Bathed in the atmospheric light of the polar region’s summer, the Antarctic awakens to new life. The chicks and pups among the Antarctic’s animal population start to explore their icy home. Marvel at the circle of life – from the deck, in the Zodiacs and on hikes with the experts.
The cruise is fully booked.
For further assistance please contact us at 040 30703050.
The surcharge for single travellers on this cruise (Categories 1 – 8) is only 20 %.
At anchor
Scheduled flight from Germany to Buenos Aires
City tour
Overnight stay with breakfast
Charter flight to Ushuaia/Argentina, departure 18.00 hrs
Sailing through the Drake Passage
South Shetland Islands , Weddell Sea , Antarctic Peninsula
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS AND THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Enjoy unforgettable moments when, for example, you set foot on the Antarctic mainland near to Paradise Bay. Snow-capped summits surround the bay, where icebergs drift and glaciers tower hundreds of metres above. The gigantic glacier cliffs, such as those of Neko Harbor, provide a unique backdrop. Gentoo penguins stretch as far as the eye can see, for example on Cuverville Island. One of the most impressive shipping passages in the world is the Lemaire Channel: mountains up to 1,000 m (3,280 ft) high line the strait of water. The Neumayer Channel and Port Lockroy provide panoramic views of glaciers that are no less breathtaking.
ANTARCTIC SOUND AND WEDDELL SEA
When cruising in the Antarctic Sound, the deck becomes your front-row seat for unique natural spectacles, for example when the water is suddenly parted by the fluke of a majestic whale. The Weddell Sea is home to breathtaking ice formations, some of which are as tall as a house and covered by Adelie penguins, and dense pack ice. How far can your expedition ship go? In 1903, for example, the Nordenskjold expedition was forced to wait ten months to be rescued on the volcanic Paulet Island. Today, the island is home to countless penguins and, like Devil Island, makes for a very lively spectacle.
Sailing through the Drake Passage
Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 6.00 hrs
Charter flight to Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Scheduled flight from Buenos Aires to Germany
Arrival in Germany
The itinerary depends on weather and ice conditions. The described natural experiences and animal sightings are possibilities on these expeditions and are not guaranteed.
The following programmes can be booked.
Please note that our pre- and post-cruise programmes are conducted in German.
For individual programmes kindly consult your travel agent.
The following programmes are offered in German:
Our popular pre- and post-cruise programmes include a broad spectrum of excursions and are usually accompanied by experienced Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides. Recommended for guests who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded travellers. Explore specially selected highlights of your holiday destination and enjoy the convenience of group travel – we will take care of the transfers, excursions and overnight stays.
