Antarctica Expedition Programs | 2026 Departures
Immersive journeys across the White Continent’s raw beauty and endless horizons
Our 2026 Antarctica Collection features two distinct styles of exploration designed to match every traveler’s pace and preference. Fly & Cruise itineraries provide a seamless and time-efficient transition to the White Continent by combining charter flights with expedition cruising, allowing guests to maximize their days among Antarctica’s landscapes and wildlife. Sea Voyages, on the other hand, follow the traditional sailing route across the Drake Passage, offering a full expedition experience that includes open-sea navigation, more days onboard, and deeper immersion in the polar environment. Both options deliver exceptional opportunities for exploration, wildlife encounters, and expert-guided adventures—simply tailored to different travel preferences.
10D/9N World Voyager Antarctica Express: Fly the Drake & Cruise the Peninsula
December 11 – 20, 2026
Itinerary
Day 1 (Dec 11): Arrival in Punta Arenas. Welcome dinner & briefing. Overnight Dreams Punta Arenas (Standard City View Room).
Day 2 (Dec 12): Charter flight to King George Island. Embark World Voyager.
Day 3–6 (Dec 13–16): Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetlands. Zodiac landings, wildlife encounters, scenic cruising.
Day 7–8 (Dec 17–18): Drake Passage crossing northbound toward Ushuaia.
Day 9 (Dec 19): Disembark in Ushuaia. Flight to Buenos Aires. Overnight Pleno Palermo Soho (Junior Room).
Day 10 (Dec 20): Transfer to airport for international departure.
10D/9N Antarctica Journey: Fly the Drake & Explore the White Continent
March 13–22, 2026
Itinerary
Day 1 (Mar 13) Arrival in Punta Arenas. Private transfer, city overview, welcome dinner, and overnight at Dreams Punta Arenas (Standard City View Room).
Day 2 (Mar 14) Charter flight Punta Arenas to King George Island. Land on Antarctica and embark Ocean Explorer.
Day 3–6 (Mar 15–18) Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands. Landings, Zodiac cruises, glaciers, penguin colonies, whale watching, and polar landscapes.
Day 7–8 (Mar 19–20) Drake Passage crossing toward Ushuaia. Seabird spotting, whale sightings, and onboard lectures with the Expedition Team.
Day 9 (Mar 21) Disembark in Ushuaia. Independently booked flight to Buenos Aires. Private transfer to hotel. Overnight at Pleno Palermo Soho (Junior Room).
Day 10 (Mar 22) Transfer to international airport for flight home or onward travel.
11D/10N Antarctica Fly & Cruise Expedition: World Voyager Adventure from Punta Arenas
February 28 – March 10, 2026
Itinerary
Day 1 (Feb 28): Arrival in Punta Arenas. Overnight Dreams Punta Arenas (Standard City View Room).
Day 2 (Mar 01): Charter flight to King George Island. Embark Ocean Explorer.
Day 3–5 (Mar 02–04)
Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands. Land excursions, Zodiac cruises, penguin colonies, glaciers, whale encounters.
Day 6–7 (Mar 05–06): Antarctic Circle. Navigate beyond 66°33’ S. Weddell seals, sea ice, remote landscapes.
Day 8–9 (Mar 07–08): Northbound exploration along the western Peninsula. Zodiac outings, wildlife viewing.
Day 10 (Mar 09): Disembark King George Island. Flight to Punta Arenas. Overnight Dreams Punta Arenas.
Day 11 (Mar 10): Transfer to airport and departure.
8D/7N Antarctica Express by Air & Sea
December 06 – 13, 2026
Itinerary
Day 1 (Dec 06): Arrival in Punta Arenas. Welcome dinner and briefing. Overnight Dreams Punta Arenas (Standard City View Room).
Day 2 (Dec 07): Charter flight to King George Island. Embark World Voyager.
Day 3–6 (Dec 08–11): Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands. Landings, Zodiac cruises, penguin colonies, whale watching, icebergs.
Day 7 (Dec 12): Disembark King George Island. Flight to Punta Arenas. Overnight Dreams Punta Arenas.
Day 8 (Dec 13): Transfer to airport and departure.
12D/11N Antarctica Expedition: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia & Drake Passage
March 25 – April 5, 2026
Itinerary
Day 1 (Mar 25) Arrival in Buenos Aires. Private transfer to hotel. Leisure time to explore the city. Overnight Pleno Palermo Soho (Junior Room).
Day 2 (Mar 26) Flight to Ushuaia. Independent transfer to hotel. Afternoon embarkation on M/V Ushuaia. Sail through the Beagle Channel.
Day 3–4 (Mar 27–28) Drake Passage crossing. Wildlife watching, seabird identification on deck, lectures, and first iceberg sightings.
