Crossing the Circle | WildFibersMagazine

Itinerary
March 1-15, 2028

Day 1, Arrive in and explore Ushuaia

After a friendly welcome at the airport, you will be transferred to a premium hotel resort nestled in the breathtaking Patagonian nature, where you can take some time to unwind or go explore the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia. There will be an evening brieﬁng and the opportunity to ask questions and meet some of your fellow explorers.

Day 2, All aboard!

Spend your morning relaxing at the hotel, visiting a museum, or exploring the shops in Ushuaia, before your mid-afternoon escort to the ship. The Expedition Team and ship staff will welcome you on board and get you settled in, followed by a safety and orientation brieﬁng and the Captain’s welcome dinner. You are on your way to Antarctica!

Days 3-4, Drake Passage

Join a range of Polar Experts as they share their vast knowledge of Antarctica, from its enchanting wildlife to its bold history. Participate in one of the Citizen Science programs or sit back and soak in this extraordinary journey while catching glimpses of rarely seen wildlife. Keep your binoculars handy for the seabirds that escort your ship as you cross the Antarctic Convergence into Antarctica’s waters and noticeably cooler temperatures.

Day 5, South Shetland Islands

Over time, the volcanic activity of the South Shetland Islands has created a geology unlike any other. Here, you can expect a spectacular display of mountains, glaciers, and wildlife, including Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins, and it’s not uncommon to share the water’s edge with Elephant and Fur seals. Whales are often spotted as well. You will quickly settle into the Zodiacs and spend most of your day exploring. And kayakers, it’s time to get your ﬁrst taste of gliding just inches off the pristine Antarctic water. Whether on land or sea, in Zodiac or kayak, be prepared for a fully immersive introduction to this incomparable part of the world.

Days 6-9, Antarctic Circle

Heading south across the Bransfield Strait, we begin to see the breathtaking outline of the Antarctic Peninsula. Wildlife sightings, including penguins, whales, and fur seals, become more frequent, as do dramatic sculptural icebergs. With extra time to explore, possibilities abound. We’ll look to visit historic sites like the huts at Damoy Point, keep an eye out for humpback whales in Wilhelmina Bay, and continue our twice-daily outings until we reach the crown jewel of this expedition, the jaw-dropping scenery through the Lemaire Channel. Weather permitting, we’ll cross the Antarctic Circle at 66°33’S, an achievement that will put you in rare company. Following a tradition first established by sailors crossing the equator, we’ll celebrate the occasion by… (Sorry, you just have to be there), before heading onward toward any number of historic and rarely visited British Survey bases, after which we turn back north.

Days 10-12, Antarctic Peninsula

Heading north, we’ll explore all the Antarctic Peninsula has to offer, including any number of spectacular bays and famed landing sites, maneuvering through dramatic channels as we traverse the wildlife-rich waters, encountering a wide variety of lively penguins, seals, and whales along the rugged coastlines and in the sea. There are always great opportunities to stop at several active scientific bases and historic landing sites along the way, as we leave no opportunity unseized upon in our quest to explore the very best of this magical place.

Day 13-14, Drake Passage

We leave this magical place and make our way north, once again heading across the Antarctic Convergence and the Drake Passage. We have one last hurrah as we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow and a final meal together.

Day 11, Disembarkation

With huge smiles on weary, content faces, you will disembark in the morning, letting you catch a ﬂight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.