New Year's Antarctic Circle Crossing (Ocean Victory)
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Tour Overview
Looking for New Year’s plans that are anything but ordinary? On this 13-day trip, you’ll bring in the year with a group of like-minded adventurers and an expert Expedition Team for an adventure to the Antarctic Peninsula and the far less-travelled Antarctic Circle. Cross the famed Drake Passage, spot rare species of albatross soaring overhead, witness huge colonies of penguins and visit the South Shetland Islands. Celebrate the new year as you cross the iceberg-filled Lemaire Channel and achieve the rare feat of crossing the Antarctic Circle at 66°33’S. Get involved in vital research into Antarctica’s ecosystems by helping to collect data through the Citizen Science program and learn about the region’s history and geology along the way.
Trip Code: GXMN
Start
Ushuaia
End
Ushuaia
Destination
Antarctica
Meals
12 breakfasts, 11 dinners
Transport
Expedition cruise ship, zodiac
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (1 night), Expedition cruise ship (11 nights)
Days
13
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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Ring in the new year as you cross the Antarctic Circle at 66°33’S. Travel through the Lemaire Channel with towering peaks and icebergs all around you as the new year draws closer.
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Explore the South Shetland Islands and the bays and inlets that make up the unspoiled wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula. Wander along the black sands of Deception Island and sail into the calm waters of Yankee Harbour.
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Spot colonies of chinstrap and gentoo penguins, rare seabirds like the wandering albatross, black-browed albatross and southern giant petrel, plus whales and seals.
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Board Zodiac cruises to visit active scientific bases and historic landing sites. Learn about Antarctica’s history, geology and ecology from an expert Expedition Team through a program of educational onboard activities.
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Participate in Citizen Science projects, contributing to vital research into Antarctic ecosystems and how they’re being impacted by climate change.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
12 breakfasts, 11 dinners
Transport
Expedition cruise ship, zodiac
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (1 night), Expedition cruise ship (11 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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