Crossing the Antarctic Circle Cruise
Why Join This Cruise:
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This expedition offers the most actual time spent in Antarctica itself of all the different trips to the Antarctic Peninsula
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Be one of only a small handful of people per season to cross the Antarctic Circle
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Travel aboard an ice-strengthened vessel, renowned for their excellent guides and expeditionary feel
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Unique wildlife opportunities as well as optional adventure options (camping & kayaking) available on specific departures
Trip Overview
This trip is unique and a particular favourite of ours as it combines in a single expedition the distinct advantages of offering polar travellers the longest time to explore Antarctica with the rare chance to cross the intangible Antarctic Circle.
Travelling further south down the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, where very few boats have the time to venture on shorter itineraries, this is the perfect trip for those looking to maximise their time on the White Continent and travel where few others venture.
26th Feb - 12th March 2011
Join wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein on board the Sergey Vavilov.
Voyage Outline
Day 1: Depart London Heathrow for Buenos Aires, flying overnight.
Days 2 to 3: Arrive Buenos Aires then transfer to Ushuaia with time to explore the historic and bustling town and harbour
Day 4: Optional morning excursion with a local guide on a group visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park, before embarking your ship in the afternoon. Plan to be on deck as you set sail on the scenic Beagle Channel towards the Drake Passage and Antarctica
Days 5 to 7: Journey across the famous Drake Passage before arriving at the South Shetland Islands
Days 8 to 14: Exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula. expect to see enormous rookeries of Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adélie Penguins. If pack ice and icebergs allow, the ship navigates some of the most beautiful waterways in the world.
Days 15 to 16: Bid farewell to Antarctica as you set sail north across the Drake Passage.
Days 17 to 18: After breakfast disembark with the morning at leisure in Ushuaia before catching the early afternoon flight back to Buenos Aires for your final evening.
Day 19: Arrive back in the UK
Our Experts
Paul Goldstein
Tour Expert
Award-winning photographer, guide and author