Best of Antarctica: Whale Journey on Ocean Nova

Embark on a journey of discovery on this 11-day expedition designed for wildlife lovers. Set sail to where whales gather in their most significant numbers on the Antarctic Peninsula. While sailing on the ice-strengthened Ocean Nova and exploring by Zodiac daily, you can scan the icy waters for silhouettes of these marine mammals as they glide through ice floes. You’ll also spend your days searching for curious penguins, basking seals and lots of seabirds soaring above. As you enter the frozen wilderness of the White Continent, you’ll witness icebergs, thunderous calving glaciers, mountain ranges and ice-strewn waters – this is Antarctica!
Activities
- Welcome Briefing
- Daily Briefings and Recap
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Citizen Science Program
- Daily Briefings and Recap
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Citizen Science Program
- Guided walking Excursions
- Zodiac Excursion/Cruising
- Citizen Science Program
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Daily Briefings and Recap
- Witness the migration of humpback whales as these gentle giants journey to Antarctica to feast on krill.
- Jump on Zodiacs for at least two excursions daily, where you can take in the epic scenery, make onshore explorations and look for wildlife.
- Gain insight from onboard polar experts who will cover a range of fascinating topics during their daily lectures, from the diverse wildlife to the unique geology of the region.
- Look for gentoo and chinstrap penguins, fur and Weddell seals, albatrosses and more, all set against the backdrop of towering icebergs and glaciated mountains.
- Take part in Citizen Science Projects and contribute to meaningful research by photographing whale flukes for Happy Whale, who help to track and identify individual whales across the oceans.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Ushuaia, Argentina | ||
2 | Embark in Ushuaia, Argentina | ||
3-4 | At Sea, Drake Passage | ||
5-8 | South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula | ||
9-10 | At Sea, Drake Passage | ||
11 | Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina |