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.
Available
March 2027
Antarctica's Whale Season
From
$9,895
Arrival
Mar 28, 2027
⚓ Buenos Aires
Duration
11 days
10 nights
Ice class
PC6
Polar Class 6: Summer/autumn operation in medium first-year ice; premier modern polar standard.
Year built
2023
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
The South Shetlands are 12 islands separated from the Antarctic Peninsula by the Bransfield Strait. Significant volcanic activity has sculpted a geology – and a diverse natural beauty – unlike anywhere else on Earth. 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. And this time of year is feeding time for Humpback whales, so don’t be surprised if you’re joined by a number of them on your day’s adventure.
Days 7–8 — Antarctica (and Whales) Await
On to the Antarctic Peninsula, where we’ll explore any number of stunning bays and famed landing sites, maneuvering through majestic channels as we continue to navigate these wildlife-rich waters, passing any number of glorious icebergs, on our way to historic landing sites and perhaps even an active scientific base. Of course, a spectacular highlight of this voyage is the likelihood of encountering the giant Humpback whale – or many of them! – feeding on the abundance of krill in the water this time of year. Orcas and Minkes are also common sightings, as are a variety of penguins and seals.
Days 9–10 — 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 11 — 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
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
March 2027
Late Summer · Fur Seals & LightAbundant whale encounters, playful fur seal pups, and dramatic golden-hour polar light.
Playful Fur Seals
Dramatic Light
Shoulder Value
Regions
Visited Regions
4 regions on this voyage
Drake Passage
Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley
South Shetland Islands
Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas
Antarctic Peninsula
Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife
Bransfield Strait
Calm Channel • First Big Icebergs & Feeding Whales
Cabin offers
| Cabin | Occupancy | Price (per person) | Promo | Availability | Source | detail.action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| triple | $9,895 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator | |
| double | $10,876 | Reduced from 12,795 USD | sold out | Polar Latitudes | ||
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Superior Balcony Stateroom
Category CSP, 48 staterooms across Decks 4 and 6, 22-25 m² incl. private balcony — the ship's core category.
In your cabin
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double | $13,195 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
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Junior Suite
Category A, 4 suites on Deck 7 (cabins 703-706), 36-39 m² incl. private balcony.
In your cabin
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double | $13,511 | Reduced from 15,895 USD | sold out | Polar Latitudes | |
| single | $14,895 | — | sold out | Polar Latitudes | ||
| single | $18,489 | Reduced from 21,751 USD | sold out | Polar Latitudes | ||
| single | $22,431 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator | |
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Brynhilde Suite — Quad
Two-bedroom family suite on Deck 7, 50 m² with French balcony.
In your cabin
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quad | $22,495 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
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Junior Suite — Single
Category A, 4 suites on Deck 7 (cabins 703-706), 36-39 m² incl. private balcony.
In your cabin
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single | $22,968 | Reduced from 27,021 USD | sold out | Polar Latitudes | |
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Brynhilde Suite — Triple
Two-bedroom family suite on Deck 7, 50 m² with French balcony.
In your cabin
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triple | $29,993 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
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Brynhilde Suite
Two-bedroom family suite on Deck 7, 50 m² with French balcony.
In your cabin
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double | $44,990 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
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Brynhilde Suite — Single
Two-bedroom family suite on Deck 7, 50 m² with French balcony.
In your cabin
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single | $89,980 | — | 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.
Getting ready for this voyage?
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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.