Across the Antarctic Circle
Follow Captain Cook’s wake to the farthest southerly point of any of our voyages. Cross the Antarctic Circle and earn more than bragging rights. Enter a world of elegant snow petrels, powerful orcas and dreamlike icebergs. Kayakers explore where few have gone before. Ice-clad mountains, feeding whales and lively penguin colonies will be etched in your memory forever.
Highlights
• Sail through Lemaire Channel into icy wonderland
• Champagne toast at Antarctic Circle, 66°33’ South
• Visit fascinating scientific stations and historic huts
• Sail into the active caldera of Deception Island
• Paddle kayaks among gorgeous, wave-sculpted icebergs
• Zodiac cruise near leopard and crabeater seals
Day 1 — Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrive in Ushuaia nestled at the base of ice-clad mountains, replete with great cafes and restaurants. You’ll be met by an expedition representative and transferred to your downtown hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 — Ushuaia - Embarkation
Check-out of your hotel and enjoy time for last minute shopping, exploring, or tasting hand made chocolates before boarding Greg Mortimer in the late afternoon to sail Beagle Channel.
Days 3 to 5 — Drake Passage and South Shetland Islands
Enjoy seabirds on Drake Passage, first landing in South Shetlands, scenic and whale-rich Gerlache Strait, then Lemaire Channel.
Days 6 to 8 — Antarctic Peninsula Southbound
Sail down Penola Strait and Grandidier Channel to Circle and beyond (ice willing), aiming for two spectacular landings daily.
Days 9 to 11 — Antarctic Peninsula Northbound
As we return north, enjoying more continental landings, Zodiac cruises, wildlife, scientific stations such as Vernadsky, and historic sites like Port Lockroy.
Day 12 — Drake Passage
Cross Drake Passage, a time for reflection, seabird watching, sharing tales and photos and celebration of a great experience.
Day 13 — Ushuaia, Argentina
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, bid farewell to new friends before heading home, or on to your next adventure.
Itinerary is subject to ice and weather conditions.
* Itinerary may be subject to change
| Per Person USD Rates Antarctica 2019-20 |
Aurora Stateroom Triple |
Aurora Stateroom Twin |
Balcony Stateroom C |
Balcony Stateroom B |
Balcony Stateroom A |
Balcony Suite |
Junior Suite |
Captain's Suite |
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Camp, XC Ski, Mountaineering, Photography, Kayak, Snowshoe | $10,500Full | $11,300Full | $11,500Full | $11,800Full | $14,800Full | $17,400Full | $20,000Full | |
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Camp, XC Ski, Mountaineering, Photography, Kayak, Snowshoe | $10,500 | $11,300 | $11,300 | $11,300Full | $14,800Full | $17,400 | $20,000 | |
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Camp, XC Ski, Mountaineering, Photography, Kayak, Snowshoe | $10,500Full | $11,300Full | $11,500Full | $11,800Full | $14,800Full | $17,400Full | $20,000Full | |
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Kayak | $18,900Full | $20,300Full | $20,600Full | $21,000Full | $26,400Full | $31,100Full | $35,800Full | |
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Kayak | $11,900 | $12,800 | $13,000 | $13,300Full | $16,700 | $19,700Full | $22,600 | |
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Kayak | $19,900Full | $21,300Full | $21,700Full | $22,100Full | $27,800Full | $32,800Full | $37,700Full | |
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Kayak | $10,300Full | $11,000Full | $11,300Full | $11,500Full | $14,400Full | $17,000Full | $19,500Full | |
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Kayak | $10,300Full | $11,000Full | $11,300Full | $11,500Full | $14,400Full | $17,000Full | $19,500Full | |
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Kayak | $12,300 | $13,300 | $13,500 | $13,800 | $17,300Full | $20,400 | $23,400Full | |
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Kayak | $11,300Full | $12,100Full | $12,400Full | $12,600Full | $15,800Full | $18,700Full | $21,500Full | |
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Kayak | $8,900Full | $9,600Full | $9,800Full | $10,000Full | $12,500Full | $14,700Full | $17,000Full | |
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Photography, Kayak | $11,900Full | $12,800Full | $13,000Full | $13,300Full | $16,700Full | $19,700Full | $22,600Full | |
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Kayak | $18,800Full | $20,200Full | $20,500Full | $20,900Full | $26,300Full | $31,000Full | $35,700Full | |
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Kayak Ushuaia - Puerto Montt Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $6,200$4,960 | $7,000$5,600Full | $9,100$7,280Limited | $9,400$7,520 | $9,600$7,680 | $13,100$10,480 | $15,400$12,320 | $17,800$14,240 |
International Airfare Not Included. Rates are per person, based on twin-share. Single costs are 1.7 times the twin rate in all cabin categories. Twin share, with no supplement, is available in Aurora Stateroom and Balcony Stateroom categories.
