Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Crossing the Antarctic Circle
» Antarctica
» Jan 25 2026 – Feb 8 2026 (14 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia
» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Ushuaia, Argentina
- Day 2 – Embarkation in Ushuaia
- Days 3 and 4 – Across the Drake Passage
- Days 5 to 12 – South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 13 and 14 – Back across the Drake Passage
- Day 15 – Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina

SHIP

ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Sea Spirit

Sea Spirit and Kayaks

Outer Deck

Bar

Dinning Room

Owner´s Suite

Owner´s Suite

Owner´s Suite

Premium

Deluxe

Deluxe

Superior

Classic

Triple

Hot Tub

Lecture Room

Lecture Room

Library

Dinning Room

Lounge

Setting foot on the 7th Continent is a polar achievement relatively few people experience in their lifetime. Even more rare is the incomparable milestone that’s achieved when a traveler crosses the iconic Antarctic Circle. Navigating south of 66°33' S is—for most guests—the highlight of this 15-day itinerary.
INCLUDES
- 1 pre-voyage hotel night on Day 1 in Ushuaia;
- Group transfer from the airport to the hotel on the day prior to embarkation;
- Group transfer to the ship for embarkation on Day 2;
- Shipboard accommodation;
- IAATO fees and governmental taxes.
- All meals on board throughout the voyage;
- Tea and coffee station 24 hours daily;
- All scheduled landings/excursions (subject to weather and ice conditions);
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader & Expedition Team;
- Branded Poseidon Expeditions parka;
- Rubber boots for shore landings for the time of the cruise;
- Welcome and Farewell cocktails;
- All port fees;
- Group transfer to airport or central location right after disembarkation;
- Pre-departure materials;
- Digital Voyage Log;
- Wi-Fi on board.
EXCLUDES
- Airfare;
- Transfers from the airport to the hotel if arriving prior to Day 1 of the program;
- Visa and passport fees (if applicable);
- Luggage and trip cancellation insurance;
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages other than those for special events and celebrations;
- Personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls;
- Fuel surcharge may be applied for all bookings;
- Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of US$ 200,000 per person;
- Staff gratuities;
- Kayaking, camping;
- The cost of any applicable medical tests (such as COVID-19) or vaccinations required either by a national government or Poseidon Expeditions before, during or after the cruise;
- Pre- or post-cruise travel expenses.