Our moderate trips require an average level of fitness. Itineraries may include walks or short hikes of up to two to three hours with little elevation gain, sustained walking at higher altitudes, and/or other similar level physical activities. Many activities are optional.
How We Rate Our Trips
Easy: Our easy tours generally require fairly little exertion. Each day will involve walking, sightseeing and general travel-related activities such as getting in/out of vans, planes, boats, and zodiacs.
Moderate: Our moderate trips require an average level of fitness. Itineraries may include walks or short hikes of up to two to three hours with little elevation gain, sustained walking at higher altitudes, and/or other similar level physical activities. Many activities are optional.
Difficult: Our difficult trips may involve hiking over uneven terrain, with some hikes including significant elevation gain or loss and at higher elevations (up to 12,000 ft). Itineraries may include three to six hour hikes and other activities such as horseback riding, mountain bicycling, rafting and kayaking, which require no previous experience. On many trips, passengers may elect to skip a day's activity, depending on logistics.
Most Difficult: Our most difficult expeditions are for the adventurer who is in good physical condition. Itineraries may involve multi-day hiking and trekking excursions over steep, rugged terrain and/or where altitude may exceed 14,000 feet. Many trips include camping in remote areas and/or high altitude sites in varying temperature and weather conditions. Trips may also involve many days of demanding Class IV-V rapids, longer sea kayaking trips, horseback riding, and/or mountain bicycling. Training for the physical demands of these tours is highly encouraged.
The 332 feet/101.1 meter MV Ocean Adventurer (formally named the Sea Adventurer) underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation in June of 2017 giving it a refreshed, contemporary new look and feel throughout the ship. The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 128 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favorite over the years. She is registered in the Bahamas, ha... READ MORE >>
The 332 feet/101.1 meter MV Ocean Adventurer (formally named the Sea Adventurer) underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation in June of 2017 giving it a refreshed, contemporary new look and feel throughout the ship. The new and improved Ocean Adventurer is designed to carry 128 travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Originally built in Yugoslavia in 1976, this nimble, ice-strengthened ship has become a passenger favorite over the years. She is registered in the Bahamas, has and Ice Class Rating of 1A and travels at a cruising speed of 12 knots in open water.
Itinerary
Itinerary (Antarctica Express: Fly the Drake Passage)
DAY 1: Arrive Punta Arenas, Chile
DAY 2: Punta Arenas - King George Island - Embark
DAY 3 - 6 Antarctic Peninsula
DAY 7: King George Island - Disembark - Punta Arenas
DAY 8: Punta Arenas - Santiago
Itinerary (Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Explorers & Kings)
DAY 1: Arrive Ushuaia, Argentina
DAY 2: Ushuaia - Embark
DAY 3: At Sea
DAY 4 - 5: Falkland Islands
DAY 6 - 7: At Sea
DAY 8 - 11: South Georgia
DAY 12 - 13: At Sea
DAY 14 - 17: South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Peninsula
DAY 18 - 19: Drake Passage
DAY 20: Ushuaia - Disembark
Itinerary (South Georgia & Antarctica Peninsula: Penguin Safari )
DAY 1: Arrive Ushuaia, Argentina
DAY 2: Ushuaia - Embark
DAY 3 - 6: At Sea
DAY 7 - 8: South Georgia
DAY 9 - 10: At Sea
DAY 11 - 13: Antarctic Peninsula
DAY 14 - 15: Drake Passage
DAY 16: Ushuaia - Disembark
Itinerary (Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent)
DAY 1: Arrive Ushuaia, Argentina
DAY 2: Ushuaia - Embark
DAY 3 - 4: Drake Passage
DAY 5 - 8: South Shetland Islands - Antarctica Peninsula
DAY 9 - 10: Drake Passage
Day 11: Ushuaia - Disembark
Itinerary (Antarctic Express: Crossing the Polar Circle )
DAY 1: Arrive Punta Arenas, Chile
DAY 2: Punta Arenas - King George Island - Embark
DAY 3 - 5: Antarctic Peninsula
Day 6 -7: Crossing the Antarctic Circle
DAY 8 - 9: Northbound Along the Peninsula
DAY 10: King George Island - Disembark - Punta Arenas
DAY 11: Punta Arenas - Santiago
Itinerary (Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition )
DAY 1: Arrive Ushuaia, Argentina
DAY 2: Ushuaia - Embark
DAY 3 - 4: Drake Passage
DAY 5 - 9: South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula & Polar Circle
8 Day Expedition $10,995 - $24,995 per person 9 Day Expedition $11,495 - $25,495 per person
-Pre & post Antarctica flight hotel nights includes. -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.
