Welcome to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city and starting point of our Antarctic expedition! Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by our staff and transferred to a quality hotel, which has been arranged by us and is included in the price of the itinerary. For the rest of the day, you are free to explore this vibrant port city and adventure hub.
Welcome to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city and starting point of our Antarctic expedition! Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by our staff and transferred to a quality hotel, which has been arranged by us and is included in the price of the itinerary. For the rest of the day, you are free to explore this vibrant port city and adventure hub.
Highlight
Sea Kayaking, Camping, Photography, Included Activities
Important: Itinerary, landings and all other activities during the cruise depend strongly on ice and weather conditions and are subject to the decisions of the Expedition Leader and the Captain of the vessel. Encounters with any mentioned wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
One pre-voyage night at a hotel.
Welcome to Ushuaia! We’ll meet you at the airport and provide a group transfer to the hotel on the day before embarkation.
Seamless group transfer to the ship for embarkation on Day 2.
Cozy accommodation aboard the elegant Sea Spirit, your home away from home.
All-inclusive beverage package that includes soft drinks, house wine and beer, and house spirits;
All IAATO fees, governmental taxes, and port fees are included for a worry-free experience.
Delicious gourmet meals crafted by our chef throughout your voyage.
24-hour tea and coffee station, complete with cookies for a quick energy boost.
Scheduled landings and excursions (weather permitting) to explore breathtaking landscapes.
Expert leadership from our experienced Expedition Leader and top-notch Expedition Team.
A stylish branded Poseidon Expeditions parka to take home as a cherished memento.
Comfortable rubber boots for shore landings during your cruise.
Welcome and Farewell cocktails to celebrate your journey with fellow travelers.
Group transfer to the airport or central location right after disembarkation.
Comprehensive pre-departure materials to prepare you for your adventure.
A Digital Voyage Log with photos and a memorable video from our expedition photographer.
Wi-Fi on board to stay connected during your journey.
Visa fees (if applicable)
Airfare to the port of embarkation.
Personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls;
Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance with a minimum coverage of US$ 200,000 per person.
Gratuities for staff.
Optional activities such as kayaking and camping, which have limited availability and must be booked separately for an additional charge.
Ship
M/v Sea Spirit
Poseidon Expeditions
Sea Spirit is a small, intimate expedition vessel purpose-built for polar cruising. With Rolls-Royce Zero Speed Stabilizers and an ice-strengthened hull, she navigates the protected bays and channels of Antarctica and the Arctic that larger ships cannot reach.
Small ship, big advantage
• Just 114 guests — every passenger ashore at the same time, no wasted hours waiting for shore-rotation slots
• Ice-strengthened hull plus Rolls-Royce Zero Speed Stabilizers for comfort in the Drake Passage
• Highly maneuverable in narrow fjords and small bays larger ships can't reach
• 10 Zodiacs ready for daily landings and wildlife cruising
• Open-bridge policy — visit the captain when conditions allow
• Pre-voyage hotel night, all-inclusive beverages, branded parka, IAATO/AECO membership
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Booking & Cancellation Policies
Third Person Policy
If you bring a child under 12 years old as the third passenger in the same cabin, you can enjoy an exclusive special rate of only $275 per night.
Single Supplement
Default rate: 1.7×
Suite: 2×
Single accommodation in Main Deck Suite, Classic Suite and Superior Suite: 1.7x the shared rate; Single accommodation in Deluxe Suite, Premium Suite and Owner’s Suite: 2x the shared rate. Triple-share accommodations are restricted to either individual travellers of the same gender or parties of three.
Cancellation Policy
121+ days before departure: 20% penalty
0–120 days before departure: 100% penalty
Deposit transfer from one departure to another for the same passenger can be made not less than 120 days before the departure at a fee of USD 100 per person, based on availability.
Name change fee: $100 USD
Gratuities
Regions: Antarctic
Arctic
Mandatory: false
Recommended: USD 24 per person per day
Payment Methods: cash
onboard account
Insurance Requirements
Polar Cruises: Mandatory medical, evacuation and repatriation coverage of minimum USD 200,000 per person
Non Polar Cruises: Minimum USD 100,000 per person
Cancellation Insurance: Recommended but not mandatory
Wi-Fi & Communications
Wi-Fi included onboard (per official itinerary inclusions)
Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy
