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11 Night Antarctic Explorer and Land Tour

From Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

Sylvia Earle

Aurora Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13951302
  • Departs: Tue, Mar 17, 2026
  • Returns: Sat, Mar 28, 2026
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    Oceanview $14,316
    Balcony $15,996
    Suite $24,796
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Mar 17, 2026
    Day
    1
    Punta Arenas, Chile
    • Punta Arenas, Chile
    Having made your way to Punta Arenas, you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to your group hotel. This evening, enjoy a light refreshment as you meet your fellow expeditioners at a Welcome Reception and Pre-Voyage Briefing. Afterwards, dine at your leisure (dinner not included). Accommodation: Hotel Cabo de Hornos (or similar) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Mar 18, 2026
    Day
    2
    Punta Arenas, Chile
    • Punta Arenas, Chile
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Wednesday - Mar 18, 2026
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • King George Island, Antarctica
    This morning, we will be transferred to Punta Arenas Airport for our charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (weather permitting). The flight will take approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. On arrival into King George Island, Aurora Expeditions team is on hand to greet you and to prepare you for your Zodiac transfer to the vessel. You will have time to settle into your cabin before the important safety briefings. Note: King George Island is located at the northern part of the Antarctic Peninsula in the South Shetland Islands and is one of the most remote places on Earth. A clear sky with perfect visibility is required for safe take-off and landing. ...
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    Thursday - Mar 19, 2026
    Day
    3
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    It's almost impossible to describe the feeling of arriving in Antarctica. Spotting your first iceberg and taking a deep breath of some of the most fresh, crisp air on earth is an experience that will stay with you forever. Once we arrive, the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands are ours to explore, and we have a host of choices available to us. Because we are so far south, we will experience approximately 18-24 hours of daylight and the days can be as busy as you wish. Your experienced expedition team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, choosing the best options based on the prevailing weather, ice conditions, and wildlife opportunities. We generally make landings or Zodiac excursions twice a day. You will want to rug up before joining Zodiac cruises along spectacular ice cliffs or among grounded icebergs, keeping watch for whales, seals, and porpoising penguins. Zodiacs will also transport you from the ship to land, where you can visit penguin rookeries, discover historic huts, and explore some of our favorite spots along the peninsula. While ashore we aim to stretch our legs, wandering along pebbly beaches or perhaps up snow-covered ridgelines to vantage points with mountains towering overhead and ice-speckled oceans below. If you have chosen an optional activity, you will have the option to do that whenever conditions allow, and of course keen polar plungers will have the chance to fully immerse themselves in polar waters - conditions permitting! In addition to Zodiac cruises and shore excursions, we may ship cruise some of the narrow, dramatic straits separating offshore islands from the mainland, or linger in scenic bays to watch whales travelling or feeding. This is a great time to enjoy the observation lounge or make your way to the bridge for uninterrupted views of Antarctica in all its splendor. Keep an ear out for the creak and deep rumble of glaciers as they carve their way from summit to sea. Take a quiet moment to experience the wonder of this incredible white continent. ...
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    Friday - Mar 20, 2026
    Day
    4
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Saturday - Mar 21, 2026
    Day
    5
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Sunday - Mar 22, 2026
    Day
    6
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Monday - Mar 23, 2026
    Day
    7
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Tuesday - Mar 24, 2026
    Day
    8
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Wednesday - Mar 25, 2026
    Day
    9
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Thursday - Mar 26, 2026
    Day
    10
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Enjoy a final morning landing in the South Shetland Islands before we re-enter the Drake Passage for our return journey to South America. With lectures and film presentations to complete our Antarctic experience, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the magic of the Southern Ocean and the life that calls it home. There is time for reflection and discussion about what we have seen and experienced. You can become an ambassador for Antarctica telling your family, friends, and colleagues about your journey to this magical place, advocating for its conservation and preservation so that they might one day visit the region to experience what you have been lucky to see and do here. As we approach the tip of South America, our captain may sail close to legendary Cape Horn, weather and time permitting. ...
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    Friday - Mar 27, 2026
    Day
    11
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Saturday - Mar 28, 2026
    Day
    12
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    During the early morning, we cruise up the Beagle Channel, before quietly slipping into dock in Ushuaia, where we disembark from approximately 8 am. Farewell your attentive crew, expedition team, and fellow passengers as we all continue our onward journeys, hopefully with a newfound sense of the immense power of nature. A transfer to Ushuaia Airport or to your hotel is included in the voyage fare. Note: At the conclusion of the voyage, booking flights departing Ushuaia prior to 12 pm on the day of disembarkation is not recommended in case there are delays. ...
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