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Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition (Ocean Explorer)
Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition (Ocean Explorer)
Set foot on the 7th Continent – an achievement that few people get to experience in their lifetime! Even more rare is the incomparable milestone of crossing the Antarctic Circle and navigating south of 66°33′ S! For most, this is the highlight of a 14-day adventure to Antarctica. See dramatic ice formations, spot humpback whales swimming alongside the ship, watch leopard seals dive beneath your Zodiac and take photos of all the penguins sliding off icebergs into polar waters – this is a southern expedition like no other!
Activities
Highlights
- Take a wild Antarctic journey and be one of the few travellers to venture to 66°33’S – very few people ever make it this far south!
- Discover an unspoiled wilderness, looking out for polar wildlife like penguins, seals, whales and seabirds from your onboard deck and during your onshore landings on the White Continent.
- Experience almost endless daylight in high summer once you’re inside the Antarctic Circle. Then, push further south than most Antarctic expeditions venture, exploring the remoteness of this less-visited part of the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Benefit from various onboard activities, including educational lectures on history, geology and ecology by your expert expedition team. When you’ve learned your fill for the day, make the most of the onboard amenities, like the spa, sauna, restaurant, library and bar!
- Visit Antarctic research stations during your daily Zodiac excursions and immerse yourself in history, with icebergs in a thousand different shades of blue in the background.
| Day 1 |
Are you ready to go to the End of the World? Stunning views of snow-capped mountain peaks await you in Ushuaia, located on the southernmost tip of South America. This small coastal town sits between the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel and is a popular embarkation point for Antarctic cruises. Visit some of Ushuaia's popular attractions, including Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Lapataia Bay, and the Museo del Fin del Mundo. Snap a picture at the End of the World Sign, or sail to nearby Isla Martillo to catch a glimpse of the local wildlife, including penguin colonies, seals, and orcas. |
| Day 2 |
Are you ready to go to the End of the World? Stunning views of snow-capped mountain peaks await you in Ushuaia, located on the southernmost tip of South America. This small coastal town sits between the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel and is a popular embarkation point for Antarctic cruises. Visit some of Ushuaia's popular attractions, including Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Lapataia Bay, and the Museo del Fin del Mundo. Snap a picture at the End of the World Sign, or sail to nearby Isla Martillo to catch a glimpse of the local wildlife, including penguin colonies, seals, and orcas. |
| Day 3 |
Time to make a splash! Drake Passage is the often eventful oceanic space between Cape Horn, Chile, and Antarctica's South Shetland Islands. The passage's wavy sojourn is a gateway and rite of passage, but take heart — on the other side lies breathtaking Antarctica. Along the way, expect to see humpback whales, seabirds, and hourglass dolphins. |
| Day 4 |
No place on Earth quite compares to Antarctica, this stunning and vast continent is cold and windy, containing 90% of the ice in the world. Those who brave a visit here are rewarded with beautiful glaciers that must be seen to be believed, and a vast array of wildlife such as whales, penguins, Arctic foxes and seals. Antarctica is the only permanent landing area for the Emperor Penguins. Many of the historic explorer huts remain on the island for visitors to see. |
| Day 5 |
No place on Earth quite compares to Antarctica, this stunning and vast continent is cold and windy, containing 90% of the ice in the world. Those who brave a visit here are rewarded with beautiful glaciers that must be seen to be believed, and a vast array of wildlife such as whales, penguins, Arctic foxes and seals. Antarctica is the only permanent landing area for the Emperor Penguins. Many of the historic explorer huts remain on the island for visitors to see. |
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| Day 7 |
Time to make a splash! Drake Passage is the often eventful oceanic space between Cape Horn, Chile, and Antarctica's South Shetland Islands. The passage's wavy sojourn is a gateway and rite of passage, but take heart — on the other side lies breathtaking Antarctica. Along the way, expect to see humpback whales, seabirds, and hourglass dolphins. |
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| Travel Dates | Price | ||
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02/09/26 - 02/22/26 |
Starting At $20,426 |
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