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L’ Antartique au-delà du Cercle Polaire: Antarctica in Depth – Exploris One, Feb 26

Itinerary Map

Trip Summary

Dates:

Feb 21, 2026 -

Mar 5, 2026

Duration:

13 Days

Ship:

Exploris One

Adventure
options:

Kayaking

Photography

French speaking voyage – Proficient Level of French required. *PRICES SHOWN IN EUROS*

Starting at: $ 12,240.00

Premium Cabin

$12.240

On deck 3 14-15 m² 2 portholes Two twin beds or one queen-size bed Sitting area with desk

Superior Cabin

$12.935

On deck 4 front ship

Ocean Stateroom

$13.440

On Deck 3 18 m² Window - porthole (80cm x 80cm) Two separate beds or one queen size bed Lounge area with desk

Deluxe Stateroom

$14.585

On Deck 4 18 m² Large window - porthole (120cm x 110cm) Two separate beds or one queen size bed Lounge area with desk

Balcony Stateroom

$16.255

On deck 5 From 19 to 20 m², including a 1.5 m² French-style balcony Sliding panoramic bay window Two separate beds or one queen size bed Lounge area with desk

About the Antarctica Classic (10 days) itinerary

Perfect for first time visitors to Antarctica. Witness and explore the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Learn about the environment and wildlife from onboard lecturers and specialists Witness the abundant wildlife – penguins, seals, whales and more!

Arriving at the ship in the afternoon, you will be greeted by Expedition Team and ships’ officers at a safety and orientation briefing followed by the Captain’s welcome dinner. After dinner, relax and take in the mountainous scenery on our early evening sail down the Beagle Channel past Magellanic Penguin, Rock Cormorant, and Sea Lion colonies.

Among the wildlife spotting opportunities as we sail south are the Albatrosses, Prions, and Petrels that frequently follow the ship. The Expedition Team will be out on deck as well, looking for the Whales and Dolphins that may also be seen in the area. The team will begin presentations with informative and entertaining lectures on the wildlife, history, and geology of Antarctica. Helpful briefings on environmental regulations and expedition safety will also be held.

Arrival to the White Continent, the land of extremes! The most common first reaction to the white continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is hard to put into words, as few places are as untouched, unique and enduring as Antarctica. The Expedition Leader and Captain will create a flexible itinerary based on weather, ice, and opportunity. The route will stress the most scenic bays and channels of the Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows, bird colonies and whale feeding areas. Guided hikes with the Expedition Team will have you trekking up a glacier, visiting a research station, or consorting with penguin colonies. Chinstrap, Gentoo and Adélie penguins are found here, along with Fur, Weddell, Crabeater and Leopard Seals. Curious whales, such as Minkes and Humpbacks, are often attracted to Zodiacs as well, giving you a chance to get within reaching distance of these majestic animals. Each day and each landing will present a new collection of creatures to entertain you and keep your camera shutter busy. The trip may include picturesque Neko Harbor, sheltered Paradise Harbor, the Humpback Whale favored Wilhelmina Bay, the striking Lemaire Channel, the wildlife-filled Penola Channel, or the majestic Neumayer Channel. A visit may be possible to an active scientific base such as Ukraine’s Vernadsky as well as an historic base such as U.K.’s Port Lockroy or Wordie House.

The lecture series and wildlife spotting will continue on the return trip to Ushuaia and while the team will reflect on beautiful Antarctica and its fragile future.

Morning disembarkation allows you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.

Welcome aboard the Exploris One

Exploris One expedition ship sailing in Antarctic waters with snowy mountains and cloudy skies in the background

**Fluent in French is mandatory.

Flying the French flag, Exploris One was specially designed to sail the most demanding waters of the world, in particular those of the polar regions. Equipped with a reinforced hull, she is the ideal ship for exploring glacial regions in a completely safe environment: in fact, she is regarded as a global benchmark in this field.

Thanks to her recent renovations (2018 & 2023), Exploris One perfectly combines adventure and an exceptional level of comfort, along with a personalized service of excellence which will make your expeditions unique.

She features 60 cabins and 12 suites, among the most spacious available on board expedition ships . Explorers will also be able to enjoy a fitness and well-being area, panoramic decks and lounges, as well as outdoor jacuzzis for a moment of relaxation with a view between two explorations.

**Fluent in French is mandatory.

Technical Specs

Exploris One deck plan showing ship layout with cabins, dining areas, fitness center, and expedition facilities

Cabins & Amenities

Exploris One offers all the equipment and amenities necessary for you to stay fit and to ensure your physical and mental wellbeing during your trip.
With a Fitness area, a Wellness area (sauna, hammam, hair salon, massage parlour), as well as 2 outside spas, you’ll be able to enjoy many different spaces dedicated to your well-being and your relaxation.

Throughout the cruise, in Le Grand Restaurant as in the Outdoor Grill, our French chefs will prepare you refined international cuisine with quality dishes, beautifully presented. A pleasure for the eyes, a treat for the taste buds. A cuisine based on first choice products by favoring local resources according to the regions visited.

Share your experience and make it more intense. On the other side of the world, you will experience magical moments with your fellow explorers in these comfortable spaces dedicated to relaxation. Meet in the Grand Salon, the ideal place to relax with a drink at the bar , or even on the bridge for warm moments of exchange and conviviality.

Throughout the ship, many areas were designed to place you closer to the scenery. Head to the Panoramic Deck and the Panoramic Salon, with its forward-facing view, or take a walk at any time along the outside decks to admire the exceptional spectacle that nature has to offer.

Whatever your destination, you will be accompanied by recognized experts, true specialists in their field: fauna, flora, geology, botany, ethnography, history, biology, glaciology, geopolitics… They will pass on their knowledge to you through thematic conferences. The conference room will be the scene of these entertaining and fascinating exchanges.