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Crossing the Antarctic Circle (Ocean Victory)
Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: GXMC
Overview
Destination:
Antarctica,
Argentina,
Duration:13 days
Type:Group tour (max 180)
Travel Period
January 2027 - February 2028
Experience the awe-inspiring wonder of an expedition to the White Continent on this 13-day voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula and Antarctic Circle. See penguins, whales, seals, albatross, giant petrels and more during daily Zodiac excursions and from the deck of your ship, all with an Expedition Team and like-minded adventurers by your side. Cross the famed Drake Passage, visit the South Shetland Islands and achieve the rare feat of crossing the Antarctic Circle at 66°33’S. Contribute to research into polar ecosystems by participating in the hands-on Citizen Science program, plus learn about the history, geography and ecology of the unique ecosystems you’ll encounter during onboard activities. This is the voyage of a lifetime!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your voyage is on board the Ocean Victory ship.
This voyage is also available on the Ocean Albatros ship. Please refer to the "dates and prices" section to see which ship is operating each voyage departure date.
SPECIAL BOOKING CONDITIONS
This voyage is operated by our Polar partner Polar Latitudes. You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the voyage cost per person per Cruise for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made within 120 days of the departure date, then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. Please refer to the "booking conditions" on our website under Polar Latitudes.
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
A range of Paid Adventure Options is available on selected voyages, subject to availability. Your sales agent can assist with availability and pricing.
• Discover Kayaking - One-off excursion available on all voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship.
• Camping - One-off excursion available on selected voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship.
• Snowshoeing - One-off excursion available on selected voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship.
• Immersive Kayaking - Designed for experienced paddlers, Immersive Kayaking is a full-voyage program that maximizes your time on the water. Pre-book and prepay via your booking agent. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at time of booking and final payment due 120 days prior to your voyage departure.
• Photography program - Designed for travellers who want to capture the essence of their journey through the lens. Guided by an experienced photography expert, you’ll receive tips and hands-on guidance to refine your skills. Pre-book and prepay via your booking agent. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at time of booking and final payment due 120 days prior to your voyage departure.
This voyage is also available on the Ocean Albatros ship. Please refer to the "dates and prices" section to see which ship is operating each voyage departure date.
SPECIAL BOOKING CONDITIONS
This voyage is operated by our Polar partner Polar Latitudes. You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the voyage cost per person per Cruise for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made within 120 days of the departure date, then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. Please refer to the "booking conditions" on our website under Polar Latitudes.
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
A range of Paid Adventure Options is available on selected voyages, subject to availability. Your sales agent can assist with availability and pricing.
• Discover Kayaking - One-off excursion available on all voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship.
• Camping - One-off excursion available on selected voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship.
• Snowshoeing - One-off excursion available on selected voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship.
• Immersive Kayaking - Designed for experienced paddlers, Immersive Kayaking is a full-voyage program that maximizes your time on the water. Pre-book and prepay via your booking agent. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at time of booking and final payment due 120 days prior to your voyage departure.
• Photography program - Designed for travellers who want to capture the essence of their journey through the lens. Guided by an experienced photography expert, you’ll receive tips and hands-on guidance to refine your skills. Pre-book and prepay via your booking agent. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at time of booking and final payment due 120 days prior to your voyage departure.
Highlights:
- Your voyage is on board the Ocean Victory ship. This voyage is also available on the Ocean Albatros ship. Please refer to the "dates and prices" section to see which ship is operating each voyage departure date. SPECIAL BOOKING CONDITIONS This voyage is operated by our Polar partner Polar Latitudes. You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the voyage cost per person per Cruise for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made within 120 days of the departure date, then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. Please refer to the "booking conditions" on our website under Polar Latitudes. ADVENTURE OPTIONS A range of Paid Adventure Options is available on selected voyages, subject to availability. Your sales agent can assist with availability and pricing. • Discover Kayaking - One-off excursion available on all voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship. • Camping - One-off excursion available on selected voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship. • Snowshoeing - One-off excursion available on selected voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship. • Immersive Kayaking - Designed for experienced paddlers, Immersive Kayaking is a full-voyage program that maximizes your time on the water. Pre-book and prepay via your booking agent. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at time of booking and final payment due 120 days prior to your voyage departure. • Photography program - Designed for travellers who want to capture the essence of their journey through the lens. Guided by an experienced photography expert, you’ll receive tips and hands-on guidance to refine your skills. Pre-book and prepay via your booking agent. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at time of booking and final payment due 120 days prior to your voyage departure.
