Antarctica – Discovery and educational journey

Day 1: The end of the world, the beginning of a journey
Your journeybegins where the world ends, in Ushuaia (Argentina) – also known as the southernmost city on the planet. It is located at the southernmost tip of South America. In the afternoon, you will begin your journey in this small town in Tierra del Fuego, which is itself known as the "end of the world," and spend the rest of the evening sailing through the picturesque, mountain-lined Beagle Channel.

Days 4–7: Arrival in Antarctica
Gray stone peaks covered with snow, towers of broken blue-white ice, and a very diverse flora and fauna. You will first pass the snow-covered Melchior Islands and sail through the Schollaert Channel, located between Brabant Island and Antwerp Island.

Places you can visit here include:

Danco Island – Activities at this location focus on the gentoo penguins that nest on the island and the Weddell and crabeater seals that are often spotted in the surrounding area.

Neko Harbor – An epic landscape of massive glaciers and endless snowfields shaped by the wind. A Zodiac excursion or shore excursion offers the best perspective of the ice-capped mountain peaks.

Paradise Bay – During a Zodiac ride in this expansive, ice-strewn bay, there is a good chance of seeing humpback and minke whales.

Port Lockroy – After passing through the Neumayer Channel, you can visit the former British research station – now a museum and post office – at Port Lockroy on Goudier Island. You can also take part in activities around Jougla Point, where you will encounter gentoo penguins and blue-eyed shags. There are also good opportunities for kayaking and camping here, or, if conditions are favorable, even snowshoeing along the coast.

Days 9–10: Familiar seas, familiar friends
The return journey is anything but lonely. As you cross the Drake Passage, you will once again be greeted by a multitude of seabirds reminiscent of the passage south. But this time, they seem a little more familiar.

CAMPING IN ANTARCTICA (for a fee)
Special field equipment will be provided. Camping is dependent on weather conditions and local site and environmental regulations. The camping group will be taken ashore after dinner and will return to the ship shortly before breakfast. This means that we will spend the night ashore. The camp will be supervised at night by an experienced guide. Please note that camping is always dependent on weather, local conditions, and environmental protection regulations. Stoves, fuel, and food are not allowed ashore, with the exception of emergency rations and survival equipment, drinking water, and medical supplies. All campers will be provided with a personal waterproof duffel bag containing a sleeping mat, a polar synthetic sleeping bag with inner lining, and a breathable bivouac sack. In addition to these personal items, tents and other equipment will also be taken ashore.

KAYAKING IN ANTARCTICA (for a fee)
Kayaking is one of the most beautiful ways to explore remote Arctic and Antarctic coasts. Accompanied by a kayak guide, kayakers have the opportunity to discover less visited regions. Paddle between icebergs and pack ice, observe animals in their natural environment. Water dripping from your paddle—this is the only sound you will hear on site. Kayaking in polar regions allows you to experience the untouched wilderness in a very special way.
Basic kayaking skills are an advantage but not a prerequisite. Physical fitness is essential. Kayaking is subject to weather and prevailing ice conditions.

POLAR DIVING (for a fee)
Diving in polar waters is truly something special. If you are an experienced diver (at least 30 dives), prepare yourself for an extraordinary experience. Before departure, you must present an internationally recognized diving certificate, your diving logbook, and a statement from your doctor certifying that you are physically capable of diving.

LONG HIKES (for a fee)
Long hikes offer adventurous travelers the opportunity to explore the continent on foot—far beyond the usual shore excursions. Led by experienced polar guides, the hikes take place in selected regions of the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, and the Weddell Sea. Duration, terrain, and routes vary depending on weather and safety conditions. Participants must be physically fit, as the hikes take several hours over steep and uneven terrain. Groups are limited to 24 people, in subgroups of 12 for individual attention. These hikes offer intense nature experiences, breathtaking views, and an authentic expedition feeling in one of the most untouched landscapes on Earth.