The ultimate explorer’s journey. We chart a course through the Drake Passage and along the Antarctic Peninsula with the ambition of being among the few to cross the Antarctic Circle. The farther south we go, the more dramatic sea ice we are likely to encounter, along with incredible wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery. Should we arrive at 66°33’S, we’ll join the small band of Antarctic explorers that can claim they have made it this far south. Celebration ensues!
Antarctica
Crossing the Circle
14 Days aboard MS Seaventure. From USD $15,555$13,222pp.
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Overview
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Itinerary Highlights
- Visits to some of the most stunning bays and channels of the Peninsula
- A valiant effort and anticipated success in reaching 66°33’S
- Magnificent wildlife encounters with penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds
- Zodiac cruising amongst colossal glaciers and massive icebergs
- Potential stops at active scientific bases and historical sites
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive in & Explore Ushuaia
- Day 2: Embarkation
- Day 3-4: Drake Passage
- Day 5: South Shetland Islands
- Day 6-8: Antarctic Circle
- Day 9-11: Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 12-13: Drake Passage
- Day 14: Disembarkation
Travelling with Eclipse
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- We provide all the information you need to organise your visas and vaccinations, making travel preparation stress-free.
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Specialists
- Our consultants are true destination experts, with firsthand experience and extensive travel in the regions we offer.
- Expect quick, professional responses and dedicated service from our knowledgeable team.
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Authentic Travel
- Tailor-made itineraries designed around your unique requirements.
- Freedom to select your preferred style and standard of accommodation.
- Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
- Committed to responsible travel: we reinvest in the environment and local communities across our destinations.
Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia
After a friendly welcome at the airport and a transfer to the luxurious Arakur Resort & Spa, take some time to unwind or explore in the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia.
Our evening briefing at the Arakur is your opportunity to ask questions and meet some of your fellow explorers.
Day 2: All Aboard Seaventure!
Spend your morning relaxing at the hotel, or visit a museum or the Argentinean leather markets in Ushuaia, before or just relaxing at the hotel until our
mid-afternoon escort to the ship. Our Expedition Team and ship staff will welcome you on board and get you settled in, followed by a safety and orientation briefing and our Captain’s welcome dinner. We’re on our way to Antarctica!
Day 3 and 4: Drake Passage
Join our Polar Experts as they share their vast knowledge of Antarctica, from its enchanting wildlife to its bold history. Participate in our pioneering Citizen Science program, or sit back and take in this fabled journey while catching glimpses of rarely-seen wildlife. Keep your binoculars handy to identify the many seabirds that escort our ship as we 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. So, we’ll settle into our Zodiacs and kayaks, and spend most of our day exploring. Whether on land or sea, in zodiac or kayak, be prepared for a fully immersive introduction to this incomparable part of the world.
Day 6 to 8: 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 ice sculptures. Should Antarctica’s unpredictable weather and ice permit, you will be among the lucky few to cross the Antarctic Circle, where the sun remains in the sky for 20 hours a day. 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.
Day 9 to 11: Antarctic Peninsula
Heading north, we’ll explore all the Antarctic Peninnsula has to offer, including any number of spectacular bays and famed harbors, 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 12 and 13: 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 14: Ushuaia Disembarkation
With huge smiles on weary, content faces, we disembark in the morning, letting you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.
Next Departure Date: 04 Feb 2026
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026 | USD$13222pp | ||
| Triple Stateroom | Save 15% | ||
| Porthole Stateroom | Save 15% | ||
| Window Stateroom | Save 15% | ||
| Veranda Stateroom | Save 15% | ||
| Owner's Stateroom | Save 15% |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Triple Stateroom
Extra single bed
Exterior views
Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
Complimentary Mini-Bar
Flat Screen TV
Telephone
Safe to store your valuables
Independent temperature controls
Luxury toiletries
Hair dryer
Porthole Stateroom
Porthole window
Exterior views
Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
Complimentary Mini-Bar
Flat Screen TV
Telephone
Safe to store your valuables
Independent temperature controls
Luxury toiletries
Hair dryer
Window Stateroom
Exterior views
Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
Complimentary Mini-Bar
Flat Screen TV
Telephone
Safe to store your valuables
Independent temperature controls
Luxury toiletries
Hair dryer
Veranda Stateroom
Private Veranda
Exterior views
Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
Complimentary Mini-Bar
Flat Screen TV
Telephone
Safe to store your valuables
Independent temperature controls
Luxury toiletries
Hair dryer
Owner's Stateroom
Private balcony
Exterior views
Sitting area with chairs or sofa and table
Complimentary Mini-Bar
Flat Screen TV
Telephone
Safe to store your valuables
Independent temperature controls
Luxury toiletries
Hair dryer
MS Seaventure Deckplan
Specifications
- Passengers: Capable of carrying 164 people however limited to 139 for passenger comfort.
- Crew: 90
- Built by: Mitsubishi Shipyard, Kobe (Japan)
- Built in: 1990
- Reimagined: 2019
- Refurbished: Spring 2021
- Manager: RsR Nemo Ship Management, Cyprus
- Registered in: Nassau, Bahamas
- Length: 111,5 m
- Width: 17,0 m
- Tonnage: 6 752 GRT
- Class: B.V. Ice Class 1A Super (highest available)
- Stabilization: Retractable-type Fin Stabilizers (11 m2 ea)
Whats included?
- Pre-voyage hotel with breakfast in Ushuaia (see specific itinerary for details)
- Transfer from airport in embarkation city to group hotel if arriving on Day 1 of itinerary, and providing we have your confirmed air itinerary at least 15 days prior to departure
- Transfer from group hotel to ship for embarkation
- Shipboard accommodations
- All meals on board
- Beer/wine/soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Coffee/Tea/Cocoa 24 hours a day
- All scheduled landings and excursions
- Our Citizen Science program: participation in a variety of scientific activities that support important research projects
- Expedition jacket (yours to keep)
- A pair of loaner boots for use during the voyage
- 500 MB WiFi for personal devices
- All port fees
- All landing fees
- Digital Voyage Log
What’s not included?
- Any airfare or travel expenses associated with arrival in Ushuaia other than those listed above
- Transfer from airport to group hotel, unless arriving on Day 1 of the itinerary
- Pre- or post-voyage expenses in Argentina
- Travel insurance; medical insurance; evacuation coverage
- Laundry and personal expenses incurred on board
- Onboard communication charges such as outgoing phone calls, WiFi from personal devices in excess of the 500 MB provided
- Staff gratuities
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!
Destination: Antarctica
On any cruise to Antarctica you can expect to experience a wide variety of landscapes, unprecedented wildlife viewing opportunities and a healthy mix of historic landing sites. Be astounded by the sensory overload of the huge amount of ice-bergs, glaciers, high mountains and the abundant and tame wildlife.
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