14 Days in Antarctica

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Abri Joyner, Travel Agent in Columbia, MD

Abri Joyner

Columbia, MD Travel Agent
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Abri Joyner

Columbia, MD · 12 Years of Experience

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COUNTRIES VISITED:Antarctica, Argentina
PLACES VISITED:Deception Island, Drake Passage, Half Moon Island, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia
SUGGESTED DURATION:14 Days
Embarking on a cruise to Antarctica offers an unparalleled adventure into the heart of our planet's most remote and mesmerizing wilderness. This journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, serving as the gateway to the Antarctic. From crossing the notorious Drake Passage to exploring the pristine landscapes of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, this voyage is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the raw beauty of ice-clad mountains, encounter unique wildlife, and learn about the crucial scientific research conducted in this icy realm.
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DAY1
Ushuaia
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Arrive in Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia. Explore the city, visit the Museo Maritimo y del Presidio de Ushuaia, and enjoy local cuisine.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit the Museo Maritimo y del Presidio
DAY2
Ushuaia
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Day Trip to Tierra del Fuego National Park
Take a day trip to Tierra del Fuego National Park for hiking and enjoy panoramic views of the Beagle Channel. Attend a pre-cruise briefing in the evening.
HIGHLIGHTS:
View the Beagle Channel
DAY3
Drake Passage
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Crossing the Drake Passage
Set sail in the afternoon. As you cross the Drake Passage, attend lectures about Antarctica's ecology, history, and geology.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Attend lectures about Antarctica's ecology, history, and geology.
DAY4
Drake Passage
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Crossing the Drake Passage
Continue through the Drake Passage. Watch for seabirds, including albatrosses, and possibly the first icebergs. Participate in safety and environmental briefings.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Watch for Penguins and Icebergs
DAY5
South Shetland Islands
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Deception Island
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Half Moon Island
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Tour the South Shetland Islands
Arrive at the South Shetland Islands. Visit sites like Deception Island for its volcanic caldera and Half Moon Island for chinstrap penguin colonies.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit Deception Island and Half Moon Island
DAY6
South Shetland Islands
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Tour the South Shetland Islands
Explore more of the South Shetland Islands. Possible activities include zodiac excursions, kayaking, and visiting research stations.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visiting Research Stations and Kayaking
DAY7
South Shetland Islands
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Tour the South Shetland Islands
Last day in the South Shetland Islands. Engage in wildlife photography, visit a penguin rookery, and prepare for the journey to the Antarctic Peninsula.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Engage in wildlife photography and visit a penguin rookery
DAY8
Paradise Bay
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Explore Paradise Harbor
Reach the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit Paradise Harbor, known for its stunning glaciers and icebergs, and attempt a continental landing.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit Paradise Harbor
DAY9
Lemaire Channel
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Explore Lemarie Channel
Explore Lemaire Channel, Port Lockroy (a British research station and museum), and engage in zodiac cruises among the ice floes.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit Port Lockroy Museum and Research Station
DAY10
Lemaire Channel
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Tour Petermann Island
Participate in citizen science projects, such as seabird counts or phytoplankton sampling, and visit sites like Petermann Island for Adélie penguin sightings.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Research Sampling and Adélie Penguin Sightings
DAY11
Lemaire Channel
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Explore Lemaire Channel
Enjoy your last day on the Antarctic Peninsula with more exploratory zodiac excursions, possible whale sightings, and a visit to a scientific research station.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Whale Sightings and Zodiac Excursions
DAY12
Drake Passage
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Crossing the Drake Passage
Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage. Attend wrap-up lectures, and share experiences with fellow passengers.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Attend wrap-up lectures and share experiences
DAY13
Drake Passage
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Crossing the Drake Passage
Continue through the Drake Passage, engaging in birdwatching and final educational sessions. Celebrate the expedition with a farewell dinner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Birdwatching and Farewell dinner
DAY14
Ushuaia
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Depart from Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia in the morning. Disembark after breakfast, bid farewell to the crew and fellow adventurers, and transfer to the airport for your journey home or further travel in Argentina.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Disembark and fly home
FINAL THOUGHTS
As you make your way back to Ushuaia for disembarkation, you'll carry with you memories of an extraordinary expedition to the last true frontier on Earth.