Antarctic Peninsula: The Pure Expedition

10 Days / 9 Nights On Board

Ushuaia to Ushuaia

Experience All of Antarctica’s Greatest Highlights

Antarctica offers an overabundance of riches, from breathtaking Orca and Humpback whales to smile-inducing penguins of multiple species; from huge, well-sculpted icebergs to mesmerizing glaciers glowing blue from within. On this voyage, we’ll introduce you to all that and more, as Antarctica always throws in a few surprises for us. If you’re looking for a perfect introduction to this life-changing continent in a time-efficient voyage, traveling with a team that’s committed to immersing you in all its glorious details, this itinerary just might have your name on it.

Activities: Kayaking, Photography, Citizen Science

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Day 1: Embarkation
Days 2-3: Drake Passage
Day 4: South Shetland Islands
Day 5-7: Glorious Antarctica
Day 8-9: Drake Passage
Day 10: Disembarkation

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Day 1: All Aboard!

After a morning exploring Ushuaia, we will transfer you to your expedition vessel, the Ocean Victory. Our Expedition Team and ship staff will welcome you on board and get you settled in, followed by a safety and orientation briefing and our Captain’s welcome dinner. We’re on our way to Antarctica!

Days 2–3: Drake Passage

Join our Polar Experts as they share their vast knowledge of Antarctica, from its enchanting wildlife to its bold history. Participate in our pioneering Citizen Science program or sit back and take in this fabled journey while catching glimpses of rarely seen wildlife. Keep your binoculars handy to identify the many seabirds that escort our ship as we cross the Antarctic Convergence into Antarctica’s waters and noticeably cooler temperatures.

Day 4: South Shetland Islands

Over time, the volcanic activity of the South Shetland Islands has created a geology unlike any other. Here, you can expect a spectacular display of mountains, glaciers, and wildlife, including Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins, and it’s not uncommon to share the water’s edge with Elephant and Fur seals. Whales are often spotted as well. So, we’ll settle into our Zodiacs and spend most of our day exploring. And kayakers, it’s time to get your first taste of gliding just inches off the pristine Antarctic water. Whether on land or sea, in Zodiac or kayak, be prepared for a fully immersive introduction to this incomparable part of the world.

Days 5–7: Glorious Antarctica

Here’s our chance to explore any number of picturesque bays and landing sites, while maneuvering through iceberg-rich channels and into wildlife-rich waters. We’ll likely be joined by numerous species of enchanting penguins, seals, and whales, both in the sea and along the rugged coastlines. And there will be great opportunities to stop at several active scientific bases and historic landing sites during our typical two-a-day outings. Our focus is always on the longest and most adventurous off-ship experience, so be prepared to take in all that Antarctica has to offer.

Days 8–9: Drake Passage

We leave this magical place and make our way north, once again crossing the legendary Drake Passage. We have one last hurrah as we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow and a final meal together.

Day 10: Ushuaia Disembarkation

With huge smiles on weary, content faces, we disembark in the morning, letting you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.

Visiting a Penguin Colony

Activities
(available on select departures)

Discover Kayaking ($350)

Book in advance – pay on board

Immersive Kayaking ($1195)
Immersive Photography ($495)

Book and pay in advance – 20% deposit

Citizen Science (Included)

Photography Coach (included)

Available to all

Important Details

Prices based on twin occupancy except for triple, single, and Family Suite. A limited number of twin cabins may be sold for single occupancy at 1.7 times the twin rate.

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Traveling With a Group?

Reach out to our Sales team to inquire about groups of 10 or more.

Rates vary by cabin.

A Thoroughly Modern Ship, Built for Polar Waters

The sister ship of Ocean Albatros, Ocean Victory boasts the same strikingly unconventional profile as its sibling. It’s a look that reflects decades of Polar experience and design refinement, resulting in a vessel ideally suited for the challenges and opportunities of this unique part of the world. From its uber-stable X-Bow to its heated mudroom and four exterior doors that will get you out and exploring quickly and safely, this is the ship that the polar regions – and all would-be explorers – have been waiting for.