Antarctica in Depth and the Weddell Sea

Trip Overview

Embark on an extraordinary 13-day polar expedition with breathtaking glacial landscapes, thrilling adventure, and unparalleled wildlife encounters. As you journey through the rarely visited, ice-choked Weddell Sea, marvel at saltwater deemed the clearest on Earth, where an abundance of wildlife can be witnessed. Witness majestic whales, vast colonies of penguins, and towering icebergs in an ever-changing panorama of natural wonder—perfect for both professional and amateur photographers. Led by an expert polar Discovery Team, explore Antarctica up close with Zodiac landings and guided kayaking excursions. Elevate your experience with once-in-a-lifetime moments—dive beneath the icy waters in our custom-designed submersible, Scenic Neptune^, or take to the skies in one of the two on board helicopters^. This Expedition voyage takes you further, with a dive in a submersible^ and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel by helicopter^ to the remote Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea, home to 4,000 breeding pairs of rare Emperor penguins. Throughout your journey, enjoy the all-inclusive, ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, where world-class dining, personalised service, and unrivalled comfort redefine expedition cruising.

Operated by Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours aboard Scenic Eclipse.

Cruise Highlights

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1

Buenos Aires

Day 2

Day 2

Ushuaia

Day 3

Day 3

At sea

Day 4

Day 4

Antarctica

Day 5

Day 5

Antarctica

Day 6

Day 6

Antarctica

Day 7

Day 7

Antarctica

Day 8

Day 8

Antarctica

Day 9

Day 9

Antarctica

Day 10

Day 10

Antarctica

Day 11

Day 11

At sea

Day 12

Day 12

Ushuaia

Day 13

Day 13

Buenos Aires

Pricing & Options

Prices are a guide and vary with season, cabin category and party size. Your advisor will confirm the exact cost before anything is booked.

Cabins