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Antartica:
Antartica Classic (GAA) - 10 days
 Our 10-day Antarctica Classic expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the planet's most impressive wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Experience a voyage of a lifetime to a land where penguins rub shoulders with seals and orcas and whales are often seen plying the icy waters.
Itinerary
| Day: |
Description: |
| 1 |
Arrive Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
You can arrive in Ushuaia at any time. Embarkation on the Explorer begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia. |
| 2-3 |
Drake Passage
Our adventure begins with a 400-mile crossing of the passage that bears the name of the 16th-century English explorer Sir Francis Drake. The “Little Red Ship” is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean. Enjoy daily lectures from your expedition team and keep your eye out for the first iceberg sighting, whales, and albatross following in the ship's wake. |
| 4-7 |
Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands
Experience some of the best wildlife viewing and scenery in the world as you set foot on the Antarctic continent. Take two excursions per day (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. |
| 8-9 |
Drake Passage
Today we begin our journey north to our home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of our Antarctic experience with our lecturers and staff, and keep your eyes open on the observation deck for some final whale sightings. |
| 10 |
Depart Ushuaia |
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