Antarctica · 12 to 16 days
Antarctica expedition cruises from Dubai
Sail from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula: penguins, whales, icebergs and zodiac landings.
Plan this tripAt a glance
An expedition cruise to the White Continent
- Duration
- 12 to 16 days
- Best time
- November to March (the austral summer)
- Best for
- Once-in-a-lifetime travellers, wildlife lovers, photographers
- Departs from
- Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah
- Price
- Price on enquiry
Antarctica is the trip of a lifetime, and it takes planning. Expedition ships sail from Ushuaia in Argentina between November and March, crossing the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula for daily landings by zodiac.
We arrange flights to Ushuaia via a gateway city, pre-cruise hotel nights, the expedition cruise itself, polar clothing advice and insurance with evacuation cover.
Highlights
- Zodiac landings on the Antarctic Peninsula
- Penguin colonies, seals and whales
- Icebergs and glaciers
- Crossing the Drake Passage
- Ushuaia, the southernmost city
Usually included
- International flights to Ushuaia
- Hotel nights before and after the cruise
- Expedition cruise with meals and landings
- Transfers
- Insurance with medical evacuation cover
- Transit visa guidance
Visa
No visa for Antarctica, but Argentina and transit countries may need one depending on your passport. We confirm.
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