Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent plus Cape Horn & Diego Ramirez – Ultramarine, Dec. 2023

Trip Summary

Dates: December 6, 2023 – December 18, 2023

Duration: 13 Days

Ship: Ultramarine

Adventure Options: 1-time Kayaking, Camping, Helicopter Tours, Kayaking, Paddleboarding

Starts & Ends in Buenos Aires - Includes pre voyage hotel night & Flights from Buenos Aires

Starting at $17,495View Prices

About the Antarctica Classic in Depth Itinerary

Itinerary Map

Pricing Information

$17,495 - Explorer Triple

$20,495 - Explorer Suite

$22,995 - Balcony Suite

$28,995 - Solo Panorama

$26,995 - Deluxe Balcony Suite

$27,995 - Terrace Suite

$29,995 - Penthouse Suite

$36,995 - Owner's Suite

$40,995 - Ultra Suite

About the Antarctica Classic in Depth Itinerary

Like the ‘Antarctica Classic’, this 13-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, and offers you two additional days to explore the Peninsula. The In-Depth itinerary allows you to explore less-visited sites on the Peninsula and to become even more fully immersed in the Antarctic experience. Encounter leopard seals lazing on ice floes and immense rookeries of penguins surrounded by towering glaciers. Expert expedition staff guides and lecturers offer knowledge and insights that really bring the nature and history of the region to life and serve to create an adventure of a lifetime. * Itineraries on our website are intended only as a guide and you should consult our team for detailed itineraries on specific voyages.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

Your gateway for this expedition is Ushuaia, Argentina. Nestled within the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, Ushuaia offers you a small-town feel but has many shops, museums, cafes and restaurants to enjoy before your voyage. The nearby national park and Martial Glacier are must-sees and offer plenty of hiking and outdoor activities.

Day 2: Embarkation

Embarkation begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia. Enjoy the evening sailing through the Beagle Channel.

Days 3-4: Drake Passage

The adventure begins with a 400 mile crossing of the passage that bears the name of the 16th century English explorer Sir Francis Drake. The ship is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean. Take in daily lectures from your expedition team and keep an eye out for the first sightings of icebergs, whales, and albatross following in the ship’s wake.

Days 5-10: Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands

Experience some of the most unique wildlife viewing and inspiring scenery in the world as you set foot on the Antarctic continent.

Attempt two shore landings per day (weather conditions permitting), and encounter gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguin rookeries, Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals, and orca, humpback and minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters. The peninsula also has a remarkable human history. During the voyage you will learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world.

Days 11-12: Drake Passage

Today begins the journey north to our home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of your Antarctic experience with our lecturers and staff. Keep your eyes open on the observation deck for some final whale sightings.

Day 13: Disembarkation

Disembark in the morning.

Welcome Aboard the Ultramarine

The newest ship in our fleet, Ultramarine is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and immerse you in the best the region has to offer.

Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size. It also features a best-in-class 70-day operational range and an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards.

With all this and more, Ultramarine is set to deliver the ultimate polar expedition experience.

Technical Specs

Staff and Crew 140
Guests 199
Ice Class 1A+, PC6
Length 420 ft (128m)
Draft 16.4ft (5.1m)
Cruising Speed 16 knots, in open water
Registration Marshall Islands
Lifeboats 4, fully enclosed

Cabins & Amenities

Cabins

Spacious Entryways
Personal Safes
Spa-inspired Bathrooms
Heated Bathroom Floors
Premium beds and bed linens
Convertible Beds
Individual Temperature Controls
HD Flatscreen Televisions
Oversized Windows With Sweeping Views
Electrical Supply: 220V

CABIN CATEGORY	DECK LOCATION(S)	SIZE	# OF GUESTS	BERTH CONFIGURATION
Solo Panorama	Deck 6	132 sq. ft.	1	1 twin
Explorer Triple	Deck 3	285 sq. ft.	1-3	3 single beds, two of which can be converted to a double bed
Explorer Suite	Deck 3	285 sq. ft.	1-2	1 double or 2 single beds
Balcony Suite	Deck 4	226 sq. ft.	1-2	1 double or 2 single beds
Deluxe Balcony Suite	Deck 4	299 sq. ft.	1-2	1 double or 2 single beds
Terrace Suite	Deck 6	350 sq. ft.	1-2	1 double or 2 single beds
Penthouse Suite	Deck 7	369 sq. ft.	1-2	1 double or 2 single beds
Owner’s Suite	Deck 6	446 sq. ft.	1-2	1 double or 2 single beds
Ultra Suite	Deck 6	563 sq. ft.	1-2	1 double or 2 single beds

Aboard

2 Dining Areas
4 Bars
Panorama Lounge
Lecture Theater
Library
Polar Boutique
Spa & Fitness Center
Oceanview Sauna
Zodiac Hangar with 4 Embarkation Points
2 Ready Rooms with Individual Lockers
Walkaround Deck
Bridge

Activities:

Flightseeing (Included)
Zodiac Cruising (Included)
Hiking (Included)
Lectures (Included)
Camping (Optional)
Sea Kayaking (Optional)
Stand-Up Paddleboarding (Optional)
Paddle Excursions (Optional)
Cross Country Skiing (Optional)
Mountaineering (Optional)