Antarctica

Expedition Antarctica with Chile’s fjord world

23 Days aboard Hanseatic Spirit. From AUD $29,202pp.
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Overview

New route, twice in our programme. Whether over Christmas and New Year or at the end of January – this expedition combines the wonders of rock and ice. A combination of cruising in Chile’s rugged fjords and adventures in the most beautiful regions of the Antarctic.

25% Solo Supplement – Platinum Fare (Cat. 1–8)

Prices start from the Silver Fare, but if unavailable, they may reflect Platinum or Gold fares. Contact us for a personalized quote at the best available price.

Itinerary Highlights

  • On a flexible course through the white wonderland
  • Watch penguins, whales, seals and seabirds
  • Spectacular passages – along majestic glaciers and mighty icebergs
  • Active experiences: numerous Zodiac rides, landings and hikes
  • Captivating presentations, precaps and recaps by experts

Itinerary in Brief

  • Day 1: Puerto Montt/Chile, departure 18.00 hrs
  • Day 2 to 4: Intensive cruising in Chile’s fjords (Puerto Eden, Amalia Glacier)
  • Day 5: Cruising through the Strait of Magellan
  • Day 6: Relaxation at sea
  • Day 7 and 8: Falkland Islands
  • Day 9 and 10: Relaxation at sea
  • Day 11 and 12: South Georgia
  • Day 13: Relaxation at sea
  • Day 14 to 20: South Orkney Islands , South Shetland Islands , Weddell Sea , Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 21 and 22: Sailing through the Drake Passage
  • Day 23: Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 6.00 hrs Charter flight to Buenos Aires

This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.

Ship Information

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Day 1: Puerto Montt/Chile, departure 18.00 hrs

Puerto Montt/Chile, departure 18.00 hrs

Dinner included.

Day 2 to 4: Intensive cruising in Chile’s fjords (Puerto Eden, Amalia Glacier)

There is no limit to the awe-inspiring sights on your flexible expedition in Chile’s fjords. As you cruise, the captain and crew will select the most fascinating routes to stunning experiences. Meet the remaining 60 Indigenous people in Puerto Eden, a community still undiscovered by tourism. This is where the last descendants of the Kaweskar, Indigenous sea nomads, live. Instead of roads, the car-free village has wooden plank paths, footbridges and steps leading through the area so that every house can be reached with dry feet. Surrounded by unspoilt wilderness, you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the surrounding nature on an eye-opening walk. The excitement on board will mount as you glide past the majestic Amalia Glacier and enjoy the vast panoramas from the many open deck areas.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 5: Cruising through the Strait of Magellan

Time is turned back as you cruising through the famous Strait of Magellan in the wake of the first circumnavigator.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 6: Relaxation at sea

Relaxation at sea

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 7 and 8: Falkland Islands

Experience this bird paradise the Falkland Islands, which is home to around 60 species, at close range during your Zodiac landings. Observe rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, who share their habitat with kelp geese, striated caracaras, king cormorants as well as black-browed and wandering albatrosses.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 9 and 10: Relaxation at sea

Relaxation at sea

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 11 and 12: South Georgia

In South Georgia live Hundreds of thousands of king penguins side by side with elephant seals and fur seals on the coasts and cliffs – overwhelming natural spectacles that you can observe from a respectful distance after landing on one of the black shores. In addition, trace the footsteps of the explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, who found his final resting place here in 1922.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 13: Relaxation at sea

Relaxation at sea

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 14 to 20: South Orkney Islands , South Shetland Islands , Weddell Sea , Antarctic Peninsula

The South Orkney Islands are a lonely, glaciated world of icy wilderness located in the Scotia Sea. They are home to chinstrap and Adelie penguins, which can be spotted here. With luck, you’ll also see icebergs drifting off the rugged coast. Find out how the polar explorers live at the Argentinian Orcadas Station (depending on weather and authorisation). Experience the South Shetland Islands between ice and awe intensively – on deck as well as by Zodiac. Off the Antarctic Peninsula, your ship sails into the centre of the flooded caldera of Deception Island. Majestic glaciers and gigantic icebergs shimmer in Paradise Bay. The Lemaire Channel is also impressive, flanked by mighty mountains up to 1,000 m (3,281 ft) high. Icebergs ahead: at the bow and on the open deck areas, you can enjoy the best views of the white wonderland. You may even spot the flukes of blue whales, sperm whales and humpback whales as well as orcas. The Weddell Sea is home to stunning ice formations – whether as sparkling blue-and-white sculptures, gigantic tabular icebergs or creaking sheets of dense pack ice.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 21 and 22: Sailing through the Drake Passage

Sailing through the Drake Passage

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 23: Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 6.00 hrs Charter flight to Buenos Aires

Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 6.00 hrs
Charter flight to Buenos Aires

This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.

