Itinerary
- Day 1
Ushuaia
You'll arrive in Ushuaia and get a transfer from the airport to your hotel. After collecting your luggage, meet your expedition representative in the Arrivals Hall. The expedition briefing happens early in the evening at your hotel. If your flight gets in with time to spare, you could walk around the city, check out the Maritime Museum, or sign up for an optional tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Included Activities
- Arrival transfer from Ushuaia City Airport (USH) to hotel
- Expedition briefing at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Ushuaia city on foot
- Visit Maritime Museum
- Join tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park with hiking opportunities
Landmarks Tierra del Fuego National Park Maritime Museum 
- Day 1
Ushuaia
You'll arrive in Ushuaia and get a transfer from the airport to your hotel. After collecting your luggage, meet your expedition representative in the Arrivals Hall. The expedition briefing happens early in the evening at your hotel. If your flight gets in with time to spare, you could walk around the city, check out the Maritime Museum, or sign up for an optional tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel in Ushuaia to be confirmed)
Included Activities
- Arrival transfer from Ushuaia City Airport (USH) to hotel
- Expedition briefing at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Ushuaia city on foot
- Visit Maritime Museum
- Join tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park with hiking opportunities
Landmarks Tierra del Fuego National Park Maritime Museum - Day 2
Ushuaia to Antarctic Peninsula (via Beagle Channel)
Spend the morning walking through Ushuaia on foot with snow-capped peaks all around you. By afternoon, head to the port and board the Ocean Endeavour to start your 10-night voyage. You'll meet other passengers and the Expedition Team, get settled in your cabin, then the ship sets sail through the Beagle Channel toward Antarctica.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning exploration of Ushuaia
- Transfer to Ushuaia port
- Boarding Ocean Endeavour
- Sailing through Beagle Channel
Landmarks Beagle Channel - Day 2
Ushuaia to Antarctic Peninsula (via Beagle Channel)
Spend the morning walking through Ushuaia on foot with snow-capped peaks all around you. By afternoon, head to the port and board the Ocean Endeavour to start your 10-night voyage. You'll meet other passengers and the Expedition Team, get settled in your cabin, then the ship sets sail through the Beagle Channel toward Antarctica.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)
Included Activities
- Morning exploration of Ushuaia
- Transfer to Ushuaia port
- Boarding Ocean Endeavour
- Sailing through Beagle Channel
Landmarks Beagle Channel - Days 3 - 4
Drake Passage Crossing
You're spending two days crossing the Drake Passage, named after British seafarer Sir Francis Drake. When weather cooperates, head out on deck to look for dolphins, whales, and seabirds like the wandering albatross, which has a wingspan of about three meters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drake Passage crossing
- Wildlife spotting from outer decks (weather permitting)
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 3
Drake Passage Crossing
Cross the Drake Passage, named after British seafarer Sir Francis Drake, heading toward the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. When weather cooperates, spend time on the outer deck watching for dolphins, whales, and seabirds including the wandering albatross with its roughly three-meter wingspan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)
Included Activities
- Drake Passage crossing
- Wildlife spotting from outer decks (weather permitting)
Landmarks Drake Passage - Days 5 - 8
Antarctic Peninsula Exploration
Four days of exploring the Antarctic Peninsula ahead, where you'll see glaciers, mountains, and lots of wildlife. February and March are prime months for spotting migrating whales, which include humpback, minke, fin whales, and orcas. You'll get backdrops of icy landscapes and wilderness throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Antarctic Peninsula exploration
- Wildlife viewing - glaciers, mountains, seals, penguins, and seabirds
- Whale watching (humpback, minke, fin whales, and orcas)
- Participate in Happy Whale Citizen Science Program
Optional Activities
- Zodiac excursions
- On-foot exploration
- Kayaking or day paddle excursions through ice floes
- Photography sessions and workshops led by expert photography guides
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula South Shetland Islands 
- Day 4
Drake Passage (Sea Day) with Expert Lectures
This is a sea day with lectures from experts covering Antarctica's history, geology, and biology. Safety briefings also happen during this time, so you'll get important information about what to expect in the coming days.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive lecture program on Antarctic history, geology, and biology
- Safety briefings
- Days 9 - 10
Return Across Drake Passage
