| Adventurer Jean-Baptiste Charcot described Antarctica’s allure as “powerful and tenacious,” and the fortunate few who have visited have returned home changed by an experience so elemental that it touches their very core. Each day of our voyage presents a new discovery, whether we’re cruising through ice-packed channels, investigating the nesting habits of Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie penguins or admiring minkes, humpbacks and orcas as they cavort in the sparkling waters. Corinthian II’s and Clelia II’s size and technical attributes allow for in-depth exploration, while their fleet of Zodiac landing craft will bring you into intimate contact with incredible Antarctica. - 11 nights/12 days |
Day 1
USHUAIA, Argentina
Arrive in Ushuaia, located on the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Darwin Cordillera, glaciers, and forests of southern beech. Transfer to Las Hayas Resort Hotel , beautifully situated amidst beech forests below the mountain of the Martial Glacier. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with fellow travelers.
Day 2
USHUAIA | TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK | USHUAIA | EMBARK
Explore the Tierra del Fuego National Park. The southernmost protected region of Argentina, this splendid wilderness is celebrated for its stunning scenery. Ride to Ensenada Bay and take a short walk to view Redonda and Estorbo Islands, backed by the snow-white mountains of Chile's Sampaio Chain. Continue to Lake Roca, the Green and Black Lagoon, and Lapataia Bay. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the pier to embark on Clelia II and sail. As the ship navigates the Beagle Channel, enjoy a spectacular vista of glaciers and misted mountains.
Day 3
AT SEA
Attend lectures by our onboard team as the ship sails through the Drake Passage. Look for Albatross, Cape Petrels, and whales that may accompany the ship on its passage.
Days 4 – 9
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Explore the pristine wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula, a narrow finger of land that separates the ice-choked waters of the Weddell and Bellingshausen Seas, and surrounding islands. As Clelia II sails through scenic waterways, witness a breathtaking panorama of icebergs, blue glaciers, and jagged, snow-capped mountains. Aboard the ship's fleet of Zodiacs cruise among ice floes; explore penguin rookeries; and, if conditions permit, visit with scientists at research stations. Although the itinerary varies according to local ice and wind conditions, we plan to land at such places as Paradise Harbour, where humpback and minke whales are often sighted offshore; Petermann Island, the habitat of Gentoo and Adelie Penguins; and Deception Island, known for its volcanically-heated hot springs. Voyages through the magnificent Lemaire, Errera, Neumeyer, and other protected channels are also planned.
Days 10 & 11
AT SEA
Watch for whales and seabirds and enjoy onboard lectures and the ship's amenities as Clelia II sails back to Ushuaia.
Day 12
USHUAIA | DISEMBARK
Disembark in Ushuaia and transfer to the airport for onward flight.
Note:
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions and in order to take advantage of opportunities to see wildlife.
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