Wedell Sea

Weddell Sea – Basecamp

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Weddell Sea – Basecamp

» Antarctica

» Dec 5 2026 – Dec 17 2026 (13 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation in Ushuaia
  • Days 2 and 3 – Crossing the Drake Passage
  • Days 4 to 10 – Entering the Weddell Sea
  • Days 11 and 12 – Crossing the Drake Passage
  • Day 13 – Disembarkation in Ushuaia

Contact Us

SHIP

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ACTIVITIES

Camping
Hiking
Kayaking
Mountaineering
Photography
Snowshoeing

Hondius Falkland Islands

Hondius Antarctica

Hondius Junior Suite

Hondius Junior Suite

Hondius Library

Hondius Library

Hondius Observation Lounge

Hondius Observation Lounge

Hondius Quadruple Porthole

Hondius Quadruple Porthole

Hondius Suite

Hondius Suite

Hondius Superior

Hondius Superior

Hondius Triple Porthole

Hondius Triple Porthole

Hondius Twin Deluxe

Hondius Twin Deluxe

Hondius Twin Porthole

Hondius Twin Porthole

Hondius Twin Window

Hondius Twin Window

The Weddell Sea Basecamp voyage offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the wildlife-rich Weddell Sea. During this expedition in one of the most remote regions of the world, we will do all kinds of activities such as kayaking, snowshoeing, hiking, a photography workshop and if conditions allow even camp out under the Southern Polar skies. This trip is a true expedition for the real adventurers.

Itinerary Outline

INCLUDES

  • Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
  • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
  • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
  • Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
  • Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
  • Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
  • Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure material.

EXCLUDES

  • Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
  • Pre- and post- land arrangements.
  • Passport and visa expenses.
  • Government arrival and departure taxes.
  • Meals ashore.
  • Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
  • Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
  • The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).

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