Antarctic classics. Cruise

People have always aspired to what some would call the "impossible." On board the new Vega vessel, which is capable of being in the heart of the ice, you can dream of more and discover new horizons. 

This cruise captures the most interesting places of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. You will visit the polar stations, walk along the Antarctic Peninsula, land in penguin colonies and watch sea elephants and leopards.

Location

City of Buenos Aires
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Duration
12 Days
11 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 27 December, 2025 – 7 January, 2026
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Accommodation
  • Cabin on the boat
    9 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 200 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
City of Buenos Aires
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Tour highlights

A new generation luxury vessel
It can be compared to a cozy boutique hotel with a modern sophisticated design in the style of Scandinavian chic
The embodiment of the Antarctic dream
You will find yourself in the very center of an impressive decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife!
Landings
We will try to disembark on Petermann Island, in Paradise Bay and in Port Lacroix
Passage through the Drake Strait
The Strait harbors a very diverse fauna, elegant albatrosses and Cape doves, playfully soaring in the sky
SPA and recreation on board
Infinity heated pool, panoramic sauna, hot tubs – there is everything on board for relaxation and pleasure!
Popular science facts
Lecture programs by expedition experts and invited speakers are waiting for you

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Ushuaia

    Arrival on the eve of the tour on 27.12.24 in Buenos Aires, overnight at the hotel and flight to Ushuaia is included in the price.

    Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. 

    This city, located at the southernmost tip of South America in Argentine Patagonia, is often called the “end of the world". 

    The city is quite small and you can walk around it. 

    There are several small museums, as well as pubs and restaurants – a good place to try steaks cooked over an open fire. 

    In the afternoon, boarding the ship.

  • Day 2 - Drake Strait
  • Day 3 - Drake Strait
  • Day 4 - Antarctic Strait
  • Day 5 - Antarctic Strait
  • Day 6 - The Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 7 - The Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 8 - The Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 9 - The Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 10 - Drake Strait
  • Day 11 - Drake Strait
  • Day 12 - Ushuaia, Argentina
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Cabin on the boat
    9 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Premium
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The tour includes accommodation:

  • 1 night at the Buenos Aires hotel on the eve of the cruise from 12/27 to 12/28;
  • 11 nights on board the Vega ice class expedition vessel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation:

CabinCost per person
Cabin with balcony M5, 28 sq. m.$ 21 180
Cabin with balcony D6, 28 sq m$ 24 380
SU suite, 44 sq m$ 29 280

Prices are per person when staying in a double cabin.

Vega ice class vessel.

The SH Vega is the second in a series of three creatively conceived and designed expedition vessels of the advanced polar class of the new generation, designed for circumnavigation of the world with a focus on high-latitude regions. Its ice penetration is 80-100 cm, the vessel is able to walk independently in thin annual ice. The commissioning of the SH Vega took place in May 2022. It can be compared to a cozy boutique hotel with a modern sophisticated design in the style of Scandinavian chic. The spacious open decks and panoramic sea views, both from the cabin and from the public areas on board, will allow guests to truly immerse themselves in the continuously changing inspiring landscapes overboard and not lose contact with the surrounding wildlife throughout the cruise. An expedition cruise on board the SH Vega is the best choice for those who want to explore remote corners of our planet without abandoning the usual level of comfort and service. An outdoor infinity pool with ocean views, gourmet restaurants, stylish interiors, the best materials in decoration, cozy and spacious cabins with fireplaces. The vessel is equipped with battery technology for silent running, as well as exhaust gas purification systems, modern wastewater treatment systems and waste storage facilities necessary for operation in vulnerable polar regions. 152 guests are comfortably accommodated on board in 76 cabins and suites. The vessel demonstrates the highest ratio of the area of public areas on board per passenger in the industry. 13 zodiacs on board allow you to arrange the disembarkation of cruise guests in the most inaccessible places along the route. 

SPA and recreation.

The on-board SPA and beauty salon offers a list of treatments for every taste: massage, aromatherapy, SPA treatments. We know all about relaxation and pleasure. The infinity heated pool is designed so that expedition participants can relax after a busy day and truly immerse themselves in the inspiring landscapes overboard. Panoramic sauna - here, after a relaxing massage, guests can admire the views. The hot tubs on the outdoor deck allow guests to refresh themselves after a sauna session. The gym on board is equipped with all necessary equipment. It offers cardio equipment, stretching bands, free weights and of course group and personal training from yoga and Pilates to meditation and weight training.

Meals on board.

