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  • Accommodation aboard the yacht
  • Tours precised in trip description
  • Supervision by a professional skipper
  • Cook
  • Full board
  • Fuel
  • Bedding & Cleaning service
  • Bath towels
  • Motorised dinghy
  • Harbour / Mooring taxes
  • Transport to and from the destination
  • Alcoholic drink
  • Facultatives restaurants or activities

Food and drinks included! (except for alcohol, which can be purchased on board; a wine cellar is available).
Cabin with double bed: +€4,025/pers.
Single supplement: approx. +80%.

  • Available on :
  • Full boat
  • Cabin cruise
 

Your cruise

Set sail from Usuuaia

Come and explore the Antarctic Peninsula with Jean-Louis Étienne!
Jean-Louis Étienne is a French explorer and physician. He is famous for having made the first solo crossing of the North Pole in 1986, and for his expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. In addition to his exploits, Étienne is actively involved in environmental protection, notably as a spokesman for the preservation of the Arctic.

Take part in the largest modern polar expedition with Jean-Louis Etienne. This French initiative will contribute to the United Nations Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development. Join us on the crew relief missions, talk to the scientists and experience the emotions of this unique scientific adventure at the heart of polar issues. Join us at the heart of the adventure!

Depending on the destination you choose, a range of activities will be available (included in the price), weather permitting:
- Learn to navigate
- Wildlife observation
- Snowshoe hikes
- Dinghy excursions
- Polar bathing
- Landing on the ice
- Participation in scientific conferences

Your possible stops during this cruise

Come and discover our Crociera scientifica a bordo completo nella Antartica con JL Étienne: Cape Horn and iceberg!
please note: "The itinerary will depend on weather conditions, your wishes and those of your skipper."

1 date for this cruise:
-From 18/01/25 to 06/02/25.

Here is the possible itinerary for your cruise:
Day 1: Boarding at Puerto Williams in Ushuaia
Meet the ship at Puerto Williams in Ushuaia and embark from 5 p.m. The crew will welcome you on board with a presentation, followed by departure from the outer decks.

Days 2 to 19: Sailing with Jean-Louis Étienne
Explore the icy continent, sailing through wild and fascinating landscapes. Admire the marine wildlife, from whales to penguins, orcas, seals and leopards. listen to the roar of the seracs and take in the sights and sounds of majestic icebergs and glaciers. Guides will share the rich history of this white paradise. Polar magic will envelop you in emotional contemplation. Cross the iconic Drake Passage south of Cape Horn, a historic stopover for explorers.
Possible stopovers :
- Robert Point: An island territory, almost always covered in ice.
- Half Moon Island: Papuan penguin colony, nesting Arctic terns and Dominican gulls.
- Yankee Harbor: A former seal-hunting port, where remnants of that bygone era can still be found on its shores.
- Deception Island: Protected bay, accessed via Neptune Forges, former whaling station.
- Neko Harbor: One of the peninsula's most beautiful bays, surrounded by glaciers and abundant in wildlife.
- Port Lockroy (Goudier Island): Historic site transformed into a post office, museum and souvenir store.
- Akademik-Vernadsky Antarctic Base: A mecca for Antarctic polar research, where the hole in the ozone layer was discovered.
- Canal Lemaire: Steep cliffs, iceberg-filled passage, calm waters.
- Port Charcot: One of the few sites where all three species of penguin (chinstrap, Adélie and papuan) can be observed in the same place.
- Berthelot Islands: An astonishing destination, with vegetation resistant to wind, cold and salt.

Day 20: Disembarkation at Puerto Williams in Ushuaia
Disembarkation at 9 a.m. after the last breakfast on board. End of this exceptional Antarctic expedition.

 

The skipper

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Come sail with my experienced crew and let the Antarctic winds guide you, discover the majesty of the icebergs and plunge into the intimacy of the wilderness. Each cruise is a symphony of wonder and escape. Join us for an experience that will remain engraved in your memories as an authentic adventure in the heart of Antarctica.

"To sail is to find peace in turmoil, freedom in constraint, and joy in the unknown."

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the boat

Model

Goélette - 42 meters

About

12-passenger sailboat with 4 cabins with 2 bunk beds and 4 double cabins, all with en-suite bathrooms.

Layout
  • 8 double cabins
 
practical information
Life on the spot
Accommodation

The skipper sleeps in a double cabin, the others are available for passengers

Meal

Hostess/cooker on board

I manage the supply on board

Venues and appointment times
  • Places of embarkation:Usuuaia
  • Boarding time:17h00 / 5PM
  • Time of landing:09h00 / 9AM
How to get there ?

Fly to Ushuaia airport, followed by a short 10-minute cab ride to Ushuaia harbor.

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