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A 14-day Antarctic expedition aboard Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong>, combining the Drake Passage, the Peninsula Antarctica<\/span><\/strong>, the Antarctic Circle and helicopter-supported access to some of the least explored landscapes of the 7th Continent.<\/em><\/p>\n Some Antarctic journeys are defined by reaching the continent. This one is defined by going beyond the familiar edge.<\/p>\n Antarctica<\/span><\/strong> by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle & the Peninsula is a rare polar expedition designed for travellers who want a more expansive, technically sophisticated encounter with Antarctica<\/span><\/strong>. Sailing aboard Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong>, the voyage crosses the legendary Drake Passage, explores the South Shetland Islands and Peninsula Antarctica<\/span><\/strong>, then pushes south toward the Antarctic Circle, Crystal Sound and Marguerite Bay.<\/p>\n Its defining distinction is access from sea and air. The ship\u2019s two twin-engine helicopters allow guests, weather and operational conditions permitting, to experience Antarctica<\/span><\/strong> from above through included flightseeing and to step onto remote polar terrain during an included heli-landing.<\/p>\n This is not a standard Antarctic cruise. It is a field-led expedition shaped by polar weather, ice, expert judgement, Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> operations, aviation logistics, wildlife interpretation and the flexibility required to travel responsibly in one of the most remote regions on Earth.<\/p>\n Expedition Name:<\/strong> Antarctica<\/span><\/strong> by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle & the Peninsula<\/p>\n Region:<\/strong> Antarctica<\/span><\/strong>, South Shetland Islands, Peninsula Antarctica<\/span><\/strong>, Antarctic Circle, Crystal Sound, Marguerite Bay<\/p>\n Durata:<\/strong> 14 days<\/p>\n Operational Start \/ End:<\/strong> Buenos Aires<\/span><\/strong>, Argentina<\/p>\n Ship Embarkation \/ Disembarkation:<\/strong> Ushuaia<\/span><\/strong>, Argentina<\/p>\n Ship:<\/strong> Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Ship Capacity:<\/strong> Up to 199 guests<\/p>\n Personalul \u0219i echipajul:<\/strong> 140 staff and crew<\/p>\n Clasa de ghea\u021b\u0103:<\/strong> PC6<\/p>\n Core Experience:<\/strong> Drake Passage crossing, Peninsula Antarctica<\/span><\/strong> exploration, Antarctic Circle crossing, helicopter flightseeing, heli-landing, Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising, shore landings, hiking, Science & Discovery programming, polar lectures, penguins, seals, whales, glaciers and remote coastal mountains.<\/p>\n Available on request, according to departure date, suite category, availability and any special offers valid at the time of proposal or reservation.<\/p>\n 16 February to 1 March 2027<\/p>\n 14 days, start and end in Buenos Aires<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 17 February to 1 March 2028<\/p>\n 14 days, start and end in Buenos Aires<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Availability, suite categories, final routing, helicopter operations and applicable offers should be confirmed privately before proposal.<\/p>\n Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina<\/strong><\/p>\n The expedition begins in Buenos Aires<\/span><\/strong>, a city of European architecture, Argentine culture and cosmopolitan rhythm.<\/p>\n Guests arrive independently and make their way to the designated group hotel. The pre-expedition hotel night is included as part of the Charter Flight and Hotel Package. This first evening allows time to settle in, prepare luggage and receive information for the following day\u2019s flight south.<\/p>\n Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia and Embark Ultramarine<\/strong><\/p>\n After breakfast, the group transfers to the airport for the private charter flight to Ushuaia<\/span><\/strong>, the southernmost city in the world.<\/p>\n Upon arrival, there is time to explore the port town before boarding Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong> in the late afternoon. The ship then sails through the historic Beagle Channel, crossing the southern edge of Tierra del Fuego before continuing toward the Southern Ocean.<\/p>\n Day 3: Crossing the Drake Passage<\/strong><\/p>\n The Drake Passage remains one of the great rites of polar travel.<\/p>\n As Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong> sails across this legendary 800-kilometre stretch of water, guests begin to enter the atmosphere of expedition life. Days at sea offer opportunities to watch for albatrosses, petrels, skuas, dolphins and whales, while the Expedition Team introduces the ecology, history and weather systems of the region.