Look over the shoulders of renowned marine biologists at work
from/to Buenos Aires
11 days (10 nights)
MS World Voyager
11-day scientific expedition to Antarctic marine mammals from/to Buenos Aires, including the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, accompanied by renowned marine biologist Ari Friedlaender
On this intensive expedition to see the marine mammals of Antarctica, you will be accompanied by renowned marine biologist Ari Friedlaender, founder of the Friedlaender Lab, a highly respected marine mammal research group at the University of California. On this route to the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, co-developed by Friedlaender, there are excellent opportunities to observe migrating whales – especially minke, humpback, and fin whales. You will also see other iconic Antarctic animals such as seals, elephant seals, and penguins.
A research assistant at Happywhale is also on board. This citizen science project invites you to identify individual whales yourself and thus contribute to research and the protection of these animals. In workshops and in-depth discussions with renowned scientists, you will learn to better understand the ecology and underwater behavior of whales. You will feel even closer to the giants of the sea when you listen to mysterious whale songs coming from the depths of the ocean through portable hydrophones in the Zodiac – sometimes melodic, sometimes eerie. You will not only be a humble observer, but you can also actively contribute to the protection of the majestic marine mammals of Antarctica by participating in data collection in the on-board Science Hub.
This ship expedition offers you the full "classic" Antarctic experience: depending on the weather, you will visit exciting places on the Antarctic Peninsula such as Cuverville Island, whose rocks at the entrance to the Errera Channel are covered with colorful lichens and mosses, or Charlotte Bay, which Adrien de Gerlache discovered in the 1890s. Neko Harbor and Danco Island are further options for landings with Zodiacs. The South Shetland Islands, with their imposing mountains and glaciers, are home to gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins, as well as leopard seals, Weddell seals, and numerous seabirds. If conditions permit, you can set foot on the active volcanic island of Deception Island or observe Wilson's storm petrels, kelp gulls, snow petrels, Antarctic terns, and skuas on Half Moon Island.
Literally dive into Antarctica – you can do this (voluntarily, of course) with the traditional Polar Plunge. You can also explore the landscape and geography actively and up close with stand-up paddleboarding, a paddle tour, or kayaking ( limited offers at an additional cost, so please indicate your interest when booking). You can also set off on guided hikes across ice, snow, and rocks. The tours across the terrain – without trails, of course – last up to three hours.
On this expedition to the marine mammals of Antarctica, with deep insights into the otherwise hidden underwater world, the soul of Antarctica opens up to you – and you actively take responsibility for the unique life in one of the last untouched wildernesses on Earth. You will observe marine biologists at their important work, actively support the scientists, and engage in deep exchanges throughout the trip. Read more about "Science & Discovery," the strong focus of this trip, below!
Travel period: March 5 to 15, 2027
Stephanie Gräf
Travel expert, inventia | Travel beyond the ordinary
Specialist in travel to the Arctic and Antarctic.
I am your contact person for questions and bookings relating to the Arctic and Antarctic, and I am delighted that you are one of the few people who are traveling to the ends of the earth.
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Good to know
Arrival and departure: We offer a variety of individual travel packages including flights and hotels in Buenos Aires, as well as transfers and activities. We are also happy to suggest pre- and post-programs in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay to extend your trip.
Attention solo travelers: If you do not wish to have a single cabin, accommodation on board is possible in shared cabins. In this case, you will be accommodated with other travelers of the same gender and possibly of a different nationality. There are no single cabin surcharges.
Entry requirements: German citizens need only a passport (valid for 6 months beyond the date of return) to enter Argentina.
Insurance: Proof of international health insurance covering medical repatriationmust be provided.
Medical questionnaire:You are required to completea medical questionnaire before departure.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Intensive support from renownedmarine biologist Ari Friedlaender and other respected scientists as part of the Happywhale citizen science project
- Supporting globally respected researchers in collecting data on Antarctic marine mammals, especially whales
- Onboard Science Hub
- Workshops on identifying marine mammals
- Daily research-led sessions and presentations by an international team of experts on topics such as wildlife, geology, glaciology, and polar history
- Use of hydrophones for an audio portal to the underwater world off the Antarctic Peninsula featuring whale songs
- Possible sightings of minke whales, humpback whales, fin whales, orcas, and the rare Arnoux beaked whale, as well as penguins, seals, elephant seals, and southern giant petrels.
