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Visit the Antarctic Peninsula, the most pristine wilderness on earth
You may arrive in Buenos Aires at any time during Day 1 of your itinerary. Upon arriving in this splendid city, known for its architecture and rich European heritage, you will independently transfer to your group hotel.
After an early breakfast at the hotel, the group will transfer to the airport and board our private charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina. Upon arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to a central downtown location to have some time on your own to explore this quaint port town before making your way to the pier. After a late afternoon embarkation, you will sail along the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of anticipation as you depart—the next land you see will be the Antarctic!
Prepare yourself for potentially rough water, but hope for a smooth sailing, as the Drake is unpredictable and always changing. You’ll spend these first days getting to know your shipmates while your Expedition Team provides safety briefings and insights into what excitement lies ahead.The unpredictable and exciting Drake Passage is an adventure unto itself. While being well taken care of by our expert onboard staff and leaders, you’ll have plenty of time to gaze out at the ocean, take pictures of seabirds swooping around the ship, and get to know your Expedition Team and fellow travelers. .
Once the Drake Passage is left in our wake and the South Shetland Islands come into view, your Antarctic adventure truly begins. You will begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and travellers alike. On every visit to Antarctica, we witness something new or unexpected, which means your expedition will be unlike any other—a unique, personal experience. Each day, you will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore local bays, channels and landing sites. With wildlife always at the forefront of our minds, you will visit penguin rookeries, scout for Humpback and Minke whales, and search for a number of southern seal species, including the cunning Leopard seal. The majesty of the Antarctic Peninsula’s mountains will enchant as you hike snowy pathways to vantage points offering panoramic views of your surroundings. You will discover that Antarctica is a land of extremes. At one moment you’ll be overcome with a feeling of complete isolation and silence, and the next you’ll be inspired by nature as a calving glacier crashes into a brilliant blue sea or a penguin waddles by to inspect your footwear. Amid the serene silence of Antarctica, noisy interludes—such as penguins squabbling over prized pebbles—become indelible memories. Each day will be different, carefully crafted by your Expedition Team to inspire and educate you about this wonderful part of the world.
The journey back across the Drake Passage provides a final opportunity to enjoy the invigorating Antarctic air. Spend time on the deck watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy presentations by your Expedition Team, and celebrate the experiences you've shared exploring the remarkable world of Antarctica.
Iou will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning and disembark after breakfast. The mandatory transfer package includes a taste of Patagonia with a Tierra del Fuego National Park tour before transferring to the airport for the return group charter flight to Buenos Aires.
* 9 nights on the ship, 1 night hotel in Buenos Aires
* Expedition cruising in comfortable conditions
All meals while on the ship included.
*Typical Meals*
The ships galley offers good quality service and cuisine throughout, with
excellent chefs preparing international menus including vegetarian dishes,
accompanied by a wide variety of drinks from around the world on sale.
*Breakfast:* Buffet style – unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit
juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of
bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal.
*Lunch:* Three course set meal or buffet, or the occasional BBQ.
*Dinner:* Three or four courses with a starter of soup and/or salad, a choice
of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a dessert, with tea and
coffee.
* 9 nights on the ship, 1 night hotel in Buenos Aires
* Expedition cruising in comfortable conditions
*Travelling Conditions*
The voyages are designed to be as flexible as possible, taking advantage of
circumstances and events as they occur, as well as passengers’ wishes and
particular interests wherever possible. The atmosphere onboard is relaxed and
friendly with expedition staff, including naturalists and polar experts, on
hand and the opportunity to mingle with people from all over the world. The
ship is kept warm, clean and comfortable with a wet / mud room in which to
hang gear and store boots ready for the next adventure.
On the Zodiac cruises you are sitting still for most of the time with the
potential for some sea spray and a cold headwind - if you are not dressed
appropriately you will get cold. On the shore excursions, the majority of
landings are ‘wet’ which means that the Zodiacs beach and you are helped
to slide into the ankle deep shore break before walking up onto dry land
(wellington boots are issued to all passengers).
There are, of course, no paths, so be prepared for slippery, rough terrain
and sometimes fairly deep snow. Back on board the cosy ship after each
adventure, you can have a sauna and/or a hot shower and then relax with a
tea, coffee, hot chocolate or something stronger from the bar.
*Optional activities*
On some occasions, space is limited on the optional activities and needs to
be booked in advance. Please also note that not all optional activities are
available on every departure. Please ask our Polar Sales team for more
information if you are interested in one of the options below.
*Sea kayaking option*
Imagine gliding across the surface of a bay in the presence of icebergs and
glaciers. Our Sea Kayaking program is a great way to intimately explore your
surroundings. A small group of kayakers will plan to go out multiple times
per voyage as an alternative to shore landings or Zodiac cruises. The number
of opportunities to kayak is weather dependent and will be conducted only
during calm conditions. Prior kayaking experience is required, and you must
be able to do a wet exit to participate. Beginners interested in kayaking
should consider participating in the Paddling Excursion.
