Itinerary
- Day 1
Ushuaia
You'll arrive in Ushuaia and have time to explore this southern Patagonian city before your voyage begins. There's an option to take a day trip into Tierra del Fuego if you want to see more of the region. Later in the afternoon, you'll board the Ocean Albatros, go through the safety drill, and then sail into the Beagle Channel as you head toward the Drake Passage.
- Meals
- Dinner, Welcome cocktail
Included Activities
- Embarkation shuttle transfer from Ushuaia city centre to vessel
- Mandatory safety drill
- Sailing through Beagle Channel
Optional Activities
- Explore Ushuaia city
- Walk in surrounding forests
- Day trip to Tierra del Fuego
Landmarks Ushuaia Tierra del Fuego Beagle Channel Drake Passage - Days 2 - 3
Drake Passage to South Shetland Islands
The ship sails through the Drake Passage, where you'll encounter rough waters and strong westerly winds, though the vessel's X-Bow design keeps things stable. The Expedition Leader gives safety talks and prepares you for Antarctica. By day three, you'll cross the Antarctic Convergence where it gets noticeably colder and you start seeing petrels, albatrosses, and possibly penguins and whales. Weather permitting, you'll land on the South Shetland Islands that afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon snack
Included Activities
- Safety briefings from Expedition Leader
- Biosecuring of gear
- Lectures on Antarctic exploration and wildlife
- Potential landing on South Shetland Islands
Landmarks Drake Passage Antarctic Convergence South Shetland Islands - Days 4 - 6
Gerlache Strait
You'll head further south along the Antarctic Peninsula into the Gerlache Strait, visiting places like Paradise Bay, Cuverville Island (great for penguin colonies), Damoy Point with its historic huts, and Wilhelmina Bay where humpback whales often show up. Zodiac cruises take you around the glaciated islands. Between excursions, there are onboard lectures, spa treatments, and lounges where you can relax. Exact stops depend on weather and ice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon snack
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises in Paradise Bay
- Visit to Cuverville Island
- Exploration of historic huts at Damoy Point
- Viewing of humpback whales in Wilhelmina Bay
- Cruising through Lemaire Channel
- Onboard lectures
- Onboard recaps
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments
- Kayaking (USD 345/person, weather permitting, booked onboard)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula Gerlache Strait Paradise Bay Cuverville Island Damoy Point Wilhelmina Bay Lemaire Channel 
- Day 7
South Shetland Islands
You'll explore the South Shetland Islands, the northernmost part of Antarctica, where there are plenty of Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins plus Giant Petrels. The ice-capped peaks of Livingstone, Greenwich, and King George Islands come into view. Depending on conditions, you might visit Deception Island's volcanic black sands and old ruins, or head to the busy penguin colonies at Aitcho and Half Moon Islands, or check out Yankee Harbour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon snack
Included Activities
- Zodiac landings on South Shetland Islands
- Visits to Livingstone, Greenwich, and King George Islands
- Option to explore Deception Island
- Option to visit Aitcho and Half Moon Islands
- Option to visit Yankee Harbour
Optional Activities
- Kayaking (USD 345/person, weather permitting, booked onboard)
Landmarks South Shetland Islands Livingstone Island Greenwich Island King George Island Deception Island Aitcho Islands Half Moon Island Yankee Harbour 
- Days 8 - 9
Drake Passage return to Ushuaia
After leaving Antarctica, you'll spend two days sailing north across the Drake Passage back to Ushuaia. There's time for cocktails at the Nordic Bar, lectures in the Shackleton Lounge, and watching albatrosses from the deck. On your final evening, you'll attend the Farewell Party with the Captain and Officers, then see a photo and video show from the onboard photographer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon snack, Farewell cocktail
Included Activities
- Onboard lectures in Shackleton Lounge
- Nordic Bar access
- Farewell Party with Captain and Officers
- Photo and video presentation by onboard photographer
Landmarks Drake Passage Beagle Channel - Day 10
Ushuaia
You'll arrive back at Ushuaia in the morning. After breakfast on board, you'll say goodbye to the crew and the expedition team, then head ashore with memories of your Antarctic journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembarkation shuttle transfer from vessel to Ushuaia city centre or airport
Landmarks Ushuaia
