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Available January 2028

Complete Antarctica: Sail In, Fly Out

Departure Jan 12, 2028 ⚓ Ushuaia
Arrival Jan 22, 2028 ⚓ Punta Arenas
Duration 11 days 10 nights
Operator 🇺🇸 Polar Latitudes All-Inclusive Expedition
Ship Ocean Nova 80 guests
Ice class 1B Ice Class 1B: Ice-strengthened hull for navigation in medium ice conditions (up to 0.6 m).
Year built 1992

Day by day

Route:
Ushuaia Scotia Sea Antarctic Peninsula King George Island Punta Arenas

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

Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina, check in, and relax at the Hotel Albatros, located in the heart of this fascinating Patagonian city. Ushuaia is the main hub for global visitors to Antarctica, situated on the Beagle Channel at the edge of the infamous Drake Passage. Meet your fellow explorers and prepare yourself for adventure!

Day 2 — All Aboard in Ushuaia!

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 onboard crew will welcome you as you board and get you settled in, followed by a safety and orientation briefing and the Captain’s welcome dinner. We’re on our way to Antarctica!

Days 3–4 — Drake Passage

Join our Polar Experts as they share their extensive 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 5–7 — Immersive Antarctica

It’s time to slow our ship down, allowing you to fully explore the dreamlike world around us and let the power of this extraordinary place sink in. This is your opportunity to become more intimately acquainted with Antarctica by Zodiac, kayak, snowshoe, or while spending unhurried time ashore, taking in the silence and scale of the landscape. For those engaged in our Citizen Science program, the important work of understanding and documenting this fragile environment continues. Be sure to keep your camera handy, as penguins, seals, and whale sightings are all part of this incredible experience. And a passing iceberg, towering high above, its magical blue light seeming to glow from within, is something you’ll want to share with friends back home.

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. It’s also not uncommon to share the water’s edge with elephant and fur seals, while whales are often spotted as well. We’ll settle into our Zodiacs and spend our final day exploring Antarctica.

Day 9 — King George Island – Disembarkation

On the final day aboard Ocean Nova, we arrive at King George Island, Antarctica’s most populous island (scientists only, please). After a fond farewell to the Expedition Team, crew, and officers of Ocean Nova, you’ll disembark by Zodiac to the small Chilean station on King George Island, where your chartered aircraft awaits. Board your aircraft and watch the White Continent recede as we fly smoothly across the Drake Passage. Upon arrival in Punta Arenas, Chile, a gala dinner and comfortable rest await you at the beautifully appointed Hotel Cabo de Hornos.

Day 10 — Punta Arenas, Chilean Patagonia

Spend the day exploring the best of Chilean Patagonia on an excursion to the famous Estancia Olga Teresa, a local ranch that embodies Patagonian hospitality. Learn about life at the bottom of the world and keep a close eye out for wildlife, including guanacos, rhea, and Andean condors. In the evening, relax in exceptional comfort back at your hotel or explore the vibrant city of Punta Arenas.

Day 11 — Punta Arenas – A Fond Farewell

After bidding farewell to your fellow explorers, continue exploring the surroundings of Punta Arenas, head off for more adventure in Patagonia, or travel to the airport for your return journey home and a well-earned rest.

Activities

Kayaking & paddling

Optional activities · from $350

Paddle in near-silence through mirror-calm glacial bays, drifting alongside iridescent ice sculptures and listening to the deep exhales of surfacing humpback whales.

Expedition Overview

Operator

Polar Latitudes

All-Inclusive Expedition

Polar Latitudes operates dedicated polar expedition voyages to the White Continent with seasoned expedition teams.

Month

January 2028

High Summer · Playful Chicks

Warmest temperatures, fluffy penguin chicks forming crèches, and surging whale arrivals.

Playful Chicks Whale Watching Warmest Weather
Regions

Visited Regions

7 regions on this voyage
Tierra del Fuego

Tierra del Fuego

End of the World • Subpolar Forests & Gateway Port

Beagle Channel

Beagle Channel

Scenic Fjord • Sea Lion Colonies & Les Eclaireurs

Drake Passage

Drake Passage

Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley

Scotia Sea

Scotia Sea

Southern Ocean Arc • Marine Mammal Highway

South Shetland Islands

South Shetland Islands

Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas

King George Island

King George Island

Fly-Cruise Hub • Multi-National Stations

Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctic Peninsula

Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife

Lowest available price

Cheapest cabin across all tracked offers — 1 price change since Jul 20, 2026

▼ $675 cheaper since first tracked
$11,471 ▼ $10,796
Jul 20 Aug 30 today
$10,796 now low $10,796 · high $11,471 Jul 20, 2026 – today

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
Classic Twin Cabin
Classic Twin Cabin Best price

8 m² · 2 guests

Category CT, 3 cabins on Deck 3 (Upper Deck) with picture window.

