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Antarctic Whale Photo-Safari

10 Days / 5 locations in Argentina, Antarctica, Chile, and South Shetland

We invite you to join an exclusive discovery journey that will take you to experience one of the most exciting photo-safaris in the world – seeking, encountering, and approaching Antarctic whales, the most legendary inhabitants of the Southern Ocean.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Ushuaia
On Board the Ocean Nova
Meals: Dinner

Embarking the M/V Ocean Nova in Ushuaia (Argentina) and sailing along the Beagle Channel to Port Williams, the southernmost town in Chile

 
Day 2     Drake Passage - Beagle Channel
On Board the Ocean Nova
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Crossing of the legendary Drake Passage, escorted by albatrosses and giants petrels. Lectures are given by our experts, while searching for the first Antarctic whales.

 
Days 3 - 7     South Shetland Islands - Antarctic Peninsula - Drake Passage
On Board the Ocean Nova
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Sailing between the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, enjoying the company of sea birds and mammals. Visit to some of the most magnificent spots in the Gerlache Strait, well known to be inhabited by Antarctic whales such as Humpback, Minke, and Orca, among other species. After a last visit in the region, M/V Ocean Nova will set sail northwards across the Drake Passage en route to South America.

 
Days 8 - 9     Beagle Channel
On Board the Ocean Nova
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

We invite you to relax and take the time to watch wildlife from the bridge or outside decks while enjoying lectures given by our Antarctic experts. Sailing along the Beagle Channel to Port Williams, before continuing to final destination.

 
Day 10     Ushuaia
On Board the Ocean Nova
Meals: Breakfast

Disembarkation in Ushuaia (Argentina).

 
Price Includes
All Drinks Included
Services of Expedition Guides
Loan of Waterproof Boots for the Duration of Cruise
Onboard Entertainment and Lectures
Shore Excursions
Meals Daily Shipboard
Accommodations in Select Cabin Category
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