Antarctica Expedition Cruise Kochi to the White Continent
Fly to the end of South America, board the Ocean Albatros, and cross the Drake Passage to the last untouched place on earth.
17 days ex Kochi — flights, an expedition ship in a balcony cabin, visas and connections all handled.
The Journey in One Look.
17 days, departing November 21 from Cochin International Airport, with flights via Mumbai to Buenos Aires and then south to Ushuaia. The journey continues aboard the Ocean Albatros, an expedition cruise by Albatros Expeditions, in superior balcony cabins (C category) with 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi, and personalised air conditioning. Zodiac landings follow at the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, with a Buenos Aires city tour on the return. The whole journey is escorted from Kochi, with visas, flights, and connections managed by Fortune.
Duration
17 Days
Departs
21 November
Route
Kochi · Buenos Aires · Ushuaia · Antarctica
Ship
Ocean Albatros · Balcony Cabin
Flights
Flights Included
Visas
Visas Handled
Day by Day Plan
Kochi to the end of the world, across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula and back.
The group assembles at Cochin International Airport at 5:00 PM for departure formalities and flies to Mumbai, arriving at 10:25 PM. Transfer to the international terminal for onward check-in.
Check-in for the international flight begins at 1:00 AM, flying via Addis Ababa to Buenos Aires. On arrival in Argentina's capital, a local representative welcomes the group and transfers everyone to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.
An early flight carries the group to Ushuaia, the resort town at the southern tip of Argentina known as the End of the World, set between the Martial Range and the Beagle Channel. The day is free to explore.
Overnight in Ushuaia.
A relaxed morning in Ushuaia for museums or the leather markets. In the mid-afternoon, the group boards the expedition ship. After a safety briefing, the Captain's Welcome Dinner marks the start of the voyage south.
Overnight on board.
A day at sea to settle into the ship. The Expedition Leader presents the IAATO rules of conduct for Antarctic landings and explains how zodiac outings work. Lectures cover the history and wildlife of the region, and albatrosses and cape petrels follow the ship.
Overnight on board.
The crossing continues over the stretch of ocean between Cape Horn and the Antarctic Peninsula, around 1,000 kilometres wide and known for moods that range from calm to wild. Seabirds and whales appear along the way.
Overnight on board.
First landings in Antarctica. Volcanic activity shaped these islands, and zodiac excursions bring the group ashore among chinstrap and gentoo penguins, with elephant seals and fur seals on the icy beaches and whales in the surrounding water. With extra time, a visit to the black sand and rusted whaling ruins of Deception Island is a highlight.
Overnight on board.
A second day exploring the island chain, which lies about 120 kilometres north of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Overnight on board.
Three days deep in the Peninsula's bays and channels, moving between landing sites as ice and weather allow. Penguins, seals, and whales along the coastline and in the sea, stops at scientific bases and historic sites, and for those who sign up, a night of camping on the ice.
Overnight on board.
The ship turns north. The expedition team hosts a highlights slideshow, a passenger photo contest, and storytelling from the voyage, with seabirds gliding alongside.
Overnight on board.
A final day sailing scenic waters framed by mountains, with a farewell celebration dinner on board.
Overnight on board.
Disembark after breakfast, bid farewell to the expedition team, and fly to Buenos Aires. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.
A half-day tour of the city: the Obelisk, Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martin, the grand avenues including 9 de Julio, and the neighbourhoods of La Boca, San Telmo, Palermo, and Recoleta. In the evening, transfer to the airport for the return journey.
Transit through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for the connecting flight to Mumbai.
After immigration in Mumbai, a domestic flight returns the group to Cochin, where the journey ends.
What's Covered & What's Not
Before you fly
Visa Requirements
Fortune manages both visa applications with you.
01
Multiple-entry Argentina visa
02
Multiple-entry Chile visa
A technical stop in Chile may be scheduled — on arrival for USA visa holders.
Cancellation Policy
| When you cancel | Charge |
|---|---|
| Deposit amount | Non-refundable |
| 120 days before departure | 70% of the total cost |
| 60 days before departure | 100% of the total cost |
| Personal reasons (death, accident, illness, non-payment, etc.) | Standard cancellation charges apply |
Visa fees and flight tickets are non-refundable under all circumstances.
The Seventh Continent Has a Date.
One departure, seventeen days, and a cabin with your name on it if you move early. Antarctica does not do second chances in the same season.