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.
Available
December 2027
Celebrating New Year's in Antarctica
From
$12,695
Arrival
Jan 5, 2028
⚓ 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.
Day 5 — Antarctic Sound and Weddell Sea
We maneuver through the mysterious channels and wildlife-rich waters of the Antarctic Sound and Weddell Sea, the perfect place to ensure an unforgettable holiday adventure. The Antarctic Sound is well known for its huge tabular icebergs, and the Weddell Sea offers a unique geography unlike anywhere else on earth. Here we’ll take in the abundant wildlife such as Adélie penguins and seals as we keep on the lookout for hunting Orca.
Days 6–7 — Happy New Year, Antarctica!
Time to put our explorer’s spirit to full use. Antarctica offers astounding landscapes and wildlife encounters at every turn, as the last truly unspoiled place on earth, populated only by its original wild inhabitants. Prepare yourself to encounter numerous species of penguins, seals, and whales, who will be there to share the holidays with us along the rugged coastlines and in the sea. We’ll also take full advantage of every opportunity to visit some of the several active scientific bases and historic landing sites on the peninsula. And as we cross over from 2026 to 2027, we’ll raise a glass to the last truly wild place on the planet.
Day 8 — 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. So, we’ll settle into our Zodiacs and spend most of our day exploring. And kayakers, it’s time to get your first taste of gliding just inches off the pristine Antarctic water. Whether on land or sea, in Zodiac or kayak, be prepared for a fully immersive introduction to this incomparable part of the world.
Days 9–10 — Drake Passage
We leave this magical place and make our way north, once again heading across the Antarctic Convergence and the 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
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 2027
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
9 regions on this voyage
Tierra del Fuego
End of the World • Subpolar Forests & Gateway Port
Drake Passage
Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley
Scotia Sea
Southern Ocean Arc • Marine Mammal Highway
South Shetland Islands
Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas
King George Island
Fly-Cruise Hub • Multi-National Stations
Bransfield Strait
Calm Channel • First Big Icebergs & Feeding Whales
Antarctic Sound
Iceberg Highway • Giant Tabular Bergs & Adélie Rookeries
Antarctic Peninsula
Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife
Lemaire Channel
Kodak Gap • Kilometer-High Glaciated Chasm
Cabin offers
| Cabin | Occupancy | Price (per person) | Promo | Availability | Source | detail.action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| triple | $12,695 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator | |
| double | $13,341 | Reduced from 15,695 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 | $14,361 | Reduced from 16,895 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Grand Balcony Stateroom
Category CXL, 4 corner staterooms on Deck 4, 25-30 m² incl. private balcony.
In your cabin
|
double | $15,126 | Reduced from 17,795 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
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Balcony Suite
Category B, 2 suites on Deck 6 (cabins 625/626), 30-32 m² incl. private balcony.
In your cabin
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double | $16,571 | Reduced from 19,495 USD | 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
|
double | $17,251 | Reduced from 20,295 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
| single | $18,995 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator | |
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Freydis Suite
Premium suite on Deck 7, 42 m² incl. private balcony.
In your cabin
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double | $20,141 | Reduced from 23,695 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
| single | $22,679 | Reduced from 26,681 USD | sold out | Polar Latitudes | ||
| single | $24,413 | Reduced from 28,721 USD | 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
|
quad | $24,476 | Reduced from 28,795 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
| single | $25,714 | Reduced from 30,251 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator | |
| single | $26,695 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator | |
|
Balcony Suite — Single
Category B, 2 suites on Deck 6 (cabins 625/626), 30-32 m² incl. private balcony.
In your cabin
|
single | $28,170 | Reduced from 33,141 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Junior Suite — Single
Category A, 4 suites on Deck 7 (cabins 703-706), 36-39 m² incl. private balcony.
In your cabin
|
single | $29,326 | Reduced from 34,501 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
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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 | $32,635 | Reduced from 38,393 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
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Freydis Suite — Single
Premium suite on Deck 7, 42 m² incl. private balcony.
In your cabin
|
single | $34,239 | Reduced from 40,281 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Brynhilde Suite
Two-bedroom family suite on Deck 7, 50 m² with French balcony.
In your cabin
|
double | $48,952 | Reduced from 57,590 USD | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Brynhilde Suite — Single
Two-bedroom family suite on Deck 7, 50 m² with French balcony.
In your cabin
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single | $97,903 | Reduced from 115,180 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 06:16 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.