Across the Antarctic Circle

The Expeditionist Exclusive Group Offer: Receive $250 per person onboard credit*

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle offers more than bragging rights. It’s a chance to enter a rarely seen world. The landscape feels wilder and more remote, with vast fields of pack ice and surreal icebergs. You'll navigate narrow channels where ice-clad peaks, feeding whales, and bustling penguin colonies create unforgettable moments.

Featured Expedition

Across the Antarctic Circle

Across the Antarctic Circle

Expedition To/From: Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile

  • Cruise
  • 13 days
  • 13 Feb 2027 - 25 Feb 2027

Aurora Expeditions' world-class expedition vessel: Sylvia Earle.

Destination Highlights

  • Raise a glass to celebrate crossing the Antarctic Circle, 66° 33’ south, with a toast on deck (conditions permitting)
  • Zodiac cruise in secluded bays and quiet coves filled with brash ice and photograph enormous glaciers and spectacularly shaped icebergs in various shades of blue
  • Visit fascinating historic sites including explorers’ huts and scientific stations
  • Keep a close watch for the tail fluke of whales as they take a deep dive, see porpoising penguins and ice seals such as Weddell and crabeater seals hauled out on ice floes.
  • Spend more time in Antarctica as you skip the Drake Passage on your return

Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Ushuaia
Day 2: Embarkation
Days 3-4: Drake Passage Crossing
Days 5-11: Antarctic Peninsula & Antarctic Circle
Days 12: Fly King George Island to Punta Arenas
Day 13: Depart Punta Arenas

The Expeditionist Exclusive: Receive US$250 onboard credit per person*

Highlights of this Expedition

Celebrate the crossing of the Antarctic Circle

Celebrate the crossing of the Antarctic Circle

Immerse yourself in the natural surroundings with more time off ship, including 2-3 excursions per day* exploring on Zodiac cruises, walks and hikes

Immerse yourself in the natural surroundings with more time off ship, including 2-3 excursions per day* exploring on Zodiac cruises, walks and hikes

*Weather dependent

Zodiac cruise through secluded bays and quiet coves, scattered with drifting brash ice

Zodiac cruise through secluded bays and quiet coves, scattered with drifting brash ice

Thread through narrow channels where scenes of ice-clad mountains, feeding whales and lively penguin colonies become lasting memories.

Thread through narrow channels where scenes of ice-clad mountains, feeding whales and lively penguin colonies become lasting memories.

Observe enormous glaciers and spectacularly shaped icebergs in various shades of blue.

Observe enormous glaciers and spectacularly shaped icebergs in various shades of blue.

Explore alongside Aurora’s expert guides, whose extensive knowledge and passion make each destination come alive.

Explore alongside Aurora’s expert guides, whose extensive knowledge and passion make each destination come alive.

Take your adventure to the next level with optional activities such as kayaking, scuba diving, or snorkeling.

Take your adventure to the next level with optional activities such as kayaking, scuba diving, or snorkeling.

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Reserve your optional activities at the time of booking to secure your spot.

Best Time To Go

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Destination Antarctica: Edwin Sargent

For Snorkelling & Diving Guide Edwin Sargent, Antarctica never loses its magic; each return is an encounter with the unknown. It's a place where you can disconnect from the noise of the outside world, immersed in the beauty of the ice, wildlife and the ever-changing landscapes.

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New Purpose-Built Small Ships - 130 Passengers Maximum

Aurora's expedition ship the Sylvia Earle is designed for exploration. The state-of-the-art, purpose-built ships use the latest advances in design and technology, truly revolutionizing the small-ship experience.

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Introducing the Sylvia Earle

The Sylvia Earle is a floating ambassador for the conservation of the planet, paying tribute to Dr. Sylvia Earle and six pioneering female conservationists, with public decks honouring their contributions.

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INCLUSIONS

  • All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
  • One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Punta Arenas on Day 1.
  • Charter flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island.
  • Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
  • All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drink and juice during voyage.
  • Beer, house wine with dinner.
  • Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, and nonalcoholic beverages.
  • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
  • Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
  • Complementary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
  • One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
  • Complementary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information.
  • Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
  • Complementary Starlink Wi-Fi onboard.^
    ^ Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable.

EXCLUSIONS

  • International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
  • Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
  • Airport arrival or departure taxes.
  • Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
  • Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
  • Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
  • Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
  • All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses or phone charges.
    Note: A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or adjust the amount) when you settle your bill. This gratuity amount is included for suites as part of their ‘Suite Benefits’. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members.
About Aurora Expeditions

About Aurora Expeditions

From the start, Aurora Expeditions—an award-winning Australian-owned company—was destined to be different. Our passion for adventure, exploring wild places and sharing the experience with friends burns just as brightly as it did over 34 years ago, as does our preference for small-group, personal expeditions, accompanied by an expedition team we believe are the world’s best.

I'd love to tell you more about Aurora Expeditions and their immersive, small-ship expeditions and travel experiences to the world’s wild and most remarkable destinations – Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond.

***Terms and conditions apply:***Exclusive Benefit of $250 USD shipboard credit per person ($500 USD maximum per stateroom) is applicable for U.S., Canadian, LAC, APAC and EMEA travelers on all Aurora Expeditions’ voyages and is combinable with other in-market offers. Promotion is available only through active Virtuoso Travel Advisors and must be requested at the time of booking. No promotional code required. Shipboard credit is applied to the traveler’s shipboard account, is valid for the duration of trip, and is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Applies to ship-based experiences, bar tab, and merchandise; may not be used toward gratuities. Call for details.

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