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Journey to the Antarctic Circle for Christmas & New Years

Journey to the Antarctic Circle (Ocean Endeavour)

Set sail for an adventure like no other. Spend 14 days following in the wake of Captain Cook as you cross the Antarctic Circle, home to the midnight sun and towering icebergs. On board the well-appointed Ocean Endeavour, leave Ushuaia and civilisation behind and journey towards the hauntingly beautiful icy wilderness of the Antarctic Continent. Experience the thrill of witnessing seals lie on ice floes, whales breaching the frigid waters and penguins patrolling the rocky shoreline in vast numbers. Enjoy jaw-dropping views witnessed by seldom few as you explore ice-filled bays by Zodiac, landing on Antarctica itself for onshore excursions.

Activities

    Highlights

    • Take advantage of extra days at the Antarctic Peninsula on this extended expedition. That means more places, more landings and more time to see Antarctica’s incredible wildlife and landscapes.
    • Enjoy daily Zodiac excursions to iconic landing sites, abundant with birdlife and busy penguins, and witness icebergs in a thousand different shades of blue.
    • Experience almost endless daylight in high summer once you are inside the Antarctic Circle.
    • Push further south than most Antarctic expeditions venture, exploring the remoteness of this less-visited part of the Antarctic Peninsula.
    • Customise your trip with a wide range of optional activities on top of regular Zodiac excursions. Explore the water by kayak, sign up for a photography masterclass, rejuvenate with onboard yoga and massages or take a refreshing polar plunge.
    • While most polar expeditions of this kind have a crew-to-passenger ratio of ten, fifteen or twenty to one, Intrepid expeditions on the Ocean Endeavour have an expedition crew member for every eight passengers for a greater personal touch.
    • Our experienced leaders have made hundreds of polar voyages between them. They’re experts in marine biology, glaciology and Antarctic history, and they’ll share their knowledge throughout the journey during a comprehensive lecture program.
    • Rest assured that footprints are all you’ll leave behind. Your Antarctica expedition is carbon offset, and we serve only sustainably sourced seafood, avoid single-use plastics and use biodegradable and phosphate-free cleaning products.

    06/21/2023 through 02/22/2025
    06/21/2023 through 03/10/2025

    Day 1 Ushuaia, Argentina
    Day 2 Embarkation in Ushuaia
    Day 3-4 At Sea, Drake Passage
    Day 5-8 South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula
    Day 9-10 The Antarctic Circle
    Day 11 South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula
    Day 12-13 At Sea, Drake Passage
    Day 14 Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina

    02/05/24 - 02/18/24

    Starting At $12,850

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    02/04/25 - 02/17/25

    Starting At $12,550

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    02/25/25 - 03/10/25

    Starting At $11,750

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