Ocean Diamond
The 407Ft (124 meters) MV Ocean Diamond is a luxurious, modern & stable super-yacht expertly engineered to explore the Polar Regions. Carrying a maximum capacity of 189 passengers, the ship’s interiors have a contemporary aesthetic that provides a bright and spacious feel throughout. Registered in the Bahamas, the vessel is equipped with advanced navigation equipment, two stabilizers, an ice-strengthened hull and an Ice Class rating of 1D, and sails at a cruising speed of 14 knots... READ MORE >>
Itinerary
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 (Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Polar Circle via Falkland Islands & South Georgia)
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 - 16: South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Peninsula
DAY 17 - 18: Polar Circle
DAY 19 - 20: Northbound Along the Peninsula
DAY 21 - 22: Drake Passage
DAY 23: Ushuaia - Disembark
Itinerary (Antarctica 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 (Crossing the Polar Circle: Southern Expedition)
DAY 1: Arrive Ushuaia, Argentina
DAY 2: Ushuaia - Embark
DAY 3 - 4: Drake Passage
DAY 5 - 9: South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Peninsula & Polar Circle
DAY 10 - 11: Northbound Along the Peninsula
DAY 12 - 13: Drake Passage
DAY 14: Ushuaia - Disembark
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 (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 (Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Polar Circle via Falkland Islands & South Georgia)
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 - 16: South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Peninsula
DAY 17 - 18: Polar Circle
DAY 19 - 20: Northbound Along the Peninsula
DAY 21 - 22: Drake Passage
DAY 23: Ushuaia - Disembark
Itinerary (Antarctica 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 (Crossing the Polar Circle: Southern Expedition)
DAY 1: Arrive Ushuaia, Argentina
DAY 2: Ushuaia - Embark
DAY 3 - 4: Drake Passage
DAY 5 - 9: South Shetland Islands & Antarctica Peninsula & Polar Circle
DAY 10 - 11: Northbound Along the Peninsula
DAY 12 - 13: Drake Passage
DAY 14: Ushuaia - Disembark
South Georgia & Antarctica Peninsula: Penguin Safari
- Pricing
Price Range Per Person (Triple to Balcony Suite):
16 Day Expedition $13,495 - $22,995 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
- Excluded from tour cost
Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Polar Circle via Falkland Islands & South Georgia
- Pricing
Price Range Per Person (Triple to Balcony Suite):
23 Day Expedition $19,495 - $33,495 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
- Excluded from tour cost
Antarctica Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
- Pricing
- Price Range Per Person (Triple to Balcony Suite):
11 Day Expedition $7,995 - $14,995 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
- Excluded from tour cost
Crossing the Polar Circle: Southern Expedition
- Pricing
- Price Range Per Person (Triple to Balcony Suite):
14 Day Expedition $10,495 - $17,995 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
- Excluded from tour cost
South Georgia & Antarctica Peninsula: Penguin Safari
- Trip Dates
- Availability changes constantly on Antarctica cruises. Please contact us for the most up-to-date availability and pricing.
Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Polar Circle via Falkland Islands & South Georgia
- Trip Dates
- Availability changes constantly on Antarctica cruises. Please contact us for the most up-to-date availability and pricing.
Antarctica Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
- Trip Dates
- Availability changes constantly on Antarctica cruises. Please contact us for the most up-to-date availability and pricing.
Crossing the Polar Circle: Southern Expedition
- Trip Dates
- Availability changes constantly on Antarctica cruises. Please contact us for the most up-to-date availability and pricing.
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
There are seven spacious cabin categories amongst her 101 elegantly designed available cabins, ranging from dedicated singles and triples, standard porthole and window cabins and a variety of suites, all with exterior views and private facilities.
There are seven spacious cabin categories amongst her 101 elegantly designed available cabins, ranging from dedicated singles and triples, standard porthole and window cabins and a variety of suites, all with exterior views and private facilities.
- Triple Porthole: Approximately 200 sq. ft. (19 sq. m), two twin beds and an upper bed, two portholes, private bathroom with shower, refrigerator, TV, and DVD player. Please note that porthole covers may be closed during sea days or during inclement weather as a safety precaution. (Lower Deck)
- Twin Obstructed View: Approximately 200 sq. ft. (19 sq. m), one double bed or two twin beds, picture window (the view is obstructed), private bathroom with shower, refrigerator, TV, and DVD player (Captain’s Deck)
- Twin Window: Between 183 and 200 sq. ft. (17 and 19 sq. m), one double bed or two twin beds, picture window, private bathroom with shower, refrigerator, TV, and DVD player (Upper, Main and Captain’s Decks)
- Premium Suite: Approximately 400 sq. ft. (37 sq. m), one double bed or two twin beds, and two picture windows, two private bathrooms, a separate sitting area with a sofa, chair, and small table, two refrigerators, TVs, and DVD players. (Main Deck)
- Premium Balcony Suite: Approximately 325 sq. ft. (30 sq. m), one double bed or two twin beds, full-size window with a sliding glass door that leads to a private balcony with chairs, private bathroom with shower, refrigerator, TV, and DVD player (Observation Deck).
- Single Porthole: Approximately 200 sq. ft. (19 sq.m), two porthole windows, double bed, refrigerator, TV/DVD player, private bathroom. Please note that porthole covers may be closed during sea days or during inclement weather as a safety precaution. (Lower Deck)
- Single Obstructed Window View: Approximately 200 sq. ft. (19 sq. m), one double bed, picture window (the view is obstructed by the lifeboats), private bathroom with shower, refrigerator, TV, and DVD player (Captain’s Deck)
Boat Details
Ship Amenities:
Ship Services:
The Ocean Diamond is manned by an Expedition Staff and Crew of 144, including a doctor and photography guide and each expedition offers optional additional adventure activities beyond zodiac cruising and shore landings.
Ship Amenities:
- The Ocean Diamond offers a superb guest experience with an expansive choice of common areas, such as a sun-lit, panoramic observation lounge on Deck 7, plus the main deck lounge and café club/bar, a well-stocked polar library, a lecture theater, an sun deck along with additional observation deck areas throughout the ship. The ship has a Medical Clinic and a Polar Boutique for gifts and any needed gear and an elevator and a gym. The Ocean Diamond’s has a large deck with barbeque facilities and a dining room on the lower deck that seats all passengers in one sitting. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cappuccino water, juice, soft drinks are offered around the clock, with beer and wine included during dinner.
- The vessel is equipped with advanced navigation equipment and two stabilizers and 20 Zodiacs for concurrent shore and Zodiac exploration and remote landings.
Ship Services:
The Ocean Diamond is manned by an Expedition Staff and Crew of 144, including a doctor and photography guide and each expedition offers optional additional adventure activities beyond zodiac cruising and shore landings.

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)