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Classic Antarctic Peninsula · 11 days

The essential Antarctic voyage on a small, landing-focused ship — ideal for a first time south.

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Icebergs reflected in a calm Antarctic bay
11 days
MV Meridian South
November 2026 – February 2027
From $9,500
Sail from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula, where each day is shaped around zodiac landings, ice cruising and wildlife. With just over a hundred guests, Meridian South gets everyone ashore quickly and keeps the focus where it belongs: outside.
Season
November 2026 – February 2027

The route below is indicative. In Antarctica, weather, ice and wildlife write the real itinerary each morning.

From $9,500 per person.

A gentoo penguin on a rocky landing site
A humpback whale fluke rising from the sea
A glacier calving face along a Peninsula channel
A guest in a red parka watching the ice

Day by day

  1. Day 1Ushuaia embarkation

    Board in the afternoon and sail down the Beagle Channel as the light fades.

  2. Days 2–3Drake Passage

    Lectures, safety briefings and biosecurity checks, with seabirds following the ship.

  3. Days 4–8Antarctic Peninsula

    Landings and zodiac cruises in places such as the Gerlache Strait and Paradise Bay, conditions permitting.

  4. Days 9–10Drake Passage

    Northbound crossing, photo reviews and a final look back at the ice.

  5. Day 11Ushuaia disembarkation

    Arrive in the early morning and transfer to the airport or your hotel.

Itineraries are a guide: weather and ice decide the day. Placeholder — verify durations, prices and inclusions with partner operators before launch.

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE 66°33′ SDRAKE PASSAGEUshuaiaSouth ShetlandsLemaire Channel
Indicative route · not to scalePlaceholder map

Ship & cabins

  • MV Meridian South
  • 114 guests
  • Shared — Triple share cabin
  • Standard — Twin porthole cabin
  • Suite — Owner's suite

Included

  • Expedition leaders & naturalist guides
  • Daily zodiac landings and cruises (weather permitting)
  • All meals on board
  • Polar parka to keep (verify)
  • Waterproof boots on loan (verify)
  • Lectures and briefings by the expedition team

Not included

  • Flights to the embarkation port
  • Pre/post hotel nights
  • Personal gear
  • Mandatory travel, medical and evacuation insurance
  • Gratuities for crew and expedition staff
  • Optional activities such as kayaking or camping

Good to know

  • The Drake can be rough; bring seasickness remedies and speak to your doctor (verify).
  • Landing sites are chosen daily and cannot be guaranteed.
  • Kayaking and camping places are limited and booked in advance.

Pricing

Indicative prices per person by cabin
CabinFrom, per person
Triple share cabin$9,500
Twin porthole cabin$11,200
Owner's suite$15,800

Placeholder — verify durations, prices and inclusions with partner operators before launch.

Departures

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