<\/p>\n Day 4: At Sea with Polar Experts<\/strong><\/p>\n The second day at sea brings the crossing of the Antarctic Convergence, where warmer sub-Antarctic waters meet the colder Antarctic system.<\/p>\n Onboard presentations cover photography, wildlife, glaciology, geology and polar history. Between lectures, guests can spend time on deck, observing seabirds and preparing for the first sight of Antarctic ice.<\/p>\n Days 5 and 6: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n Arrival in the Peninsula Antarctica<\/span><\/strong> brings the first full immersion into the white continent: glacier-carved bays, penguin rookeries, sculptural icebergs, seals, whales and mountains rising from the sea.<\/p>\n Each day may include Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising, shore landings, guided walks, wildlife observation and interpretation by polar specialists. Possible wildlife includes chinstrap, Ad\u00e9lie and gentoo penguins, along with Weddell, crabeater, leopard and other southern seal species. Antarctic minke and humpback whales may also be encountered from ship or Zodiac<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n These days may also offer the first helicopter-supported experiences, if conditions allow. From the air, the scale of the Peninsula changes completely: mountain ridges, glacier systems, icefields and remote coastal terrain become visible in a way no sea-level perspective can fully convey.<\/p>\n Days 7 to 9: Antarctic Circle, Crystal Sound and Marguerite Bay by Water, Land and Air<\/strong><\/p>\n These are the defining days of the expedition.<\/p>\n Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong> continues south toward the Antarctic Circle, a polar milestone reached by relatively few travellers. If conditions allow, the crossing is celebrated at sea, marking arrival into the \u201cdeep south\u201d of the Peninsula.<\/p>\n The expedition then focuses on Crystal Sound and Marguerite Bay, areas known for steep coastal mountains, ice, remote islands and strong historical associations with Antarctic exploration and research.<\/p>\n In Crystal Sound, the ambition is to cross the Antarctic Circle and, conditions permitting, explore around Detaille Island, known for a preserved British Antarctic Survey hut and an Ad\u00e9lie penguin colony. Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising may reveal immense icebergs fed by the snowfall and glaciers of the Antarctic coastal mountains.<\/p>\n Helicopter operations are highly weather-dependent, and the itinerary is designed to allow flexibility. When flying is possible, guests may experience included flightseeing above the Antarctic landscape and a heli-landing in a remote site where ships cannot navigate.<\/p>\n The journey may continue toward Marguerite Bay, separated from Crystal Sound by Adelaide Island. Depending on ice, the ship may attempt the narrow passage known as The Gullet, a dramatic channel where currents and ice constantly reshape navigability. Possible areas of exploration may include the Debenham Islands, named after Frank Debenham and his children, and other remote sites of the southern Peninsula.<\/p>\n Days 10 and 11: Northbound Along the Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n As the ship turns north, the expedition continues with further Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising, landing attempts and wildlife observation.<\/p>\n By now, the language of Antarctica<\/span><\/strong> has become part of the journey: bergy bits, pancake ice, Ad\u00e9lie colonies, Weddell seals, crabeater seals, leopard seals, glacier fronts and the constant judgement required to move safely through polar conditions.<\/p>\n The Expedition Team continues to adapt the route in real time, seeking the best opportunities for wildlife, scenery, safe landings and meaningful exploration.<\/p>\n Days 12 and 13: Crossing the Drake Passage<\/strong><\/p>\n The return across the Drake Passage offers time to absorb the scale of the expedition.<\/p>\n Guests may attend final presentations, review photography, enjoy the end-of-voyage visual recap and use Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong>\u2019s onboard amenities, including the Tundra Spa, sauna and fitness spaces.<\/p>\n Day 14: Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires<\/strong><\/p>\n Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong> arrives in Ushuaia<\/span><\/strong> in the morning.