You're heading back across the Drake Passage toward Ushuaia now. Share photos with other travelers, work on your wildlife spotting skills, and catch final lectures from polar experts. The Ocean Endeavour has a sauna, yoga classes, and gym if you want to use those facilities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drake Passage crossing (return)
- Final expert lectures
- Sauna access
- Yoga classes
- Gym access
Optional Activities
- Share photographs with fellow travelers
- Wildlife spotting practice
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 5
Antarctic Peninsula Exploration
The exploration of Antarctic waters begins as you enter the Antarctic Peninsula. You'll see glaciers, mountains, and wildlife throughout the day. February and March are the best months for spotting migrating whales, including humpback, minke, fin whales, and orcas. Icy landscapes and pristine wilderness surround you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)
Included Activities
- Antarctic Peninsula exploration
- Wildlife viewing - glaciers, mountains, seals, penguins, and seabirds
- Whale watching (humpback, minke, fin whales, and orcas)
Optional Activities
- Zodiac excursions
- On-foot exploration
- Kayaking or day paddle excursions through ice floes
- Photography sessions and workshops led by expert photography guides
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Days 11 - 12
Return to Ushuaia & Departure
The tour ends after breakfast onboard the ship. You'll get a transfer to the airport for your onward travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard
- Airport transfer
- Day 6
Antarctic Peninsula Exploration & Wildlife Encounters
Take Zodiac excursions and walk on ice-filled bays and channels. Visit penguin rookeries, watch for humpback and minke whales, spot leopard seals, and listen to glaciers calving in the distance. You can join the Happy Whale Project citizen science work and access the ship's bridge anytime to look for whales.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions in ice-filled bays and channels
- On-foot exploration
- Visit penguin rookeries
- Whale spotting - humpback and minke whales
- Leopard seal observation
- Participate in Happy Whale Citizen Science Project
- Open bridge access for whale spotting and to observe ship operations
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 7
Antarctic Peninsula Adventure Activities
Optional adventure activities are available throughout the day. Try kayaking or day paddle excursions through ice floes, or join photography sessions and workshops run by expert photography guides if you prefer that instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)
Optional Activities
- Kayaking or day paddle excursions through ice floes
- Photography sessions and workshops led by expert photography guides
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 8
Antarctic Peninsula Landing Sites
Landing sites on the Antarctic Peninsula vary based on where the ship is and current weather. Possible stops include Brown Bluff with penguin rookeries, Paradise Bay with mountain and glacier views, Hope Bay near a Swedish expedition hut, and Danco Island with gentoo penguins and old British Antarctic Survey remnants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)
Included Activities
- Landing at Antarctic Peninsula sites (subject to weather and ice conditions)
- Visit penguin rookeries
- Explore historic sites
Landmarks Brown Bluff Paradise Bay Waterboat Point Almirante Brown Antarctic Base Hope Bay Esperanza Station Danco Island Errera Channel - Day 9
Antarctic Peninsula History & Final Exploration
Learn about the Antarctic Peninsula's history and some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to reach this place. Each trip is designed around prevailing ice and weather conditions. You're leaving Antarctica after visiting one of Earth's last true wilderness areas with ice formations and penguin rookeries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Antarctic Peninsula landing sites
- Expert lectures on Antarctic expedition history
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 10
Return to Ushuaia (Drake Passage Crossing)
Leave Antarctica and head back across the Drake Passage toward Ushuaia to complete your return journey across the legendary waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)
Included Activities
- Drake Passage crossing (return)
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 11
Final Sea Day with Wellness Activities
On this final sea day aboard Ocean Endeavour, share photos with fellow travelers, practice your wildlife spotting expertise, and attend final lectures from polar experts. Use the ship's health and wellness facilities like the sauna, yoga classes, and gym.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/S Ocean Endeavour)
Included Activities
- Final expert lectures
- Sauna access
- Yoga classes
- Gym access
Optional Activities
- Share photographs with fellow travelers
- Wildlife spotting practice
- Day 12
Departure from Ushuaia
The tour ends after breakfast onboard the ship. You'll get a transfer to the airport for your onward travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard
- Airport transfer