Standard inclusions
- Meals: Meals: 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners.
- Transport: Expedition cruise ship, zodiac.
- Accommodation: Comfortable hotel (1 night), Expedition cruise ship (18 nights).
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Ushuaia
Welcome to Ushuaia – the gateway to Antarctica! When you arrive at the airport, you’ll be transferred to your comfortable hotel for the night. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at your hotel this evening where you’ll meet your fellow travellers. If you arrive early, maybe head out and explore the southernmost city in the world – in downtown Ushuaia, you'll find plenty of restaurants where you can feast on Argentinian cuisine and maybe pick up a souvenir or two before you board your ship tomorrow.
Day 2: Ushuaia
This morning, if you’d like to see more of Ushuaia, maybe visit the local leather markets or check out the Maritime Museum. Or simply relax at the hotel until this afternoon, when you’ll be transferred to the port to board your ship. When you’ve boarded, you’ll meet your Expedition Team and settle into your cabin. Have a safety and orientation meeting, then sit down with your fellow travellers and the captain for a welcome dinner and toast to the start of your polar adventure!
Day 3: Drake Passage
You’ll spend these next two days at sea, crossing the Drake Passage – the infamous body of water separating the tip of South America and the South Shetland Islands on the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. Over these two days, your Expedition Team will share their expert knowledge with you, preparing you for your Antarctic journey that lies just ahead! Take part in the Citizen Science program, where you can contribute to the recording and understanding of polar ecosystems and how they’re being impacted by climate change. Have your binoculars ready for plenty of seabird-watching – albatross, petrels and prions are all likely sights as you traverse this passage. Keep an eye out for breaching whales, too! Feel the temperature drop as you cross the Antarctic Convergence, officially making your way into Antarctic waters.
Day 5: Antarctic Peninsula to Antarctic Circle
Venture along the Antarctic Peninsula, into the Gerlache Strait region. Over these five days, you’ll set out on expeditions twice daily – take a Zodiac cruise into the calmer waters of Paradise Bay, see penguins nesting on Cuverville Island, explore historic expedition huts at Damoy Point and be on the lookout for humpback whales in Wilhelmina Bay. Top it all off with the incredible scenery of the Lemaire Channel, where towering peaks (up to 1000 m high) border this 11-km-long passage filled with icebergs. Weather permitting, you’ll cross the Antarctic Circle at 66°33’S – a rare achievement that will put you in the company of few adventurers!
Day 10: South Shetland Islands
Today, you'll explore this archipelago that forms the northernmost tip of Antarctica – the South Shetland Islands. Witness the ice-capped peaks of Livingstone, Greenwich and King George Islands – the dramatic backdrop for today’s expeditions. Discover the rich diversity of wildlife that flourishes here despite the harsh elements – see gentoo and chinstrap penguins waddling about along the islands’ shores. Weather permitting, visit the atmospheric Deception Island. Formed by the crater of an active volcano, this island is dotted with the ruins of a Norwegian whaling station and abandoned scientific research stations from the 1960s. You might also visit Yankee Harbour, where a huge colony of around 4000 breeding pairs of gentoo penguins reside. Learn about this glacier-fringed harbour’s history as a former key anchorage for sealers. Keep your eye out for seals lazing on ice floes here as well!
Day 11: Drake Passage
Head north and traverse the iconic Drake Passage once again. Celebrate the expedition of a lifetime with a slideshow of photos from the trip, a photography contest with your fellow travellers and a farewell meal together. Toast to a trip well-travelled!
Day 13: Ushuaia
This morning, it’s time to disembark the ship as your unforgettable Antarctic expedition comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay in Ushuaia, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
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