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In the afternoon, boarding your expedition vessel.
Getting to know the crew and expedition personnel on board.
Your guides will inform you about all the details of your trip to Antarctica on board the ship.
An unforgettable educational trip to Antarctica awaits you, which will leave an indelible mark on your memory!
You will sail on a specialized Plancius vessel, passing through the famous Drake Strait. This route will lead to the very region where nature demonstrates its harsh beauty: icy landscapes, majestic icebergs and a variety of wildlife.
During the cruise, visit calm and peaceful places, have the opportunity to participate in excursions on Zodiac inflatable boats and observe representatives of local flora and fauna, including penguins, whales, elephant seals and leopards.
Location
Ushuaia, Argentina
Tour highlights
Amazing fauna
You will be able to meet majestic whales, elephant seals and cute penguins along the way.
Exciting landings and excursions
Take part in Zodiac tours that will allow you to watch sea leopards sunbathing on an ice floe after hunting.
A keepsake card
Get the opportunity to send your loved ones a postcard from the southernmost post office in the world in Port Lockroy
Incredible atmosphere
Take part in the events organized by the expedition team on board to experience the indescribable emotions again.
Floating mountains
Admire the grandeur and beauty of the huge icebergs
Flexible route
Take the optimal course to feel the spirit of the great expeditions
Itinerary
- Day 1 - Ushuaia. Accommodation on the ship
- Day 2 - Drake Strait
- Day 3 - Drake Strait
- Day 4 - The Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 5 - The Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 6 - The Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 7 - The Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 8 - Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 9 - Drake Strait
- Day 10 - Drake Strait. Activities on board
- Day 11 - Ushuaia
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
- Cabin on the boat9 nights
Comfort
- Premium
The tour includes accommodation for 10 nights on the expedition vessel Plancius.
The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation on the expedition vessel:
| Cabin category | Cost per person |
|---|---|
| Four-seater with porthole (men's seat) | 8,400 € (men's seat) |
| Triple room with porthole | Out of stock |
| Double room with porthole | 10 350 € |
| Double room with window | 10 800 € |
| Deluxe suite with window | 11 650 € |
| Superior | 12 500 € |
Prices are dynamic. Check the availability of seats and the price at the time of booking with the manager.
The vessel "Plancius" 9 nights
The ice-class expedition vessel Plancius was built in 1976 for the Danish Navy.
In 2010, the ship was completely refitted to accommodate passengers comfortably on expedition cruises. And in the same year, she went on Antarctic cruises for the first time.
Currently, Plancius is a comfortable ice—class passenger ship that fully meets all SOLAS requirements.
The crew is international and consists of 17 people. The service staff consists of 19 people, 8 members of the expedition team (the expedition leader and 7 lecturer guides) and a doctor.
The vessel is perfectly equipped for expedition cruises: a full set of Zodiac inflatable boats, kayaks and even diving equipment.
There is a restaurant, a lounge bar with panoramic windows and a lecture hall on board.
Technical specifications:
- Length — 89 m.
- The width is 14.5 m.
- The draft is 5 m.
- The tonnage is 3,211 tons.
- The speed is 10.5 knots.
- The crew consists of 47 people.
- Passengers — 116 people.
- The ice class is 1D.
- The year of construction is 1976.
- The renovation year is 2019 (partially).
- The flag is the Netherlands.
Cabins
All cabins have:
- shower, toilet;
- table and chair;
- fan;
- wardrobe;
- flat-screen TV;
- telephone and Wi-fi (extra charge).
Distinctive characteristics of the cabins:
- Four—seater (capacity for up to 4 passengers in a cabin) - porthole, 2 upper and 2 lower berths.
- Triple room (capacity for up to 3 passengers in a cabin) — porthole, 1 upper and 2 lower berths.
- Double room with porthole (capacity for up to 2 passengers in the cabin) — porthole, 2 lower berths.
- Double room with window (capacity for up to 2 passengers in the cabin) — window, 2 lower berths.
- Deluxe (up to 2 passengers per cabin) — 2 windows, 2 lower berths.
- Superior (up to 2 passengers per cabin) — 2 windows, double bed, sofa, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities.
