Hop on board our ship after breakfast & say hello to our new home! Get settled in for an amazing time these next 10 days. Today we'll set sail down the Beagle channel. Explore the ship, Check out the gym, get to know your shipmates, and get ready for an amazing time!

We'll all meet up for a drink and social hour after everyone gets settled in.

Included: Breakfast, Dinner

 Famed for its wild nature, the Drake Passage is unpredictable and always changing. Be sure to spend some time out on one of the Ocean Endeavour's many outer decks soaking up the fresh sea air and feeling the breeze of the roaring forties and furious fifties – waters not yet tamed even by the most intrepid of explorers. Your expedition team will provide insights into your exciting adventure that lies ahead. During these two days on the sea, you will have plenty of time to gaze out at the Southern Ocean, capture photos of the birds circling the Ocean Endeavour and get to know your fellow travellers and expedition team. There is always great excitement on board when the first sighting of land appears, which with favourable sea and weather conditions will be early evening on day four.    

Included: 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners, Planned group activities & fun theme nights, Citizen Science Program, Daily Briefings and Recap, Onboard Lecture Program

Optional Extras:Yoga and Meditation Classes - these are free to attend, Onboard Spa treatments (various prices apply) (paid onboard)

Your Antarctic adventure truly begins once you have left the Drake Passage behind and the South Shetland Islands come into view, a region that has long captured the attention of explorers. Every visit to Antarctica reveals something unexpecting or new, meaning your expedition will be unlike any other – a unique and personal experience. During your time aboard the Ocean Endeavour, your expedition team and captain will scout for whales and seabirds and alert you to any new sightings. Enjoy in-depth explanations and lectures from your expedition team on the glaciology, history and wildlife of the region as you explore.

Even more exciting will be your first land excursion – something you will never forget! Daily Zodiac cruises and shore excursions take you to explore local bays, channels and landing sites with wildlife opportunities always at the forefront of your expedition team's mind. Walk on beaches dotted with penguins, visit penguin rookeries and search for southern seal species, including the fearless penguin eater, the leopard seal. Each day and each landing is different, but every day presents new photo opportunities and sightings, so it won't take long until you know the difference between an Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguin.

You might hike to a penguin rookery one day and take a Zodiac cruise among towering icebergs the next. From coming eye to eye with a humpback whale to the sound of a calving glacier, you will wake up excited each day with a desire to explore this icy wilderness.
And if you can't get enough and find yourself wanting more, treat yourself to an overnight ice camping experience on land, a snowshoeing excursion to explore further afield, or a hit the water for a day paddle excursion.

An average day onboard begins with a wake-up call from your expedition leader around 7am, giving you time to prepare for the day before joining your fellow expeditioners for breakfast in the Polaris restaurant. You will usually have two excursions per day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with a delicious lunch served on the Ocean Endeavour in between excursions.

If you're interested in any of the optional activities, this is when they would happen! Its advised to book everything in advance (other then snowshoeing) as space is limited on the optional activities & first come first serve. You can absolutely have an AMAZING trip without booking them too.

Optional (free): Polar Plunge! If conditions are right - we'll have a chance to jump into the Antarctic ocean!! Not many people can say they did that in their life time so don't forget to pack your swimsuit!

Included: 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners, Guided walking Excursions, Zodiac Excursion/Cruising, Citizen Science Program, Daily Briefings and Recap, Onboard Lecture Program

Optional Extras:

• Stand Up Paddleboarding - Additional Fee (paid onboard)
• Polar Plunge - Free
• Day Paddle - (paid onboard)
• Snowshoeing - (paid onboard)
• Onboard Spa treatments (various prices apply)(paid onboard)
• Onboard Gym and Sauna - Free
• Yoga and Meditation Classes - Free

Your journey back across the Drake Passage provides a final opportunity to enjoy the Antarctic air. Be sure to spend some time on the outer decks scouting for whales, watching seabirds, or enjoying a presentation by your expedition team on a wide range of topics. Celebrate the experiences you have shared with your fellow passengers exploring the remarkable world of Antarctica.

Included: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners, Onboard Lecture Program, Daily Briefings and Recap, Citizen Science Program

After 10 Days of fun, today is the last day of our journey in Antarctica. We arrive in the port of Ushuaia in the morning and the expedition team will gather on the deck to farewell you as you disembark the Ocean Endeavour after breakfast. Transfer to Ushuaia airport is included for all flights departing today.

Note: If you are leaving today, please do not book your flight home until mid-afternoon in case of any delays caused by unfavorable weather conditions.

Included: Breakfast, Transfer to USH Airport