Flights included for Fly/Cruise itineraries.
Adventure options must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience.
Optional Activities: Kayaking $1,200 (Antarctica) & $1,400 (South Georgia/Antarctica) & $1,300 (Patagonia), Camping Free, Photography Free, Snowshoeing $280, Ski Touring $1,200, Climbing $1,200, South Georgia Alpine Crossing $1,400 (by ski on Nov 29th & by foot on Mar 14th), Snorkeling $600 (Feb 3rd & 14th) & $800 (Feb 24th).
A $15 per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or increase/decrease the amount) when you settle your account. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members.
Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance Required. All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
| Per Person USD Rates Antarctica 2020-21 |
Aurora Stateroom Triple |
Aurora Stateroom Twin |
Balcony Stateroom C |
Balcony Stateroom B |
Balcony Stateroom A |
Balcony Suite |
Junior Suite |
Captain's Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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XC Ski, Mountaineering, Kayak, Snowshoe Ushuaia - Falklands Antarctica - Ushuaia Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $19,800$17,820Full | $22,000$18,700Full | $23,500$19,975 | $24,100$20,485Limited | $24,700$20,995 | $30,400$24,320 | $36,700$29,360 | $43,000$34,400 |
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Camp, XC Ski, Kayak, Snowshoe Ushuaia - Antarctica - Ushuaia Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $10,900$8,720 | $12,100$10,285Full | $13,000$11,050 | $13,200$11,220 | $13,600$11,560 | $16,700$13,360 | $20,200$16,160 | $23,600$18,880 |
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Mountaineering, Kayak, Snowshoe Ushuaia - Falklands Antarctica - Ushuaia Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $19,800$15,840 | $22,000$18,700Full | $23,500$21,150 | $24,100$21,690 | $24,700$22,230 | $30,400Full | $36,700$29,360 | $42,900$34,320 |
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Camp, Mountaineering, Kayak, Snowshoe Ushuaia - Antarctica ✈ Punta Arenas Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $11,500Full | $12,700$11,430Full | $13,500$12,150Full | $13,800$12,420 | $14,100$12,690 | $17,100$13,680 | $20,300$16,240 | $23,600Full |
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Mountaineering, Kayak, Snowshoe Punta Arenas ✈ Antarctica ✈ Punta Arenas Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $11,500$10,350 | $12,500Full | $13,300$11,970Limited | $13,500$12,150Limited | $13,800$12,420Limited | $16,500$13,200Full | $19,400$15,520Full | $22,300Full |
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Kayak, Snowshoe Punta Arenas ✈ Antarctica - Ushuaia Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $11,900$10,710 | $13,100Full | $13,900$12,510Limited | $14,200Full | $14,500$13,050 | $17,600$14,080 | $20,900$16,720 | $24,300Full |
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Kayak Ushuaia - Falklands Antarctica - Ushuaia Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $23,300$20,970 | $25,900 | $27,800$25,020Limited | $28,400$25,560 | $29,200$26,280Limited | $35,800Full | $43,300 | $50,600Full |
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Paddleboarding, Kayak Ushuaia - Antarctica ✈ Punta Arenas Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $11,900$10,710 | $13,100$11,790 | $13,900$12,510 | $14,200$12,780Limited | $14,500$13,050Limited | $17,600$14,080 | $20,900$16,720 | $24,300Full |
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Paddleboarding, Kayak Punta Arenas ✈ Antarctica ✈ Punta Arenas Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $11,800 | $12,900 | $13,700$12,330Limited | $13,900$12,510 | $14,200Full | $16,900Full | $20,000$17,000 | $23,000Full |
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Paddleboarding, Kayak Punta Arenas ✈ Antarctica - Ushuaia Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $11,500$9,200 | $12,700$10,160 | $13,500$10,800 | $13,800$11,040 | $14,100$11,280 | $17,100$13,680 | $20,300$16,240 | $23,600$18,880 |
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Kayak Ushuaia - Antarctica Falklands - Puerto Williams ✈ Punta Arenas Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $19,400$15,520 | $21,500$17,200 | $23,100$18,480 | $23,600$18,880 | $24,200$19,360 | $29,800$23,840 | $35,900$28,720 | $42,100$33,680 |
International Airfare Not Included. Rates are per person, based on twin-share. Single occupancy cabin pricing surcharges range from an additional 25-70%. Twin share, with no supplement, is available in Aurora Stateroom and Balcony Stateroom categories.
