Arrive in Ushuaia and embark on Prince Albert II for a fascinating tour of the Antarctic Peninsula

Crossing the Drake Passage, our on board team of expert guides will give talks on wildlife, the history of polar exploration, geology and ecology of Antarctica. Identify seabirds and watch for whales and icebergs as we approach the antarctic peninsula. Your luxury expedition ship, Prince Albert is especially designed to cope with polar exploration making for a very safe and stable but nonetheless thrilling voyage.

Antarctica is one of the last great frontiers left on Earth and we follow in the footsteps of an exclusive club of pioneering spirits to a land of pristine and unspoilt landscapes. Our itinerary will be very much dictated by sea and weather conditions, but we would hope to be able to linger and explore some of Antarctica's rich natural diversity as we go. Passing vistas that shimmer beneath a southern sky, we will watch out for whales breaching the deep waters and icebergs calving into the icy depths. We will enjoy the eccentric delights of penguins and seals as vast towering giants of rock and ice pass close by as we explore this incredible continent.

Crossing back across the Drake Passage, there is an opportunity to listen to talk to our guest lecturers and hear more about Antarctica's unique habitat.

We arrive back in Ushuaia, where you can catch your flight onward or choose to extend your visit. Situated on the shores of the vast Beagle Channel, this beautiful city offers sceneries second to none. The forests, the mountains, the sea, the glaciers and the wind dominate the landscape. The city is surrounded by Mount Martial to the West and by Mounts Olivia and Cinco Hermanos to the East.