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Antarctica / G Adventures

Antarctica Classic

A small-group polar adventure aboard Expedition with expert lectures, Zodiac exploration and an informal onboard community. Exact landings depend on weather, ice and wildlife.

Planned itinerary

G Adventures expedition plan

This internal page follows this sailing's own official route. Polar conditions determine the final sequence and landing sites.

Official G Adventures trip
Arrival and embarkation

Ushuaia, Argentina

The program begins in Ushuaia, including the confirmed hotel or transfer arrangements before embarkation.

Drake Passage

Southern Ocean

Lectures, seabird watching and safety briefings prepare guests for the first Antarctic landings.

Antarctic expedition

South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Daily Zodiac outings and shore landings are selected according to weather, ice and wildlife.

Return

Ushuaia, Argentina

Cross the Drake Passage northbound and disembark after the published program.

Expedition polar ship

Your expedition ship

Expedition

G Adventures' refurbished Expedition is a 102-metre, Ice Class 1A polar ship carrying a maximum of 128 guests. Its small-group setup, 14 expedition guides and Zodiac program are designed to put guests ashore frequently when conditions permit, with an informal community atmosphere rather than a traditional luxury-cruise format.

Explore ship, cabins and spaces

What's included

  • Accommodation aboard Expedition in the booked cabin category
  • Hotel night and transfers where expressly listed for the selected itinerary
  • Meals shown in the official trip program
  • Expedition Team lectures and educational program
  • Planned Zodiac excursions and landings where conditions permit
  • Waterproof boots in the published size range
  • Expedition parka on qualifying polar departures
  • One expedition guide for approximately every ten guests

Not included

  • International and domestic flights unless expressly included
  • Travel, medical and emergency evacuation insurance
  • Drinks, onboard gratuities, Wi-Fi and laundry
  • Optional kayaking, camping or other pre-bookable activities
  • Passport, visa and government fees
  • Costs caused by weather, ice or operational itinerary changes