Emperor penguin colony on the snow of Snow Hill

Emperor penguin family with chicks on the snow

Scenic Eclipse mega-yacht at the Antarctic ice edge

Pink sunset over icebergs and the mirror waters of the Weddell Sea

Scenic Eclipse against the snow-capped peaks of the Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctica. Peninsula and Weddell Sea

Q: • How much is single occupancy? • How many places are left? • What is the payment procedure?

Hello Olga! 1. Single occupancy and payment schedule. We answered this in detail for Tatiana: for single occupancy the cabin is charged at a factor of 2 (from €40,000 ), payment is 30% when booking and 70% 60 days before the cruise. 2. Available places. There are still places on the yacht — how many depends on the cabin category.

Q: • What is the price for single occupancy? • What is the payment schedule — dates and amounts? • Is a helicopter flight included in the price?

Hello Tatiana! 1. Single occupancy. The price depends on the cabin category. As a guide: for single occupancy the cabin is charged at a factor of 2, so the price starts at about €40,000 . 2. Payment schedule — in two stages: — a 30% deposit of the total price when booking; — the remaining 70% no later than 60 days before the cruise. 3. Helicopter excursion. Not included in the base price, paid separately — $1,500 per person.

5 · 16 days / 15 nights · Wildlife · Dec 3–18, 2026

16 days / 15 nights

Dec 3–18, 2026

With a tour leader

English-speaking guide

Comfort

LUXURY — Scenic Eclipse 6* mega-yacht

from 22575 EUR

per person

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 excursions 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 excursions, 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 flights 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.

Flights

The group meets at the destination. Book a flight that lands before the group arrives — we are happy to help you choose one.

Moscow — Buenos Aires
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).

Buenos Aires — Moscow
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

English-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
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Entry rules depend on your passport — check them before booking flights.

Time Zone
Argentina: UTC−3 (no daylight saving time).

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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Questions

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Olga11 Jun 2026

• How much is single occupancy? • How many places are left? • What is the payment procedure?

Tour Leader Club11 Jun 2026

Hello Olga!

1. Single occupancy and payment schedule. We answered this in detail for Tatiana: for single occupancy the cabin is charged at a factor of 2 (from €40,000), payment is 30% when booking and 70% 60 days before the cruise.

2. Available places. There are still places on the yacht — how many depends on the cabin category.

Tatiana10 Jun 2026

• What is the price for single occupancy? • What is the payment schedule — dates and amounts? • Is a helicopter flight included in the price?

Tour Leader Club10 Jun 2026

Hello Tatiana!

1. Single occupancy. The price depends on the cabin category. As a guide: for single occupancy the cabin is charged at a factor of 2, so the price starts at about €40,000.

2. Payment schedule — in two stages:
— a 30% deposit of the total price when booking;
— the remaining 70% no later than 60 days before the cruise.

3. Helicopter excursion. Not included in the base price, paid separately — $1,500 per person.