Voyage to Antarctica | National Geographic Resolution Expedition Ship

Voyage to Antarctica

Set sail on a 12-day expedition to Antarctica, where towering glaciers, vast icebergs, and incredible wildlife await. Walk among penguins, kayak through icy waters, and witness whales in their natural habitat. Cross the Drake Passage and return with unforgettable memories of the frozen continent.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Buenos Aires or Santiago

Land in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s dynamic capital, or Santiago, Chile’s bustling metropolis framed by the Andes. Transfer to your luxury hotel and take time to explore or relax before your Antarctic adventure begins.

Day 2: Flight to Ushuaia & Ship Embarkation

Fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city, nestled between dramatic peaks and the Beagle Channel. Before boarding your expedition vessel, explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, a landscape reminiscent of Antarctica’s ancient wilderness. Cruise the Beagle Channel on a private catamaran, spotting sea lions and seabirds. Settle into your ship and prepare for the extraordinary journey ahead.

Day 3 & 4: Crossing the Drake Passage

Day 5 - 9: Exploring Antarctica

Day 10 & 11: Return Journey Across the Drake Passage

Day 12: Disembark in Ushuaia & Return Home

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Highlights

Explore the pristine landscapes of Antarctica, from towering icebergs to massive glaciers.

Encounter wildlife, including penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds.

Cruise through icy waters on Zodiacs and kayaks for up-close experiences.

Cross the legendary Drake Passage, a true seafarer’s adventure.

Learn from expert naturalists, photographers, and historians throughout the journey.

Activities

Sea Kayaking

Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.

Ice Camping

Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.

Snowshoeing

Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.

Photography

Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.

Explorer Boats

Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.

Yoga

It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.