Embark on a true Antarctic expedition as we not only explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula but also attempt to venture east towards the icy perimeter of the Weddell Sea, which is often guarded by impenetrable pack ice and home to awe-inspiring tabular icebergs.
✓ Sail across the famed Drake Passage in both directions, admiring spectacular seabirds and approaching Antarctica as the explorers of old did – by sea
✓ Be awed by the array of wildlife that play and hunt in Antarctic Sound
✓ Immerse yourself in the natural surroundings with more time off-ship, including 2-3 excursions per day^ exploring on Zodiac cruises, walks and hikes
Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions:
Wild Antarctica Featuring the Weddell Sea
Overwhelming, Heart Warming, Life Changing.
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Highlights of this Expedition
Featured Expedition
Wild Antarctica Featuring the Weddell Sea
Expedition To/From: Punta Arenas, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina
Our world-class expedition vessel: Sylvia Earle.
Destination Highlights
• Be awestruck by the array of wildlife that play and hunt in the Antarctic Sound
• With favourable conditions, we hope to experience the incredible sea ice and enormous icebergs in the Weddell Sea
• Learn about the incredible fossil-rich volcanic islands from our onboard palaeontologist
• Keep a close watch for whales that have migrated tremendous distances to feed on plentiful krill in Antarctica
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Punta Arenas
Day 2: Fly+ to King George Island for embarkation
Days 3-10: Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula
Days 11-12: Drake Passage Crossing
Day 13: Disembark Ushuaia
Destination Highlights
• Be awestruck by the array of wildlife that play and hunt in the Antarctic Sound
• With favourable conditions, we hope to experience the incredible sea ice and enormous icebergs in the Weddell Sea
• Learn about the incredible fossil-rich volcanic islands from our onboard palaeontologist
• Keep a close watch for whales that have migrated tremendous distances to feed on plentiful krill in Antarctica
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Punta Arenas
Day 2: Fly+ to King George Island for embarkation
Days 3-10: Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula
Days 11-12: Drake Passage Crossing
Day 13: Disembark Ushuaia
Included Activities
Optional Activities
Reserve your optional activities at the time of booking to secure your spot.
*Landings, adventures, and activities are weather-dependent. Activity options vary by itinerary, and additional fees apply for optional activities.
Best Time To Go
New Purpose-Built Small Ship - 130 Passengers Maximum
Our expedition ship— the Sylvia Earle—is new to the fleet and designed for exploration. This state-of-the-art, purpose-built ship uses the latest advances in design and technology, truly revolutionising the small-ship experience.
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 and coffee during voyage.
• Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner.
• Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
• All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
• Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
• Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
• One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
• Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
• Comprehensive pre-departure information.
• Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
• Wi-Fi.
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 and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses or phone charges.
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 33 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.
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