Antarctic Expedition Cruise

Categories Winter & Spring Cruises Small Ship Cruises Antarctica Cruises Adventure & Eco Travel Cruises

This special program includes the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands where many of the better known historic and wildlife sites are situated. It also delves in to the Weddell Sea area known for its heavily iced waters and tabular icebergs. If the ice allows we will search this remote and less travelled area watching for wildlife such as the Adélie penguin, Pintado and possibly even the elusive Emperor penguin.

Itinerary

Embark M/V Polar Star at the "end of the worldï" (fin del mundo) and sail down the Beagle Channel to begin the adventure of a lifetime

Pass the time at sea by relaxing in our library or observation lounge, attend lectures or spot wildlife from the bridge or deck.

The ship begins exploration of this vast white continent in the coastal and island waters with landings and Zodiac cruising at historic and wildlife sites such as the Gerlache Strait, Port Lockroy, Neumeyer Channel, Neko Harbour and Paradise Bay. Watch for Chinstrap, Adélie and Gentoo penguins, various seal species including Leopard seals, a multitude of seabirds overhead and hopefully whales in the waters we navigate.

Visit historic Deception Island, with geothermic heated waters from its unique volcanic origin. These islands are home to teeming wildlife, a striking landscape and an abandoned whaling station. A second landing is planned this day at Half Moon Island.

The approach to the Weddell Sea area is a spectacular area often nicknamed “iceberg alley”. The wildlife viewing and stunning scenery continues as we explore this area with hopes to land at Paulet Island, Brown Bluff, Devil’s Island and possibly Snow Hill Island.

As the ship heads for Ushuaia, while at sea the program concludes with lectures and presentations and time to reflect on the recent days of adventure.

Return to Argentina and disembark

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