Cruise itinerary
14-Night Polar Cruise from Ushuaia
14 nights · Polar · 10 ports of call
14-night Polar cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot, departing Ushuaia and calling at Cruising Drake Passage, The Gullet, Antarctic Convergence, Antarctica, Port Charcot, Bellingshausen and At Sea and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Polar · Antarctica
- Departs
- Ushuaia
- Returns
- Ushuaia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Ushuaia
Depart 18:00
The world's southernmost city, on Argentina's Tierra del Fuego at the tip of South America. Backed by snowy peaks on the Beagle Channel, it is the chief departure port for Antarctica and a base for the Patagonian wilderness.
- Beagle Channel
- Tierra del Fuego park
- End of the world
- Day2
Cruising Drake Passage
The open stretch of ocean between the southern tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula, where the Atlantic and Pacific meet. Known for some of the roughest seas on earth, it is a dramatic scenic-cruising passage on voyages to Antarctica, rich in seabirds and whales.
- Antarctic crossing
- Albatross sightings
- Open-ocean swells
- Day3
Cruising Drake Passage
The open stretch of ocean between the southern tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula, where the Atlantic and Pacific meet. Known for some of the roughest seas on earth, it is a dramatic scenic-cruising passage on voyages to Antarctica, rich in seabirds and whales.
- Antarctic crossing
- Albatross sightings
- Open-ocean swells
- Day4
The Gullet
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
Antarctic Convergence, Antarctica
- Day5
Port Charcot
Arrive 16:00 · Depart 23:59
- Day6
Port Charcot
Depart 18:00
- Day7
Bellingshausen
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Marguerite Bay
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day10
Pourquoi Pas Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day11
Antarctic Peninsula
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 12:30
The northernmost reach of the Antarctic continent, stretching toward South America across the Drake Passage. Expedition ships thread channels of tabular icebergs past glaciers and rocky shores crowded with penguin rookeries, seals and seabirds.
- Penguin rookeries
- Tabular icebergs
- Glacier channels
- Day12
Antarctic Peninsula
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 12:00
The northernmost reach of the Antarctic continent, stretching toward South America across the Drake Passage. Expedition ships thread channels of tabular icebergs past glaciers and rocky shores crowded with penguin rookeries, seals and seabirds.
- Penguin rookeries
- Tabular icebergs
- Glacier channels
- Day13
Cruising Drake Passage
The open stretch of ocean between the southern tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula, where the Atlantic and Pacific meet. Known for some of the roughest seas on earth, it is a dramatic scenic-cruising passage on voyages to Antarctica, rich in seabirds and whales.
- Antarctic crossing
- Albatross sightings
- Open-ocean swells
- Day14
Cruising Drake Passage
The open stretch of ocean between the southern tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula, where the Atlantic and Pacific meet. Known for some of the roughest seas on earth, it is a dramatic scenic-cruising passage on voyages to Antarctica, rich in seabirds and whales.
- Antarctic crossing
- Albatross sightings
- Open-ocean swells
- Day15
Ushuaia
The world's southernmost city, on Argentina's Tierra del Fuego at the tip of South America. Backed by snowy peaks on the Beagle Channel, it is the chief departure port for Antarctica and a base for the Patagonian wilderness.
- Beagle Channel
- Tierra del Fuego park
- End of the world
Upcoming departures
- 1 Dec 2027
- 27 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Polar Cruise from Ushuaia FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Polar cruise calls at Ushuaia, Cruising Drake Passage, The Gullet, Antarctic Convergence, Antarctica, Port Charcot, Bellingshausen, At Sea, Marguerite Bay, Pourquoi Pas Island and Antarctic Peninsula.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Ushuaia.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Le Commandant Charcot.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 1 Dec 2027 and 27 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.