THE ULTIMATE ANTARCTICA EXPERIENCE - QUEST FOR THE CIRCLE
Ushuaia Roundtrip
Departing
Argentina's southernmost city of Ushuaia, we cross the mighty Drake
Passage en-route southwards. The unique X-Bow design of our expedition
vessels offers exceptional stability at sea, giving you a smoother ride
across some of Earth's most challenging waters, while the vessels'
speed allows us to maximise our time in Antarctica to offer a
superlative exploration experience.
Continuing
southward from the South Shetland Islands, we will delve deeper into
the inlets and bays of the Antarctic Peninsula, entering the famous
Gerlache Strait, where glittering ice cliffs and precipitous peaks rise
straight out of the frigid water. Icebergs, glaciers, mountains and
rugged snowfields characterise this wildly beautiful alien landscape.
Our skilled Captain and Expedition Leader will work hard to maximise
opportunities to explore the White Continent. While wind, sea and ice
conditions will dictate the exact locations we will visit, we will make
Zodiac landings to allow guests to set foot on land and experience
penguin rookeries, research stations and historical sites, and aim to
Zodiac cruise in scenic areas filled with giant icebergs, whales and
seals. Shore landings and Zodiac safaris will occupy our days, while
our knowledgeable onboard Expedition Team will offer a selection of
specially crafted lectures to inform your matchless expedition
experience.
From
the 'mainland' of the Peninsula, we set off southwards, aiming for the
Antarctic Circle at 66°33′ South - a goal
which has eluded many of the talented and driven explorers of
yesteryear. Watch as the sun circles your vessel, never quite setting
at this extreme latitude. This voyage has no set itinerary beyond the
aim to reach the Circle - however, we always aim to visit locations
which showcase the best of Antarctica; wildlife sightings and weather
conditions will decide the exact sites we visit as we move with the
rhythms of nature; perhaps a well known penguin colony will draw us
west, and whale and seal sightings will draw us back again! Wherever
the whims of Mother Nature take us, jaw-dropping scenery and landscapes
are guaranteed! With an extra day to explore compared to our Classic
Antarctic voyages, you will have even more time to experience the White
Continent.