*Paddling Excursion*
If you’re interested in kayaking but would like to try something a bit less
demanding than Sea Kayaking, you’re the perfect candidate to sign up for a
one-time paddle on our stable sit-on-top kayaks—perfect for anyone with
minimal or no kayaking experience. Rotating groups of passengers will be
taken out on calm days, with our expert guides always present to provide
instruction and help connect you with the Polar sea.
*Stand-Up Paddleboarding*
Combining surfing with kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding will give you a very
personal and unique perspective on Antarctica. Conducted in small groups—in
calm bays and harbours, in good weather conditions—and accompanied by a
safety Zodiac, onetime stand-up paddleboarding excursions can be pre-booked
in two consecutive priority groups. After the first two successful outings,
this activity will be offered via sign-up on board the ship on a first-come,
first-served basis for any subsequent outings.
*Camping on Ice option*
Treat yourself to an overnight camping adventure in Antarctica! This is one
of the best ways to experience Antarctica in an intimate manner, taking your
expedition to the next level. Camping is available on most early-season
Antarctic voyages. An onboard safety briefing gets you fully prepped and
ready for an unforgettable night of sleeping under the Antarctic summer sky.
Dress warm and eat a hearty meal before you head out, as no food is allowed
on land. You will be provided with a mat, sleeping bag, and bivvy sack to
keep you comfortable and dry while you sleep on top of the snow. Our popular
camping options have limited availability, so book early to secure your
space.
*Exclusive Heli-Landing*
Imagine setting foot in an area of the Antarctic that can only be safely
accessed by helicopter. With a small group of fellow passengers and expert
guides, you’ll board one of Ultramarine’s two twin-engine helicopters to
soar off to an exclusive polar site where no ships can navigate. Expect
stunning bird’s-eye views during your flight, and then, upon arrival,
simply sit back, relax and take in the splendor of the Antarctic from “the
best seat in the house”: glacial amphitheatres, breath-taking summits, and
more. Traveling in groups of 12 with no more than 4 groups (48 guests) at a
time on each landing, you’ll have time to relax and quietly reflect on the
beauty of your Polar surroundings, after which you’ll be picked up by the
helicopters in the same location and returned to Ultramarine. Each
heli-landing experience is uniquely curated by our expedition team, taking
conditions and location capacity into consideration.
*Alpine Heli-Trekking*
Let us take you on an active adventure high up in the Antarctic Peninsula.
You’ll be part of an intimate group of adventurers to board one of
Ultramarine's two twin-engine helicopters for a trekking excursion in an area
only safely accessed by air. The helicopter flight alone rewards guests with
unforgettable views of the expansive polar landscape down below. On land,
during an invigorating walk, hike or snowshoe trek (depending on conditions),
you’ll be rewarded with equally stunning views of remote ridgelines,
glaciated terrain, and snow-topped peaks. This once-in-a-lifetime
heli-adventure will leave you marvelling at the overwhelming beauty of the
Antarctic.
*Polar Itineraries*
All Polar itineraries should be treated as a guide only - it is possible
that, amongst other things, the capricious nature of wind, visibility and
ice, intelligence from previous sailings, changes in local landing
regulations or the expert opinion of the crew onboard may lead to adjustments
to the route published.
Ultramarine
The *Antarctic Explorer via Buenos Aires *is offered on the *Ultramarine*
which is a Polar Adventure Ship. Please visit the *Polar Fleet* page [1] for
Ship Information and Deck Plans.
*Polar Adventure Ships*
These are small ice rated vessels well qualified for Polar waters. Intimate
adventures are always more enjoyable with like-minded passengers and staff,
so these voyages are for people who like flexible itineraries and plenty to
keep them busy. Activities include frequent Zodiac excursions, trekking and
many hours on deck in areas that other ships only dream about accessing. Food
and staff are excellent and every guest benefits from the technical advances
of this superb fleet. Rest assured our Polar Adventure Ships enable any
traveller to maximize their experience sensitively in the Poles.
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The Exodus group forms part of the ship’s complement, enjoying the relaxed,
intimate and informal atmosphere, which breaks into smaller groups to
facilitate the frequent excursions. We offer these cruises in conjunction
with our partner, Quark Expeditions, and Exodus participants will join an
international group, not all of whom have booked through Exodus. Occasionally
some of these may be younger than 18 years old, the Exodus' stated minimum
age for this trip. We work with many fine Expedition Leaders and Polar
Experts, bringing a diversity of interests including zoology, Polar history,
geology, ornithology and ocean sciences. The ship’s operating crew is
Russian and have many years of experience in Polar Regions and are committed
to ensuring a safe and memorable journey. Each day your cabin will be
serviced by the housekeeping crew, and your meals served by the friendly and
attentive restaurant staff. There is also a resident medical officer.
