Title
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Start – End
Tripcode
HDS22-25
Language
English speaking voyage
Ship
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Ushuaia - Ushuaia
Nights / Days
10 nights
Important
Kayaking is an optional activity
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Landings are subject to site availabilities, permissions, and environmental concerns per IAATO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled with IAATO prior to the start of the season, but the expedition leader determines the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed for our vessel is 10.5 knots.
Short description
This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers
Day 4 - 7: Enter the Antarctic
Port Lockroy – After sailing through the Neumayer Channel, you may get a chance to visit the former British research station – now a museum and post office – of Port Lockroy on Goudier Island. You may also be able to partake in activities around Jougla Point, meeting gentoo penguins and blue-eyed shags.
Day 8: Scenes of South Shetland
Day 9 - 10: Familiar seas, familiar friends
Day 11: There and back again
Highlights you might experience
Kayaking is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the beautiful blue-and-white world of the peaceful polar seas
A breathtakingly beautiful bay offering classic views of colossal ice formations and iconic Antarctic wildlife
A former British base built in 1944, Port Lockroy is located on Goudier Island near the Antarctic Peninsula
Though armed with the "stonebreaker" nickname and a quarrelsome reputation, these gentoo relatives are fading from the Antarctic – probably due to climate change
These hygienic divers are the only penguin species whose population is currently increasing along the Antarctic Peninsula
These "slender-clawed water workers" spend much of their lives submerged, though it's known they are the only member of their family to consume other seals
m/v Hondius
Hondius is the world’s first-registered Polar Class 6 vessel and was built from the ground up for expedition cruising.
Full ship info »Activities you can participate in
Kayaking
Basic kayaking experience is of advantage, but it is not a requirement. Physical fitness is essential. Kayaking is subject to weather and prevailing ice conditions.
Cabins & Prices
Quadruple Porthole
- Cabin size between 15,3 m² and 16 m²
- 2 portholes
- 2 upper & lower berths
- Small sofa
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV
- Desk & chair
- Telephone and WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Cabinet
- Safe deposit box
- Wardrobe
- This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin
Complete cabin
31000 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Sharing berth
7750 USD
Share your cabin with others for the best price.
Triple Porthole
- Cabin size between 15,9 m² and 16 m²
- 2 portholes
- 1 upper berth & 2 lower berths
- Small sofa
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV
- Desk & chair
- Telephone and WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Cabinet
- Safe deposit box
- Wardrobe
- This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin
Complete cabin
26400 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Sharing berth
8800 USD
Share your cabin with others for the best price.
Twin Porthole
- Cabin size between 13,3 m² and 16 m²
- 2 portholes
- 2 single beds
- Small sofa
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV
- Desk & chair
- Telephone and WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Cabinet
- Safe deposit box
- Wardrobe
- Please note that all cabins will not necessarily have the same layout and surface area, nor will they be identical to the examples used in the photos
Complete cabin
19100 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
16235 USD
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person (1.7x the shared rate).
Sharing berth
9550 USD
Share your cabin with others for the best price.
Twin Window
- Cabin size between 12,1 m² and 14,3 m²
- 1 window
- 2 single beds
- Small sofa
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV
- Desk & chair
- Telephone and WiFi (supplemented)
- Hair dryer
- Cabinet
- Safe deposit box
- Wardrobe
- Please be aware that the view from some windows might be partially obstructed due to the design requirements of the ship
- Please note that all cabins will not necessarily have the same layout and surface area, nor will they be identical to the examples used in the photos
Complete cabin
20100 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
17085 USD
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person (1.7x the shared rate).
Sharing berth
10050 USD
Share your cabin with others for the best price.
Twin Deluxe
- Cabin size between 19,4 m² and 21,3 m²
- 2 windows
- 2 single beds
- Sofa
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV
- Desk & chair
- Telephone and WiFi (supplemented)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee & tea maker
- Bathrobe
- Hair dryer
- Cabinet
- Safe deposit box
- Wardrobe
Complete cabin
21700 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
18445 USD
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person (1.7x the shared rate).
Sharing berth
10850 USD
Share your cabin with others for the best price.
Superior
- Cabin size between 20,7 m² and 21,3 m²
- 2 windows
- 1 double bed
- Sofa
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV
- Desk & chair
- Telephone and WiFi (supplemented)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee & tea maker
- Bathrobe
- Hair dryer
- Cabinet
- Safe deposit box
- Wardrobe
Complete cabin
23200 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
19720 USD
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person (1.7x the shared rate).
Junior Suite
- Cabin size between 19,2 m² and 20 m²
- 1 double window
- 1 double bed
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV
- Desk & chair
- Telephone and WiFi (supplemented)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee & tea maker
- Bathrobe
- Hair dryer
- Cabinet
- Safe deposit box
- Wardrobe
Complete cabin
24500 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
20825 USD
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person (1.7x the shared rate).
Grand Suite with private balcony
- Cabin size 26,7 m²
- 1 double window
- 1 double bed
- Sofa
- Private balcony
- Private shower & toilet
- Flatscreen TV
- Desk & chair
- Telephone and WiFi (supplemented)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee & tea maker
- Bathrobe
- Hair dryer
- Cabinet
- Safe deposit box
- Wardrobe
Complete cabin
27800 USD
Price for the complete cabin, fully occupied.
Single cabin
23630 USD
Price for the complete cabin occupied by 1 person (1.7x the shared rate).