Antarctica Classic - MS Expedition

The MS Expedition will be your home away from home on this voyage! A true adventure to the world's most remote wilderness! Visit the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the planet's most impressive wildlife and dramatic landscapes.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive Ushuaia

    Enjoy the sights and sounds of the world's most southerly city. Overnight Ushuaia.

  • Day 2: Ushuaia

    Embarkation on the MS Expedition begins in the afternoon. This evening sail through the Beagle Channel. B D

  • Day 3-4: The Drake Passage

    The adventure begins with a 645km crossing of the passage that bears the name of the 16th-century English explorer Sir Francis Drake. Take in daily lectures from your expedition team and keep an eye out for the first sightings of icebergs, whales, and albatross following in the ship's wake. B L D

  • Day 5-8: Antarctic Peninsula & The South

    Shetland Islands This is what we've all been waiting for – a chance to step foot on the Great White Continent! Over the next four days we navigate southwards making stops in the South Shetland Islands then through the Bransfield Strait and to the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience some of the most unique wildlife viewing and inspiring scenery in the world. B L D

  • Day 9-10: The Drake Passage

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

  • Day 11: Depart Ushuaia

    And so the adventure comes to a close. Disembark in Ushuaia in the morning. B

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.

Pricing

11 Days/10 Nights From $8,399*

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Includes: Accommodation aboard MS Expedition in a category 2 twin cabin, one night accommodation Ushuaia, meals onboard the ship, sightseeing as specified.

Departs: 02, 29 Jan '12; 16 Feb '12; 02, 29 Jan '13; 07, 16 Feb '13.

MS Expedition

At a nimble 105 metres in length, with a capacity to hold 120 guests, the MS Expedition is an ideal vessel to ply polar waters. Having recently undergone an extensive refit, it is one of the world's leading polar expedition cruise ships.

Antarctica Classic

  • All meals onboard the ship

  • 10 expedition staff and naturalists

  • All shore and zodiac excursions

 

Highlights

A remarkable voyage filled with extraordinary moments.

  • Dramatic icy landscapes

  • Spectacular wildlife viewing

  • Setting foot on the White Continent