CRUISE ANTARCTICA
Antarctica has long tempted explorers and is the last great bastion of wilderness left on Earth. These days you can discover the majesty of Antarctica's ice and snow covered mountains and iceberg laced waters in comfort. The wildlife is outstanding with vast penguin and seal colonies and truly astonishing whale sightings.
These are just some of our most popular itineraries, speak to your Trailfinders Cruise consultant for more information on specific itneraries, departure dates and prices.
Antarctica Classic Cruise
9 nights from/to Ushuaia, Argentina
A once in a lifetime adventure to the remote wildernesses of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Sail from the tip of Tierra del Fuego across the Drake Passage trailing whales and albatross in your wake. By zodiac excursion, expert naturalists will guide you to vast penguin rookeries and glacier sculpted bays and you’ll share the iceberg choked waters with an astonishing array of sea life including humpback whales, orcas and leopard seals.
Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia
19 nights from/to Ushuaia, Argentina
An all encompassing exploration of the Southern Ocean, contrasting the astounding wildlife spectacles of the Falklands and South Georgia with the majestic icy landscapes of Antarctica. Sailing east via the Falklands you’ll encounter fur seals, king penguin colonies 100,000 strong and Shackleton’s final resting place amidst the awe-inspiring fjords of South Georgia, before turning south to the ice floes and tranquility of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Antarctic cruises generally depart from Ushuaia on the very southern tip of Argentina and travel to the Antarctic Peninsular & South Shetlands or the Falkland Island & South Georgia, or both. Some more adventurous expeditions venture into the pack ice of the Weddell Sea.
Ushuaia might seem like the ends of the earth but you’ve a whole continent spread out before you from here. Ask your Trailfinders consultant about exploring the nearby national parks of Tierra del Fuego and Torres del Paine or the alpine beauty of Chile and Argentina’s Lake Districts. Alternatively why not take advantage of our flights expertise to visit South America's iconic highlights: Rio’s Sugarloaf, Iguassu Falls or Machu Picchu?
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