South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
10 Days - Ocean Victory
Onboard our strong, ice-classed expedition vessel, Ocean Victory, we are sure to get close to the dramatic coastlines. Zodiac cruising and shore landings are an important and considerable part of the planned itinerary, enabling all expedition guests to set foot several times on the Antarctic continent, as well as the many surrounding sub-antarctic islands. Departing Ushuaia in Argentina, we cross the mighty Drake Passage en-route for the South Shetland Islands, making Zodiac landings at penguin rookeries, research stations and fascinating lookouts along the way. Continuing southward, deep into the inlets of Antarctica, we pass the famous Gerlache Strait, where 3000-ft ice cliffs rise straight out of the still water. On no other journey can you experience so much pristine nature and varied wildlife in so few days. When Ocean Victory returns to Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia, depending on weather conditions, we might pass close to the mythical Cape Horn - the southermost point on South America; a celebrated maritime landmark.
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Itinerary Highlights:
- Make Zodiac landings at penguin rookeries, research stations and fascinating lookouts
- Pass the famous Gerlache Strait, where 3000-ft ice cliffs rise straight out of the still water
- Cross the famed Drake Passage - a body of water that marks the intersection of the cold Antarctic with the warmer Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
- See an abundance of Antarctic wildlife, including leopard, fur and Weddell seals, humpback whales and orcas
Itinerary in Brief:
- Day 1: Ushuaia
- Days 2-3: At Sea - Drake Passage
- Days 4-5: South Shetland Islands
- Days 6-7: Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 8-9: At Sea
- Day 10: Ushuaia
Day 1: Ushuaia
In the afternoon, we board our ship, Ocean Victory. Our journey begins as we navigate through the calms of Beagle Channel, a strait in the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago.
Days 2-3: At Sea - Drake Passage
Sailing onward, we cross the famed Drake Passage - a body of water that marks the intersection of the cold Antarctic with the warmer Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Drake Passage is known for rollicking conditions and strong westerly winds, called the Roaring Fifties. While this passage may be challenging, you can rest confidently aboard our expedition vessel, which is purpose-built with stabilizers, powerful engines and a highly-qualified crew. The most spirited sailors consider Drake Passage a lifetime achievement, and you will complete the crossing twice!
In the Drake, the excitement builds as Antarctic wildlife comes into view. Weather permitting, we will catch our first sight of seals and penguins! The area is also well-know for its abundance of birds.
Days 4-5: South Shetland Islands
Over the next two days, we will begin the exciting Antarctic experience our ancestors only dreamed of. During these days we will explore the sub-Antarctic islands of the South Shetland chain and be marveled by the captivating landscapes we will encounter along the way. Weather permitting, our projected landfalls include: King George Island; Deception Island, an extinct volcano with waters warm enough for a polar swim; and Half Moon Island with nesting Wilson's storm petrels and chinstrap penguins.The itinerary and activities over the next few days depend on weather and ice conditions. The route and shore landings will be determined by the captain and expedition leader and communicated to guests through regularly scheduled briefings.
Days 6-7: Antarctic Peninsula
As the white shimmer of Antarctica looms on our horizon, the presence of wildlife multiplies by tens of thousands with many species of lively penguins, inquisitive seals, nesting birds and the spray of marine mammals. Wildlife abounds along our projected route along the Antarctic Peninsula: leopard, fur and Weddell seals of Cuverville Island; humpback whales of Gerlache Strait; Paradise Bay; the dramatic Lemaire Channel's orcas and much more. The itinerary and activities over the next few days depend on weather and ice conditions. The route and shore landings will be determined by the captain and expedition leader and communicated to guests through regularly scheduled briefings.
Please note that all the outings and landings rely on weather, sea and ice conditions being favourable both for the ship to access the areas, and for the zodiacs and kayaks to maneuver under adequate conditions, ensuring the safety of all our passengers and staff.
