Explorers Cruise: Antarctic Peninsula and the extreme Weddell Sea aboard the Ocean Victory

Experience the incredible wildlife, mountain scenery and gigantic icebergs during this 11-day expedition

From: USD 7,990

Explorers Cruise: Antarctica and Weddel Sea

A 11-day long expedition cruise

First Class Ship

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A 11-day long Cruise

First Class Ship

The Trip Highlights

Antarctic Sound

South Shetland Islands

Penguin rookeries

Wildlife in Weddell Sea

Your Polartours 'Plus' Experience

Go deeper into the wilderness

Special Photo Workshop

Your trip is 100% carbon offset

Expert guides answer all questions

Departing from Ushuaia in Argentina, you'll cross the mighty Drake Passage on our way to the South Shetland Islands, where we plan to make our first Zodiac landing and begin your exploration. The expert guides will make landings at penguin rookeries, research stations and fascinating sights that allow you to enjoy impressive views. Sailing eastward, you will explore the Antarctic Sound with its mighty icebergs and journey to the Weddell Sea in search for wildlife. On the way back, you'll follow in Ernest Shackleton footsteps as you navigate close to Elephant Island. On no other journey can you experience so much pristine nature and varied wildlife in so few days!

Your ship: Ocean Victory

We’re delighted to welcome you to the new premium infinity vessel, Ocean Victory, whose maiden Antarctic cruise will begin in November 2021. This makes her one of the most modern small ship Antarctic exploration vessels.

Built to be a robust and capable polar explorer, she’s also designed with a touch of class. Her 93 comfortable guest cabins all feature ocean views and almost all of them feature a private ocean balcony.

Other standout features of Ocean Victory include several restaurants, a dedicated wellness area, a Nordic Bar, an open deck dining facility, a modern lecture lounge, and … Read more about Ocean Victory

Amenities

Fitness Center

Bar

Mudroom

Lecture Theater

Observation Deck

Pool

Zodiac Fleet

Observation Lounge

Spa

Gift Shop

Library

Food & Drinks

Beagle Restaurant Dinner always starts with delicious hot soups, cold cuts, and crisp, fresh salads. Several choices of entrees are offered each evening, to accommodate different tastes and dietary requirements; always including a meat choice, fish choice, and vegetarian choice. After dinner, freshly prepared desserts, including ship-made ice cream or cakes are a great way to end a meal and satisfy any sweet tooth. A selection of wines and beers is available to perfectly complement your visit to our restaurant. If you’re interested in relaxing during your time off from activities and landings, delight onboard Ocean Atlantic by raising your glass to the experience of a lifetime! Our bar is fully equipped with a variety of cocktails, beers, non-alcoholic beverages and more, to quench your thirst and reward the explorer in you.