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With a population of over 63,000 people, Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world. The city has grown over the past few years, yet it has retained an easy going, accessible feel, with dramatic mountain surroundings it is a spectacular departure point for your Antarctic cruise. You can spend some time in the nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park, enjoy some Argentinean wines and barbeques in the city or visit the many boutique shops and cafes while preparing for your upcoming adventure.
Ushuaia
Your Accommodation
Las Lengas
In the centre of Ushuaia, this hotel offers modern accommodation with views over Encerrada Bay. It is a 5-minute drive from Malvinas Argentina International Airport and offers free parking. Rooms are spacious and offer free Wi-Fi and LCD TVs. Guests can enjoy a number of local dishes from the hotel's restaurant, or enjoy panoramic views from the bar. The front desk is available 24-hours a day.
Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel. This historic channel transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of excitement as you depart - the next time you see land you'll be in the world's most southern continent!
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Dinner
Embarkation Day
Your Accommodation
Ocean Adventurer
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years.
Prepare yourself for potentially rough water, but hope for a smooth sailing as the Drake is unpredictable and always changing. You'll spend these first days getting to know your shipmates, while the crew will provide safety briefings and insights into what excitement lies ahead.
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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Crossing the Drake Passage
Your Accommodation
Ocean Adventurer
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years.
Today will be spent preparing for the exciting days ahead, with numerous educational and informative lectures from your Expedition Team. You will learn about everything from safety procedures to the history of whaling in Antarctica.
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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Crossing the Drake Passage
Your Accommodation
Ocean Adventurer
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years.
When the Antarctic Convergence is left in your wake, you will truly begin your Antarctic adventure. It is perhaps the first sight of land itself that is embraced as the true beginning of any Antarctic expedition. You can begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and travelers alike. Every time someone visits Antarctica they witness something new or unexpected, meaning your expedition will be unlike any other.
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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Your Accommodation
Ocean Adventurer
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years.
You will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore bays, channels and landing sites each day. Visit penguin rookeries, scout for humpback and minke whales and search for a number of the southern seal species, including the cunning leopard seal.
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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Your Accommodation
Ocean Adventurer
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years.
The majesty of the Peninsula's mountains will enchant you as you scramble up snowy pathways to vantage points offering 360 degree views of your surroundings. One of these in particular, in Orne Harbour, gives the opportunity to visit a chinstrap penguin colony high up on a ridge. Here you'll have the choice between going for a mountain hike or spending time sitting quietly on a pebbled beach to enjoy the antics of curious penguins. If you're feeling extra adventurous, participating in the Polar Plunge swim is about as crazy as it gets!
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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Your Accommodation
Ocean Adventurer
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years.
Amidst the peaceful silence of Antarctica, noisy interruptions become indelible memories such as penguins squabbling over prized pebbles or the boom and crack of a calving glacier in Neko Harbour. You can make a bit of noise yourself too and listen to the echo of voices bounce off a giant glacier.
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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Your Accommodation
Ocean Adventurer
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years.
The journey back across the Drake Passage provides you with some final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air. Spend time on the deck watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy a few final presentations by your Expedition Team or simply relax and reminisce about your experiences.
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Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Drake Passage to Ushuaia
Your Accommodation
Ocean Adventurer
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years.
Today you are still en route to Ushuaia.
Meal
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Drake Passage to Ushuaia
Your Accommodation
Ocean Adventurer
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years.
You'll arrive in Ushuaia in the morning for you to continue your adventure on land or catch your flights home.
Meal
Breakfast
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Your Accommodation
Ocean Adventurer
The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 132 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favourite over the years.
Please note that vessel scheduling can change and this list is presented as a guide only. Please contact your nearest travel agent for the most update schedule.
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