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
January 2027
Crossing the Antarctic Circle
From
$15,395
Arrival
Feb 2, 2027
⚓ Buenos Aires
Duration
13 days
12 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 5–9 — Antarctic Peninsula and Antarctic Circle
We venture west along the Antarctic Peninsula into the Gerlache Strait region, exploring a variety of sites highlighting the area’s staggering natural beauty. Iconic experiences await on our twice-daily excursions. From Zodiac cruises into Paradise Bay to witnessing penguins nesting on Cuverville Island, each potential stop promises awe-inspiring encounters. We’ll explore historic huts at Damoy Point, keep an eye out for humpback whales in Wilhelmina Bay, and continue south until we reach the crown jewel of this expedition, the jaw-dropping scenery through the Lemaire Channel. Weather permitting, we’ll cross the Antarctic Circle at 66°33’S, an achievement that will put you in rare company.
Day 10 — South Shetland Islands
This archipelago represents the northernmost tip of Antarctica, standing proud against the relentless force of the Southern Ocean. The ice-capped peaks of Livingstone, Greenwich, and King George Islands offer a stunning backdrop to explore. And despite the furious elements, the islands boast a remarkable richness of wildlife, with numerous colonies of Gentoo and Chinstrap Penguins dotting the island shores, accompanied by an array of formidable seabirds like the predatory Giant Petrels. Weather permitting, we’ll explore the eerie landscape of Deception Island, an active volcanic crater with black steaming sands and rusting ruins, and immerse ourselves in the history of Yankee Harbour, once a vital anchorage for sealers.
Days 11–12 — 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 13 — 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
January 2027
High Summer · Playful ChicksWarmest temperatures, fluffy penguin chicks forming crèches, and surging whale arrivals.
Playful Chicks
Whale Watching
Warmest Weather
Regions
Visited Regions
9 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
King George Island
Fly-Cruise Hub • Multi-National Stations
Bransfield Strait
Calm Channel • First Big Icebergs & Feeding Whales
Antarctic Peninsula
Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife
Lemaire Channel
Kodak Gap • Kilometer-High Glaciated Chasm
Antarctic Circle
Deep South • 66°33′ S & Midnight Sun
Scotia Sea
Southern Ocean Arc • Marine Mammal Highway
Cabin offers
| Cabin | Occupancy | Price (per person) | Promo | Availability | Source | detail.action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| triple | $15,395 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator | |
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Porthole Stateroom
Category D, 7 staterooms on Deck 3, 13-22 m² with porthole.
In your cabin
|
double | $17,995 | — | sold out | Polar Latitudes | |
| double | $18,995 | — | 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 | $21,495 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
| single | $23,095 | — | sold out | Polar Latitudes | ||
|
Porthole Stateroom — Single
Category D, 7 staterooms on Deck 3, 13-22 m² with porthole.
In your cabin
|
single | $30,591 | — | sold out | Polar Latitudes | |
| single | $32,291 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator | |
|
Brynhilde Suite — Quad
Two-bedroom family suite on Deck 7, 50 m² with French balcony.
In your cabin
|
quad | $34,795 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
| single | $36,541 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator | |
|
Brynhilde Suite — Triple
Two-bedroom family suite on Deck 7, 50 m² with French balcony.
In your cabin
|
triple | $46,393 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Brynhilde Suite
Two-bedroom family suite on Deck 7, 50 m² with French balcony.
In your cabin
|
double | $69,590 | — | available | Polar Latitudes | View at operator |
|
Brynhilde Suite — Single
Two-bedroom family suite on Deck 7, 50 m² with French balcony.
In your cabin
|
single | $139,180 | — | 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.