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
Best of Antarctica's Whale Season
From
$12,746
Arrival
Mar 15, 2027
⚓ 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
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 7–9 — 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 particular highlight of this voyage is the privilege of spending an extra day in the company of 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 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
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
Beagle Channel
Scenic Fjord • Sea Lion Colonies & Les Eclaireurs
Drake Passage
Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley
South Shetland Islands
Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas
Scotia Sea
Southern Ocean Arc • Marine Mammal Highway
Cabin offers
| Cabin | Occupancy | Price (per person) | Promo | Availability | Source | detail.action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Porthole Stateroom
4 staterooms on Deck 3 with two portholes, 14-15 m².
In your cabin
|
double | $11,046 | Reduced from 12,995 USD | sold out | Polar Latitudes | |
Ocean Stateroom
Best price
20 staterooms on Deck 3 with large window, 14-15 m².
In your cabin
|
double | $12,746 | Reduced from 14,995 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 | $12,831 | Reduced from 15,095 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
Balcony Stateroom
8 staterooms on Deck 5 with Juliet balcony, 19-20 m².
In your cabin
|
double | $14,021 | Reduced from 16,495 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
Discovery Suite
6 suites on Deck 5 with two Juliet balconies.
In your cabin
|
double | $14,616 | Reduced from 17,195 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
Navigator Stateroom
2 staterooms on Deck 7 with private balcony.
In your cabin
|
double | $15,296 | Reduced from 17,995 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 | $17,506 | Reduced from 20,595 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Porthole Stateroom — Single
4 staterooms on Deck 3 with two portholes, 14-15 m².
In your cabin
|
single | $18,778 | Reduced from 22,091 USD | sold out | Polar Latitudes | |
Grand Suite
2 suites on Deck 7 (Panorama Deck) with private balcony.
In your cabin
|
double | $19,036 | Reduced from 22,395 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 | $21,668 | Reduced from 25,491 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 | $21,812 | Reduced from 25,661 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 | $22,395 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Balcony Stateroom — Single
8 staterooms on Deck 5 with Juliet balcony, 19-20 m².
In your cabin
|
single | $23,835 | Reduced from 28,041 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Discovery Suite — Single
6 suites on Deck 5 with two Juliet balconies.
In your cabin
|
single | $24,847 | Reduced from 29,231 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Navigator Stateroom — Single
2 staterooms on Deck 7 with private balcony.
In your cabin
|
single | $26,003 | Reduced from 30,591 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Owner's Suite — Single
2 suites on Deck 7 with private balcony — the largest accommodation on board.
In your cabin
|
single | $29,760 | Reduced from 35,011 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Grand Suite — Single
2 suites on Deck 7 (Panorama Deck) with private balcony.
In your cabin
|
single | $32,361 | Reduced from 38,071 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
Prices are captured from operator websites and may change — the operator's site is authoritative. Captured Aug 24, 2026 06:20 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.