Expedition Antarctica: Festive Days At the End of the Earth on the Hanseatic Inspiration

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    Duration

    21 DAYS
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    Class of ship

    Large Expedition Ship
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    Sustainability

    Science Centre (Ocean Academy), Ship to Shore Power
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    Berths

    230
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    Ice Class

    PC6 Rating
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Duration
21 DAYS
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Class of ship
Large Expedition Ship
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Sustainability
Science Centre (Ocean Academy), Ship to Shore Power
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Berths
230
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Ice Class
PC6 Rating

Expedition overview and highlights

  • Celebrate the holiday season in Antarctica, surrounded by towering icebergs, endless white landscapes, and the stillness of the Southern Ocean
  • Stand among vast colonies of king penguins on South Georgia’s wild shores, where tens of thousands gather in one of the planet’s most spectacular wildlife spectacles
  • Encounter incredible polar wildlife, from elephant seals and fur seals to humpback whales, albatross, and multiple penguin species
  • Capture extraordinary images, taking advantage of the ever-changing light, dramatic scenery and expert-led landings that offer unforgettable photographic opportunities

Celebrate the festive season amidst the pristine beauty of the White Continent aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration, sailing through the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands, the glacier-framed shores of South Georgia, and the dazzling wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula. From king penguin colonies and breaching whales to sculpted icebergs and remote beaches echoing with seabirds, this voyage offers a rare chance to immerse yourself in the raw beauty of the Southern Ocean—while enjoying the elegance and expertise of a true luxury expedition.

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