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13-day schooner expedition departing from Punta Arenas: Lemaire Channel, South Shetland Islands, and the polar wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula

Main features
Boat type: gulet
Number of cabins: 9
Maximum capacity: 18 travelers
Crew members: 6

Cabins

Double cabins
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Designed to accommodate two people, the double cabins offer a functional space of 4 to 5 square meters, ideal for a comfortable stay on board. Furnished with two separate beds, they feature a porthole that lets in soft natural light. Each cabin is equipped with a private bathroom featuring a shower and toilet, ensuring convenience and privacy throughout your cruise.
Family suite
Capacity: 4 Berths maximum
Ideal for up to 4 people, the family suite cabin offers a comfortable space of approximately 9 square meters, perfect for trips with family or friends. It features a porthole that lets in pleasant natural light, as well as a private bathroom equipped with a shower and toilet. Functional and inviting, this cabin provides the perfect setting for sharing special moments on board.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice due to weather conditions or for technical reasons (captain's decision). Sailing times may vary depending on sea conditions and weather.

Itinerary

Punta Arenas King George Island
Punta Arenas, one of the southernmost cities in the world, lies on the shores of the Strait of... more+ Magellan. It is an ideal starting point for exploring Antarctica: it is home to PUQ International Airport, which offers daily scheduled flights to King George Island. 
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Diner
King George Island Orne Harbor
Orne Bay was first described by the Belgian Antarctic expedition led by Adrien de Gerlache in 1898.... more+ It is a rocky bay bordered by mountains with steep slopes, whose peaks are covered by a thick layer of snow, even in summer. Gentoo penguins and Adélie penguins are most commonly seen there, as well as Weddell seals. 
Included activities: Watching Gentoo penguins and Adélie penguins, Weddell Seal Watching, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Orne Harbor Cuverville Island
Cuverville Island combines steep cliffs with a vast beach that is home to a large colony of Gentoo... more+ penguins. This colony comprises approximately 6,500 breeding pairs, making it the largest breeding population of these birds on the entire Antarctic Peninsula. From there, you can admire the “gallery” of icebergs and watch minke whales coming to feed in the nearby Errera Channel. 
Included activities: Minke whales sighting, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cuverville Island Lemaire Canal
One of the most thrilling moments of our journey is crossing the Lemaire Channel. 11 km long, 150 m... more+ deep, and 700 m wide, this channel is surrounded by towering, glacier-covered mountains. A complex system of currents often carries large quantities of icebergs and pack ice into the channel, making it temporarily impassable for ships. Seabirds, humpback whales, and minke whales frequently appear on the water’s surface. 
Included activities: Zodiac expeditions, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Lemaire Canal Port Lockroy
The Port Lockroy Station is the most visited tourist destination in Antarctica. Its mountainous... more+ landscapes, abundant wildlife, and historical heritage attract many travelers. This British polar station has now been converted into a museum and a post office. It is even home to its own colony of gentoo penguins. 
Included activities: Visit to a polar research station, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Port Lockroy Enterprise Island
The small island of Enterprise holds the secret of the wreck of the whaling ship Gouvernøren: only... more+ the ship’s bow protrudes from the water. Whaling was practiced there between 1915 and 1930, and some remnants of this activity can still be seen today on the island’s beaches. 
Included activities: Observation of the wreck of the whaling ship Gouvernoren, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Enterprise Island Melchior Islands
The Melchior Islands are an archipelago of sixteen islands covered in snow and ice, located in the... more+ Palmer Archipelago. They were first mapped during the French Antarctic Expedition, led by Jean-Baptiste Charcot between 1903 and 1905. Visitors can observe penguin colonies, whales, and seals swimming near the shore, as well as large icebergs of striking beauty. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Melchior Islands Deception Island
Deception Island is part of the South Shetland Islands. Its submerged caldera is considered one of... more+ the best natural harbors in the region. The island is unique for its black sand beaches, formed from volcanic ash and lava. They offer a striking contrast to the white ice and snow that cover most of Antarctica. 
Included activities: Exploring Deception Island, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Deception Island Half Moon Island
Half Moon Island is an island located in the eastern part of the Livingstone Islands, in the South... more+ Shetland Islands. Its name comes from its unique shape. Weddell seals and elephant seals often come to rest on the shore, while a colony of Antarctic penguins (about 3,300 breeding pairs) nests higher up on the hill. Seabirds also enjoy this spot: Antarctic terns, skuas, blue-eyed cormorants, gulls, and Wilson’s petrels can be found here. The Argentine polar station Cámara is located in the southwest of the island. 
Included activities: Wildlife watching, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Half Moon Island Yankee Bay
We will then head to Greenwich Island and the magnificent Yankee Bay. It was the American navigator... more+ Nathaniel Palmer who discovered and described this extraordinary site in 1820, while sailing aboard his ship, the Hero, near the Antarctic continent and around the South Shetland Islands, in search of sheltered beaches for his fleet of seal-hunting vessels. There we will observe several thousand Gentoo penguins. We will also find whale bone remains that serve as a reminder of the golden age of whaling in the Southern Ocean (1906–1925). 
Included activities: Wildlife viewing in Antarctica, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Yankee Bay King George Island
Your expedition continues with a final crossing to King George Island. From the deck, take in one... more+ last view of Antarctica’s wild and unspoiled beauty, and take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary landscapes, encounters, and emotions you’ve experienced throughout your journey. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
King George Island Punta Arenas
Disembark on King George Island, marking the end of your Antarctic expedition. Transfer to the... more+ airstrip for your return flight. As you leave the White Continent, take with you unforgettable memories of magnificent landscapes, abundant wildlife, and that profound sense of isolation that characterizes Antarctica. Arrival in Punta Arenas, where your journey comes to an end. 
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Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Round-trip flights from Punta Arenas to King George Island and back to Punta Arenas
Hotel accommodations in the event of a flight delay
Onboard Educational Program
First aid on board
20 kg of checked luggage + 5 kg of carry-on luggage per person
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Health insurance : 80 € / people
Starlink Internet on board (per 1 GB) : 10 €
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Filovent cancellation cover (4.5% of the cruise price) more+
Filovent comprehensive cover (4.8% to 5.5% of the cruise price) more+
Additional information
Even though the boat is equipped with sails, navigation will primarily be done by motor when conditions are not favorable for using the sails
The itinerary is provided for informational purposes only and may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and operational requirements
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Watching Gentoo penguins and Adélie penguins
included
Weddell Seal Watching
included
Minke whales sighting
included
Zodiac expeditions
included
Visit to a polar research station
included
Observation of the wreck of the whaling ship Gouvernoren
included
Exploring Deception Island
included
Wildlife watching
included
Wildlife viewing in Antarctica
included

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