Swan Restaurant is an elegant restaurant with impressive panoramic windows, where, under the guidance of the chef, with an emphasis on seasonal products from local farmers and fishermen, the delights of modern and traditional cuisine are created. The abundance of wood and warm natural materials, as well as changes in lighting and table setting, turn daytime everyday comfort into an exquisite place for dinner in the evening. A diet, vegetarian, and gluten-free menu is available. Chef's Table – private dinners at the main Swan restaurant. Accompanied by an individually selected wine collection, guests are offered exclusive dishes created with the participation of Michelin chefs Andrea Ribaldone and Sang Keun Oh, and brought to life by Chef Joerg Lehmann. Each glass served with a new course of dishes is complemented by detailed comments from the sommelier. Private dinners are available at an additional cost and require prior reservation. The Club Lounge is a bright and welcoming lounge, an ideal place for socializing and meeting with friends, equipped with cozy armchairs and a holographic fireplace. It serves pizza from a special Italian oven and traditional tapas. The Club Lounge is also the perfect place to complement the sunset with the vibrant taste and aroma of the nightly Gin O'clock. Fresh pastries, light snacks and a 24-hour self-service buffet. The cozy cafe serves espresso, latte, cappuccino and specialty tea drinks. Throughout the day and until late in the evening, you can order a glass of wine or a cocktail here. The grill bar by the pool is an ideal place to enjoy not only the gastronomic component - dishes created from local fresh seasonal products and fragrant wines, but also the changing landscapes of the cities and countries from which they were delivered. Cabin service allows you to place an order at any time of the day according to a specially designed menu with cabin delivery, which serves international cuisine.

CABIN WITH BALCONY D5, M5, D6 or luxury 9 nights
CABIN WITH BALCONY D5, M5, D6
Capacity for up to 2 passengers in the cabin
The area is 26 m2
  • Balcony of 6 m2
  • 2 single beds or 1 double bed
  • Shower, toilet
  • Separate recreation area
  • Interactive TV
  • Mini bar
  • Safe deposit
  • Internal phone number
  • Air conditioning system
  • Pillow Menu
  • Babyliss Hair Dryer
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Lajatica cosmetics are available in the bathroom
  • Coffee Machine
  • Cabin maintenance 24/7
  • A 24-hour self-service laundry is available on Deck 4
Another option
luxury
Capacity for up to 4 passengers in the cabin
The area is 44 m2
  • Balcony of 12 m2
  • Superking bed
  • A holographic fireplace
  • Shower, toilet
  • Separate recreation area
  • Interactive TV
  • Mini bar
  • Safe deposit
  • Internal phone number
  • Air conditioning system
  • Pillow Menu
  • Babyliss Hair Dryer
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Lajatica cosmetics are available in the bathroom
  • Coffee Machine
  • Cabin maintenance 24/7
  • A 24-hour self-service laundry is available on Deck 4
SOFITEL RECOLETA 5 Hotel* 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 200 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
12 days 11 nights
Group meets at
City of Buenos Aires

Included in price

  • domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and back (economy class);
  • accommodation in a 5* hotel before a cruise to Buenos Aires (1 night with breakfast);
  • all transfers to Buenos Aires and Ushuaia the day before the cruise, on the day of check-in and on the day of the end of the cruise: between airports, hotel and port (group);
  • accommodation on board in a cabin of the selected category;
  • on-board meals and room service, 24 hours a day;
  • coffee, tea, soft drinks and some alcoholic beverages 24 hours a day;
  • lecture programs of expedition experts and invited speakers;
  • All Zodiac landings and shore excursions are guided by our experienced expedition team;
  • The branded jacket will be delivered to the cabin on the first day of the cruise;
  • Rubber boots are provided for disembarkation;
  • basic WIFI package;
  • tips on board and port charges.

Paid extra

  • international flight to Buenos Aires and back; 
  • compulsory medical insurance;
  • travel insurance; 
  • private zodiac boat tours and kayaking during the cruise; 
  • premium brand alcoholic beverages; 
  • spa and beauty treatments, laundry services, shopping at retail stores on board.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

For our compatriots, the selection of clothes for polar expedition cruises will not be difficult: our winter sportswear fully meets the climatic conditions during most of our trips. Thermal underwear, wind and waterproof clothing, rubber boots will become a reliable basis for your comfort in the polar regions.

Layering in clothing is the most important thing in Arctic expeditions. It is better to wear several light items of clothing than one very warm one. This will help you optimally adapt to temperature changes: it is always easier to remove a layer of clothing if you feel hot, or put on something else if it gets cool.

  1. The base layer. Choose thermal underwear made of merino wool or polypropylene, depending on the temperature of the region and the planned level of activity.
  2. The middle layer. Wool or fleece sweaters, longsleeves, turtlenecks to create layers of clothing. The middle layers can be worn both under the park on landings and on board the ship.
  3. The top layer. Windproof and waterproof parka and trousers. The park can be single-layered (insulated with protection from wind and water) or double-layered (consisting of a warm layer and an upper wind and water protection layer).
  4. Shoes and accessories. Rubber boots (regular or insulated) are the most suitable option for expeditions. Take with you several pairs of gloves/mittens (1 light, 1 warm waterproof, 1 spare), a hat, a scarf /buff, several pairs of warm (for example, woolen) and ordinary socks.
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    27 Dec, 2025 – 7 Jan, 2026 12 days 11 nights
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