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Antarctica / Antarpply Expeditions

Polar Circle Quest

Antarctic Peninsula & Polar Circle, sailing roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the 90-guest MV Ushuaia.

AdventureAntarctic CircleJanuary 2027
Polar Circle attemptExtended PeninsulaZodiac explorationSmall-ship atmosphere

Planned itinerary

How the voyage unfolds.

Polar itineraries are flexible by design. The captain and expedition leader may change sites or sequencing for ice, weather, wildlife, safety, and environmental rules.

Day 1

Depart Ushuaia

Board in the afternoon and sail the Beagle Channel after orientation.

Days 2-3

Drake Passage

Cross the Drake Passage with seabird watching, expedition lectures, open-bridge visits, and preparations for the first landing.

Days 4-9

Peninsula & Polar Circle

Follow the west coast south with flexible Zodiac landings and cruises, attempting to cross the Polar Circle when ice and weather permit.

Days 10-11

Drake Passage

Sail north with final lectures, wildlife watching, and time to reflect on the expedition.

Day 12

Ushuaia

Disembark after breakfast.

MV Ushuaia expedition waters

Your expedition ship

MV Ushuaia

A compact, 90-guest expedition vessel with eight Zodiacs and RIBs, broad open decks, an open-bridge policy, and a practical onboard layout centered on frequent landings and close polar observation.

Explore ship, decks, and cabins
Maximum 90 guests
46 cabins and suites
40 crew and staff
INSB Ice Class C
84.73 m long / 15.41 m beam
8 Zodiacs and RIBs

Cabin pricing

Compare all seven published fares.

Prices are per person in USD and tied to the published occupancy for each category. Live inventory and final terms must be reconfirmed.

Cabin categoryFare per person
Standard TripleShared expedition value
$9,390
Standard TwinEntry twin category
$10,260
Plus TwinEnhanced twin category
$11,990
Premier TwinPopular twin category
$13,990
Premier SingleDedicated solo cabin
$16,760
Superior TwinMore room
$15,390
Suite TwinLargest category
$16,450

This departure is marked as a charter option in the published rate sheet. General cabin availability must be confirmed before planning around it.

What's included

  • Accommodation aboard MV Ushuaia in the booked cabin category
  • All meals served during the voyage
  • Scheduled Zodiac cruises and shore landings
  • Expedition lectures, daily briefings, and guiding
  • Access to the ship's public areas and open-bridge program

Not included

  • Flights, pre- or post-voyage hotels, and services not stated in the final confirmation
  • Travel insurance and emergency evacuation coverage
  • Passport, visa, reciprocity, and entry fees
  • Gratuities, personal purchases, laundry, and communications
  • Beverages and optional services not listed in the confirmed package

The final booking confirmation controls package inclusions and exclusions. Published 2026-27 fares in USD per person, based on the stated cabin occupancy. Availability, fuel adjustments, and booking terms require live reconfirmation.

Live cabin check

Confirm your cabin, fare, and booking terms.

An advisor will verify inventory, cabin position, occupancy, insurance requirements, deposit terms, and any current fuel adjustment.

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