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Antarctica. Peninsula and Weddell Sea
★ 5
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16 days / 15 nights
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Wildlife
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Dec 3–18, 2026
16 days / 15 nights
Dec 3–18, 2026
Russian-speaking group
Comfort ★★★★★★
LUXURY — Scenic Eclipse 6* mega-yacht
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What awaits you
A 16-day expedition aboard the Scenic Eclipse 6* mega-yacht into the heart of the Weddell Sea — where giant icebergs, emperor penguins, and the pages of Shackleton's Endurance expedition come alive.
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Emperor Penguins
Snow Hill colonies — the largest penguins on the planet, accessible only at the start of the season
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Weddell Sea
A rarely visited sea with giant icebergs and Weddell seals
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In Shackleton's Footsteps
Sites of the legendary 1915 Endurance expedition
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Adélie Penguin Colonies
Around 12 million penguins on the peninsula — bustling penguin rookeries
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Whales and Orcas
Humpback, blue, and fin whales, orcas — peak whale activity in December
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Kayaking and SUP
Gliding among icebergs with the expedition team
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6-Star Yacht
10 restaurants, Senses Spa, pool, butler in every suite
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Polar Plunge
A rite of passage — a jump into Antarctic waters
Day-by-Day Programme
Arrive in Buenos Aires — the 'Paris of South America.' Check in at a 5* hotel. La Boca with its street art, San Telmo with 19th-century mansions and tango clubs.
5* hotel in Buenos Aires
Charter flight to Ushuaia — the southernmost city in the world, gateway to Tierra del Fuego. Settle into the Scenic Eclipse suites and set out into the Beagle Channel with views of the Andes.
Scenic Eclipse yacht — suite of the chosen category
Settling into the rhythm of the ocean. Breakfast in the suite via the butler or with fellow guests at the Yacht Club. Expedition team introduction in the theater, lectures, and documentary films.
Scenic Eclipse yacht
Entering Antarctic waters. Step out onto the observation deck and don your branded parkas. Unique locations: Deception Island with entry into the caldera of a dormant volcano, the icy Brown Bluff cliff. Zodiac cruises near Devil Island, landing in Telefon Bay among penguins and seals. Optional helicopter excursion to Snow Hill to the emperor penguin colony: landing and a 1.5 km walk. This opportunity is available only at the start of the season.
Scenic Eclipse yacht
Entering the mesmerizing Weddell Sea — where in 1915 Ernest Shackleton's three-masted barquentine Endurance was crushed by ice. The yacht navigates among ice fields and giant icebergs. From the veranda you can hear the haunting calls of Weddell seals — the southernmost mammals on the planet. Zodiac cruises, landings at seal haul-outs, kayaking among icebergs.
Scenic Eclipse yacht
Days packed with activities: zodiac excursions, kayaking, SUP, landings. Mornings — yoga and meditation with singing bowls. Lunch — sharing impressions. Evenings in the lounge bar with a choice of 130 whiskies and collectible wines. Onboard there are 10 restaurants: from French cuisine at Lumière to Asian fusion at Koko's. The polar plunge — a rite of passage for every Antarctic explorer.
Scenic Eclipse yacht
Heading back to Ushuaia. Continued whale and seabird watching. The team hosts events to help relive the journey. On the last evening — the captain's farewell dinner.
Scenic Eclipse yacht
After breakfast we say goodbye to the crew and the yacht. Flight to Buenos Aires and onward home. We recommend home flights after 21:30.
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Accommodation
Scenic Eclipse — a 6-star mega-yacht (2019). 168 m long, ice class 1A, 172 crew members for 228 passengers. Onboard: 10 restaurants and dining venues, 4 bars and lounges, Senses Spa, indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, gym, observatory, library, theater for lectures. Every suite has a private balcony, king-size bed, minibar, and 24/7 butler service. Expedition fleet: zodiacs, kayaks, SUP boards, two helicopters, and the Scenic Neptune submarine.
Recommended Flights
Moscow — Buenos Aires
Connecting flights via Istanbul, Dubai, or Doha. Arrival in the first half of December 3.
Connecting flights via Istanbul, Dubai, or Doha. Arrival in the first half of December 3.
Buenos Aires — Ushuaia — Buenos Aires
Charter flight included (economy class).
Charter flight included (economy class).
Buenos Aires — Moscow
Return from Buenos Aires on December 18, flights after 21:30 recommended.
Return from Buenos Aires on December 18, flights after 21:30 recommended.
Programme Cost
Price per person in 1/2 DBL
22575 EUR
What's included
One night at a 5* hotel in Buenos Aires (December 3)
Charter flight Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Buenos Aires (economy)
Transfers in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
Accommodation in a suite of the chosen category
Ultra All Inclusive dining (including dinner on the first day and breakfast on the last)
Welcome cocktail with the captain and farewell gala dinner
Evening entertainment, lectures, and documentary films
Open bar and in-suite minibar
Services of an experienced expedition team
Zodiac landings and shore walks per program
Kayaking and SUP with an instructor
Complimentary Scenic expedition parka
Rubber boot rental for landings
Airport and port fees
Crew gratuities
Russian-speaking lecturer guide
Not included
International flights
Mandatory medical insurance with emergency evacuation from Antarctica
Personal expenses — laundry, communications, spa, onboard doctor services
Visa support (if required)
Helicopter flight
Dive on the Scenic Neptune submarine
Helicopter excursion to Snow Hill to the emperor penguin colony
Required Gear
Clothing and Protection
- • Warm winter jacket (to wear under the Scenic expedition parka)
- • Thermal underwear, fleece, wool socks
- • Hat, scarf, gloves
- • Sunglasses with UV protection
- • SPF 50+ sunscreen
- • Swimwear (for jacuzzi and polar plunge)
- • Personal first-aid kit
Documents
- • Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- • Medical insurance with Antarctic evacuation coverage
- • Printed flight tickets and hotel booking
Electronics
- • Camera with spare batteries
- • Lenses — wide-angle and telephoto
- • Memory cards with plenty of capacity
- • Binoculars
Useful Information
Climate
Start of the Antarctic summer: December is the optimal time to encounter emperor penguins at the Snow Hill colony (accessible only at the start of the season). Air temperature −2°C to +3°C on the peninsula. Polar day — the sun barely sets.
Route
Start in Buenos Aires, charter to Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula and into the rarely visited Weddell Sea. Locations: Deception Island, Brown Bluff, Devil Island, Telefon Bay, the Snow Hill area. Exact points are determined by ice conditions.
Visa
No visa required for Russian citizens visiting Argentina (90 days). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
Time Zone
Argentina: Moscow −6 hours.
Important
Medical insurance with emergency evacuation from Antarctica is mandatory. The route may change depending on weather and ice conditions. IAATO rules apply — eco-friendly landings, boot disinfection, safe distances from wildlife.
Start of the Antarctic summer: December is the optimal time to encounter emperor penguins at the Snow Hill colony (accessible only at the start of the season). Air temperature −2°C to +3°C on the peninsula. Polar day — the sun barely sets.
Route
Start in Buenos Aires, charter to Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula and into the rarely visited Weddell Sea. Locations: Deception Island, Brown Bluff, Devil Island, Telefon Bay, the Snow Hill area. Exact points are determined by ice conditions.
Visa
No visa required for Russian citizens visiting Argentina (90 days). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
Time Zone
Argentina: Moscow −6 hours.
Important
Medical insurance with emergency evacuation from Antarctica is mandatory. The route may change depending on weather and ice conditions. IAATO rules apply — eco-friendly landings, boot disinfection, safe distances from wildlife.
from 22575 EUR / person
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