Itinerary
- Day 1
Ushuaia
You'll arrive in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and have time to explore the Patagonian landscape before your voyage begins. Walk through the forests around town, check out the local area, or take an optional day trip into Tierra del Fuego if you want to see the raw wilderness. Later in the afternoon, head to the dock and board your expedition vessel. You'll go through the mandatory safety drill, and then the ship sets sail through the Beagle Channel heading toward the Drake Passage.
Included Activities
- Embarkation shuttle transfer from Ushuaia city centre to vessel
- Safety drill
- Sailing through Beagle Channel
Optional Activities
- Explore Ushuaia city
- Walk in surrounding forests
- Day trip to Tierra del Fuego National Park
Landmarks Ushuaia Beagle Channel Tierra del Fuego - Days 2 - 3
Drake Passage to Antarctic Peninsula
Sailing through the Drake Passage comes next, crossing those notoriously rough waters between Patagonia and Antarctica. The ship's X-Bow technology helps manage the fierce westerly winds of the Roaring Fifties. Your Expedition Leader gives safety briefings and talks about Antarctic exploration and the wildlife you'll encounter. By day three, you'll cross the Antarctic Convergence where the water temperature shifts and marine life becomes more abundant. Watch for petrels, albatrosses, penguins, seals, and whales. Weather permitting, you'll land on the South Shetland Islands in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Afternoon snacks)
Included Activities
- Safety briefings and guidelines
- Biosecuring gear assistance
- Lectures on Antarctic exploration, wildlife and environmental minimization
- Crossing Antarctic Convergence
- Landing on South Shetland Islands (weather permitting)
Landmarks Drake Passage Antarctic Convergence South Shetland Islands 
- Days 4 - 8
Antarctic Peninsula Exploration
The next five days focus on moving west along the Antarctic Peninsula into the Gerlache Strait. Your Expedition Leader and Captain navigate through the ice to show you the region's natural features. You'll take Zodiac cruises in Paradise Bay, see penguin nesting sites on Cuverville Island, explore old huts at Damoy Point, and possibly spot humpback whales in Wilhelmina Bay. The Lemaire Channel offers incredible scenery and wildlife viewing. The goal is reaching the Antarctic Circle. Exact stops depend on weather and ice conditions, so plans may shift. Between activities, attend onboard lectures, enjoy wine-tasting, or relax at the spa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Afternoon snacks)
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises in Paradise Bay
- Penguin observation on Cuverville Island
- Historic hut exploration at Damoy Point
- Whale watching in Wilhelmina Bay
- Lemaire Channel cruise
- Antarctic Circle crossing (weather and ice dependent)
- Nightly briefings
- Onboard lectures
- Onboard recaps
- Wine-tasting
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments
Landmarks Gerlache Strait Antarctic Peninsula Paradise Bay Cuverville Island Damoy Point Wilhelmina Bay Lemaire Channel Antarctic Circle 
- Day 9
South Shetland Islands
Your time in Antarctica concludes in the South Shetland Islands, the northernmost part of the continent. These islands have Gentoo and Chinstrap penguin colonies and Giant Petrels despite the harsh conditions. Explore the ice-capped peaks of Livingstone, Greenwich, and King George Islands. Deception Island offers a volcanic landscape with black sand beaches and historic structures. You can visit penguin colonies on Aitcho and Half Moon Islands, or see Yankee Harbour where sealers once worked. This is your last chance to experience the Antarctic wilderness before heading north.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Afternoon snacks)
Included Activities
- South Shetland Islands exploration
- Livingstone Island visit
- Greenwich Island visit
- King George Island visit
- Deception Island exploration
- Penguin colony viewing at Aitcho Island
- Penguin colony viewing at Half Moon Island
- Yankee Harbour visit
Landmarks South Shetland Islands Livingstone Island Greenwich Island King George Island Deception Island Aitcho Islands Half Moon Island Yankee Harbour - Days 10 - 11
Return across Drake Passage
You spend two days sailing north across the Drake Passage back to Ushuaia. There are plenty of onboard activities to reflect on the voyage. Head to the Nordic Bar for cocktails, attend lectures by the Expedition Team in the Shackleton Lounge, and watch albatrosses flying alongside the ship. On your final evening, join the Captain and Officers for a Farewell Cocktail Party. Later, the onboard photographer presents photos and videos from the trip so you can relive the Antarctic adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Afternoon snacks)
Included Activities
- Crossing Drake Passage (northbound)
- Farewell Cocktail Party
- Photo and video presentation by onboard photographer
Optional Activities
- Nordic Bar cocktails with fellow passengers
- Expedition Team lectures in Shackleton Lounge
Landmarks Drake Passage Beagle Channel - Day 12
Ushuaia
The ship arrives back at Ushuaia pier in the morning. After breakfast, thank the crew and the Albatros Expedition Team, then leave the ship and head back to dry land with memories of your Antarctic voyage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Arrival at Ushuaia pier
- Disembarkation shuttle transfer from vessel to Ushuaia city centre or airport
Landmarks Ushuaia