<\/p>\n After breakfast, guests disembark and transfer to the airport for the included group charter flight back to Buenos Aires<\/span><\/strong>. For secure onward planning, flexible international flights or an additional night in Buenos Aires<\/span><\/strong> may be recommended.<\/p>\n Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong>: Built for Sea, Ice and Air<\/p>\n Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong> is central to the character of this expedition.<\/p>\n The vessel is built for polar exploration beyond familiar routes, with a PC6 ice classification, two twin-engine helicopters and 20 quick-deploy Zodiacs. It is designed to support expedition operations from multiple perspectives: ship, Zodiac<\/span><\/strong>, shore and air.<\/p>\n Caracteristicile cheie includ:<\/p>\n Two twin-engine helicopters<\/p>\n 20 quick-deploy Zodiacs<\/p>\n PC6 ice classification<\/p>\n Spacious suites<\/p>\n Exceptional wildlife-viewing areas<\/p>\n Onboard Science Hub<\/p>\n Expedition presentation spaces<\/p>\n Tundra Spa with VOYA treatments<\/p>\n Morning stretch classes<\/p>\n Sauna<\/p>\n Fully equipped fitness centre<\/p>\n Health-conscious dining<\/p>\n Spacious public areas designed for expedition life<\/p>\n On this itinerary, the helicopters are not decorative. They are part of the expedition architecture, enabling aerial perspectives and remote heli-landings that would otherwise be inaccessible.<\/p>\n Activit\u0103\u021bi incluse<\/p>\n Activities are always subject to weather, ice, safety and operational conditions, but may include:<\/p>\n One heli-landing<\/p>\n Two flightseeing excursions<\/p>\n Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising<\/p>\n Shore landings<\/p>\n Guided hiking<\/p>\n Science & Discovery programming<\/p>\n Daily presentations by polar experts<\/p>\n Photography guidance<\/p>\n Polar plunge, scheduled once per expedition if conditions permit<\/p>\n Wildlife observation from ship, shore, Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> and air<\/p>\n Citizen science activities such as seabird surveys, whale observations and water sampling<\/p>\n Helicopter Experiences<\/p>\n Flightseeing<\/p>\n Included flightseeing offers a short aerial immersion above Antarctic terrain, usually lasting approximately 10 to 15 minutes, subject to conditions. From the helicopter, guests may see glacial amphitheatres, coastal mountains, summits, icefields and the immense spatial logic of the Peninsula.<\/p>\n Heli-Landing<\/p>\n The heli-landing allows guests to set foot in an Antarctic location accessible only by helicopter. The site is selected by the Expedition Team according to weather, safety, environmental regulations and capacity.<\/p>\n At the landing site, the experience is deliberately quiet: time to observe, photograph and take in the scale of the surroundings before returning by helicopter to Ultramarin<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Science & Discovery<\/p>\n The onboard Science Hub gives the expedition an educational and research-oriented dimension.<\/p>\n Guests may interact with scientists, researchers and Expedition Guides, use digital discovery displays, review samples collected during science Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruises and participate in citizen science activities. These may include seabird surveys, whale sightings, water sampling and field observations linked to polar ecosystems.<\/p>\n This scientific layer is especially meaningful in a region where ice, wildlife, ocean systems and climate-sensitive habitats are inseparable.<\/p>\n Possible Excursion Sites<\/p>\n The final route is shaped by sea, ice and weather. Possible sites in the South Shetland Islands, Peninsula Antarctica<\/span><\/strong>, Antarctic Circle and \u201cdeep south\u201d region may include:<\/p>\n Aitcho Islands<\/p>\n A wildlife-rich group of small islands near the northern entrance of English Strait, with gentoo and chinstrap penguins, elephant seals and fur seals.<\/p>\n Insula Decep\u021biei<\/p>\n A flooded volcanic caldera entered through Neptune\u2019s Bellows, with dark volcanic beaches, historic whaling remains, penguins, seals and geothermal atmosphere.<\/p>\n Yankee Harbour<\/p>\n A gentoo penguin rookery, glacier views, sealing history and an expansive beach suited to longer walks when conditions allow.<\/p>\n Paradise Harbour<\/p>\n A wide natural harbour on the West Peninsula Antarctica<\/span><\/strong>, framed by mountains, glaciers, ice cliffs and calving ice.<\/p>\n Yalour Islands<\/p>\n An island group with approximately 8,000 pairs of Ad\u00e9lie penguins, colourful lichen and excellent Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising among icebergs.