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Antarctic Expeditions

Name: Antarctic Expeditions
Address: Gobernador Paz 633/1st Floor, Ushuaia, 9410, AR
Telephone: +54 (2901) 433636
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Antarctic Expeditions

Antarpply Expeditions is a leading operator of small ship expedition cruises to some of the most spectacular, remote and pristine parts of the world.
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28/08/2024

IAATO regulations stipulate that you can only land 100 passengers at a time in Antarctica. The MVUshuaia accommodates a maximum of 90 passengers which means more time on land for you.

20/08/2024

We are getting ready for our new season - step aboard and discover the magic of Antarctica with us!

15/08/2024

Join us in Antarctica on board the USHUAIA

15/12/2023

No Christmas or New Year plans? We have some incredible offers due to some last minute cancellations, with voyages from as little as $3995. Put yourself in this picture!

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14/12/2023

Fresh sea-ice was forming around our zodiacs this afternoon, as we went out to explore the remains of a sunken whaling ship. The Governoren is still at plain sight, but high winds and wave will soon get the better of her!

History

Just 800 miles away from the shipwrecked Endurance, the Governoren met its own tragic fate. Once a cattle carrier, it transformed into one of the largest whaling factory ships of its time. On January 27, 1915, while carrying out its duties as a floating factory, a celebration aboard turned disastrous when a fire erupted due to a knocked-over lamp. The ship, laden with thousands of gallons of whale oil, quickly succumbed to the flames. Despite the loss of the historic vessel and the valuable oil, the captain managed to ground the ship at Foyn Harbour, enabling the crew's safe evacuation before watching the Governoren burn to ruins. Thankfully, all 85 crew members were rescued by another whaling vessel, escaping unharmed from this devastating event.

Explore Antarctica with Antarpply Expeditions - small ship expedition cruises to Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands.

05/12/2023

We encountered a big pod of orcas this morning at the entrance of Andvord Bay. The number of recently born pups was amazing. The pod seemed to be determined to show them first our boats and later even the ship. Again and again, they swam by and even dove under our zodiacs and ship. Monika Schillat EL MV USHUAIA. Photas Martin Rosas...thank you both!

01/12/2023

Happy Antarctica Day! The day celebrates the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959, reminding us that Antarctica is recognised as a continent dedicated to peace and science. At Antarpply Expeditions we are proud to operate adhering to all guidelines and regulations of the Antarctica Treaty and or course International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators - IAATO Photo: Martin Rosas

¡Feliz Día de la Antártida! Este día celebra la firma del Tratado Antártico en 1959, recordándonos que la Antártida es reconocida como un continente dedicado a la paz y a la ciencia. En Antarpply Expeditions estamos orgullosos de operar adhiriéndonos a todas las pautas y regulaciones del Tratado Antártico y o por supuesto de la Asociación Internacional de Operadores Turísticos Antárticos - IAATO Photo: Martín Rosas

01/12/2023

Early arrival in Ushuaia!

28/11/2023

A Captain’s view: Navigating the beautiful La Plata Channel. Thank you Capt Sergio Osiroff

27/11/2023

Incredible photos from Martin Rosas on board the USHUAIA. Sighting of an Emperador Penguin at the Plata Passage! Very lucky!

27/11/2023

Message from Monika Schillat, Expedition Leader MV USHUAIA: After a steep ascent we enjoyed watching young and more experienced couples of Gentoo penguins on Danco Island.
Photo credit Martin Rosas

25/11/2023

We started the day off by watching Chinstrap Penguins at Hydrurga Rocks, and finished it with some seal and whale watching of the zodiacs - Monika Schillat, Expedition Leader on board the USHUAIA.

22/11/2023

Welcome back USHUAIA!

21/11/2023

Thank you Homeward Bound, very proud of our Captain and everyone on board and ashore of our Antarpply team.

It takes a team to make this team!

We are supported by the amazing crew of the MV Ushuaia. Captain Sergio Osiroff and his officers are experts in ice navigation (we live to tell the tale!), the service team lead by Fabian go out of their way to make our journey memorable in every way, Doctor Iara ensures we are prepared for the rough seas. From housekeeping, to kitchen, to sailors and the engine room, we could not be in better hands.

Highlights include delicious meals and a surprising variety of soups, unexpected laundry service, ‘Cocktails by Leo’, and inspiring wake up music. The expedition team, fearless leader Kata with Verena, Lucas, Adrián, and Malena who prepare and execute plan A, plan B, plan C (and in many cases plan D and E). We are grateful and truly inspired by their lived leadership and expertise.

Hace falta un equipo de apoyo para hacer esta gran tribu! Tenemos la ayuda inmejorable de la tripulación del MV Ushuaia. El capitan Sergio Osiroff y sus oficiales son expertos en navegar en aguas Àntarticas (vivimos para contar la historia), el equipo de servicio, liderado por Fabian, hacen todo lo posible y mas alla para hacer nuestro viaje memorable. La doctora Iara nos ayuda a prepararnos para los mares movidos. Desde el servicio de limpieza a la cocina, desde los navegantes a la sala de maquina, estamos rodeadas de manos espectaculares. A destacar las comidas deliciosas y una variedad de sopas sorpredente, el gran servicio de lavandería, los cocteles de Leo, y la magnifica música que nos despierta cada mañana. El equipo de la expedición, la valiente lider Kata con Verena, Lucas, Adrián y Malena quienes preparan y ejecutan el plan A, el plan B, el plan C (y en muchos casos plan D y E). Estamos super agradecidas y verdaderamente inspiradas por su liderazgo y experiencia.