- Zodiac excursions and landings on the Antarctic Peninsula with destinations such as Danco Island or Neko Harbor
- Opportunity for polar plunge ( ice bathing)
- Optional activities: stand-up paddleboarding, paddle tour, kayaking (additional charge; please indicate interest when booking, as places are limited)
route
itinerary
Day 1: Start of the trip in Buenos Aires
You will spend the first night of your trip in this South American metropolis before setting off on your expedition. Buenos Aires welcomes you with lively Argentine culture, European architecture, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Day 2: Flight to Ushuaia & Embarkation on the MS World Voyager
After an early breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport and fly on a private charter plane to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world on Tierra del Fuego.
After landing, a driver will take you directly from the airport to the city center, where you will have time to explore this charming port city on your own. Finally, you will make your way to the agreed meeting point near the pier, where you will board the MS World Voyager shortly thereafter.
In the late afternoon , it's finally time to cast off and set course for the historic Beagle Channel, which runs through the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the southernmost tip of South America. There is a palpable excitement in the air: the next land you will see will be the untouched wilderness of Antarctica.
Day 3: Day at sea – south through the Drake Passage
Many travelers experience the 800-kilometer journey through the Drake Passage as a kind of rite of passage. In this legendary waterway, you will cross the Antarctic Convergence, where cold northward-flowing Antarctic waters meet warmer southward-flowing sub-Antarctic currents. This convergence creates a particularly nutrient-rich environment and thus an ideal hunting ground for whales and other marine mammals. So keep your binoculars handy: your expedition team will announce any whale sightings immediately.
The day at sea is an excellent opportunity to get to know the team of visiting scientists traveling with us. Among them is Ari Friedlaender, co-developer of this itinerary. Several members of his team from the Friedlaender Lab are also on board—all of them world-leading experts on the behavior and ecology of marine mammals, especially whales. You will also meet a research assistant from the Happywhale platform, a project that allows travelers to upload their whale photos to identify species and even individual animals.
Day 4: Day at sea heading for Antarctica
The second day of your crossing of the Drake Passage offers the perfect opportunity to attend various specialist lectures on the polar region – as intensive preparation for close encounters with marine mammals in the coming days.
Take the opportunity to visit the Science Hub on Deck 4 – a central part of your expedition. Spend time on deck and keep an eye out for whales. With every kilometer you get closer to the Antarctic Peninsula, the chances of sightings increase. Don't forget to upload your whale photos to the Happywhale platform!
Days 5 to 7: In the world of whales and seals off the Antarctic Peninsula
This travel season offers the best opportunities to observe different species of whales along the Antarctic Peninsula. After the ice recedes in October and November, the food chain begins to rebuild itself. Whales, seals, and other marine mammals are attracted to these nutrient-rich waters, especially because of the krill. By February and March, they have fed intensively, are full and relaxed, and are easier to observe.
In addition to zodiac and paddle excursions, you will spend a lot of time on the outer decks and other vantage points of the ship observing and photographing the fascinating wildlife.
Your route takes you through the most important habitats of marine mammals, including Gerlache Strait and remote, ice-filled bays. Over the next three days, we plan to explore whale hotspots such as Charlotte Bay, Portal Point, Graham Passage, Errera Channel, Cuverville Island, Andvord Bay, Fournier Bay, and Dallmann Bay.
Numerous whales are frequently sighted in these areas, including minke whales, humpback whales, fin whales, orcas, and the rare deep-diving Arnoux beaked whale.
This itinerary is the only one that uses hydrophones – underwater microphones for detecting and recording sounds below the water's surface. Scientists from the Friedlaender Lab accompany you on Zodiac trips and paddling programs to deploy hydrophones and study the behavior of marine mammals. Special attention is paid to the songs of the whales. Four scientists accompany the guests in the Zodiacs, with two groups sharing one hydrophone. With a little luck, you can hear the mysterious sounds of the whales below the sea surface through the loudspeakers on board.
