St Helena, 9 Night Antarctic Classroom - Classic Antarctica ex Ushuaia, Argentina Return
Cruise Line Terra Nova Expeditions
Ship St Helena
Destination Antarctica
Nights 9
Departure Date 09 Dec 2026
Description Classic Antarctica: Expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands

Step aboard the legendary St Helena and journey to the ends of the Earth on a classic Antarctic expedition unlike any other. Purpose-built for remote access and renowned for her storied past, the St Helena now carries a new mission&delivering immersive, low-impact adventures to the most pristine wilderness on the planet.

This Classic Antarctica itinerary offers the perfect introduction to the White Continent. Crossing the fabled Drake Passage, you'll venture into a world of towering icebergs, vast glaciers, and abundant wildlife. Zodiac landings and expert-led excursions bring you face to face with penguins, seals, and perhaps even breaching whales&each moment framed by dramatic polar landscapes.

With only 98 passengers onboard, the experience is intimate, flexible, and deeply rewarding. Aboard the St Helena, you'll enjoy the warmth of a tight-knit expedition community, exceptional hospitality, and a commitment to exploration that puts the environment and guest experience first.

Whether it's your first time in Antarctica or a long-held dream finally realized, this voyage promises something rare: the chance to discover the last great wilderness in the spirit of true expedition travel.
Sailing Dates
  • 09 Dec 2026
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 09/12 Ushuaia, Argentina
2 10/12 At sea    
3 11/12 Drake Passage
4 12/12 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
5 13/12 Lemaire Channel, Antarctica
6 14/12 At sea    
7 15/12 At sea    
8 16/12 At sea    
9 17/12 At sea    
10 18/12 Ushuaia, Argentina
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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