Celebrate the holidays on a captivating 20-day round trip from Ushuaia, designed to combine awe-inspiring polar landscapes with the spirit of the season.
Your journey begins in Ushuaia, setting sail toward the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands, where you’ll explore windswept coastlines and encounter thriving colonies of rockhopper penguins, black-browed albatrosses, and fur seals. The Falkland Islands are not only rich in biodiversity but also steeped in history and remote charm.
Crossing into the Southern Ocean, the voyage leads you to the majestic Antarctic Peninsula, where monumental glaciers, sculpted icebergs, and frozen bays create a landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. In this region, Zodiac landings reveal penguin rookeries, basking seals, and breaching whales amid breathtaking scenery. The Antarctic Peninsula offers one of the most dramatic expressions of life in the polar south.
Landings may include iconic sites such as Paradise Bay, the Lemaire Channel, and the volcanic amphitheatre of Deception Island. With long daylight hours and calm summer weather, this festive voyage provides ideal conditions for wildlife observation, photography, and reflection in absolute polar silence.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year surrounded by snow, sea, and sky—an unforgettable experience framed by nature’s grandeur. This expedition is perfect for those looking to end the year with meaning, wonder, and discovery.
Plan your holiday adventure with North South Voyages and mark the season in one of the most spectacular places on Earth.
Unsure if this Expedition Antarctica: Festive days at the end of the earth itinerary is right for you? Review our Antarctica destination overview for full details on seasonality, routes, ship selection, pricing, expedition inclusions and how North South Voyages can help make your Antarctica dream become reality.