These activities allow you to experience marine biology up close. You interact directly with scientists who are collecting and analyzing data in real time—both on the water and using digital tools.
In addition to this exclusive citizen science program, you will experience many other iconic Arctic impressions on this expedition: you will travel through the natural habitat of penguins and seals, marvel at the enormous dimensions of glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and icebergs, and set foot on the Antarctic mainland during various landings. For the most courageous, there is also the Polar Plunge (ice bathing).
Day 8: Antarctic wildlife around the South Shetland Islands
To cap off your journey to see Antarctic marine mammals, you will hopefully be able to observe southern elephant seals off the remote South Shetland Islands. In addition, there are often touching encounters with fin whales here.
As you explore this geologically and historically interesting archipelago, several landings are expected to provide further opportunities to experience the unique Antarctic wildlife up close.
Your arrival in March gives you the rare opportunity to visit special expedition sites such as Hannah Point, which is considered a protected area during the rest of the year. Huge populations of elephant seals andsouthern giant petrels live here.
Day 9: Day at sea – Northward through the Drake Passage
Today marks the start of your return journey through the Drake Passage. Make the most of your day at sea to spend more time with the scientists from the Friedlaender Lab or attend one of the fascinating lectures on the polar region.
Day 10: Your last day at sea
Today is your last chance to visit the new Science Hub on the MS World Voyager and actively participate in a citizen science project. By doing so, you will be actively supporting the protection of marine mammals.
Sir David Attenborough probably speaks from your heart with these words:
"No one will protect something they don't care about. And no one will care about something they've never experienced."
Day 11: Farewell to the ship & return flight to Buenos Aires
In the morning, you will arrive at the port of Ushuaia and disembark after breakfast. You will drive to the airport to return to Buenos Aires on a charter flight. Your thoughts will surely wander back to Antarctica with gratitude and humility – and to the impressive marine mammals that you have been able to get so close to over the last few days, something that few people are privileged to experience.
The daily programs described here are for your guidance. The itinerary may vary considerably due to local ice and weather conditions, last-minute permit procedures, and local authorities, but also to respond to current conditions regarding wildlife viewing.Theexpedition leader on board will determine the final itinerary and daily program. Flexibility is of utmost importance during our expedition-style voyages.
activities
Science and discoveries
To support the work of Happywhale and other citizen science projects, you can actively participate in scientific data collection during your Antarctic expedition on the MS World Voyager. In this way, you can make a direct contribution to targeted field research.
On this voyage, you will meet renowned scientists such as Ari Friedlaender and other recognized researchers who collect data during the expedition. Together with the expedition team, you will have the opportunity to count seabirds on deck, record whale sightings, or assist with sampling to measure water conditions. One of the most moving moments of your expedition to the marine mammals of Antarctica: listening live to the mysterious whale songs through portable hydrophones in a Zodiac boat directly on the waves of the ocean.
Through research-led sessions, interactive learning formats, and field studies with your expedition team, this journey will give you a particularly deep understanding of the untouched polar world and help you develop an even greater appreciation for its fragile ecosystem.
Onboard Science Hub
This specially equipped area on board the World Voyager allows you to share knowledge, information, and insights with scientists, researchers, and your expedition leaders.
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Discuss observations and findings from the trip with scientists, researchers, and expedition leaders.
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Use interactive digital displays with multimedia content for self-guided exploration—even when no staff is present.
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Learn how various data collection methods—including drones, wildlife tagging, and tissue and guano sampling—make it possible to study the health, population, and migration routes of unique birds, whales, seals, and other Antarctic marine mammals.
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Discuss observations and analyze samples collected during scientific Zodiac excursions together with other participants.
Note: The Science Hub is also open for self-guided exploration when staff are otherwise occupied.
Your Antarctic marine mammal experts on this voyage
Ari Friedlaender | Friedlaender Lab
Ari Friedlaender, founder of the renowned Friedlaender Lab —a leading marine mammal research group at the University of California—has been studying baleen whales in Antarctica since 1997.