Breakfast included.

Next Departure Date: 21 Dec 2025
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21 Dec 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 AUD$29202ppExpand to view prices - Includes specials!
Outside Cabin (Category 1)AUD$29202pp25% Solo Supplement – Platinum Fare (Cat. 1–8)
Panoramic Cabin (Category 2)AUD$29202pp25% Solo Supplement – Platinum Fare (Cat. 1–8)
French Balcony Cabin (Category 3)AUD$31780pp25% Solo Supplement – Platinum Fare (Cat. 1–8)
French Balcony Cabin (Category 5)AUD$31780pp25% Solo Supplement – Platinum Fare (Cat. 1–8)
Balcony Cabin (Category 8)AUD$36592pp25% Solo Supplement – Platinum Fare (Cat. 1–8)
Balcony Cabin (Category 6)AUD$36592pp25% Solo Supplement – Platinum Fare (Cat. 1–8)
Balcony Cabin (Category 7)AUD$36592pp25% Solo Supplement – Platinum Fare (Cat. 1–8)
Balcony Cabin (Category 4)AUD$36592pp25% Solo Supplement – Platinum Fare (Cat. 1–8)
Junior Suite with BalconyAUD$53866ppContact us
Grand SuiteAUD$75144ppContact us

**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply

Cabin Details

Outside Cabin (Category 1)

Approx. 22 m2/237 ft2
Heated wall in the bathroom (e. g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Free mini bar (soft drinks)
Coffee machine
Separable beds
Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
24-hour cabin service

Outside Cabin (Category 1)
Outside Cabin (Category 1)
Panoramic Cabin (Category 2)

Approx. 21 m2 (226 ft2)
Heated wall in the bathroom (e. g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Free mini bar (soft drinks)
Coffee machine
Separable beds
Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
24-hour cabin service

Panoramic Cabin (Category 2)
Panoramic Cabin (Category 2)
French Balcony Cabin (Category 3)

Approx. 21/23 m2 226/224 ft2
Heated wall in the bathroom (e. g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Free mini bar (soft drinks)
Coffee machine
Separable beds
Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
24-hour cabin service

The French Balcony Cabins in Category 3 on Deck 6 are approximately 23 m²/248 ft² in size, and those in Category 5 on Deck 7 approximately 21 m²/226 ft². The Balcony Cabins at the stern have a slightly different floor plan.

French Balcony Cabin (Category 3)
French Balcony Cabin (Category 3)
French Balcony Cabin (Category 5)

Approx. 21/23 m2 226/224 ft2
Heated wall in the bathroom (e. g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Free mini bar (soft drinks)
Coffee machine
Separable beds
Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
24-hour cabin service

The French Balcony Cabins in Category 3 on Deck 6 are approximately 23 m²/248 ft² in size, and those in Category 5 on Deck 7 approximately 21 m²/226 ft². The Balcony Cabins at the stern have a slightly different floor plan.

French Balcony Cabin (Category 5)
French Balcony Cabin (Category 5)
Balcony Cabin (Category 4)

Approx. 27 m2/291 ft2, including private balcony 5 m2/54 ft2
Heated wall in the bathroom (e. g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Free mini bar (soft drinks)
Coffee machine
Separable beds
Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
24-hour cabin service

Balcony Cabin (Category 4)
Balcony Cabin (Category 4)
Balcony Cabin (Category 6)

Approx. 27 m2/291 ft2, including private balcony 5 m2/54 ft2
Heated wall in the bathroom (e. g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Free mini bar (soft drinks)
Coffee machine
Separable beds
Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
24-hour cabin service

Balcony Cabin (Category 6)
Balcony Cabin (Category 6)
Balcony Cabin (Category 7)

Approx. 27 m2/291 ft2, including private balcony 5 m2/54 ft2
Heated wall in the bathroom (e. g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Free mini bar (soft drinks)
Coffee machine
Separable beds
Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
24-hour cabin service

