MS Hebridean Sky and MS Island Sky are amongst the best ships in Antarctica. With its all-suite accommodations both ships are considered as the finest small ships in the World.

Antarctica is the most pristine region in the world, and indeed the White Continent - and of course, allows you to get a stamp of the 7th continent on your passport! Do note that these regions are often booked 6 months to a year in advance, so we always recommend our guests to plan ahead to get a choice of preferred dates and cabins. Cruise price includes All meals, accommodation in the cabin booked, shore excursions on zodiac cruise, etc. In addition to the cruise cost, you would need to consider the cost of airfare to Ushuaia, Argentina (typically around Rs. 120,000 to 140,000 on economy class), visas processing fee for Argentina ( Visa is Gratis), and cost of possible stay at hotel in Buenos Aires due to flight connections (in case connecting flights are not matching).

Antarctica can be visited between Nov-Mar every year. Client usually book very early (to get their choice of cabins - either the best, or the cheapest). You may need to purchase additional outdoor clothing. We include the official parka in the cost of your expedition and you can loan you waterproof boots on the ship.

Complimentary Pre-Arrival Day

Don’t sweat flight delays or missed connections when you begin your adventure a day early by taking advantage of our optional free pre-arrival night at the beautiful Arakur Hotel & Resort, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Enjoy the spa, wander the trails, or unwind and soak in the surroundings.

Day 1, Ushuaia

Today is all yours: explore some of the sights that Ushuaia has to offer, from museums to Argentinean leather markets, or continue relaxing at the lovely Arakur. Our optional evening briefing is a great opportunity for you to ask questions and to meet some of your fellow travelers.

Day 2, Embarkation

After a complimentary buffet breakfast, you’re free to explore Ushuaia or unwind at the resort until our mid-afternoon transfer to the ship. Once on board, you’ll be greeted by our Expedition Team and the ship’s officers. A concise safety and orientation briefing will be followed by the Captain’s welcome dinner. After dinner, relax and take in the scenery on our early evening sail through the Beagle Channel, past porpoising Magellanic penguins, Rock Cormorant, and Black-browed Albatross.

Day 3-4, Drake Passage

As we make our way ever closer to the white continent, numerous Polar Experts will prepare you with presentations on everything Antarctic, from wildlife to history. Eventually, we’ll cross the Antarctic Convergence where we’ll notice a distinct drop in temperature as we enter the waters of the Antarctic Ocean.

Those interested in Citizen Science can take part in SeaBird sighting surveys, or help collect salinity samples and weather data along the way. We’re likely to witness some spectacular sights, from icebergs to an array of seabirds and whale species. If we’re lucky, we may see some of them fully breach from the sea.

Day 5-8, Antarctica

As we head south across the Bransfield Strait, we enter the Trinity Coast and Gerlache Strait. Here we may explore picturesque Neko Harbor, sheltered Paradise Harbor, the Humpback whale favored Wilhelmina Bay, the striking Lemaire Channel, the wildlife-filled Penola Channel, or the majestic Neumayer Channel. We may stop at an active scientific base such as Poland’s Arctowksi or Ukraine’s Vernadskiy as well as a historic base such as U.K.’s Port Lockroy or Wordie House.

Day 9-10, Drake Passage

As we leave this magical place and make our way north, heading again across the Antarctic Convergence and the Drake Passage, we will continue our presentation series and wildlife spotting. Sailing back to Ushuaia through the Beagle Channel, we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow.

Day 11, Ushuaia disembarkation

Morning disembarkation lets you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.