Last Discovered Continent
Overview
Highlights
- Visit the city of Ushuaia is the world’s southernmost city, the capital of Tierra del Fuego
- At the Antarctic Convergence, watch for sea mammals, albatross, and petrel in these krill-rich waters.
- The Antarctic Peninsula and nearby islands provide opportunities to discover the wildlife and landscapes.
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader & Expedition Team;
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Trip includes
- 1 pre-voyage hotel night in Ushuaia
- Group transfers from the airport to the hotel in Ushuaia in a day prior to departure
- Group transfer to the ship on day of embarkation
- Group transfer to airport or central location upon disembarkation in Ushuaia
- Shipboard accommodations
- All scheduled landings/excursions
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader & Expedition Team
- All meals on board throughout the voyage
- Tea and coffee station 24 hours daily
- Welcome and Farewell cocktails
- Rubber boots for shore landings for the time of the cruise
- Branded Poseidon Expeditions parka
- All port fees
- Pre-departure materials
- Digital Voyage Log.
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Despite its small size, the city of Ushuaia is the world’s southernmost city, the capital of Tierra del Fuego and the main starting point for voyages to Antarctica.
Admire the surrounded views of Beagle Channel and the Andes Mountains. If you arrived early, you...
This afternoon, embark the Sea Spirit and set sail down the picturesque Beagle Channel as the sun sets and dinner is served.
The Сaptain and our Expedition Team will welcome you and raise a toast to success of our expedition.
The Drake Passage spans 600 miles from the top of South America to the South Shetland Islands. The Sea Spirit’s stabilizer fins will help to make the crossing comfortable.
Lectures and presentations by our friendly team of Antarctic experts prepare us for what ...
The Antarctic Peninsula and nearby islands provide exceptional opportunities to discover the unique wildlife and awesome landscapes. Depending on weather and ice conditions, the captain and expedition team will direct the Sea Spirit to a variety of secluded bays and h...
As we head south along the Antarctic Peninsula, you’ill understand why the imposing, snow-covered Lemaire Channel is called “Kodak Alley.” We’ll also try to visit a research station during the voyage, although the work schedules of the scientists may not always permit...
As the Sea Spirit heads back to Ushuaia, there are some final opportunities to ask questions of our Antarctic experts, to share photos and experiences with newfound friends, and to enjoy our festive farewell dinner. Wave goodbye to the birds and whales, until you meet again on your next voyage to the White Continent!
Disembark following breakfast, and transfer to the airport or the city centre.
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What's excluded
- Airfare
- Visa and passport fees (if applicable)
- Luggage and trip cancellation insurance
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages other than those for special events and celebrations
- Personal expenses such as laundry and onboard communication (telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service)
- Fuel surcharge may be applied for all bookings
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of USD 150,000
- Staff gratuities
- Pre- or post-cruise travel expenses.
Accommodation
Providing spacious suites for accommodation of 114 passengers the Sea Spirit at the same time features maneuverability and friendly atmosphere of small ships. The vessel has an ice-strengthened hull, a fleet of Zodiacs, and a set of retractable fin stabilizers for smoother sailing.
M/v Sea Spirit Category - Luxury Expedition Ship Length - 90.6 meters (297 ft.) Beam - 15.3 meters (50 ft.) Speed - 15 knots Passengers - 114 Crew - 72
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