Balcony Cabin (Category 7)
Balcony Cabin (Category 7)
Balcony Cabin (Category 8)

Approx. 27 m2/291 ft2, including private balcony 5 m2/54 ft2
Heated wall in the bathroom (e. g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Free mini bar (soft drinks)
Coffee machine
Separable beds
Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
24-hour cabin service

Balcony Cabin (Category 8)
Balcony Cabin (Category 8)
Junior Suite with Balcony

Junior Suite, approx. 42 m²/452 ft², including private balcony 6 m²/65 ft²
Separate living/sleeping area
Separate dining area
Sleeping area with panoramic view
Separable beds
TV in living and sleeping areas
Bathroom with two sinks and rain shower
Separate toilet
Steam sauna in shower area
Heated wall in bathroom (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Free mini bar
Coffee machine
Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
Binoculars in the cabin
Nordic walking poles
24-hour cabin service
Table reservation in main restaurant (applies to the PLATINUM and GOLD fares)
Butler service

Junior Suite with Balcony
Junior Suite with Balcony
Grand Suite

Grand Suite, approx. 71 m²/764 ft², including private veranda 16 m²/172 ft²
Separate living/sleeping area
Separate dining area
Sleeping area with panoramic view
Separable beds
TV in living and sleeping areas
Veranda with space heaters
Daylight bathroom with two sinks, free-standing bath, rain shower and veranda access
Steam sauna in shower area
Heated wall in bathroom (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Separate toilet
Free mini bar
Coffee machine
Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
Binoculars in the cabin
Nordic walking poles
24-hour cabin service
Butler service
Table reservation in main restaurant
Free use of Wi-Fi

Grand Suite
Grand Suite
Outside Cabin (Smart Category 1-2)

Approx. 22 m2/237 ft2
Heated wall in the bathroom (e. g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Free mini bar (soft drinks)
Coffee machine
Separable beds
Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
24-hour cabin service

Outside Cabin (Smart Category 1-2)
Outside Cabin (Smart Category 1-2)
Panoramic Cabin (Smart Category 1-2)

Approx. 21 m2 (226 ft2)
Heated wall in the bathroom (e. g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Free mini bar (soft drinks)
Coffee machine
Separable beds
Extensive infotainment with live broadcast and recordings of expert presentations, forward-view camera, navigation chart, films and much more
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
24-hour cabin service

Panoramic Cabin (Smart Category 1-2)
Panoramic Cabin (Smart Category 1-2)

Hanseatic Spirit Deckplan

deck plan

Specifications

  • Start of construction: May 2017, October 2017, 2019
  • Shipyard: VARD Group AS, Norway
  • Commissioning: May and October 2019, August 2021
  • Ship category: 5 stars*
  • Segment: Expedition
  • Gross Tonnage (GT): 15,650
  • Length/Beam/Draught: 138 m=452 ft/22 m=72 ft/5,6 m=18 ft
  • Ice classification: PC6 – the highest ice class for passenger ships
  • Propulsion: Diesel-electric
  • Passenger decks: 7
  • Cabins and suites: 120
  • Cabin and suite types: 7
  • Passenger capacity/Crew: 230 (199 for Antarctic expeditions and cruises around Spitsbergen)/approx. 175
  • Marina:  1
  • Restaurants: 3
  • Bars, Lounges: 2
  • Zodiacs: 17
  • Extendible glass balconies: 2
  • On-board language(s): German and German/English
  • On-board currency: EUR

What's included?

Expedition and knowledge

  • All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
  • Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
  • Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
  • Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps

Restaurants

  • International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)

Spa and fitness

  • Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
  • OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)

Cabin

  • In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
  • Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
  • Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
  • Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin

For all cases

  • German ship and expedition management as well as a mostly German-speaking service crew
  • Harbour and airport fees
  • Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the PLATINUM and GOLD fares

What's not?

  • Any items not mentioned as included.

Important notes and additional information

* All-Inclusive Beverages on Platinum Fare for the departure on 21.12.25. Subject to availability.

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Destination: Antarctica

On any cruise to Antarctica you can expect to experience a wide variety of landscapes, unprecedented wildlife viewing opportunities and a healthy mix of historic landing sites. Be astounded by the sensory overload of the huge amount of ice-bergs, glaciers, high mountains and the abundant and tame wildlife.

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