All meals while on the ship included.
*Typical Meals*
The ships galley offers good quality service and cuisine throughout, with
excellent chefs preparing international menus including vegetarian dishes,
accompanied by a wide variety of drinks from around the world on sale.
*Breakfast:* Buffet style – unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit
juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of
bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal.
*Lunch:* Three course set meal or buffet, or the occasional BBQ.
*Dinner:* Three or four courses with a starter of soup and/or salad, a choice
of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a dessert, with tea and
coffee.
During the expedition, you will visit remote and isolated sites that are
accessible only by Zodiac landing craft. Designed for expedition work, these
large and heavy-duty inflatable vessels are extremely safe.
*Travelling land only: 11 days starting and ending in Buenos Aires*
Your trip normally starts at our hotel in Buenos Aires in the afternoon on
Day 1 of the itinerary. Details of how to reach the start point are provided
in the Final Joining Instructions ‐ sent approximately two weeks before
departure.
*Late Spring and Early Summer - October & November*
The start of the season and the most adventurous time to travel. You’ll
encounter truly breathtaking, exquisitely sculpted icebergs emerging from
their frozen hibernation. Many of these blue bergs house courting, nesting
and brooding penguins.
*High Summer - December, January & February*
Close to the solstice you’ll experience almost perpetual daylight. These
are the mildest months when the first Adelie and Gentoo penguin chicks are
hatched. As the water warms the whale sightings also improve.
*Late Summer - February & March*
This is the time for some incredible encounters with whales, especially
Minkes and Humpbacks. The receding ice allows for further exploration and
penguin colonies are very active with adults feeding their chicks.
*Late Spring and Early Summer - October & November*
The start of the season and the most adventurous time to travel. You’ll
encounter truly breathtaking, exquisitely sculpted icebergs emerging from
their frozen hibernation. Many of these blue bergs house courting, nesting
and brooding penguins.
*High Summer - December, January & February*
Close to the solstice you’ll experience almost perpetual daylight. These
are the mildest months when the first Adelie and Gentoo penguin chicks are
hatched. As the water warms the whale sightings also improve.
*Late Summer - February & March*
This is the time for some incredible encounters with whales, especially
Minkes and Humpbacks. The receding ice allows for further exploration and
penguin colonies are very active with adults feeding their chicks.
Boots – Rubber boots are essential for a Polar expedition, but to eliminate
these from your packing list we will loan you a pair for the duration of the
voyage.
Parkas – A complementary Quark parka will be provided on the ship.
Trousers – Waterproof trousers are essential for Zodiac travel as well as
activities on shore.
Gloves – To keep your hands warm and dry, pack a minimum of two pairs of
gloves: a pair of thin polypropylene gloves to be worn underneath warm outer
gloves.
Hat and Scarf – Pack a warm, woollen hat or cap that covers your ears, as
well as a scarf, neck gaiter or other face protection.
Socks – For maximum warmth, we suggest that you wear two pairs of socks to
wear inside the rubber boots.
Outer Clothing – Pack woollen or fleece jumpers and tops, plus several
turtlenecks for layering.
Underclothing – Pack silk or polypropylene underwear since it will keep you
warm without adding bulk.
Knapsack or Backpack – To keep your hands free for shooting photograph,
bring a water resistant or waterproof knapsack or backpack.
Shoes – Non-slip shoes for walking around the vessel.
As advice about luggage allowances for both hand and hold luggage is subject
to change, we suggest you check the airline's website for the latest
information prior to your departure.
Swimsuit
Sunglasses
Binoculars
Camera, extra batteries, film or memory cards
Protective sunscreen
Electric converter with adapter plug set, 220V/110V
Small medical kit containing prescription medicines and over-the-counter
medication for basic ailments such as stomach upsets, allergies, headaches
and seasickness
Snow poles or trekking poles
On board the ships all transactions are in US dollars. Dollars can also be
used in Argentina, although local currency is preferred.
At the conclusion of your voyage, you will be presented with an account. This
will include any drinks from the bar, laundry or ship’s shop purchases for
which you have signed. You may pay for this in US Dollars cash, credit card
(Visa or MasterCard ONLY) or US dollars Traveller’s Cheques.
Allow US$ 8 for the airport tax on departure from Ushuaia and US$ 18 to
depart from Buenos Aires (Please note that airport taxes do change often and
it is recommended to include a little extra in case of this). You should
also budget some dollars for sightseeing and meals/drinks in Argentina, the
amount depending on your tastes.
The appropriate amount to tip the staff and crew is a personal matter but it
is customary to provide an end-of-cruise gratuity (as a rough guide
approximately US$13-15 per day per passenger would be appreciated).
* Travel insurance
* Single accommodation (available on request)
* Visas or vaccinations
* Mandatory Charter Flights Buenos Aires to Ushuaia Return - from £850 (or
equivalent in booking currency) paid on booking
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