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Celebrate with us and explore the majestic white continent, enjoying abundant wildlife encounters and the striking panoramic landscape of the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea and Antarctic Peninsula. Our team ensures that the spirit onboard the ship is festive and fun, delivering an unforgettable experience for your holiday season.
Highlights
• Camping
• Kayaking
• Photography
• Citizen Science
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Day 1: Arrive in & Explore Ushuaia
After a friendly welcome at the airport and a transfer to the luxurious Arakur Resort & Spa, take some time to unwind or explore 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.
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Day 2: Embarkation
Spend your morning relaxing at the hotel, visiting a museum, or exploring the shops in Ushuaia, before 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!
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Day 3-4: 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, your cue to get ready for that first iceberg sighting, an unforgettable moment on every journey.
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Day 5-6: Antarctic Sound and Weddell Sea
We maneuver through the mysterious channels and wildlife-rich waters of the Antarctic Sound and Weddell Sea, the perfect place to ensure an unforgettable holiday adventure. The Antarctic Sound is well known for its huge tabular icebergs and the Weddell Sea offers a unique geography unlike anywhere else on earth. Here we’ll take in the abundant wildlife such as Adélie penguins and seals as we keep on the lookout for hunting Orca.
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Day 7-8: Antarctic Peninsula
Time to put our explorer’s spirit to full use. Antarctica offers astounding images and wildlife encounters at every turn, as the last truly unspoiled place on earth, populated only by its original wild inhabitants. Prepare yourself to encounter numerous species of penguins, seals, and whales, who will be there to share the holidays with us along the rugged coastlines and in the sea. We’ll also take full advantage of every opportunity to visit some of the several active scientific bases and historic landing sites on the peninsula. This voyage promises to be a holiday memory you’ll cherish forever. Our team always has something fun planned for Christmas Day.
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Day 9: 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 spend most of our day exploring. And kayakers, it’s time to get your first taste of gliding just inches off the pristine Antarctic water. Whether on land or sea, in zodiac or kayak, be prepared for a fully immersive introduction to this incomparable part of the world.
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Day 10-11: Drake Passage
We leave this magical place and make our way north, once again crossing the legendary Drake Passage. We have one last hurrah as we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow and a final meal together.
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Day 12: 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.
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Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.
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18 December, 2025 to 29 December, 2025
17.5 sq. m. Staterooms with an extra single bed and sitting area. Family triples have one queen and one single (409 & 411).
17.5 sq. m. Staterooms with portholes and sitting area.
17.5 sq. m. Staterooms with windows and sitting area.
20.8 sq. m. Including a minimum of 3.6 sq. m. balcony. Staterooms with sitting area and private balcony.
30.8 sq. m. Including 5.4 sq. m. balcony. Suites with sitting area and private balcony.
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Seaventure
Seaventure
Vessel Type: 1-A Super Ice Class Small Ship
Length: 111,5 m
Passenger Capacity: 164
Built in: 1990 / Renovated: 2019/2021
MS Seaventure is engineered specifically for Antarctica’s demanding conditions, matching robust capability with an intimate small-ship atmosphere. Its 1-A Super ice class and advanced stabilisers allow confident navigation through rough seas and deeper into ice-packed regions that routinely limit larger vessels. All staterooms face outward, many with balconies, and the full wrap-around deck, outdoor dining areas and expansive windows ensure the Antarctic environment is always in view. Public spaces include multiple dining venues, a spacious presentation lounge, gym, sauna and dedicated science facilities, all configured for comfort, safety and constant connection to the landscape.
Design and operations prioritise responsible travel. The ship’s modern systems reduce emissions, plastics and waste, while onboard practices—from recycled expedition jackets to efficient resource management—support ongoing environmental goals. Throughout the voyage, guests experience personalised service, casual luxury and direct engagement with the expedition team. The result is a platform built for deeper exploration: stable, capable, environmentally considered and deliberately sized to deliver access, insight and an unbroken sense of immersion in Antarctica.
Kayaking $1,649 NZD
Camping $544 NZD