Friedlaender, who helped develop this itinerary, and his team use state-of-the-art biotelemetry technologies such as drones, suction cup sensors, and biopsy tools to study whale behavior, health, and migrations. Their work contributes significantly to the future of whale conservation.
During this expedition, Friedlaender and his team are collecting new data on local whale populations and sharing both historical and current satellite data from tags attached in previous seasons. At the same time, they are actively tracking whales in the region.
This valuable information is presented in daily summaries and is available in the Science Hub on Deck 4.
Research Associate, Happywhale
A research assistant from Happywhale will accompany this trip. Happywhale is a scientific web platform where users can upload photos of whale flukes—which have unique markings—to identify individual whales and track their movements.
After a brief introduction by the Happywhale expert, you can actively contribute to the collaborative digital database and learn how your observations help to better understand whale migration patterns.
Included activities
ZODIAC TRIPS
Zodiacs—sturdy inflatable boats—are at the heart of polar expedition exploration. They take you to places that are inaccessible to ships, allow you to explore remote coastlines and shallow bays, and offer the chance to spot wildlife. Your expedition team ensures safe and comfortable embarkation and disembarkation, while your Zodiac drivers provide exciting insights and bring the landscape to life.
HIKING
Hikes in Antarctica are freely planned and supervised by your team of experts. At each landing point, boundaries or paths are established within which you can move freely. During your hike, guides are available to enrich your experience with knowledge about the wildlife, history, and geography of the region.
LECTURES
Attend lectures by leading polar experts and learn more about the region's fascinating history, biology, ornithology, glaciology, and geology—as well as many other interesting topics.
POLAR PLUNGE
This unique ritual takes place only once per expedition and offers you the opportunity to safely jump into the ice-cold waters of Antarctica—under the watchful supervision of your team and, of course, in front of the cameras of your fellow travelers!
PHOTOGRAPHY
Documenting your trip is not just about taking memories home with you. Photography also sharpens your eye for the distinctive features of Antarctica. Our photographer guide will help you improve your skills and perfectly capture the beauty of the polar regions.
Additional paid options
STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING
A combination of surfboard and kayak, stand-up paddleboarding offers you a particularly direct perspective on Antarctica. Excursions take place in small groups in calm bays and harbors in good weather conditions and are accompanied by a safety Zodiac. A one-time stand-up paddleboarding tour can be booked in advance in one of two priority groups. Additional excursions can be booked on board, with group allocation determined by lottery.
Paddling excursions
If you are interested in kayaking but are looking for a less demanding alternative to sea kayaking, a paddle excursion is just the thing for you! The stable sit-on-top kayaks are ideal for participants with little or no kayaking experience. Small groups paddle on calm days, always accompanied by experienced guides who provide instruction and help you connect with the polar marine environment. A single excursion can be booked in advance in one of two priority groups. Additional tours can be booked on board, with places allocated by lottery.
sea kayaking
Imagine gliding through an Antarctic bay, surrounded by majestic icebergs and glaciers. A sea kayaking tour offers an intense opportunity to explore the surroundings from the water. A small group of kayakers can paddle several times during the trip – as an alternative to shore excursions or Zodiac rides.
The number of kayaking opportunities depends on weather conditions, and tours only take place when the sea is calm. Previous kayaking experience is required, and participants must be able to perform a wet exit (leaving the kayak in the water). Beginners who are interested in kayaking should take part in the paddling excursion instead.
Important information:
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All paid activities must be booked in advance.
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We recommend booking early, as places fill up quickly.
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These activities are not included in the tour price and must be booked before departure.
Possible destinations during your expedition trip
DISCOVERIES IN EXTREMELY REMOTE REGIONS
In the remote areas of Antarctica, the sea, ice, and weather determine the route and details of your expedition. Your expedition team will adapt the itinerary to the conditions on site. The following locations are examples of possible experiences – whether on board the ship, during a Zodiac ride, or during a landing.
