Ponant - 12 days

Emblematic Antarctica

Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina)

Ponant's 11-day Emblematic Antarctica itinerary map

Your Voyage

Antarctic Peninsula

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula in the heart of a magnificent natural environment, surrounded by ice floes, icebergs, glaciers and snow-capped mountains.

See spectacular wildlife: humpback whales; Gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguins; leopard, crabeater and Weddell seals; and various seabirds.

Activities: outings and shore visits in a rubber dinghy with an experienced team of naturalist guides to discover the history and biodiversity of these parts.

All-inclusive

Highlights

Sail from Ushuaia To Ushuaia

Crew aboard Ponant's Antarctica cruises offering assistance to travellers.

12 days, 10 nights on board

Two people standing on the ice in Antarctica.

Dedicated expedition team

Kayaking around floating ice in Antarctica, an optional activity you can do on Antarctic expedition cruises.

Discover Antarctica by kayak

A woman taking the polar plunge, going into the water off the in Antarctic Peninsula

Polar plunge

Itinerary

Few places fire the imagination like the pristine reaches of the White Continent. Home to extraordinary wildlife, Antarctica awaits you on PONANT’s luxury 11-day Emblematic Antarctica expedition cruise. Sail the legendary Drake Passage to explore a breathtaking polar world of towering glaciers and tabular icebergs by Zodiac and kayak. Alongside expert naturalists, you will encounter iconic Antarctic wildlife up close, from Adélie penguins to Weddell seals. Book your luxury PONANT polar cruise today.

Discover the captivating gateway to Antarctica. Where the Andes cascade into the ocean, Ushuaia stands as a majestic sanctuary at the end of the world, evoking the spirit of humanity's most legendary journeys.

PONANT SISTERSHIPS

Inaugurated in 2010, Le Boréal is the precursor of a new generation of intimate ships, combining French elegance and cutting-edge technologies.

We want to make your journey as easy as possible

10 nights accommodation (including a pre-cruise night in Buenos Aires), return flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, All meals aboard the expedition ship (including room service), alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks when sailing, Zodiac landings and guided shore excursions, non-motorised water sports, lectures and presentations onboard

Return flights to Argentina

A pre-cruise hotel night in Buenos Aires will be included


Contact Our Polar Experts

Planning your expedition should feel as effortless as the journey is unforgettable. From the first call, an expert is beside you, and every step is made simple.

1

Book a no-obligation discovery call

A warm first call to understand you: your dreams, your travel style, and what matters most.

2

We make it simple

We turn a world of ships, routes and seasons into one clear choice, with honest advice at every step.

3

We take care of everything

Once you have chosen, we arrange everything: all details tailored to you. From here to your way home, it is all handled.