Days 8-9: At Sea
We depart Antarctica and spend two days at sea on our way back to the calms of Beagle Channel and Ushuaia, Argentina. En-route, we will cross Drake Passage and cruise past Cape Horn, a legendary maritime landmark and the southern tip of South America. During our time at sea, a variety of activities will be arranged on board which will provide the perfect opportunity to socialize with fellow travelers equally passionate for discovering the world, enjoy the lectures by our expedition on board, visit our shop or relax at leisure on our ship’s facilities, designed to provide a comfortable, relaxing time.
Day 10: Ushuaia
This morning, we arrive back in Ushuaia for the conclusion of our tour, where you can continue your adventures or begin your return home.
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19 Nov 2024 - 28 Nov 2024 | AUD $12477pp | ||
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French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $17742pp | Contact us | |
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Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $21242pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $29680pp | Contact us | |
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09 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2024 | AUD $13273pp | ||
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Albatros State Cabin (D) | AUD $17180pp | Contact us | |
French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $18742pp | Contact us | |
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Balcony Suite (B2) | AUD $22320pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B1) | AUD $22320pp | Contact us | |
Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $22336pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $31242pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite (PS) | AUD $35617pp | Contact us | |
20 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2025 | AUD $8902pp | 40% off all cabins | |
Triple Porthole Cabin (F) | AUD $8902pp | 40% off all cabins | |
Albatros State Cabin (D) | AUD $11621pp | 40% off all cabins | |
French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $12652pp | 40% off all cabins | |
Balcony State Cabin (C) | AUD $13589pp | 40% off all cabins | |
Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $14996pp | 40% off all cabins | |
Balcony Suite (B2) | AUD $15089pp | 40% off all cabins | |
Balcony Suite (B1) | AUD $15089pp | 40% off all cabins | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $21277pp | 40% off all cabins | |
Premium Suite (PS) | AUD $23996pp | 40% off all cabins | |
29 Jan 2025 - 07 Feb 2025 | AUD $13977pp | ||
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Albatros State Cabin (D) | AUD $18273pp | Contact us | |
French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $19836pp | Contact us | |
Balcony State Cabin (C) | AUD $21555pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B1) | AUD $23430pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B2) | AUD $23430pp | Contact us | |
Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $23430pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $32648pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite (PS) | AUD $37492pp | Contact us | |
16 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2025 | AUD $14055pp | ||
Triple Porthole Cabin (F) | AUD $14055pp | Contact us | |
Albatros State Cabin (D) | AUD $18586pp | Contact us | |
French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $20148pp | Contact us | |
Balcony State Cabin (C) | AUD $21242pp | Contact us | |
Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $23586pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B1) | AUD $23898pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B2) | AUD $23898pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $33898pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite (PS) | AUD $37648pp | Contact us | |
25 Feb 2025 - 06 Mar 2025 | AUD $14055pp | ||
Triple Porthole Cabin (F) | AUD $14055pp | Contact us | |
Albatros State Cabin (D) | AUD $18586pp | Contact us | |
French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $20148pp | Contact us | |
Balcony State Cabin (C) | AUD $21242pp | Contact us | |
Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $23586pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B1) | AUD $23898pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B2) | AUD $23898pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $33898pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite (PS) | AUD $37648pp | Contact us | |
17 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 | AUD $14211pp | ||
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Albatros State Cabin (D) | AUD $16555pp | Contact us | |
French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $17492pp | Contact us | |
Balcony State Cabin (C) | AUD $17961pp | Contact us | |
C SP, Superior Balcony Stateroom | AUD $18898pp | Contact us | |
C XL, Grand Balcony Stateroom | AUD $19836pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B2) | AUD $20773pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B1) | AUD $20773pp | Contact us | |
Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $20773pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $30148pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite (PS) | AUD $33898pp | Contact us | |
