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Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica - grand expedition with Cape Horn

  • 21.12.24 to 10.01.25|20 days

  • HANSEATIC inspiration

  • INS2500

  • International Trip
  • Family

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

21.12.2024 to 10.01.2025|20 days

Booked up! For inquiries call +49 40 307030 50

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What to expect

The highlights of this cruise

  • The Antarctic high summer with emotional highlights for explorers. And an attempt to land at Cape Horn as the crowning finale.
  • The extraordinary every day: on a flexible course through the white wonderland
  • Vibrant wildlife: watch penguins, whales, seals and seabirds
  • Spectacular passages: along majestic glaciers and mighty icebergs
  • Active experiences: numerous Zodiac rides, landings and hikes
  • Insider knowledge: presentations, precaps and recaps by experts

  • At anchor

  • Further informations

  • Experience this bird paradise the Falkland Islands, which is home to around 60 species, at close range during your Zodiac landings. Observe rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, who share their habitat with kelp geese, striated caracaras, king cormorants as well as black-browed and wandering albatrosses.

  • In South Gorgia live Hundreds of thousands of king penguins side by side with elephant seals and fur seals on the coasts and cliffs – overwhelming natural spectacles that you can observe from a respectful distance after landing on one of the black shores. In addition, trace the footsteps of the explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, who found his final resting place here in 1922.

  • The South Orkney Islands are a lonely, glaciated world of icy wilderness located in the Scotia Sea. They are home to chinstrap and Adelie penguins, which can be spotted here. With luck, you’ll also see icebergs drifting off the rugged coast. Find out how the polar explorers live at the Argentinian Orcadas Station (depending on weather and authorisation). Experience the South Shetland Islands between ice and awe intensively – on deck as well as by Zodiac. The Weddell Sea is home to stunning ice formations – whether as sparkling blue-and-white sculptures, gigantic tabular icebergs or creaking sheets of dense pack ice. Off the Antarctic Peninsula, your ship sails into the centre of the flooded caldera of Deception Island. Majestic glaciers and gigantic icebergs shimmer in Paradise Bay. The Lemaire Channel is also impressive, flanked by mighty mountains up to 1,000 m (3,281 ft) high. Icebergs ahead: at the bow and on the open deck areas, you can enjoy the best views of the white wonderland. You may even spot the flukes of blue whales, sperm whales and humpback whales as well as orcas.

  • The legendary end of the world: Cape Horn. An exciting adventure awaits you at the legendary headland, which most other ships can only pass. If the weather permits a Zodiac landing, you can count yourself among the seasoned explorers who have set foot on this historic cape.

The itinerary depends on official approval, weather and ice conditions. The described natural experiences and animal sightings are possibilities on these expeditions and are not guaranteed.

Arrival and departure options

    • Thu, 19.12.2024

      Scheduled flight from Germany to Buenos Aires

      Optionally bookable

    • Fri, 20.12.2024

      Buenos Aires
      City tour, overnight stay with breakfast

      Optionally bookable

    • Fri, 10.01.2025

      Buenos Aires
      Overnight stay with breakfast

      Optionally bookable

    • Sat, 11.01.2025

      Scheduled flight from Buenos Aires to Germany

      Optionally bookable

    • Sun, 12.01.2025

      Arrival in Germany

      Optionally bookable

Extend your trip

  • Our popular before and after programs include a wide range of excursions and are usually accompanied by experienced Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides. Recommended for travelers who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded people. Experience selected highlights of your holiday destination and enjoy the amenities of a group trip - we take care of transfers, excursions and overnight stays.

Voyage for Young Explorers

For 10- to 17-year-olds during the school holidays: young explorers on board.

Young people look at the world through different eyes: our crew and a renowned expert offer an exciting programme especially for 10- to 17-year-olds on this cruise, awakening young people’s curiosity and encouraging inquiring minds – and giving the entire family an experience they will never forget. Every day of holiday will turn into an adventure. 

Further Information

Price special

Limited offer: Travel for the best price with the SILVER fare

For this cruise, offers in the SILVER fare are available. You will find these under "Prices & Booking" after selecting the respective suite/cabin.

Special offer for single travellers

Single travellers pay only 20 % surcharge on the regular cruise-only price on this cruise (applies to PLATINUM fare for Cat. 1 – 8).

Included Services

Expedition and information
  • All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
  • Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
  • Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
  • Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps
Cabin
  • In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
  • Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
  • Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
  • Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin
Restaurants
  • International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
All around carefree
  • German ship and expedition management as well as a mostly German-speaking service crew
  • Harbour and airport fees
  • Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the fares PLATINUM and GOLD
Spa and fitness
  • Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
  • OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)