  • Picture window
  • Two lower berths
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
double $10,796 Reduced from 13,495 USD available Polar Latitudes View at operator
Explorer Double Cabin
Explorer Double Cabin

10 m² · 2 guests

Category ED, 4 cabins with picture window and a double bed, on Decks 3-4.

  • Picture window
  • Double bed
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
double $11,996 Reduced from 14,995 USD available Polar Latitudes View at operator
Explorer Twin Cabin
Explorer Twin Cabin

10 m² · 2 guests

Category ET, 23 cabins mostly on Deck 4 (Bridge Deck) with picture window; the most numerous category.

  • Picture window
  • Two lower berths
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
double $11,996 Reduced from 14,995 USD available Polar Latitudes View at operator
Comfort Twin Cabin
Comfort Twin Cabin

14 m² · 2 guests

4 cabins on Deck 3 with picture window; the largest twin category on board.

  • Picture window
  • Two lower berths
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
double $13,036 Reduced from 16,295 USD available Polar Latitudes View at operator
Classic Twin Cabin
Classic Twin Cabin (twin occupancy)

8 m² · 2 guests

Category CT, 3 cabins on Deck 3 (Upper Deck) with picture window.

  • Picture window
  • Two lower berths
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
double $13,495 sold out Polar Latitudes
Classic Twin Cabin
Classic Twin Cabin — Single

8 m² · 2 guests

Category CT, 3 cabins on Deck 3 (Upper Deck) with picture window.

  • Picture window
  • Two lower berths
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
single $13,836 Reduced from 17,295 USD available Polar Latitudes View at operator
Single Cabin
Single Cabin — Single

8 m² · 1 guests

Category CS, 2 cabins on Deck 3 with picture window.

  • Picture window
  • Single berth
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
single $13,836 Reduced from 17,295 USD sold out Polar Latitudes
Explorer Double Cabin
Explorer Double Cabin (twin occupancy)

10 m² · 2 guests

Category ED, 4 cabins with picture window and a double bed, on Decks 3-4.

  • Picture window
  • Double bed
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
double $14,995 sold out Polar Latitudes
Explorer Twin Cabin
Explorer Twin Cabin (twin occupancy)

10 m² · 2 guests

Category ET, 23 cabins mostly on Deck 4 (Bridge Deck) with picture window; the most numerous category.

  • Picture window
  • Two lower berths
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
double $14,995 sold out Polar Latitudes
Comfort Twin Cabin
Comfort Twin Cabin (twin occupancy)

14 m² · 2 guests

4 cabins on Deck 3 with picture window; the largest twin category on board.

  • Picture window
  • Two lower berths
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
double $16,295 sold out Polar Latitudes
Single Cabin
Single Cabin (single occupancy) — Single

8 m² · 1 guests

Category CS, 2 cabins on Deck 3 with picture window.

  • Picture window
  • Single berth
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
single $17,295 sold out Polar Latitudes
Classic Twin Cabin
Classic Twin Cabin (single occupancy) — Single

8 m² · 2 guests

Category CT, 3 cabins on Deck 3 (Upper Deck) with picture window.

  • Picture window
  • Two lower berths
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
single $17,295 sold out Polar Latitudes
Explorer Double Cabin
Explorer Double Cabin — Single

10 m² · 2 guests

Category ED, 4 cabins with picture window and a double bed, on Decks 3-4.

  • Picture window
  • Double bed
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
single $23,992 Reduced from 29,990 USD available Polar Latitudes View at operator
Explorer Twin Cabin
Explorer Twin Cabin — Single

10 m² · 2 guests

Category ET, 23 cabins mostly on Deck 4 (Bridge Deck) with picture window; the most numerous category.

  • Picture window
  • Two lower berths
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
single $23,992 Reduced from 29,990 USD available Polar Latitudes View at operator
Comfort Twin Cabin
Comfort Twin Cabin — Single

14 m² · 2 guests

4 cabins on Deck 3 with picture window; the largest twin category on board.

  • Picture window
  • Two lower berths
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
single $26,072 Reduced from 32,590 USD available Polar Latitudes View at operator
Explorer Double Cabin
Explorer Double Cabin (single occupancy) — Single

10 m² · 2 guests

Category ED, 4 cabins with picture window and a double bed, on Decks 3-4.

  • Picture window
  • Double bed
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
single $29,990 sold out Polar Latitudes
Explorer Twin Cabin
Explorer Twin Cabin (single occupancy) — Single

10 m² · 2 guests

Category ET, 23 cabins mostly on Deck 4 (Bridge Deck) with picture window; the most numerous category.

  • Picture window
  • Two lower berths
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
single $29,990 sold out Polar Latitudes
Comfort Twin Cabin
Comfort Twin Cabin (single occupancy) — Single

14 m² · 2 guests

4 cabins on Deck 3 with picture window; the largest twin category on board.

  • Picture window
  • Two lower berths
In your cabin
  • Exterior views
  • Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
  • Telephone
  • Independent temperature controls
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
single $32,590 sold out Polar Latitudes

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.

from $10,796
per person · Classic Twin Cabin
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