<\/p>\n Lemaire Channel<\/p>\n One of the Peninsula\u2019s most scenic waterways, running between Booth Island and the Peninsula Antarctica<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Crystal Sound<\/p>\n A remote southern region cut by the Antarctic Circle and known for ice, mountains and the possibility of towering icebergs.<\/p>\n Detaille Island<\/p>\n A historic site just south of the Antarctic Circle, with a preserved 1956 British Antarctic Survey hut and a sense of deep polar isolation.<\/p>\n Debenham Islands<\/p>\n A group of islands in northeast Marguerite Bay, named in honour of Frank Debenham, founder and first director of the Scott Polar Research Institute.<\/p>\n The Gullet<\/p>\n A narrow, dramatic passage between Adelaide Island and Graham Land, navigable only when ice conditions permit.<\/p>\n Marguerite Bay<\/p>\n A remote southern theatre of Antarctic exploration, with glaciated islands, historic research sites, icefields and dramatic geology.<\/p>\n Includeri<\/p>\n Rates generally include:<\/p>\n One heli-landing<\/p>\n Two flightseeing excursions<\/p>\n A 3-in-1 expedition parka to keep<\/p>\n Leadership throughout the voyage by an experienced Expedition Team<\/p>\n Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> transfers and cruising according to the daily programme<\/p>\n Shore landings according to the daily programme<\/p>\n Cazare la bordul navei cu menaj zilnic<\/p>\n All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board<\/p>\n Complimentary select beer, wines and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner<\/p>\n Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock<\/p>\n Formal and informal presentations by the Expedition Team and guest speakers<\/p>\n Photographic journal documenting the expedition<\/p>\n Loan of waterproof expedition boots for landings and Zodiac<\/span><\/strong> cruising<\/p>\n Usc\u0103tor de p\u0103r \u0219i halate de baie \u00een fiecare cabin\u0103<\/p>\n Basic complimentary Wi-Fi on one device, where service permits<\/p>\n Service taxes and port charges throughout the programme<\/p>\n Luggage handling aboard the ship<\/p>\n The Charter Flight and Hotel Package generally includes:<\/p>\n One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires<\/span><\/strong> with breakfast<\/p>\n Group flight from Buenos Aires<\/span><\/strong> c\u0103tre Ushuaia<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Return group flight from Ushuaia<\/span><\/strong> c\u0103tre Buenos Aires<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Group transfer from Ushuaia<\/span><\/strong> airport to the ship and return<\/p>\n Excluderi<\/p>\n Rates generally do not include:<\/p>\n Bilete de avion interna\u021bionale<\/p>\n Passport and visa expenses<\/p>\n Government arrival or departure taxes not specifically mentioned<\/p>\n Travel insurance, including baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical cover<\/p>\n Excess baggage fees on international and domestic flights<\/p>\n Mandatory waterproof pants or other personal gear not listed as included<\/p>\n Laundry, bar, spa and personal charges unless specified<\/p>\n Premium Wi-Fi packages<\/p>\n Voluntary gratuities for expedition staff and shipboard crew<\/p>\n Cazare suplimentar\u0103 peste noapte<\/p>\n Arrival and departure transfers unless explicitly stated<\/p>\n Optional adventure activities not listed in included activities<\/p>\n Possible Extensions<\/p>\n Because the journey begins and ends through Buenos Aires<\/span><\/strong> \u0219i Ushuaia<\/span><\/strong>, pre- or post-expedition travel can be arranged privately.<\/p>\n Options may include:<\/p>\n Buenos Aires<\/span><\/strong> cultural stay<\/p>\n Recoleta, Palermo and San Telmo<\/p>\n Tango evening<\/p>\n Argentine parrilla dining<\/p>\n Iguaz\u00fa Falls extension<\/p>\n Ushuaia<\/span><\/strong> Maritime Museum<\/p>\n Tierra del Fuego National Park<\/p>\n Patagonian hiking and nature experiences<\/p>\n Pentru C\u0103l\u0103torii exclusive de elit\u0103<\/span><\/strong> clients, Antarctica<\/span><\/strong> by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle & the Peninsula is one of the most technically distinctive expeditions in the polar portfolio.<\/p>\n Its value lies in perspective. The voyage combines the elemental drama of the Drake Passage, the wildlife and landings of the Peninsula Antarctica<\/span><\/strong>, the symbolic achievement of the Antarctic Circle and the rare privilege of seeing Antarctica<\/span><\/strong> from the air.<\/p>\n This is best suited to travellers who want a more ambitious Antarctic experience: more remote, more layered and more operationally sophisticated than a classic Peninsula voyage.<\/p>\nPrezentare general\u0103 a c\u0103l\u0103toriei<\/h3>\n
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