Antarctic Adventure: Hosted Expedition Cruise 2024
Tour Description
The Antarctic Adventure, a 16 day expedition cruise to Antarctica onboard the Ocean Albatros, hosted by Tanya Gurtin from Viva Expeditions.
Departing either Auckland, New Zealand, 5th November 2024 OR Ushuaia, Argentina 8th November 2024
Looking for excitement? A true Antarctic adventure? Join this unique adventure voyage with extended stays onshore and extra camping options. This unique voyage has NO SET ITINERARY, and we will allow the rhythms of the ice, sea and weather to lead us to adventure.
Join us onboard our purpose-built, ice-class expedition vessel to experience the majesty and wonder of Earth's last frontier up close and personal. Our vessels enable us to get closer to nature, with a fleet of Zodiac landing craft and a team of experienced expert expedition guides.
Departing Argentina's southernmost city of Ushuaia, we cross the mighty Drake Passage en-route to the last continent. The unique X-Bow design of our expedition vessels offers exceptional stability at sea, giving you a smoother ride across some of Earth's most challenging waters, while the vessels' speed allows us to maximise our time in Antarctica to offer a superlative exploration experience.
Continuing southward from the South Shetland Islands, we will delve deeper into the inlets and bays of the Antarctic Peninsula, entering the famous Gerlache Strait, where glittering ice cliffs and precipitous peaks rise straight out of the frigid water. Icebergs, glaciers, mountains and rugged snowfields characterise this wildly beautiful alien landscape. Our skilled Captain and Expedition Leader will work hard to maximise opportunities to explore the White Continent. This unique thrill-seeker's voyage offers a chance to kayak, as well as extended stays on shore to allow longer snowshoeing excursions. This thrill-seekers expedition will also offer extra camping opportunities, allowing guests to test themselves like the explorers of old. Shore landings and Zodiac safaris will allow us to experience penguin colonies, historical sites and breathtaking glaciers, while our knowledgeable onboard Expedition Team will offer a selection of specially crafted lectures to inform your matchless expedition experience.
With an extra day to explore compared to our Classic Antarctic voyages, you will have even more time to experience the White Continent. This voyage has no set itinerary - however, we always aim to visit locations which showcase the best of Antarctica; wildlife sightings and weather conditions will decide the exact sites we visit as we move with the rhythms of nature; perhaps a well known penguin colony will draw us west, and whale and seal sightings will draw us back again! Wherever the whims of Mother Nature take us, jaw-dropping scenery and landscapes are guaranteed!
Crafted to ensure our guests can experience all the thrills Antarctica offers, this voyage offers a unique experience for the brave few.
Please note: You may join this tour in Ushuaia, Argentina (12 day cruise only), or you may prefer to join the escorted group from Auckland, New Zealand, with stopovers in Buenos Aires.
Viva's Best Bits...
"I felt so privileged to be able to quietly watch Antarctica wildlife in their natural habit, penguins building their nests, seals sunbathing on the ice and whales feeding". Tara, Team Viva
Visit an area few humans have ever seen - the Antarctica Peninsula, explore these pristine waters listening to the sounds of nature.
Voyage to Antarctica in comfort on the Ocean Albatros with her special X-Bow, providing high stability in rough weather and allowing for a smooth cruise.