins and seals go about their daily lives, see whales breaching on the horizon and gaze up at rare seabirds soaring overhead when you encounter the diverse wildlife of the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.
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Contribute to the Citizen Science program – help collect data and play a part in vital research into Antarctic ecosystems and how they’re impacted by climate change. Deepen your knowledge of Antarctica’s history and ecology through a program of educational talks.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
10 breakfasts, 9 dinners
Transport
Expedition cruise ship, zodiac
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (1 night), Expedition cruise ship (9 nights)
Included activities
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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