Antarctic Yacht Expedition

Day 1: Embarkation in Ushuaia

Meet at your yacht in the morning for a full briefing and orientation. In the afternoon, depart from Ushuaia and start your unique Antarctic sailing experience by beginning on your crossing of the Drake Passage.

Days 2 to 4: Sail the Drake Passage. 

You are about to undertake something few get to experience: Antarctica as seen from an expedition sailing yacht. As you sail east out of the Beagle channel, you’ll pass through historic waters traversed by Darwin. Head south, past the infamous Cape Horn and keep your eyes peeled for albatross: the Southern Ocean is their home. You may even help the crew a little, with some time at the helm.

Days 5 to 17: Explore Antarctica

Each day will be different and can include landings at penguin colonies, exploration of historic scientific bases and whaling sites, kayaking and excursions by zodiac vessel. Flexibility in the itinerary allows you to take full advantage of whatever Antarctica offers, be it an incredible southern sunset or a breaching whale. We can stop and enjoy – not just once, but every time.

There will be a scientist onboard, so all guests are invited to participate in genuine Antarctic research. In the evenings onboard, the scientist will present on their research, as well as discussing pressing current Antarctic issues. The scientist is very much a part of the onboard team and will be prepared to answer questions at dinner, or on deck!

Day 18: Return to King George Island 

On return to King George Island, you will board your flight to Punta Arenas, taking your final glimpse of the White Continent through your airplane window. On return to Punta Arenas, you will join your fellow passengers for a final evening and a celebration dinner.

Please note: this itinerary is for departures that sail down to Antarctica and fly back - it departs from Ushuaia, Argentina. For fly-down and sail-back voyages, the itinerary is reversed and departs from Punta Arenas, Chile.

You will be expected to arrive at least one day prior to the trip in your departure city (either Ushuaia or Punta Arenas). 

For those sailing down and flying back – you will meet at the dock on the morning of departure; pre-trip hotel night is not included in the price of the voyage.

For those flying down and sailing back: on the pre-departure afternoon you will collect your Muckboots and attend a briefing about your flight for the next day.