Hondius
The 353 feet (107.6 meter) MV Hondius was recently completed in Croatia and first launched in the summer of 2019. She has a maximum passenger capacity of 196 which is limited to 170 passengers for Antarctic voyages and is the most flexible, advanced, innovative, ice-strengthened vessel in the polar regions. Optimized for exploratory voyages that provide you the utmost first-hand contact with Antarctica, the Hondius also exceeds the requirements of the Polar Code as adopted by the International M... READ MORE >>
Itinerary
Itinerary (Falklands Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia)
DAY 1: Puerto Madryn - Embark
DAY 2 -3: AT SEA
DAY 4 - 5: Falkland Islands
DAY 6 - 7: At Sea
Day 8 - 11: South Georgia
DAY 12: At Sea
DAY 13: South Orkney Islands
DAY 14: At Sea
Itinerary (Antarctica - Discovery & Learning Voyage)
DAY 1: Ushuaia - Embark
DAY 2 - 3: Drake Passage
Day 4 - 7: Antarctica
DAY 8 - 9: Drake Passage
Day 10: Ushuaia - Disembark
Itinerary (Antarctica - Polar Circle Discovery and Learning Voyage)
DAY 1: Ushuaia, Argentina - Embark
DAY 2 - 3: Drake Passage
DAY 4 - 8: Antarctica & Polar Circle
DAY: 9 - 10: Drake Passage
DAY 11: Ushuaia - Disembark
Itinerary (Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica Peninsula )
DAY 1: Ushuaia - Embark
DAY 2: At Sea
DAY 3 - 4: Falkland Islands
Day 5 - 6: At Sea
DAY 7 - 10: South Georgia
DAY 11: At Sea
DAY 12: South Orkney Islands
DAY 13: At Sea
DAY 14 - 17 Antarctica Peninsula
DAY 18 - 19: Drake Passage
DAY 20: Ushuaia, Disembark
Itinerary (Basecamp Adventure)
DAY 1: Ushuaia - Embark
DAY 2 - 3: Drake Passage
DAY 4 - 10: Antarctica Base Camp Adventure
DAY 11 - 12: Drake Passage
DAY 13: Disembark - Ushuaia
Be Inspired
Most Popular Antarctica Trips & Tours
Trip | Price | Days | Highlights |
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Ocean Nova | $4,995 | 6 - 10 Days | Glaciers, Icebergs, Penguins, Whales, Kayaking, Hiking, Snowshoeing |
Sea Spirit | $7,895 | 11 - 23 Days | Glaciers, Icebergs, Whales, Penguins, Hiking, Kayaking, Camping, Photography |
Seaventure | $9855 | 12 - 21 Days | Camping, Kayaking, South Georgia, Polar Circle, Citizen Science |
Ushuaia | $5,460 | 10 - 20 Days | Glaciers, Icebergs, Whales, Penguins, Hiking |
Itinerary (Falklands Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia)
DAY 1: Puerto Madryn - Embark
DAY 2 -3: AT SEA
DAY 4 - 5: Falkland Islands
DAY 6 - 7: At Sea
Day 8 - 11: South Georgia
DAY 12: At Sea
DAY 13: South Orkney Islands
DAY 14: At Sea
Itinerary (Antarctica - Discovery & Learning Voyage)
DAY 1: Ushuaia - Embark
DAY 2 - 3: Drake Passage
Day 4 - 7: Antarctica
DAY 8 - 9: Drake Passage
Day 10: Ushuaia - Disembark
Itinerary (Antarctica - Polar Circle Discovery and Learning Voyage)
DAY 1: Ushuaia, Argentina - Embark
DAY 2 - 3: Drake Passage
DAY 4 - 8: Antarctica & Polar Circle
DAY: 9 - 10: Drake Passage
DAY 11: Ushuaia - Disembark
Itinerary (Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica Peninsula )
DAY 1: Ushuaia - Embark
DAY 2: At Sea
DAY 3 - 4: Falkland Islands
Day 5 - 6: At Sea
DAY 7 - 10: South Georgia
DAY 11: At Sea
DAY 12: South Orkney Islands
DAY 13: At Sea
DAY 14 - 17 Antarctica Peninsula
DAY 18 - 19: Drake Passage
DAY 20: Ushuaia, Disembark
Itinerary (Basecamp Adventure)
DAY 1: Ushuaia - Embark
DAY 2 - 3: Drake Passage
DAY 4 - 10: Antarctica Base Camp Adventure
DAY 11 - 12: Drake Passage
DAY 13: Disembark - Ushuaia
Falklands Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia
- Pricing
Price Range Per Person (Quad Porthole to Grand Suite Private Balcony):
21 Day Expedition $12,600 - $21,900 per person
-Please inquire for single supplement pricing. A solo traveler willing to share a cabin with another passenger (or passengers) of the same gender can avoid the single supplement.