Flights included for Fly/Cruise itineraries.
Adventure options must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience.
Optional Activities: Kayaking $1,260 (Antarctica) & $1,470 (South Georgia/Antarctica), Camping Free, Photography Free, Snowshoeing $320 (Antarctica) & $370 (South Georgia/Antarctica), Ski Touring $1,260 (Antarctica) & $1,470 (South Georgia/Antarctica), Alpine trekking/Climbing $1,260, South Georgia Alpine Crossing $2,220 (by ski on Nov 9th & by foot on Dec 8th), Snorkeling $640 (Antarctica) & $740 (South Georgia/Antarctica).
A $15 per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or increase/decrease the amount) when you settle your account. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members.
Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance Required. All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
| Per Person USD Rates Antarctica 2021-22 |
Aurora Stateroom Triple |
Aurora Stateroom Twin |
Balcony Stateroom C |
Balcony Stateroom B |
Balcony Stateroom A |
Balcony Suite |
Junior Suite |
Captain's Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mountaineering, Kayak, Snowshoe Ushuaia - Antarctica Falklands - Ushuaia Save up to 20% (Prices in Red) Call to confirm discounts Expires Jun 30th 2019 | $23,700$18,960Full | $26,300$21,040 | $28,100$23,885 | $28,800$24,480 | $29,600$25,160 | $36,300$29,040 | $43,800$35,040 | $51,200$40,960 |
International Airfare Not Included. Rates are per person, based on twin-share. Single occupancy cabin pricing surcharges range from an additional 25-70%. Twin share, with no supplement, is available in Aurora Stateroom and Balcony Stateroom categories.
Flights included for Fly/Cruise itineraries.
Adventure options must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience.
Optional Activities: Kayaking $1,470 (South Georgia/Antarctica), Photography Free, Snowshoeing $370 (South Georgia/Antarctica), South Georgia Alpine Crossing $2,220 (by foot on Nov 24th), Snorkeling $740.
A $15 per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or increase/decrease the amount) when you settle your account. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members.
Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance Required. All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
| Captain's Suite * 480 Sq Ft / 44.5 m² including balcony Deck 4 Twin or double bed • Private en-suite • Full size window • Desk area • Closet space • Private balcony • Room-controlled thermostat • Safe for storing valuables • Separate lounge area • 42" flat-screen TV |
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| Junior Suite * 420 Sq Ft / 38.9 m² including balcony Deck 7 Twin or double bed • Private en-suite • Full size window • Desk area • Closet space • Private balcony • Room-controlled thermostat • Safe for storing valuables • 42" flat-screen TV • Separate lounge area |
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| Balcony Suite * 328-433 Sq Ft / 30.5-40.2 m² including balcony Deck 4 Twin or double bed • Private en-suite • Full size window • Desk area • Closet space • Private balcony • Room-controlled thermostat • Safe for storing valuables • 42" flat-screen TV |
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| Balcony Stateroom-A, Balcony Stateroom-B, Balcony Stateroom-C 225-337 Sq Ft / 20.9--31.3 m² including balcony Decks 4 & 6 Twin or double bed • Private En-suite • Floor to ceiling window • Desk area • Closet space • Private balcony • Room-controlled thermostat • Safe for storing valuables • 42" flat-screen TV Many "B" staterooms are fitted with interconnecting features making them great for families or groups |
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| Aurora Stateroom — Twin & Triple (on select voyages) 170-245 Sq Ft / 15.8-22.8 m² Deck 3 Twin or double bed (Three twin beds in Triple) • Private En-suite • Porthole window • Desk area • Closet space • Room-controlled thermostat • Safe for storing valuables • 42" flat-screen TV |
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Suite benefits include: • One free pair of binoculars per suite • 1-hour spa treatment (per person) • Free stocked mini bar (Balcony & Junior stocked once, Captain’s replenished as needed) • Gratuities/tips for crew included to the value of $15 per person per day • 1 free bottle of champagne per suite |