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
CHARLOTTE BAY
Charlotte Bay was discovered by Adrien de Gerlache, leader of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition from 1897 to 1899. It was named in honor of the fiancée of Georges Lecointe, the deputy expedition leader.
Cierva Cove
This bay impresses with huge icebergs and a spectacular glacier backdrop. The enormous glacier wall calves regularly, creating impressive ice floes. Seals can often be seen on the ice floes here, while later in the season humpback whales search for food in the icy waters.
Cuverville Island
This steep island rises at the entrance to the Errera Channel and is covered with colorful lichens and mosses. At its northern end is a large colony of gentoo penguins. Depending on when you visit, you can watch the penguins build nests, incubate eggs, or care for their chicks.
Dallmann Bay
The flat seabed west of East Dallmann Bay has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest by the National Science Foundation. It is one of only two known locations near Palmer Station that are suitable for studying fish and other benthic organisms. Zodiac rides and paddling activities (weather permitting) take place outside the protected area. Scientists on board may have permits for studies and will share their findings upon returning to the ship.
Danco Island
This small, dome-shaped island is a paradise for gentoo penguins and offers breathtaking views of the Errera Channel as well as excellent opportunities for Zodiac rides.
Errera Channel
This channel between Rongé Island and the west coast of Graham Land was discovered during the Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1897–1899 and named after Leo Errera, a well-known botanist at the University of Brussels and member of the Belgica Commission.
Fournier Bay
Fournier Bay, 13 km long and 4.8 km wide, is located on the northeast coast of Anvers Island. It was probably first sighted by Dallmann's German expedition (1873–1874) and later mapped by the French Antarctic expedition (1903–1905) under Jean-Baptiste Charcot. Charcot named the bay after Vice Admiral Ernest Fournier of the French Navy.
Graham Passage
This passage, lined with imposing ice cliffs, separates Murray Island from the west coast of Graham Land. It offers not only spectacular scenery but also excellent opportunities for observing marine mammals.
Neko Harbor
In this bay, located deep in Andvord Bay and once used by the floating whaling station Neko, only a few traces remain to remind us of this era. Sometimes, resident gentoo penguins use whale vertebrae as windbreaks for their nests.
Paradise Harbor
A spacious natural harbor surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and imposing ice cliffs. Icebergs regularly break off from the glaciers here, making it an ideal place for seals, penguins, and seabirds. The Argentine research station Almirante Brown is also located here.
Portal Point
This striking cape on the northeast side of the Reclus Peninsula offers a fantastic view of Charlotte Bay. Here lie the remains of the British hut Cape Reclus, which was used for research purposes from 1956 to 1958. The cape is also a popular habitat for fur seals and Weddell seals, as well as numerous seabirds such as skuas, giant petrels, and blue-eyed cormorants.
Wilhelmina Bay
This bay, affectionately known as "Whale-mina Bay," is famous for its large population of humpback whales. The protected, calm waters provide the perfect backdrop for spectacular natural spectacles, including the famous bubble net feeding, in which whales use air bubbles to catch swarms of krill.
South Shetland Islands
Aitcho Islands
These small islands are located at the northern entrance to the English Strait. Colonies of gentoo penguins and chinstrap penguins can be found here. Southern elephant seals and fur seals also often rest on the beaches.
Bransfield Strait
This strait separates the South Shetland Islands from the Antarctic Peninsula. Around 200 years ago, the islands were stripped of their seal populations, but today they are once again home to a wide variety of wildlife, including minke whales, humpback whales, orcas, leopard seals, crabeater seals, and elephant seals.
Deception Island
This circular volcanic island is one of the most impressive landscapes in Antarctica. The entrance to the sheltered caldera is through the narrow passage known as Neptune's Bellows. Historically, the island was used for whaling and scientific research – relics of the whaling stations can still be seen today. The black volcanic beaches and the rising steam from geothermal springs create a dramatic backdrop.
Half Moon Island
This crescent-shaped island was already known to seal hunters in 1821. Today, it is a protected natural paradise that provides a habitat for numerous Antarctic birds such as chinstrap penguins, storm petrels, kelp gulls, razorbills, and skuas.
