Antarctica
Antarctic expedition
HANSEATIC inspiration Cruise – Antarctica, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula
14-day expedition cruise aboard the HANSEATIC inspiration, with a flexible itinerary to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula.
Highlights : Antarctica, Zodiacs, polar wildlife, experts on board
Who it’s for: adventure travelers, nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts
Duration
14 days – From 07 to 21/01/2028
Meal plan
Full board
Departure
Ushuaia – Ushuaia, Buenos Aires/Ushuaia charter flights included
Cabin type
Balcony cabin
The destination
This cruise sets course for Antarctica, sailing between South Georgia, the South Orkney Islands, the South Shetland Islands, the Weddell Sea and the Antarctic Peninsula. The itinerary highlights icy landscapes, glaciers, icebergs and polar wildlife viewing, subject to weather and ice conditions and official authorizations.
Climate: polar climate, variable weather and ice conditions
Activities: Zodiac cruises, landings, hikes, observation of penguins, whales, seals and seabirds
The cruise
Aboard the HANSEATIC inspiration, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ expedition ship, passengers enjoy a format designed for exploration, with experts on board, lectures, the Ocean Academy, the ship’s Zodiacs, a sea-view fitness area, Ocean Spa, Finnish sauna, hammam and full-board dining.
| Itinerary | Ushuaia – cruising – South Georgia – cruising – South Orkney Islands – South Shetland Islands – Weddell Sea – Antarctic Peninsula – Drake Passage – Ushuaia |
| Facilities | Ocean Spa, sauna, hammam, fitness room, 3 restaurants for dinner, lectures, Ocean Academy, 24-hour room service, Wi‑Fi 1 hour per day, minibar with soft drinks |
The experience
This expedition offers a polar immersion combining flexible sailing, wildlife viewing, glacial landscapes and guidance by Antarctica experts.
Highlights
- 14-day expedition cruise departing from and returning to Ushuaia.
- Focus on South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Zodiac outings and landings from the ship.
- Lectures, presentations and guidance from experts.
- Possible sightings of penguins, whales, seals and seabirds.
Activities
- Zodiac outings
- Supervised landings
- Hikes from/to the ship
- Expert lectures and presentations
- Interactive Ocean Academy
Frequently asked questions
The cruise begins and ends in Ushuaia, Argentina, with the option to book a package including return flights from Luxembourg.
Flight bookings open 11 months before the departure date, so the price including flights from Luxembourg is therefore unavailable at this time.
Ready to experience an expedition in the heart of Antarctica’s icy landscapes?
Between South Georgia, the sub-Antarctic islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, this expedition cruise invites you to discover icy landscapes, exceptional wildlife and polar exploration aboard the HANSEATIC inspiration.
Prices for this cruise are valid for specific departure dates. Feel free to contact us by clicking the get an offer button or by filling out the questionnaire below directly to find out about upcoming availability.