Spirit of Antarctica
Aurora Expeditions · Douglas Mawson, Sylvia Earle, Greg Mortimer · 11 days
Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia, where you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred with your fellow expeditioners to your assigned pre-voyage hotel. If you are already in Ushuaia, please make your way to your hotel. Check-in is from 3 pm. This afternoon, visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk in the hotel lobby, between 3 pm and 7 pm, to collect your luggage tags, and confirm if you wish to join a Lake Escondido pre-embarkation tour tomorrow. The ground operations team will confirm details regarding your embarkation day, answer any questions, and provide you with information on where to dine or purchase last-minute items. Expeditioners arriving after 7 pm will…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Douglas Mawson, Sylvia Earle, Greg Mortimer |
| Length | 11 days |
| Region | Patagonia & Chilean Fjords |
| Departures | 13 listed · 2026-12-07 to 2028-03-03 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
| Days 3–4 | Drake Passage (Cruising) |
| Days 5–9 | Antarctica (Cruising), Antarctica |
| Days 10–11 | Drake Passage (Cruising) |
| Day 12 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-07 | 2026-12-18 | 11 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
| 2026-12-29 | 2027-01-09 | 11 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2027-02-17 | 2027-02-28 | 11 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
| 2027-02-27 | 2027-03-10 | 11 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
| 2027-03-13 | 2027-03-24 | 11 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2027-11-12 | 2027-11-23 | 11 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
| 2027-12-03 | 2027-12-13 | 10 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
| 2027-12-12 | 2027-12-22 | 10 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
| 2028-01-12 | 2028-01-22 | 10 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2028-01-20 | 2028-01-30 | 10 | Greg Mortimer | Yes |
| 2028-02-09 | 2028-02-19 | 10 | Greg Mortimer | Yes |
| 2028-02-22 | 2028-03-04 | 11 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
| 2028-03-03 | 2028-03-13 | 10 | Sylvia Earle | Yes |
Current offers
- Save up to 30% + up to US$3,500 air credit per person* on select voyages — Valid for Travel 24 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027
- Aurora Young Adventurers — Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Jul 2028
- Companion Travels Free on Select 2027 Europe Small Ship Cruises — through 2027-10-31 · The greatest journeys are the ones we share. A companion travels free* when you book select 2027 Europe Small Ship Cruises aboard the Douglas Mawson or Sylvia Earle. Terms and Conditions: Companion Travels Free Offer is valid on new twin share bookings on select 2027 Small Ship Cruise voyages only which must be booked and deposited by September 30, 2026, unless sold out prior. Second guest travels free when sharing a twin cabin (i.e. 50% off twin share fare). Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking, is capacity controlled, and is only available on the following 2026 and…
- Companion Travels Free on Select 2027 Panama Canal Small Ship Cruises — through 2027-10-31 · The greatest journeys are the ones we share. A companion travels free when you book select 2027 Small Ship Cruises through the Panama Canal and Costa Rica aboard the Douglas Mawson. Terms and Conditions: Companion Travels Free Offer is valid on new twin share bookings on select 2027 Small Ship Cruise voyages only which must be booked and deposited by September 30, 2026, unless sold out prior. Second guest travels free when sharing a twin cabin (i.e. 50% off twin share fare). Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking, is capacity controlled, and is only available on select…
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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