Hannah Point
Located on the south coast of Livingston Island, Hannah Point is known for its colonies of chinstrap and gentoo penguins—and, with a little luck, breeding macaroni penguins.
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World Voyager (Max. Belegung: 168)
Buenos Aires, Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina
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March 3, 2028 – March 13, 2028
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World Voyager (Max. Belegung: 168)
Buenos Aires, Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina
Optional extras available for a fee: paddling excursion, sea kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding
05.03.2029 – 15.03.2029
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11 days/10 nights
World Voyager (Max. Belegung: 168)
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Included services:
- One night's accommodation in a hotel in Buenos Aires with breakfast prior to the expedition (Note: The number of guests per room corresponds to the cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board will be accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group flight from Buenos Aires National Airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia and back to Buenos Aires International Airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
- Group transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires
- Group transfer from Ushuaia Airport to the ship and back (Note: Transfer from the airport to the hotel upon arrival in Buenos Aires at the start of the trip is not included. Please make your own way to the included hotel.)
- Accommodation on board with daily housekeeping
- All meals, snacks, soft drinks, and juices on board throughout the trip. Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ship's kitchens are unable to prepare kosher meals.
- Complimentary beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours and with dinner
- Complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate available around the clock
- Guidance throughout the entire trip by our experienced expedition team, including landings and other activities
- All Zodiac transfers and trips according to the daily program
- All landings according to the daily program
- Formal and informal presentations by our expedition team and guest speakers according to schedule
- A photo diary documenting your expedition
- An official expedition parka to take home with you
- A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac excursions
- Hair dryers and bathrobes in every cabin
- A complimentary 1 GB data card for limited Wi-Fi access on one device, enabling basic internet browsing, email, social media posts, and voice services. (Additional data can be purchased onboard.)
- All other service charges and port fees during the program
- Baggage handling on board the ship
- Emergency evacuation insurance for all passengers up to a maximum of $500,000 per person
Not included in the price:
- International airline tickets
- Passport and visa fees Unspecified government arrival and departure taxes
- Meals, unless otherwise stated
- Luggage, trip cancellation, trip interruption, and travel health insurance – highly recommended
- Excess baggage fees on international and domestic flights
- Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landings and cruise excursions, or other equipment not mentioned
- Laundry, bar, and spa charges, as well as other personal expenses, unless otherwise specified
- Telephone and internet charges (connection may vary depending on location)
- Voluntary tip at the end of the trip for the expedition staff and ship's crew
- Additional accommodation options
- Transfers upon arrival and departure, unless expressly stated
- Adventure options not listed in the included activities
Important:
- Language spoken on board: English
- English-speaking expedition team
- Onboard currency: US dollars and major credit cards
- Completing a questionnaire, medical certificate, cruise contract, and flight information form is mandatory.
- A doctor is on board
- Open bridge
- Laundry service available on board (for a fee)
- The route and final itinerary during the voyage will be decided on site by the expedition leader and captain based on ice and weather conditions, as well as opportunities for wildlife viewing. The itinerary described here is for illustrative purposes only.
- Proof of international health insurance with medical repatriation must be provided.
- The trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
- A heart for solo travelers: Share a cabin with travelers of the same gender and save on the single cabin supplement. Valid for triple rooms with twin or double beds and a sofa bed, Infinity Suite with twin or double beds, Veranda Suite with twin or double beds.
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Eye to eye with a minke whale | © Michelle Sole
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Encounter with an orca | © Acacia Johnson
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Chinstrap penguins on Deception Island
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Whale watching up close | © David Merron
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A Weddell seal basks in the sun | ® Michelle Sole
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A humpback whale within reach | © Sam Edmonds
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Antarctic discoveries on land | © Michelle Sole
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On shore leave in snow and ice | © Michelle Sole
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Whale watching in a Zodiac | © David Merron
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A leopard seal | © Michelle Sole
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Requires courage: the Polar Plunge | © Michelle Sole
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Stand-up paddleboarding in Antarctica | © Michelle Sole
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Paddling excursion in Antarctica | © Michelle Sole
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Paddling trip | © Michelle Sole
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