Antarctica Classic
The Antarctic Peninsula is anything but a world of white desolation. Join us on a true adventure to a world of immense scale and visual splendor. Passing huge icebergs in the flat calm of a polar morning will reshape the way you look at your world. Encounter huge whales, enormous rookeries of penguins, and stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed. This 11-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.
| Day 1 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
| Day 2 | Ushuaia/Drake Passage |
| Days 3 & 4 | Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands |
| Days 5 to 8 | South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula |
| Days 9 & 10 | Drake Passage/Ushuaia |
| Day 11 | Ushuaia |
Tour Dates
Day 1 — Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrive in Ushuaia at any time. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the world's most southerly city.
Day 2 — Ushuaia/Drake Passage
Enjoy a free morning in Ushuaia. Do any last minute shopping, explore the town or the surrounding countryside. Embarkation on the Expedition begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia. Enjoy the evening sailing through the Beagle Channel.
Days 3 & 4 — Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands
The adventure begins with an 600 mi (1000km) crossing of the passage named in honor of 16th-century English sea captain and privateer, Sir Francis Drake. The ship is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean.
Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on everything from local wildlife to geology to history. The expedition team is comprised of professional and highly skilled historians, marine biologists, and naturalists who offer keen insight and a unique personal perspective to each and every adventure.
Spend time out on deck and keep an eye out for sea birds and whales that live in these fertile waters. Wandering, Black-browed and Light-mantled Sooty Albatross, Prion's and Cap Petrels are among some of the species of seabirds that may join the Expedition on the journey to Antarctica.
Days 5 to 8 — South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
Experience some of the most unique wildlife viewing and inspiring scenery in the world while setting foot on the Antarctic continent. Attempt two shore landings per day (weather permitting) and encounter Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adélie penguin rookeries, Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals, and orca, humpback and minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters. During the voyage, learn about the peninsula's remarkable history.
This is what we've all been waiting for - a chance to explore step foot on the Great White Continent! Over the next 4 days the Expedition will navigate southwards making stops in the South Shetland Islands then through the Bransfield Strait and to the Antarctic Peninsula.
Hop into one of the Expedition’s 14 Zodiacs and take the quick, safe trip from the ship to the shore to encounter the awe-inspiring wilderness of Antarctica. Get up close to towering icebergs, glaciers and amazing wildlife.
Days 9 & 10 — Drake Passage/Ushuaia
Leave Antarctica and head north across the Drake Passage. In between bird watching and whale watching and enjoying some final lectures by the expedition staff, this is a chance to relax and review the adventures of the past week before returning to Ushuaia.
Remember, the best way to experience the wildlife of the Drake Passage is to be on deck keeping a look out for Albatross, Prions and Whales!
Day 11 — Ushuaia
Our adventure comes to a close. Have a final breakfast onboard Expedition before saying our goodbyes as we disembark in Ushuaia in the morning.
Note: Expedition travel can be full of surprises! While it is our intention of adhere to the itinerary described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations.
* Itinerary may be subject to change
| Per Person USD Rates Antarctica 2019-20 |
Cat 1a Quad
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Cat 1 Triple
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Cat 2
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Cat 3
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Cat 4
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Cat 5
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Camp, Kayak | $16,2991 Berth | $17,299 | $20,799Full | $22,999Limited | $26,199Full | $29,499Full |
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Camp, Kayak | $9,999Full | $10,9991 Berth | $13,199Full | $13,999Full | $14,999Full | $16,499Full |
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Camp, Kayak | $15,999Full | $16,999Full | $20,599Full | $22,499Full | $25,499Full | $28,999Full |
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Kayak | $9,499Full | $10,499Full | $12,199Limited | $12,999Limited | $13,999Full | $15,499Full |
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Kayak | $6,099Full | $6,599Full | $8,399Full | $9,099Full | $10,099Limited | $11,599Full |
Single Supplement is 1.7 times the regular price.
Please note that evacuation insurance is mandatory on all cruises.
Camping Excursion - $349 per person.
Kayaking Excursion - $999 per person (Antarctica Classic); $1,199 (Antarctica Classic in Depth & Quest for the Antarctic Circle); $1,499 (Spirit of Shackleton & Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica).
Restricted to participants 18 and older. Adventure options must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience. Camping is limited to 60 people, kayaking to 20.