-Pre-trip hotel night included. -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.
-Pre-trip hotel night included. -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.
-Pre-trip hotel night included. -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.
-Pre & post Antarctica flight hotel nights included. -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.
-Pre-trip hotel night included. -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.
The Ocean Adventure offers 65 spacious exterior cabins across eight categories ranging from porthole triple cabins to panoramic window suites. Please note that porthole covers may be closed during sea days or during inclement weather as a safety precaution.
Main Deck Triple Porthole (9): two lower berths and one upper berth, porthole, private facilities and a TV. Approximately 145-164 sq. ft.
Lower Deck Porthole Twin (13): two lower berths, porthole, private facilities and a TV. Approximately 117-132 sq. ft.
Main Deck Twin Porthole (9): two lower berths, porthole, private facilities, and a TV. Approximately 113-132 sq. ft.,
Main Deck Twin Window (18): two lower berths, two windows, private facilities, and a TV. Approximately 115-160 sq. ft.
Upper Deck & Captain’s Deck Superior Twin (10) two lower berths, two windows, private facilities, sofa and a TV. Approximately 132-163 sq. ft.
Captain’s Deck Deluxe Twin (6): two lower berths, two windows, private facilities, and a TV. Approximately 144-179 sq. ft.
Captain’s & Bridge Deck Suite (4): double bed or two single berths, two windows, private facilities, sofa and a TV. Approximately 215-267 sq. ft.
Captain’s & Bridge Deck Owner’s Suite (3): double bed or two single berths, two windows or large panoramic window, private sitting room, private facilities, sofa and a TV. Approximately 207-294 sq. ft.
The Ocean Adventurer offers plenty of ample outdoor viewing space on her top decks, as well as from the same-enclosed Breezeway on the Upper Deck. Main common areas include the multi-purpose bar/lounge and presentation room, Polar Boutique, Exercise Room, two outdoor Jacuzzi, Medical Clinic, Polar Library, one dining room with unreserved seating and chef-prepared meals, and a more private dining room in the Clipper Club, just off the main dining room.
Technical Enhancements include new generators, gear boxes, drive systems and re-bladed propellers as well as two new Rolls Royce Diesel Twin - 5,400 horsepower engines, which yield increased speed and fuel efficiency, and a minimized carbon footprint.
Ship Services:
The Ocean Adventurer is manned by an experienced staff and expedition crew of 87 and 14 Zodiacs are utilized for shore excursions Ship-to-shore satellite communications with email, and wireless, Internet access are offered (Fee involved)
Deck Plan (click for enlargement)
Marisa, we've been back a week and I'm writing to say how wonderful our trip was. Thanks you for all your guidance and planning. Buenos Aires was so interesting. Our tour guide, Alejandro, was top notch-- and very funny. The hotel was in a good location and the all-day tour in Ushuaia was memorable. The ship was well-run and the food was both interesting and plentiful. The crew was professional. The expedition leaders were kind, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. I can't give you credit for the fantastic weather and incredible scenery but it was an amazing trip. Thank you. - Susan Ogden/Rose Marie Wilson (Akademik Ioffe)
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)
“I can safely speak for my friends when I say thank you. This was the trip of a lifetime, executed to as near perfection as possible. You definitely earned your spot in the National Geographic article. I would easily recommend this trip to anyone considering an extensive tour of Peru, and I would recommend this company for other tours. The price was very much reasonable for the amount of sights and experiences we witnessed.”
Chuck Coatsworth - PA
Discover Peru trip
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Marisa, we've been back a week and I'm writing to say how wonderful our trip was. Thanks you for all your guidance and planning. Buenos Aires was so interesting. Our tour guide, Alejandro, was top notch-- and very funny. The hotel was in a good location and the all-day tour in Ushuaia was memorable. The ship was well-run and the food was both interesting and plentiful. The crew was professional. The expedition leaders were kind, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. I can't give you credit for the fantastic weather and incredible scenery but it was an amazing trip. Thank you. - Susan Ogden/Rose Marie Wilson (Akademik Ioffe) 
