Enjoy an epic Antarctic adventure with a touch of comfort
Join a group on the Antarctica Active Adventure all-Inclusive tour, a thrilling expedition into the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience the wonder of kayaking past towering icebergs, snowshoeing across untouched landscapes, and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. Enjoy Zodiac cruises to remote locations and make shore landings at penguin colonies, historic sites, and glaciers teeming with wildlife like seals and whales. Led by expert guides, this journey combines exploration with education through captivating lectures and hands-on discoveries.
Your home throughout the expedition is a state-of-the-art polar vessel, offering stylish cabins, panoramic lounges, and delicious onboard dining. Flexible itineraries ensure you get the most out of every moment, adapting to weather and wildlife opportunities. This active, all-inclusive experience is perfect for adventurers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime journey to one of the world’s most stunning and remote destinations.
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Antarctica Active Adventure Tour Itinerary
Please note that some departures are 14-day long and some are 15-day long, therefore the day-to-day itinerary might change a bit depending on the option you choose.
Day 1 Arrive in Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia and transfer to your pre-voyage hotel. Visit the hospitality desk in the afternoon to confirm your optional Beagle Channel Cruise and receive embarkation details. Spend the remainder of the day exploring Ushuaia at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ushuaia
Meals: None
Day 2 Embarkation Day
After breakfast, explore Ushuaia or join an optional Beagle Channel catamaran cruise, where you’ll see sea lions, cormorants, and the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Board the ship in the afternoon, settle into your cabin, and attend mandatory briefings before enjoying a welcome dinner with fellow travelers.
Overnight Location: Onboard Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Days 3-4 Drake Passage Crossing
Sail across the Drake Passage, preparing for Antarctica with wildlife guidelines, lectures, and biosecurity procedures. Enjoy onboard amenities such as the gym, sauna, and observation lounge while spotting seabirds, including albatrosses. Anticipation builds as we approach the South Shetland Islands, watching for icebergs and possibly making our first landing.
Overnight Location: Onboard Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 5-11 Antarctic Peninsula Exploration
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula, where wildlife, icebergs, and pristine landscapes abound. Enjoy daily Zodiac excursions, shore landings to visit penguin rookeries and historic huts, and optional activities such as the polar plunge. Cruise among towering ice cliffs and narrow straits, soaking in the surreal beauty of this remote continent.
Overnight Location: Onboard Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 12-13 Return Drake Passage Crossing
Begin your journey back across the Drake Passage, enjoying final landings in the South Shetland Islands. Reflect on your experiences with lectures and discussions onboard, while keeping an eye out for seabirds and marine life. Weather permitting, the Captain may sail near Cape Horn for a scenic view.
Overnight Location: Onboard Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 Disembark in Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia via the Beagle Channel, disembarking early in the morning. Transfer to the airport or continue your travels in the region, with transport arranged for guests staying in nearby hotels or flying out in the afternoon.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast
Antarctica Active Adventure Tour Price and Dates
The prices below are per person sharing a standard twin cabin.
Please talk to a Travel Specialist to get more information about different cabin types and prices.
Accommodation on Antarctica Active Adventure Tour
The accommodation of this tour is based on staying onboard the cruise ship. Onboard the cruise ship, you can choose from numerous cabin options, ranging from simple rooms to more luxurious suites, with all rooms including the daily service. You will also spend one night in Ushuaia in a hotel.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to upgrade to the single cabin.
Cabin Options
Hotel in Ushuaia
Stay in a convenient hotel in Ushuaia with breakfast included.
Aurora Stateroom Triple Share
The Aurora Stateroom Triple Share accommodates three guests with porthole windows and private en-suite bathrooms. Located on Deck 3, these cabins offer convenience near the mudroom and loading platforms, ideal for group travelers.
Aurora Stateroom Twin Share
These cabins provide comfortable twin accommodations with essential amenities, ideal for travelers seeking a cozy retreat. They offer a practical option without the additional features found in higher-tier staterooms.
Balcony Stateroom Category C
Featuring private balconies, these staterooms allow guests to enjoy direct views of the Antarctic landscape. They offer a more intimate connection with the surroundings than interior cabins.
Balcony Stateroom Category B
Similar to Balcony Stateroom C but located on higher decks, these rooms provide enhanced vantage points for scenic viewing. Their elevated position offers superior perspectives compared to lower-deck balcony staterooms.
Balcony Stateroom Category A
Positioned on the highest passenger decks, these staterooms offer the most expansive views available in the balcony category. They combine premium location with private outdoor space for optimal sightseeing.
Balcony Stateroom Superior
Enhancing the standard twin experience, these superior staterooms include extra space and upgraded furnishings. Guests enjoy a more spacious environment compared to the standard twin cabins.
Junior Suite
These suites provide additional living space, including a separate seating area, offering a more luxurious experience. They cater to guests desiring extra comfort and room to relax.
Captain's Suite
As the most spacious accommodation option, the Captain’s Suite includes separate living and sleeping areas, a large balcony, and premium amenities. It represents the pinnacle of luxury on board, ideal for those seeking an indulgent experience
What’s Included in the Antarctica Active Adventure Tour?
Meals
14 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners are included. This includes:
- All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage
- Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner
- Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
Accommodations
Accommodation is included throughout the tour (1 night in Ushuaia pre-departure, as well as 13 nights onboard the cruise ship). Note the 2026 departures are 14-day long, therefore will have one night less.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes all airport transfers mentioned in itinerary, transportation during all shore excursions and zodiac cruises.
Also included
- Afternoon catamaran cruise in Ushuaia, on Day 2.
- All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage.
- All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
- Educational lectures and guiding services
- 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 (might not be reliable in remote areas)
Not included
- International or domestic flights
- Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges
- Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Optional excursions surcharges
- All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses or phone charges.
Optional Extras
- Cabin upgrades
- Extension tours (please inquire for more information)!
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