Antarctic Peninsula: The Classic Voyage

• 10 nightsDuration
• MV Discoverer, Ocean AlbatrosShips
• UshuaiaRound trip from
• Feb 9, 2027Next sailing

Upcoming departures

Day by day

As planned for the Feb 9, 2027 departure; other departures may differ.

1. Day 1Pre-Cruise Night

2. Day 2Pre-Cruise Night

3. Day 3Ushuaia

   Arrive and Explore in UshuaiaAfter a friendly welcome at the airport, we'll transfer you to one of our partnered premium hotel resorts nestled in the breathtaking Patagonian nature, where you can take some time to unwind or go explore the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia.

4. Day 4Ushuaia

   All Aboard!Spend your morning relaxing at the hotel, visiting a museum, or exploring the shops in Ushuaia, before our mid-afternoon escort to the ship. Our Expedition Team and ship staff will welcome you on board and get you settled in, followed by a safety and orientation briefing and our Captain’s welcome dinner. We’re on our way to Antarctica!

5. Day 5Drake Passage

   Join our Polar Experts as they share their vast knowledge of Antarctica, from its enchanting wildlife to its bold history. Participate in our pioneering Citizen Science program or sit back and take in this fabled journey while catching glimpses of rarely seen wildlife. Keep your binoculars handy to identify the many seabirds that escort our ship as we cross the Antarctic Convergence into Antarctica’s waters and noticeably cooler temperatures.

6. Day 6Drake Passage

7. Day 7South Shetland Islands

   Over time, the volcanic activity of the South Shetland Islands has created a geology unlike any other. Here, you can expect a rugged display of mountains, glaciers, and wildlife returning to their busy daily activity after the long winter break.

8. Day 8South Shetland Islands

9. Day 9Antarctic Peninsula

   Welcome to Antarctica in all its springtime glory. Untouched. Pristine. Getting busy. For the next three days, prepare to be amazed as we observe numerous species of penguins coming ashore and getting acquainted, building nests, and tending their eggs. Marvel at the winter sea ice that mantles these frigid seas, feast your eyes on glorious icebergs beginning the springtime march, and, as always, be on the lookout for seals and whales in the water. At day’s end, take in the miraculous sunsets that are a special treat this time of year. Visits to active scientific bases and historic landing sites may also be on the agenda

10. Day 10Antarctic Peninsula

11. Day 11Antarctic Peninsula

12. Day 12Drake Passage

    We leave this magical place and make our way north, once again crossing the legendary Drake Passage. We have one last hurrah as we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow and a final meal together.

13. Day 13Drake Passage

14. Day 14Ushuaia

    With huge smiles on weary, content faces, we disembark in the morning, letting you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure

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