-Contact us for details on optional activities available on your particular departure.- Included in tour cost
- Antarctica cruise accommodations
- All meals onboard Antarctica cruise
- Evening entertainment & events onboard Antarctica cruise
- All shore excursions throughout voyage by zodiac
- Access to special programs onboard (such as hiking & photography)
- Camping, Kayaking, Snowshoeing/Hiking, Mountaineering, and Photo Workshops included on some departures
- Rubber boots available onboard – must be pre-reserved
- Snowshoes available onboard
- English-speaking certified guides
- Southern Explorations pre-departure services
- Excluded from tour cost
- Hotel accommodations in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Ground transportation in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Meals in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Medical evacuation insurance (mandatory)
- Expedition parka and other personal gear
- Camping available on some departures at an additional cost - includes all gear
- Kayaking available on some departures at an additional cost - includes all gear
- Diving available on some departures at an additional cost
- Domestic airfare within South America
- International airfare to and from Central & South America
- Tips and gratuities
- Medical & travel insurance (highly recommended)
Antarctica - Discovery & Learning Voyage
- Pricing
- Price Range Per Person (Quad Porthole to Grand Suite Private Balcony):
11 Day Expedition $8,050 - $14,450 per person
10 Day Expedition $6,650 - $12,950 per person
-Please inquire for single supplement pricing. A solo traveler willing to share a cabin with another passenger (or passengers) of the same gender can avoid the single supplement.
-Contact us for details on optional activities available on your particular departure. - Included in tour cost
- Antarctica cruise accommodations
- All meals onboard Antarctica cruise
- Evening entertainment & events onboard Antarctica cruise
- All shore excursions throughout voyage by zodiac
- Access to special programs onboard (such as hiking & photography)
- Camping, Kayaking, Snowshoeing/Hiking, Mountaineering, and Photo Workshops included on some departures
- Rubber boots available onboard – must be pre-reserved
- Snowshoes available onboard
- English-speaking certified guides
- Southern Explorations pre-departure services
- Excluded from tour cost
- Hotel accommodations in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Ground transportation in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Meals in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Medical evacuation insurance (mandatory)
- Expedition parka and other personal gear
- Camping available on some departures at an additional cost - includes all gear
- Kayaking available on some departures at an additional cost - includes all gear
- Diving available on some departures at an additional cost
- Domestic airfare within South America
- International airfare to and from Central & South America
- Tips and gratuities
- Medical & travel insurance (highly recommended)
Antarctica - Polar Circle Discovery and Learning Voyage
- Pricing
- Price Range Per Person (Quad Porthole to Grand Suite Private Balcony):
12 Day Expedition $8,050 - $14,450 per person
-Please inquire for single supplement pricing. A solo traveler willing to share a cabin with another passenger (or passengers) of the same gender can avoid the single supplement.
-Contact us for details on optional activities available on your particular departure. - Included in tour cost
- Antarctica cruise accommodations
- All meals onboard Antarctica cruise
- Evening entertainment & events onboard Antarctica cruise
- All shore excursions throughout voyage by zodiac
- Access to special programs onboard (such as hiking & photography)
- Camping, Kayaking, Snowshoeing/Hiking, Mountaineering, and Photo Workshops included on some departures
- Rubber boots available onboard – must be pre-reserved
- Snowshoes available onboard
- English-speaking certified guides
- Southern Explorations pre-departure services
- Excluded from tour cost
- Hotel accommodations in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Ground transportation in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Meals in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Medical evacuation insurance (mandatory)
- Expedition parka and other personal gear
- Camping available on some departures at an additional cost - includes all gear
- Kayaking available on some departures at an additional cost - includes all gear
- Diving available on some departures at an additional cost
- Domestic airfare within South America
- International airfare to and from Central & South America
- Tips and gratuities
- Medical & travel insurance (highly recommended)
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica Peninsula
- Pricing
- Price Range Per Person (Quad Porthole to Grand Suite Private Balcony):
14 Day Expedition $8,050 - $14,450 per person
-Please inquire for single supplement pricing. A solo traveler willing to share a cabin with another passenger (or passengers) of the same gender can avoid the single supplement.