All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
| Per Person USD Rates Antarctica 2020-21 |
Cat 1a Quad
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Cat 1 Triple
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Cat 2
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Cat 3
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Cat 4
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Cat 5
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Kayak | $12,299Full | $13,499 | $15,799Full | $16,399 | $17,399Limited | $19,399 |
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Camp, Kayak | $7,799Full | $8,799Full | $9,999Full | $10,699 | $12,199 | $13,699Limited |
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Camp, Kayak | $6,999Full | $7,999Full | $8,999Full | $9,599 | $10,999 | $12,299Limited |
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Camp, Kayak | $7,999Full | $8,999Full | $10,399Full | $11,299 | $12,999 | $14,499Full |
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Camp, Kayak | $7,2991 Berth | $8,1991 Berth | $9,799Full | $10,299 | $11,799 | $12,999 |
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Camp, Kayak | $10,699Full | $11,699Full | $13,799Full | $14,599 | $15,599 | $17,199Limited |
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Camp, Kayak | $8,399Full | $9,199 | $10,999Full | $11,999 | $12,999 | $14,599Limited |
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Camp, Kayak | $16,599Full | $17,599 | $21,199Full | $23,399 | $26,599 | $29,999 |
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Camp, Kayak | $10,199Full | $11,299 | $13,499Full | $14,299Limited | $15,299Full | $16,999Full |
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Camp, Kayak | $15,9991 Berth | $16,999 | $20,5991 Berth | $22,499 | $25,499 | $28,999 |
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Kayak | $9,699 | $10,799 | $12,499Full | $13,299 | $14,299 | $15,999Limited |
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Kayak | $6,799Full | $7,399Full | $9,199Full | $9,599 | $10,699 | $12,199Limited |
Single Supplement is 1.7 times the regular price.
Please note that evacuation insurance is mandatory on all cruises.
Camping Excursion - $349 per person.
Kayaking Excursion - $999 per person (Antarctica Classic); $1,299 (Antarctica Classic in Depth & Quest for the Antarctic Circle); $1,499 (Spirit of Shackleton & Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica).
Restricted to participants 18 and older. Adventure options must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience. Camping is limited to 60 people, kayaking to 20.
All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
| Per Person USD Rates Antarctica 2021-22 |
Cat 1a Quad
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Cat 1 Triple
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Cat 2
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Cat 3
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Cat 4
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Cat 5
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Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $11,699 | $13,199 | $15,199 | $16,399$14,759 | $18,299$16,469 | $19,699$17,729Limited |
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Camp, Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $7,399 | $8,399 | $9,699 | $10,399$9,359 | $11,599$10,439 | $13,199$11,879 |
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Camp, Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $7,399 | $8,399 | $9,599 | $10,199$9,179 | $11,399$10,259 | $12,899$11,609 |
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Camp, Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $8,299 | $9,099 | $10,799 | $11,599$10,439 | $12,899$11,609 | $14,499$13,049Limited |
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Camp, Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $7,599 | $8,599 | $9,799Limited | $10,499$9,449 | $11,699$10,529 | $13,499$12,149 |
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Camp, Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $10,799 | $11,699 | $13,799 | $14,899$13,409 | $16,599$14,939 | $17,899$16,109 |
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Camp, Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $8,599 | $9,399 | $11,099 | $11,999$10,799 | $13,399$12,059 | $14,599$13,139 |
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Camp, Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $16,999 | $18,699 | $22,199 | $23,899$21,509 | $26,599$23,939 | $30,399$27,359 |
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Camp, Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $8,399 | $9,199 | $10,899 | $11,699$10,529 | $12,999$11,699 | $14,099$12,689 |
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Camp, Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $10,299 | $11,399 | $13,499 | $14,499$13,049 | $16,099$14,489 | $17,399$15,659 |
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Camp, Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $9,799 | $10,899 | $12,899 | $13,799$12,419 | $15,299$13,769 | $16,599$14,939 |
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Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $7,099 | $7,799 | $9,199 | $9,899$8,909 | $10,999$9,899 | $12,099$10,889 |
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Kayak Save 10% on Cat 3-5 Cabins (Prices in Red) Expires Feb 29th 2020 | $6,899 | $7,599 | $8,999 | $9,699$8,729 | $10,799$9,719 | $11,999$10,799 |
Single Supplement is 1.7 times the regular price.
Please note that evacuation insurance is mandatory on all cruises.
Camping Excursion - $379 per person.
Kayaking Excursion - $1,399 per person (Antarctica Classic); $1,799 (Antarctica Classic in Depth & Quest for the Antarctic Circle); $2,099 (Spirit of Shackleton & Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica).
Restricted to participants 18 and older. Adventure options must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience. Camping is limited to 60 people, kayaking to 20.
All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
| Category 1A Quad 2 upper, 2 lower berths › Full en suite bathroom › Porthole view Deck 2 |
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| Category 1 Triple 1 upper, 2 lower berths › Full en suite bathroom › Porthole view Deck 2 |
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| Category 2 Twin 2 lower berths › Full en suite bathroom › Porthole view Deck 2 |
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| Category 3 Twin 2 lower berths › Full en suite bathroom › Window view Deck 3 |
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| Category 4 Twin 2 lower berths › Full en suite bathroom › Large window views Deck 4 |
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| Category 5 Suite Queen bed, lounge area › Full en suite bathroom › Large window views Deck 4 |
