New Year in Antarctica

12 days

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Start and end in Ushuaia

4.0

2 traveler reviews

New Year in Antarctica - Poseidon Expeditions

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Operator: Poseidon Expeditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 114
Age range 6 to 100

Places You’ll See

Ushuaia
Antarctic Peninsula

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Highlights

Explore Ushuaia, the gateway to Antarctica
Board the M/V Sea Spirit for an Antarctic voyage
Witness wildlife in the South Shetland Islands
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a polar party
Cross the Drake Passage with marine companions

Itinerary

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Day 1 (Dec 26): Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina (hotel night)
Day 2 (Dec 27): Welcome Aboard!
Day 3-4 (Dec 28-29): Across the Drake Passage
Day 5-9 (Dec 30-Jan 3): South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Day 10-11 (Jan 4-5): Back across the Drake Passage
Day 12 (Jan 6): Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Poseidon Expeditions

4.0

(2 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

6 to 100 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

Poseidon Expeditions was founded in the U.K. in 1999. Poseidon Expeditions is a leading provider of polar expeditions in the cruise industry. With Cyprus-based headquarters and representations and offices in the UK, US, Germany, and China, the company markets travel programs worldwide.

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Poseidon Expeditions Ship

M/V Sea Spirit
Like some of the birds we see in the Arctic and Antarctica, our m/v Sea Spirit is migratory and follows the sun, northbound in the summer an… Read more
Capacity
Built
Guests
114
Crew
72
Length
90.6 meters (297 ft.)
Width
Suites
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
Beam
15.3 meters (50 ft.)
Cruising Speed
15 knots
Generators
Engines
Draft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Poseidon Expeditions
4.0

Jane
· November 4th, 2024
There were a lot of glitches associated with the trip. Most were beyond the control of Poseidon but it made it...
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 180604

Currency
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Argentine Peso
Argentina
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Argentina
Type E
Argentina
Type F
Argentina
Type I
Argentina
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before March 31st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 31st, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Poseidon Expeditions. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Poseidon Expeditions will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Poseidon Expeditions" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Poseidon Expeditions. Please familiarize yourself with the Poseidon Expeditions payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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