Antarctic Circle

Take a voyage to the southernmost region on earth, deep into the Antarctic Peninsula and across the Antarctic Circle. Join wildlife experts on board the Ocean Endeavour in search of penguins, seals and whales, and celebrate with your fellow passengers as you reach 66°33’ S.

Participatory Citizen Science programmes are available on every departure aboard the Ocean Endeavour. By taking part, you’ll be helping to collect and contribute vital data to a variety of scientific research projects. One of these projects is “Happywhale”. Every passenger on board is encouraged to take photos of whale sightings and upload them online; scientists can identify the whales by their unique markings and are then able to track them around the globe. There are approximately 43,000 individual humpback whales known globally and, once you’ve submitted your photo, you’ll find out whether you’ve spotted a known whale or even identified a new whale.

Duration: 14 days

Ship: M/S Ocean Endeavour

Depart: February

Prices from: AUD $17,500pp

NZD $18,160pp (trip only)

Carbon footprint: 2,135kg CO2e (average pp)

Itinerary

Day 1 Join trip in Ushuaia

Day 2 Embark on the M/S Ocean Endeavour

Days 3-4 Drake Passage

Days 5-6 Drake Passage and the South Shetland Islands

Days 7-8 Antarctic Peninsula

Days 9-10 The Antarctic Circle

Day 11 Antarctic Peninsula & the South Shetland Islands

Days 12-13 Drake Passage

Day 14 Trip ends in Ushuaia

Optional activites

Kayaking Camping Photography programme

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