-Contact us for details on optional activities available on your particular departure. - Included in tour cost
- Antarctica cruise accommodations
- All meals onboard Antarctica cruise
- Evening entertainment & events onboard Antarctica cruise
- All shore excursions throughout voyage by zodiac
- Access to special programs onboard (such as hiking & photography)
- Camping, Kayaking, Snowshoeing/Hiking, Mountaineering, and Photo Workshops included on some departures
- Rubber boots available onboard – must be pre-reserved
- Snowshoes available onboard
- English-speaking certified guides
- Southern Explorations pre-departure services
- Excluded from tour cost
- Hotel accommodations in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Ground transportation in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Meals in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Medical evacuation insurance (mandatory)
- Expedition parka and other personal gear
- Camping available on some departures at an additional cost - includes all gear
- Kayaking available on some departures at an additional cost - includes all gear
- Diving available on some departures at an additional cost
- Domestic airfare within South America
- International airfare to and from Central & South America
- Tips and gratuities
- Medical & travel insurance (highly recommended)
Basecamp Adventure
- Included in tour cost
- Antarctica cruise accommodations
- All meals onboard Antarctica cruise
- Evening entertainment & events onboard Antarctica cruise
- All shore excursions throughout voyage by zodiac
- Access to special programs onboard (such as hiking & photography)
- Camping, Kayaking, Snowshoeing/Hiking, Mountaineering, and Photo Workshops included on some departures
- Rubber boots available onboard – must be pre-reserved
- Snowshoes available onboard
- English-speaking certified guides
- Southern Explorations pre-departure services
- Excluded from tour cost
- Hotel accommodations in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Ground transportation in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Meals in Argentina and/or Chile - unless otherwise noted
- Medical evacuation insurance (mandatory)
- Expedition parka and other personal gear
- Camping available on some departures at an additional cost - includes all gear
- Kayaking available on some departures at an additional cost - includes all gear
- Diving available on some departures at an additional cost
- Domestic airfare within South America
- International airfare to and from Central & South America
- Tips and gratuities
- Medical & travel insurance (highly recommended)
Falklands Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia
- Trip Dates
- Availability changes constantly on Antarctica cruises. Please contact us for the most up-to-date availability and pricing.Tuesday, October 24, 2023 to Monday, November 13, 2023
Antarctica - Discovery & Learning Voyage
- Trip Dates
- Availability changes constantly on Antarctica cruises. Please contact us for the most up-to-date availability and pricing.Thursday, December 7, 2023 to Sunday, December 17, 2023Wednesday, November 13, 2024 to Saturday, November 23, 2024Wednesday, January 22, 2025 to Saturday, February 1, 2025
Antarctica - Polar Circle Discovery and Learning Voyage
- Trip Dates
- Availability changes constantly on Antarctica cruises. Please contact us for the most up-to-date availability and pricing.
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica Peninsula
- Trip Dates
- Availability changes constantly on Antarctica cruises. Please contact us for the most up-to-date availability and pricing.Sunday, December 17, 2023 to Thursday, January 4, 2024Thursday, January 4, 2024 to Monday, January 22, 2024Thursday, February 1, 2024 to Tuesday, February 20, 2024Tuesday, December 17, 2024 to Saturday, January 4, 2025Saturday, January 4, 2025 to Wednesday, January 22, 2025Saturday, February 1, 2025 to Thursday, February 20, 2025
Basecamp Adventure
- Trip Dates
- Monday, November 13, 2023 to Saturday, November 25, 2023Saturday, November 25, 2023 to Thursday, December 7, 2023Saturday, November 23, 2024 to Thursday, December 5, 2024Thursday, December 5, 2024 to Tuesday, December 17, 2024
One Day
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9 hours $410Highlights of Aconcagua ValleyOne Day
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5 Hours $210This Buenos Aires bicycle tour takes you north of Buenos Aires to experience what the nearby countryside has to offerOne Day
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4 Hours $120Bike through the nostalgic city of Buenos Aires, stop and enjoy restaurants, markets and historic sitesOne Day
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2 Hours $75Guided walking tour
Highlights of Buenos AiresOne Day -
3 Hours $160Spend an unforgettable evening with a connoisseur guide to taste the country's finest wineOne Day