02 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2026 | AUD $14992pp | ||
Triple Porthole Cabin (F) | AUD $14992pp | Contact us | |
Albatros State Cabin (D) | AUD $17492pp | Contact us | |
French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $18430pp | Contact us | |
Balcony State Cabin (C) | AUD $19055pp | Contact us | |
C SP, Superior Balcony Stateroom | AUD $19992pp | Contact us | |
C XL, Grand Balcony Stateroom | AUD $20930pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B1) | AUD $22023pp | Contact us | |
Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $22023pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B2) | AUD $22023pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $32023pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite (PS) | AUD $35930pp | Contact us | |
20 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026 | AUD $15305pp | ||
Triple Porthole Cabin (F) | AUD $15305pp | Contact us | |
Albatros State Cabin (D) | AUD $17961pp | Contact us | |
French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $18898pp | Contact us | |
Balcony State Cabin (C) | AUD $19367pp | Contact us | |
C SP, Superior Balcony Stateroom | AUD $20461pp | Contact us | |
C XL, Grand Balcony Stateroom | AUD $21398pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B2) | AUD $22492pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B1) | AUD $22492pp | Contact us | |
Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $22492pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $32648pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite (PS) | AUD $36711pp | Contact us | |
29 Jan 2026 - 07 Feb 2026 | AUD $15305pp | ||
Triple Porthole Cabin (F) | AUD $15305pp | Contact us | |
Albatros State Cabin (D) | AUD $17961pp | Contact us | |
French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $18898pp | Contact us | |
Balcony State Cabin (C) | AUD $19367pp | Contact us | |
C SP, Superior Balcony Stateroom | AUD $20461pp | Contact us | |
C XL, Grand Balcony Stateroom | AUD $21398pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B1) | AUD $22492pp | Contact us | |
Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $22492pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B2) | AUD $22492pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $32648pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite (PS) | AUD $36711pp | Contact us | |
07 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 | AUD $15305pp | ||
Triple Porthole Cabin (F) | AUD $15305pp | Contact us | |
Albatros State Cabin (D) | AUD $17961pp | Contact us | |
French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $18898pp | Contact us | |
Balcony State Cabin (C) | AUD $19367pp | Contact us | |
C SP, Superior Balcony Stateroom | AUD $20461pp | Contact us | |
C XL, Grand Balcony Stateroom | AUD $21398pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B2) | AUD $22492pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B1) | AUD $22492pp | Contact us | |
Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $22492pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $32648pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite (PS) | AUD $36711pp | Contact us | |
16 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2026 | AUD $14836pp | ||
Triple Porthole Cabin (F) | AUD $14836pp | Contact us | |
Albatros State Cabin (D) | AUD $17336pp | Contact us | |
French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $18273pp | Contact us | |
Balcony State Cabin (C) | AUD $18742pp | Contact us | |
C SP, Superior Balcony Stateroom | AUD $19836pp | Contact us | |
C XL, Grand Balcony Stateroom | AUD $20773pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B2) | AUD $21711pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B1) | AUD $21711pp | Contact us | |
Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $21711pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $31555pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite (PS) | AUD $35617pp | Contact us | |
25 Feb 2026 - 06 Mar 2026 | AUD $14211pp | ||
Triple Porthole Cabin (F) | AUD $14211pp | Contact us | |
Albatros State Cabin (D) | AUD $16555pp | Contact us | |
French Balcony Suite (E) | AUD $17492pp | Contact us | |
Balcony State Cabin (C) | AUD $17961pp | Contact us | |
C SP, Superior Balcony Stateroom | AUD $18898pp | Contact us | |
C XL, Grand Balcony Stateroom | AUD $19836pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B2) | AUD $20773pp | Contact us | |
Balcony Suite (B1) | AUD $20773pp | Contact us | |
Single Porthole Cabin (G) | AUD $20773pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite (A) | AUD $30305pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite (PS) | AUD $34055pp | Contact us |
Until end of ANT season 24/25:
- Cat. C and Cat A can be converted into triple staterooms. Third person in the same stateroom is at 50% off.
- Cat C and Cat F: Solo guests of the same gender can share the stateroom to avoid paying single supplement.
From Arctic season 2025 onwards:
- Cat. C-SP and Cat A can be converted into triple staterooms. Third person in the same stateroom is at 50% off.
- Cat C-SP and Cat F: Solo guests of the same gender can share the stateroom to avoid paying single supplement.
