Embark on a 20‑day small‑ship odyssey aboard the ice‑class Hanseatic inspiration, sailing from Ushuaia into the untamed Southern Ocean. Start with the rugged beauty of the Falklands–Malvinas, where windswept moors host thriving albatross and rockhopper penguin colonies, and you’ll explore Port Stanley’s history and British‑styled settlements.
Next, sail south across the Antarctic Convergence to South Georgia, home to giant king‑penguin rookeries at Salisbury Plain, Gold Harbour and Grytviken, and massive elephant and fur seal gatherings.
Your expedition continues to the South Orkney & Shetland Islands, then penetrates deeper to the Antarctic Peninsula, passing through the Lemaire Channel, Deception Island’s flooded caldera, and iceberg‑studded Paradise Bay. Ice conditions permitting, you may even cross the Antarctic Circle, with sightings of whales, Antarctic fur seals, and orcas.
Aboard Hanseatic inspiration, enjoy boutique‑style comfort for up to 230 guests: all‐outside cabins (many with balconies), cozy expedition lounges, and a marina for 17 Zodiacs, giving you intimate access to ice edges and wildlife. Lectures by expert naturalists, plus pristine hygiene and environmental protocols, deepen your understanding of this polar realm.
Choose to enhance your immersion with optional kayaking, coming soon shore‑powered eco‑operations, and an onboard OceanAcademy for deeper learning. Charter flights to/from Ushuaia are included, as well as arrival/departure packages in Buenos Aires .
Whether you’re tracing Shackleton’s footsteps, photographing penguin colonies, or marveling at ice‑sculpted fjords, this expedition is engineered for discovery, wildlife, and environmental stewardship.
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