The order of photos of cabins corresponds to the order of description of cabins.
Tour conditions
Group
up to 116 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Duration
11 days 10 nightsGroup meets at
Ushuaia, Argentina
Included in price
- cruise on board the specified vessel, as indicated in the itinerary;
- all meals throughout the trip on board the ship, including snacks, coffee and tea;
- all shore excursions and activities while following the zodiac;
- the program of lectures by famous naturalists and the support of experienced members of the expedition team;
- free use of rubber boots and snowshoes;
- baggage transfer from the collection point to the ship on the day of boarding the ship in Ushuaia;
- scheduled group transfer from the ship to Ushuaia Airport (immediately after disembarkation);
- all the various service taxes and port charges throughout the program;
- comprehensive materials before departure.
Paid extra
- any air tickets, both on regular and charter flights;
- pre- and post-cruise events;
- passport and visa expenses;
- state taxes on arrival and departure;
- Baggage insurance, cancellation and personal insurance (highly recommended);
- charges for excess baggage and all personal items such as laundry, bar, drinks and telecommunications services;
- tips.
It's important to know
Personal equipment you need for the tour
The main factor in choosing clothes on board a ship is convenience. Clothes can be casual and informal. Take windproof and waterproof outerwear with you.
Do not take tight clothes with you, which does not leave space for the air layer, which is an excellent insulator. Wool, silk and some modern synthetic fibers, such as polar fleece, retain heat better than cotton.
A few tips to help you feel comfortable during an expedition cruise:
- Do not dress too warmly to avoid sweating.
- Wear waterproof clothing made of a material that will allow your body to "breathe" and thus prevent moisture from condensing under your clothes.
- The legs and arms are most susceptible to cooling. Try to keep them dry and warm. Mittens are best suited for the northern climate.
- A wise decision would be to take mittens and gloves to be prepared for changes in the weather.
- A person loses 90% of the heat when cooling his head! Make sure that your head is warm. Along with a headdress covering the ears and forehead, bring a hat or hood that could cover the neck and chin if necessary.
- It's a great idea to take a woolen or synthetic scarf: providing neck protection, it can be tied over your face if you have to move against the wind.
- Wear comfortable, spacious clothes. It is better to wear several light clothes than one warm one. A thin layer of air will remain between the layers of clothing, which, with an increase in body temperature, serves as an excellent insulator.
- Wool and silk are preferable to cotton, because they retain warm air well. Synthetic materials that take their shape again after compression are also good. If things get wet or damp, a polystyrene lining is a better insulator than goose or duck down.
- We recommend fleece clothing, which is popular even among extreme travelers.
Dress code
- Casual clothes
It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes on board during the day. Since the entire vessel is air-conditioned, a jumper, light jacket or shawl may be required. When you are in public places and on deck, it is best to wear light, comfortable shoes.
- Informal evening
In the evening, smart casual clothes are recommended, especially during dinner in a restaurant where shorts and T-shirts are not allowed.
For women: dress, skirt or trousers, shirt or blouse, jumper.
For men: trousers or chinos, sports jacket, shirt and jumper.
Check if you have taken everything:
- you will be given a polar jacket on board;
- You will be given pezine boots on board;
- warm underwear;
- warm trousers (jeans are suitable for wearing on board and for excursions);
- waterproof trousers for boating and land walks (wear them over your regular trousers);
- a wool sweater or a fleece jacket;
- mittens and gloves;
- a woolen hat;
- warm socks;
- comfortable moisture-resistant boots with ribbed soles;
- sneakers or boots. It is forbidden to wear flip-flops on board.
- safety;
- waterproof backpack for drop-offs;
- sunglasses with UV protection;
- protective cream for face and lips;
- bathing suit;
- camera and memory cards;
- an extra pair of your optical glasses;
- medical supplies prescribed by a doctor with a margin for several additional
- days;
- plastic bag with zipper or camera clip;
- several T-shirts to wear on board and on landings;
- binoculars for observing wild animals;
- battery pack;
- notepad and pen.
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Dates and Prices
- from9 – 19 Jan, 2026 11 days 10 nights
