Arrive in Ushuaia
Transfer to the included hotel, explore the city, and attend the optional briefing.
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Antarctica / Polar Latitudes
Exploring Antarctica's Spring
A roundtrip expedition from Ushuaia, with daily landings and Zodiac cruising adjusted to ice, wildlife, weather, and safe access.
PremiumAntarctic PeninsulaNovember 2026
Antarctic Peninsula
11 days
Ocean Albatros
Available
Planned itinerary
The expedition, day by day.
Landing locations and sequencing may change. The captain and expedition leader adapt the plan for sea ice, weather, wildlife, safety, and local access.
Embarkation
Board the expedition ship, complete safety briefings, and sail south.
Drake Passage
Cross the Drake Passage with seabird watching, expert lectures, safety briefings, Citizen Science, and time on the observation decks.
South Shetland Islands
Explore volcanic shores by Zodiac and look for returning penguins, seals, whales, and early-season sea ice.
Antarctic Peninsula
Flexible landings and cruising focus on spring wildlife behavior, pristine snow, icebergs, historic sites, and scientific bases.
Drake Passage
Cross the Drake Passage with seabird watching, expert lectures, safety briefings, Citizen Science, and time on the observation decks.
Ushuaia
Disembark in the morning.
Your expedition ship
Ocean Albatros
A next-generation X-Bow expedition ship with most cabins offering private balconies, multiple observation areas, two outdoor Jacuzzis, a spa, sauna, gym, and fast Zodiac access through a large heated mudroom.
Capacity to reconfirmIce Class 1A / Polar Class 6X-Bow designMost cabins have balconiesElevator on passenger decks
Explore ship and cabinsExterior Stateroom
An outside-facing cabin with private bathroom, refrigerator, TV, safe, climate control, bathrobe, and USB charging.
Balcony Stateroom
The most common configuration adds private outdoor space for direct views of ice and wildlife.
Suite
A larger accommodation category with more room to relax; exact layout and balcony size vary by suite grade.
What's included
- One pre-expedition hotel night in Ushuaia on published Antarctica programs
- All meals onboard and complimentary coffee and tea
- Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages with dinner
- All scheduled Zodiac cruises and expedition shore landings
- Lectures, briefings, and guidance from the expedition team
- Voyage photographer and professional photography coach
- Citizen Science opportunities
- Certified emergency physician and onboard clinic
- Loan expedition jacket and a custom down jacket to keep
- Dedicated passenger service manager
Not included
- International and domestic flights to or from Ushuaia
- Passport, visa, reciprocity, and entry fees
- Travel insurance and emergency evacuation coverage
- Optional kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, and immersive photography programs
- Premium drinks outside the published dinner beverage service
- Laundry, spa treatments, boutique purchases, and personal expenses
- Any hotel nights, transfers, or services not listed in the final booking confirmation
Cabin verification
Confirm the current fare and cabin inventory.
Starting fares can change. An advisor will confirm cabin category, solo supplement, deposit terms, optional activities, and final inclusions.