Camping
Optional activities · from $395Roll out your bivouac bag directly onto the snow beneath the southern heavens, falling asleep to the rumble of distant calving glaciers and calling gentoo penguins.
Available
December 2026
Antarctic Peninsula: The Classic Voyage
From
$12,247
Arrival
Dec 29, 2026
⚓ Buenos Aires
Duration
12 days
11 nights
Ice class
1A
Ice Class 1A: Strengthened hull and machinery for navigation in difficult ice conditions.
Year built
1989
Day by day
Route:
Itinerary and landing sites are indicative and subject to change based on weather, sea ice, and wildlife conditions.
Day 1 — Arrive and Explore in Ushuaia
After a friendly welcome at the airport, we'll transfer you to one of our partnered premium hotel resorts nestled in the breathtaking Patagonian nature, where you can take some time to unwind or go explore the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia. Our optional evening briefing is your opportunity to ask questions and meet some of your fellow explorers.
Day 2 — All Aboard!
Spend your morning relaxing at the hotel, visiting a museum, or exploring the shops in Ushuaia, before our mid-afternoon escort to the ship. 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 3–4 — 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.
Days 5–6 — 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. We’ll settle into our Zodiacs and spend most of our day exploring, taking unforgettable photographs, and planting our footsteps on the endlessly diverse landscape. With an extra day in the itinerary, a visit to the black sand beaches and rusted ruins of Deception Island is always at the top of our list.
Days 7–9 — Immersive Antarctica
Welcome to Antarctica in all its awe-inspiring glory. For the next few days, we’ll explore any number of picturesque bays and famed landing sites, maneuvering through majestic channels, where glorious icebergs and an array of beguiling wildlife share the highly active waters. Prepare to be amazed as we spot numerous species of penguins, seals, and whales, both along the rugged coastline as well as in the sea. A night of camping under the stars is also an unforgettable highlight for those who sign up. There are great opportunities to stop at several active scientific bases and historic landing sites, and we plan to take full advantage of all the continent offers.
Days 10–11 — 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 12 — 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.
Activities
Hiking & snowshoeing
Optional activities · from $150Crunch through pristine snow up glaciated ridges and volcanic vantage points for breathtaking 360° panoramas over iceberg-choked straits and penguin rookeries.
Kayaking & paddling
Optional activitiesPaddle in near-silence through mirror-calm glacial bays, drifting alongside iridescent ice sculptures and listening to the deep exhales of surfacing humpback whales.
Photography
Optional activitiesSpecialized workshops and excursions guided by professional polar photographers to capture the ethereal midnight sun, dynamic wildlife action, and sculpted blue ice.
Expedition Overview
Operator
Polar Latitudes
All-Inclusive ExpeditionPolar Latitudes operates dedicated polar expedition voyages to the White Continent with seasoned expedition teams.
Month
December 2026
Peak Season · 20h DaylightLong polar days, hatching penguin chicks, and peak summer activity across rookeries and bays.
Hatching Chicks
20h Sunlight
First Whales
Regions
Visited Regions
5 regions on this voyage
Drake Passage
Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley
South Shetland Islands
Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas
King George Island
Fly-Cruise Hub • Multi-National Stations
Antarctic Peninsula
Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife
Scotia Sea
Southern Ocean Arc • Marine Mammal Highway
Lowest available price
Cheapest cabin across all tracked offers — 2 price changes since Jul 20, 2026
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$12,247
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low $12,247 · high $12,387
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Cheapest per-person price across all cabins and operators, captured over time. Past changes don't predict future prices.
Cabin offers
| Cabin | Occupancy | Price (per person) | Promo | Availability | Source | detail.action |
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Ocean Stateroom
Best price
20 staterooms on Deck 3 with large window, 14-15 m².
In your cabin
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double | $12,247 | Reduced from 17,495 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
Vista Stateroom
22 staterooms on Deck 4 with large window — the most numerous category.
In your cabin
|
double | $12,387 | Reduced from 17,695 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
Balcony Stateroom
8 staterooms on Deck 5 with Juliet balcony, 19-20 m².
In your cabin
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double | $13,507 | Reduced from 19,295 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
Discovery Suite
6 suites on Deck 5 with two Juliet balconies.
In your cabin
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double | $14,137 | Reduced from 20,195 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
Navigator Stateroom
2 staterooms on Deck 7 with private balcony.
In your cabin
|
double | $14,697 | Reduced from 20,995 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
Owner's Suite
2 suites on Deck 7 with private balcony — the largest accommodation on board.
In your cabin
|
double | $16,867 | Reduced from 24,095 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
Grand Suite
2 suites on Deck 7 (Panorama Deck) with private balcony.
In your cabin
|
double | $18,407 | Reduced from 26,295 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Ocean Stateroom — Single
20 staterooms on Deck 3 with large window, 14-15 m².
In your cabin
|
single | $20,819 | Reduced from 29,741 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Vista Stateroom — Single
22 staterooms on Deck 4 with large window — the most numerous category.
In your cabin
|
single | $21,057 | Reduced from 30,081 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
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Balcony Stateroom — Single
8 staterooms on Deck 5 with Juliet balcony, 19-20 m².
In your cabin
|
single | $22,961 | Reduced from 32,801 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Discovery Suite — Single
6 suites on Deck 5 with two Juliet balconies.
In your cabin
|
single | $24,032 | Reduced from 34,331 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
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Navigator Stateroom — Single
2 staterooms on Deck 7 with private balcony.
In your cabin
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single | $24,984 | Reduced from 35,691 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
Solo Vista Stateroom — Single
3 dedicated solo staterooms on Deck 4 with large window, 16-18 m².
In your cabin
|
single | $26,295 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
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Owner's Suite — Single
2 suites on Deck 7 with private balcony — the largest accommodation on board.
In your cabin
|
single | $28,673 | Reduced from 40,961 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Grand Suite — Single
2 suites on Deck 7 (Panorama Deck) with private balcony.
In your cabin
|
single | $31,291 | Reduced from 44,701 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
Prices are captured from operator websites and may change — the operator's site is authoritative. Captured Sep 3, 2026 06:15 UTC.
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Wildlife on this route
Wildlife
Gentoo Penguin
A stocky, orange-billed penguin of the genus Pygoscelis, closest kin to the Adélie and Chinstrap. Its loud, trumpeting call, delivered with head thrown back, carries across the shoreline colonies where expedition landings are made.
Wildlife
Humpback Whale
A 14–17 metre baleen whale known for breaching and long pectoral fins, often seen feeding on krill in loose groups along the ice edge.
Wildlife
Orca
Black and white apex predator instantly recognizable by its pale eye patches, the orca is the largest of the dolphins and one of the ocean's most capable hunters. Sightings often involve a tight-knit family pod working the ice edge together.
Wildlife
Wandering Albatross
The snowy albatross, better known as the wandering albatross, has the widest wingspan of any living bird alive today. Watch for it riding the wind for hours behind the ship without a single wingbeat.