You can arrive in Ushuaia at any time. Embarkation on the Explorer begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia.

Our adventure begins with a 400-mile crossing of the passage that bears the name of the 16th-century English explorer Sir Francis Drake. The ‘Little Red Ship’ is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean. Enjoy daily lectures from your expedition team and keep your eye out for the first iceberg sighting, whales, and albatross following in the ship’s wake.

Experience some of the best wildlife viewing and scenery in the world as you set foot on the Antarctic continent. Take two excursions per day (conditions permitting), and encounter Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie penguin rookeries, Weddell, Crabeater and Leopard seals, and Orca, Humpback and Minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters.

Today we begin our journey north to our home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of our Antarctic experience with our lectures and staff, and keep your eyes open on the observation deck for some final whale sightings.

Our adventure comes to a close, as we say our goodbyes and disembark in Ushuaia.

• 9 nights on board ‘Explorer’ in triple, twin-share cabins, superior cabins or suites (all with bathrooms). Cabins consist of two beds and are outside facing. Double beds are available in suites, subject to availability;
• All meals included on board the ship;
• 8 expedition staff and naturalists;
• Scheduled visit to a modern scientific research station;
• All shore excursions.

• International or domestic flights (can be arranged by our staff upon request);
• Drinks and tips while on the Explorer;
• Extra nights upon arrival/departure, transfer between airports and hotels, other land services and airfares are available upon request. Please contact one of our specialists for details.

• Patagonia (check our option ‘Antarctica and Patagonia Experience’;
• Buenos Aires (check our option ‘Antarctica Classic Package’;
• Other destinations in South America can also be combined with this trip.

• Our route may vary during the cruise according to the ice or weather conditions and the wildlife we encounter. Flexibility is the key of the success of this expedition. Visits to research stations depend on final permission.
• Shared triple cabins are same sex cabins only. Males and females cannot stay in triple cabins together unless the traveling party has booked all berths in the cabin.

2 out of 5 (light walking and hiking that is suitable for most fitness levels).

$ 300 (not included on the prices above. To cover local fees such as National Park and/or activities fees).

OPTIONAL COSTS EXAMPLES:
All prices are per person in US dollar amounts.
Ushuaia:
	Estancía Harberton $50.00
	Horseback riding $35-$65
	Ski lift $5 (return)
	Entrance museum $7
	Round trip bus to Terra del Fuego National Park $10
	Visit to seal or penguin colonies $30-$50