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14-day expedition cruise · Antarctica

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Getting you there

Flights into Ushuaia, Argentina and home from Ushuaia, Argentina, hotel nights before or after, and transfers. One of our trip specialists books it all around the sailing.

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Day by day

• Day 1Ushuaia, Argentina · before you board
  Arrive in Ushuaia, where you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred with your fellow expeditioners to your assigned pre-voyage hotel. Check-in is from 3.00 pm.
• Day 2Ushuaia, Argentina · embark
  This morning, enjoy breakfast and check-out. Please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labelled with your name and cabin number.
• Days 3-4Drake Passage (at sea) · at sea
  On sea days, you can enjoy the facilities on board the vessel including the gym, sauna and jacuzzis or relax in one of the observation lounges. The memory of your first big iceberg sighting is likely to remain with you for a lifetime.
• Days 5-11Antarctic Peninsula
  It’s almost impossible to describe the feeling of arriving in Antarctica. Spotting your first iceberg and taking a deep breath of some of the most fresh, crisp air on earth is an experience that will stay with you forever.
• Days 12-13Drake Passage (at sea) · at sea
  Drake Passage Crossing.
• Day 14Ushuaia, Argentina · disembark
  Upon disembarkation, for those continuing their travels in the region, transportation to the hotel will be arranged exclusively for guests who have booked their accommodations through Aurora or for those staying in downtown areas near the port.

Aurora's expedition team plans landings and Zodiac outings day by day around weather, ice and wildlife, so the places named here are the plan, not a promise. Some departures of this trip sail on Aurora's sister ships; we confirm the ship for your date. Port arrival and departure times vary by departure date; we confirm them for your sailing.

Also included on this voyage

• Activities: Snorkelling, Snowshoeing, Camping, Paddling, Bird Watching, Lectures on wildlife, the environment, history and destinations, Marine Mammal Spotting, Photography, Polar Plunge, Scenic Cruising, Trips Ashore, Walking, Wildlife Watching, Zodiac Cruising
• All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary
• One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Ushuaia on Day 1
• Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service
• All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage
• Premium spirits, cocktails, beer, wine and liqueurs during voyage
• Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
• All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
• Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team
• Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation)
• One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket
• Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage
• Comprehensive pre-departure information
• Port surcharges, permits and landing fees
• Wi-Fi

Facts from Aurora Expeditions' official pages; subject to change.