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Single Porthole Cabin (G)
18m2, 1 single bed, bathroom, desk, sitting area, TV. Located on Deck 3 close to the Mudroom which facilitates access to Zodiacs during embarkation and disembarkation.
Triple Porthole Cabin (F)
Solo guests of the same gender can share this stateroom to avoid paying single supplement.
22m2, 2 single beds or 1 double, 1 sofa bed, en-suite, desk, TV. Located on Deck 3 close to the mudroom and loading platforms.
French Balcony Suite (E)
16m2, 1 double bed or 2 single beds, en-suite, floor to ceiling windows, bathroom, french balcony. Located on deck 7.
Albatros State Cabin (D)
22m2, 2 single beds or 1 double bed, bathroom, TV, desk, sitting area, convenient access to zodiac platform.
Balcony State Cabin (C)
24m2, 1 double bed or 2 single beds, en-suite, sofa, located on decks 4 & 6, private balcony, TV. Sofa can be used for child travelling with adults. Interconnecting cabins are also possible.
This stateroom can be converted into a Triple stateroom with the third person sleeping on a sofa bed. Third person will have 50% discount. Valid until end of Antarctica season 2024/2025. From Arctic season 2025, this will apply to Stateroom C-SP.
Solo guests of the same gender can share this stateroom to avoid paying single supplement.
Balcony Suite (B2)
28m2, 1 double bed or 2 single beds, located on decks 4 & 6, bathroom, private balcony, seating area, TV.
Balcony Suite (B1)
35m2, 1 double bed or 2 single beds, located on deck 4, bathroom, private balcony, seating area, TV.
Junior Suite (A)
This stateroom can be converted into a Triple stateroom. Third person will have 50% discount.
42m2, 1 double bed or 2 single beds, sofa bed, seating area, spacious bathroom, private balcony, TV. Great views from the high location on Deck 7.
Premium Suite (PS)
45m2, 2 bedroom suite, 1 double bed or twin beds, 1 sofa bed, table and chairs, seating area, spacious bathroom, private balcony. Located on deck 4.
C SP, Superior Balcony Stateroom
App. 24 smq, incl. Balcony. Featuring an additional seating area or sofa bed.
From Arctic season 2025, this stateroom can be converted into a Triple stateroom with the third person sleeping on a sofa bed. Third person will have 50% discount.
C XL, Grand Balcony Stateroom
App. 30 smq, incl. Balcony. Extra-large cabins, now incorporating the two wheelchair-accessible cabins from the current Category B's.
Ocean Victory Deckplan
Specifications
- Year Built: 2020
- Passengers: 186
- Crew: 100
- Length: 104.4m
- Breadth: 18.4m
- Draft: 5.1m
Whats included?
- 10-day cruise with accommodation in a stateroom with private facilities
- All Zodiac landings and excursions as per itinerary
- Expedition parka
- Rubber boot rentals
- Guiding and lectures by our expedition leader and team
- English-speaking expedition team
- Full board on the ship - breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks
- Free tea and coffee 24 hours daily
- Taxes
- Guiding and lectures by our experienced expedition leader and team
- Special photo workshop
- Welcome and farewell cocktails
- Digital visual journal link after voyage, including voyage log, gallery, species list and more!
What’s not included?
- Extra excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Fuel surcharges (US$42pp/day in 2022/23)
- Single room supplement and cabin upgrades
- Meals not on board the ship
- Beverages (other than coffee and tea)
- Tips for the crew (recommended USD 13.5 per person per day)
- Personal expenses
- Transfers to/from the ship
- Anything not mentioned under ’Inclusions’
Notes
Optional Activities:
- (K) Kayaking Experience USD345 (once during the voyage)
- (S) Snowshoeing Experience USD225 (Subject to Snow conditions Nov - Jan)
- (C) Camping Experience USD395 (Subject to conditions, selected voyages Nov - Jan)
- (P) Photography Program USD1,095
- Premium Upgrade to deck 6 (payable extra)