Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North on the World Voyager

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    Duration

    10 DAYS
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    Class of ship

    Medium Expedition Ship
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    Sustainability

    Green initiative program, Science Centre, Ship-to-Shore Power, Dynamic Positioning (DP)
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    Passenger Berths

    168
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    Ice Class

    1B
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Duration
10 DAYS
/media/s4zhaf0m/ship-icon.png
Class of ship
Medium Expedition Ship
/media/2flfscuh/leaf-icon.png
Sustainability
Green initiative program, Science Centre, Ship-to-Shore Power, Dynamic Positioning (DP)
/media/dx3mvpdd/bed-icon.png
Passenger Berths
168
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Ice Class
1B

Expedition overview & highlights

  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Cruise in a Zodiac to get water-level views of icebergs, wildlife and more
  • Encounter penguins, whales and seals in their natural habitat
  • Capture once-in-a-lifetime photographs of icebergs and glaciers

Experience the thrill of crossing the legendary Drake Passage as you set sail from Ushuaia, watching for minke and humpback whales or Adélie penguins drifting on ice floes along the way. Your destination is the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, where dramatic peaks, vast icescapes and thriving wildlife colonies create unforgettable contrasts. Amid the silence of this remote wilderness, encounters with playful penguins, curious seals, and soaring seabirds bring the frozen world to life. Gain a deeper appreciation of Antarctica’s fragile ecosystems and awe-inspiring beauty. At the end of your journey, enjoy the convenience of a northbound flight—an unforgettable finale to this once-in-a-lifetime expedition aboard the World Voyager.

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