Day 5–8 (Mar 29–Apr 1) Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands. Daily landings and Zodiac excursions. Visit penguin colonies, glaciers, research bases, and iconic locations such as Deception Island, Paradise Bay, Neko Harbour, and Gerlache Strait (weather permitting).
Day 9–10 (Apr 2–3) Northbound Drake Passage crossing. Lectures, wildlife viewing, and final reflections at sea.
Day 11 (Apr 4) Disembark Ushuaia. Independent flight to Buenos Aires. Private transfer to hotel. Overnight Pleno Palermo Soho (Junior Room).
Day 12 (Apr 5) Transfer to international airport and departure home.
12D/11N Ultimate Antarctica Adventure: Sail the Drake Passage from Ushuaia
February 18 – March 01, 2026
Itinerary
Day 1 (Feb 18) Arrival in Buenos Aires. Private transfer to hotel. Explore the city at leisure. Overnight Pleno Palermo Soho (Junior Room).
Day 2 (Feb 19) Flight to Ushuaia and embarkation. Sail through the Beagle Channel. Overnight onboard Ocean Albatros.
Day 3–4 (Feb 20–21) At sea — Drake Passage crossing southbound. Wildlife viewing, expedition briefings, and lectures.
Day 5–8 (Feb 22–25) South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula exploration. Zodiac cruises, landings, wildlife encounters, icebergs, and glaciers.
Day 9–10 (Feb 26–27) At sea — Drake Passage northbound. Farewell cocktail, recap presentation, and wildlife spotting.
Day 11 (Feb 28) Disembark in Ushuaia. Fly to Buenos Aires. Private transfer to hotel. Overnight Pleno Palermo Soho.
Day 12 (Mar 01) Transfer to airport for international departure.
12D/11N Epic Antarctica Journey: Classic Drake Passage Expedition from Ushuaia
January 28 – February 08, 2026
Itinerary
Day 1 (Jan 28): Arrival in Buenos Aires. Private transfer to Pleno Palermo Soho Hotel. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city’s cultural landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods.
Day 2 (Jan 29): Flight to Ushuaia & Embarkation. Private airport transfer. Independently booked flight to Ushuaia. Afternoon embarkation and safety drill. Evening navigation through the Beagle Channel.
Day 3–4 (Jan 30–31): Drake Passage southbound. Begin the legendary crossing with expert briefings, wildlife watching, and seabird identification from deck. Educational presentations on Antarctica’s ecosystems and history.
Day 5–8 (Feb 01–04): Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands. Explore iconic locations such as Deception Island, Aitcho Islands, Half Moon, Cuverville Island, Paradise Bay, Neko Harbour, Wilhelmina Bay, and the Lemaire Channel. Daily Zodiac excursions, penguin rookeries, glaciers, seals, whales, and optional activities (weather permitting) including kayaking, mountaineering, snowshoeing, or visiting historic huts.
Day 9–10 (Feb 05–06): Drake Passage northbound. Return journey across the Drake with onboard presentations, seabird sightings, photography sessions, and Captain’s Farewell Cocktail.
Day 11 (Feb 07): Disembark Ushuaia & Fly to Buenos Aires. Morning arrival at the pier. Independently booked flight to Buenos Aires with private transfer on arrival. Overnight at Pleno Palermo Soho Hotel (Junior Room).
Day 12 (Feb 08): Transfer to airport & departure. Private transfer to the international airport for your onward flight.
15D/14N Hondius Antarctica Expedition: Classic Drake Passage Cruise from Ushuaia
November 22 – December 06, 2026
Itinerary
Day 1 (Nov 22): Arrival in Ushuaia. Private transfer and overnight at Pleno Palermo Soho Hotel.
Day 2 (Nov 23): Afternoon embarkation. Board Hondius and begin navigating through the Beagle Channel toward Antarctica.
Day 3–4 (Nov 24–25): Drake Passage crossing. Experience the legendary route of early polar explorers. Observe albatrosses, petrels, and marine life while attending onboard naturalist presentations.
Day 5–11 (Nov 26–Dec 02): Antarctic Peninsula & Basecamp Adventure. Explore sites such as Neumayer Channel, Port Lockroy, Pléneau & Petermann Islands, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and the Errera Channel. Daily Zodiac excursions, wildlife viewing, glaciers, penguin colonies, and ice formations. Basecamp activities may include kayaking, mountaineering, snowshoeing, Zodiac cruising, and camping on the ice (weather permitting).
Day 12–13 (Dec 03–04): Drake Passage northbound. Return sailing with wildlife spotting, expert lectures, and onboard activities.
Day 14 (Dec 05): Disembark Ushuaia. Morning disembarkation. Private transfer and overnight at Pleno Palermo Soho Hotel (Junior Room).
Day 15 (Dec 06): Transfer to airport and departure. Private transfer to Ushuaia airport for your onward flight.
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