Ultimate Antarctic Circle Crossing (Ocean Albatros)
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Tour Overview
Join a 15-day Antarctic adventure that will take you further south into the Great White Continent than most adventurers ever travel. Traverse the infamous Drake Passage to reach the Antarctic Peninsula, where you’ll spend extra time exploring historic landing sites, scientific bases and wildlife hotspots. Explore by Zodiac, kayak and on foot, watching gentoo and chinstrap penguins, humpback whales and fur seals going about their lives in the glacial wilderness. Cruise through the towering peaks of the Lemaire Channel to reach the famed latitude 66°33’S, becoming one of few travellers to cross the Antarctic Circle. This is the polar adventure of a lifetime!
Trip Code: GXMCC
Start
Ushuaia
End
Ushuaia
Destination
Antarctica
Meals
14 breakfasts, 13 dinners
Transport
Expedition cruise ship, zodiac
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (1 night), Expedition cruise ship (13 nights)
Days
15
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 187
Min Age
8
Style
Comforti
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Set sail for the less-travelled Antarctic Circle and Lemaire Channel, journeying to 66°33'S, where few have gone before.
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Venture to the Antarctic Peninsula and explore the bays, inlets and islands that make up this unspoiled wilderness. Enjoy daily Zodiac excursions through waterways flanked by glaciers, plus onshore landings including potential visits to scientific research bases and historical sites.
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Encounter the diverse wildlife of the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Watch penguins and seals go about their daily lives, see whales breaching on the horizon and gaze up at rare seabirds, like the wandering albatross, soaring overhead.
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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.
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Spend extended time in the southernmost part of the world, with more opportunities for expeditions. With an expert Expedition Team by your side, you’ll become a true polar adventurer!
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
14 breakfasts, 13 dinners
Transport
Expedition cruise ship, zodiac
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (1 night), Expedition cruise ship (13 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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