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8 Hours $375Chile’s best white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
Cool-loving reds such as Pinot Noir and SyrahOne Day -
10 Hours $280El Morado National Park
Hiking, Bird Watching
Soak in natural pools of varying temperaturesOne Day -
10 Hours $215Visit the Pacific Coastal city of Valparaiso
Enjoy a seafood lunch at a local restaurantOne Day -
10 Hours $270Zapallar
Excellent seafood lunch
MaitencilloOne Day -
11 Hours $440100+ year old vines
Lunch Viu Manent Winery
Wine tastingOne Day -
1 Day $370Hiking
Glaciers
Horseback ridingOne Day -
3 Hours $230The Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires
Heft Collection Tour with Curator Ms. Heft
Fernandez Blanco MuseumOne Day -
4 Hours $275Take an inside look at the real life experiences of Buenos Aires' Jewish population, past and presentOne Day
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5 hours $425Morning or afternoon kayaking
Delta of the ParanaOne Day -
13 Hours $615Mythical Strait of Magellan
Tierra del Fuego
Unique King Penguin ColonyOne Day -
4 hours $195Santa Rita Winery
Maipo Valley Wine Region
Chilean Wine TourOne Day -
Full Day $365Lake Argentino
Modern Catamaran & Gourmet Lunch
Perito Moreno, Spegazzini, and Upsala Glaciers
Los Glaciares National ParkOne Day -
Outstanding Chilean wines
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
SyrahOne Day -
4 Hours $130Historic Santiago sites
Plaza de Armas
Presidential Palace
Mercado Central - Sea Food Market
MuseumsOne Day -
4 Hours $230Take in a Tango show with dinner and round trip transfers includedOne Day
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4 Hours $210Tour Buenos Aires, this beautiful city is called the Paris of South America,One Day
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4 Hours $260Learn the sensual dance, the Tango at a milonga which is a tango hall frequented by local dancersOne Day
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8 Hours $275This Buenos Aires tour takes you out of the city to experience what the nearby countryside has to offerOne Day
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12 Hours $255Wine Tours and Coastal views
Catrala Vineyard
Outstanding White Wines
Pinot Noir
SyrahOne Day
Multi-Day
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4 Days $1295Explore the magnificent vistas and fascinating history of Tierra del Fuego, at the southern tip of PatagoniaMulti-Day
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4 Days $2,530Pristine areas in the Araucania RegionMulti-Day
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5 days $2900Cape Horn National Park
Beagle Channel
Penguins
Glacier AlleyMulti-Day -
4 Days $1145Experience the heart of the Lakes District on this Patagonia tour based in the resort town of BarilocheMulti-Day
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4 Days $1195Tierra del Fuego National Park
Beagle Channel
UshuaiaMulti-Day -
2 Days $895Colchagua is known as the “King of Chilean Red Wines” and a must-visit for aficionados of vino tintoMulti-Day
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3 Days $1,745Lake Argentina
Upsala Glacier
Canal De Las Americas
Perito Moreno GlacierMulti-Day -
4 Days $1190Visit all highlight areas of the Island
Local Rapa Nui guidesMulti-Day -
2 Days $660Historic estancia
Horseback riding
4x4 tour
Glacier viewsMulti-Day -
4 Days $1675Fitz Roy
El Chalten
Highlights Hikes
FlexibilityMulti-Day -
3 Days $795Considered one of South America’s most impressive sights, Iguazu isn’t exactly on the beaten pathMulti-Day
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4 Days $1,195Visit the Argentine province where The Andes reach their highestMulti-Day
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3 Days $750Explore and photograph the incredibly beautiful Perito Moreno Glacier and wander the quaint streets of El Calafate.Multi-Day
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4 Days $1,700Austral Highway
Austral Fjords
Chilean PatagoniaMulti-Day -
4 & 5 Days $2,200Experience archaeological wonders, offering breathtaking and unique viewsMulti-Day
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4 Days $1935Amalia Glacier
El Brujo Glacier
Calvo Fjord
Montonas Fjord
Burnal Glacier
More.....Multi-Day -
4 Days $2,250Chile’s Northern Patagonia
Picturesque villages and dramatic landscapes
Chiloe culture and traditionsMulti-Day -
4-5 Days $2,930Torres del Paine National Park
Explore all highlights
Outstanding LodgesMulti-Day -
3 Days $1370Whales
Penguins
Elephant Seals
Views & WildlifeMulti-Day -
2 Days $1200Viña del Mar
Drink wine at Catrala Vineyards
ValparaisoMulti-Day -
Stay at the Vik Guest House after a day of unforgettable wine tasting and toursMulti-Day
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4 Days $995Villa Angostura
Hiking
Sea KayakingMulti-Day
Cabins
The ship offers high-quality accommodation in 80 spacious cabins ranging from quadruple cabins to luxurious suites, some with balconies (all with private facilities).
