Experience a once-in-a-lifetime 31-day journey from Ushuaia to Christchurch, tracing the length of Earth’s most remote and unforgiving continent—Antarctica—on a semi-circumnavigation that echoes the spirit of true polar exploration.
Departing from Ushuaia, the expedition begins with a voyage through the Weddell Sea, known for its towering tabular icebergs and its role in the epic story of Shackleton’s Endurance. This icy expanse is one of the most isolated and rarely navigated regions of Antarctica, offering a raw and humbling introduction to the journey ahead.
As the ship rounds the continent’s eastern frontier, you’ll pass towering ice shelves and remote coastlines scarcely touched by modern travelers. Along the way, landings may include historic research sites and wildlife-rich shores, depending on weather and ice conditions.
The voyage continues into the awe-inspiring Ross Sea, one of the last truly untouched marine ecosystems on the planet and part of a vast marine protected area. If conditions allow, you’ll visit areas tied to the Heroic Age of Exploration, where names like Scott and Amundsen still echo across the ice.
Crossing the International Date Line, the expedition may include remote sub-Antarctic islands before concluding in Christchurch, New Zealand, a city with deep Antarctic heritage and historic ties to early expeditions.
This semi-circumnavigation isn’t just a voyage—it’s a statement. A feat few have accomplished. A frontier few will ever see. Discover more and reserve your polar journey with North South Voyages.
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