VIEW DECK PLAN - HERE
The ship offers high-quality accommodation in 80 spacious cabins ranging from quadruple cabins to luxurious suites, some with balconies (all with private facilities).
- Quadruple Porthole (4), two upper and two lower berths, two portholes, small sofa, private facilities, Flat-screen TV, Desk/Chair, Telephone, WiFi, Coffee/Tea maker, safe. (12 to 18 square meters, or 129 to 194 square feet)
- Twin Porthole (27), two lower berths, two portholes, small sofa, private facilities, Flat-screen TV, Desk/Chair, Telephone, WiFi, Coffee/Tea maker, safe. (12 to 18 square meters, or 129 to 194 square feet)
- Twin Window (14), one upper and two lower berths, one window, small sofa, private facilities, Flat-screen TV, Desk/Chair, Telephone, WiFi, Coffee/Tea maker, safe. (12 to 14 square meters, 129 to 151 square feet)
- Twin Deluxe (11), one upper and two lower berths, two windows, small sofa, private facilities, Flat-screen TV, Desk/Chair, Telephone, WiFi, Coffee/Tea maker, safe. (19 to 21 square meters, 205 to 226 square feet)
- Superior (8), one double bed, two windows, small sofa, private facilities, Flat-screen TV, Desk/Chair, Telephone, WiFi, Coffee/Tea maker, safe. (20 to 21 square meters, 215 to 226 square feet)
- Junior Suite (8), one double bed, one double window, private facilities, Flat-screen TV, Desk/Chair, Telephone, WiFi, Coffee/Tea maker, safe. (19 to 20 square meters, 205 to 215 square feet)
- Grand Balcony Suite (6), one double bed, one double window, sofa, balcony, private facilities, Flat-screen TV, Desk/Chair, Telephone, WiFi, Coffee/Tea maker, safe. (27 square meters, 291 square feet)
VIEW DECK PLAN - HERE
Boat Details
Ship Amenities
Ship Services
Ship Amenities
- Comfortable staterooms
- View Restaurant that seats all passengers in one sitting
- Large Bar/Observation lounge
- Lecture/Observation room
- Many open deck spaces
- Large bridge, accessible to guests during their journey
- Equipped with 15 zodiacs for shore excursions
- Two separate gangways and a sheltered indoor Zodiac embarkation platform that can also be used for special outdoor activities
- Environmentally friendly
Ship Services
- Manned by a highly experienced, 72-member ship crew and expedition staff
- Onboard doctor
- Workshops, Exhibitions & Performances
- Added Adventure Activities: Kayaking, Camping, Diving & Snowshoeing (departure specific)

The trip was fantastic of course! South Georgia is an amazing place! After docking at Ushuaia, the driver was waiting there on the pier and coordinated well with the ship and the port officials, provided me with useful materials and delivered me to the Alto Andino. I liked the Alto Andino. It was quiet, clean and has a nice secure luggage store, which I used when I arrived, as it was too early to check in. They did let me check in early, shortly after lunch, when a room became available. And, when I came back to the hotel after dinner with friends, there was a message from my driver about the pickup time for departing to the airport. The transfer at BA went without a hitch, nice driver and nice car, and being Saturday, light traffic as well! Anyway, thank you! Your planning and support is greatly appreciate and I will be sure to let my friends know about your great company! - Philip H. Walters (South Georgia In Depth onboard Akademik Sergey Vavilov)
Carrie and Jonathan, we arrived back from Antarctica over the weekend. I just wanted to thank both of you for arranging such an outstanding trip! The guides, hotels, and logistics were all excellent—and we thoroughly enjoyed it all. Fortunately, despite my foot injury, I was able to fully partake in all the sightseeing and activities and didn’t feel that I had to curtail anything I wanted to do. We’ll be sure to contact you for future trips in South America. - Nancy Voye (Antarctic Peninsula onboard NG Explorer)
Carrie and Justin, I just wanted to send the two of you a message to thank you for all your help putting together our trip to the Antarctic. The trip was absolutely fantastic – definitely the best trip we have ever taken! I would strongly recommend the Akademik Ioffe team to anyone that asks. The places we visited and the excursions we were able to participate in were definitely first-rate, and I would credit the staff for making this happen. They selected great places to visit, and really made each zodiac or on-shore excursion a special experience. The Antarctic is just mind-blowing. We did get south of the Circle – which sounds like it was a bit of an accomplishment – and had really great weather for the entire trip. So again, thanks for making a totally fabulous trip a reality for us. -Ron & Bonnie Milzer (Antarctic Circle Voyage onboard Akademik Ioffe)