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03/11/2023

And off she goes! Have a safe passage and a fabulous time in Antarctica! Season 2023-24 has started for the USHUAIA!

03/11/2023

The beautifully refurbished USHUAIA arrived in Ushuaia this morning! ...Join us again or for the first time, please check https://antarpply.com/en/ratesandavailability

31/10/2023

Exciting announcement of a new beginning for Antarpply Expeditions.
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27/10/2023

Exciting to see the newly refurbished USHUAIA on her way to start the Antarctic season. Wishing our Captain and crew smooth sailing. Sneak peek of upgraded interiors.

22/10/2023

Looking forward to this season with memories from the last.

18/10/2023

Looking forward to this season with memories from the last.

30/03/2023

Latest news from onboard the USHUAIA:

Lazing Weddell seals enjoyed the sunshine over Hydrurga Rocks yesterday. There were still some Chinstrap penguins in the nesting areas as well and young fur seals show-fighting all over the island.

Photographs by Pablo Petracci

13/03/2023

Fast clouds over Portal Point made for changing light this morning. Over smooth rocks and snow we started our landing on the continent. - Monika Schillat on board the USHUAIA, Photo credit: Juan Urosa Maggi

12/03/2023

Message from Monika Schillat on board the USHUAIA: There are still quite small Gentoo Penguin chicks on Goudier Island. We enjoyed watching them and also paying a short visit to the lovely museum of Port Lockroy. Photos: Martin Rosas

12/03/2023

Report from the USHUAIA: Continental landing at Orne Harbour. The snowstorm surprised us in mid ascent. Photo credit Martin Rosas

03/03/2023

"The ice was here, the ice was there, the ice was all around!" Mesmerized by the different shades of blue and greens, we couldn´t get enough of the small icebergs in Kayak Bay, in the Freud Channel.

Photocredit Martin Rosas.

21/02/2023

When we explored the area around Palaver Point yesterday we were pleasantly surprised by the bustling Chinstrap Penguin colony and its very advanced chicks. These seemed to be much more developed than their cousins on other sites nearby, we had visited before. Good for them! The closing act for the day was an evening with soft pinkish light reflecting from the icebergs.

Photo credit: Pablo Petracci

16/02/2023

The old wooden hut on Goudier Island houses the British Antarctic Post Office and Museum "Port Lockroy". We placed our postcards in the bright red postbox and enjoyed walking through the rooms filled with items from past expeditions. Lucía, Kata, and Malena stamped our passports with the base stamp in the old station´s lounge.

Photographs by Martin Rosas

14/02/2023

Just off Hovgard Island, we went for a stunning zodiac cruise in Girard Bay. The sea was balmy calm and allowed for beautiful reflections of the icebergs around us.
Thanks to Kata Marchesi for the photos.

12/02/2023

A very welcome first landfall after crossing the Drake Passage. Our passengers went ashore at Half Moon Island and enjoyed the stunning views of Livingston Island in the backdrop. Fur seals, Chinstrap, and Gentoo Penguins in abundance made for great wildlife views. Photo from Expedition Leader, Kata Marchesi

Dirección

Gobernador Paz 633/1st Floor
Ushuaia
9410

Horario de Apertura

Lunes	09:00 - 17:00
Martes	09:00 - 17:00
Miércoles	09:00 - 17:00
Jueves	09:00 - 17:00
Viernes	09:00 - 17:00

Teléfono

+54 (2901) 433636

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http://www.antarpply.com/

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Some young male Southern elephant seals come on shore in Antarctica. They use their time to rest and engage in show fighting. This sparring is good training for them on their future path to become a beachmaster in charge of thirty to a hundred females, fighting off other males.

Feathers are of ultimate importance to birds. And though they can be replaced, if they are to function properly they have to be kept in good shape. Preening keeps each feather in top condition, but this can also be a social behavior. These blue-eyed shags caress each other while aligning their feathers. And they are so caught up with the activity that they don´t seem to be bothered by the noise of their busy neighbors, the Gentoo penguins.

Ushuaia

Happy birthday Ushuaia! The southernmost city of the world, gateway to Antarctica and the base for our expeditions - was founded on October 12, 1884, by Augusto Lasserre and is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel surrounded by the mountain range of the Martial Glacier, in the Bay of Ushuaia.

The Lemaire Channel is 11 km long and just 1,600 metres wide at its narrowest point. The steep rocky mountains and narrow passage funnel through wind and icebergs, but can also protect it from the elements, so it is as still as a lake.

There is quite a diversity of algae and lichens in biological soil crusts in the South Shetland Islands. Here at Barrientos Island in the Aítcho Island group, the Gentoo Penguin colony is covered in spectacular green algae.

Millions of sea birds come to the Antarctic every summer to feed during the long hours of daylight on the rich supplies of food in the sea. Their real problem is finding land to nest on. Some nest around the coast of the continent. Some nest on islands beyond the reach of the pack ice. These lovely Cape petrels, also called Pintado petrels, nest in huge numbers in the South Shetland Islands.

A friendly sparring session during the summer months on a beach in the South Shetland Islands. Young elephant seal bulls are testing their skills and force as they grow up in groups of young males.

The sea ice cover is one of the key components of the polar climate system. It has been a focus of attention in recent years, largely because of a strong decrease in the Arctic and modeling results that indicate that global warming could be amplified on account of ice-albedo feedback. This results from the high reflectivity (albedo) of the sea ice compared to ice-free waters. Shown below are up-to-date satellite observations of the sea ice cover of the Antarctic, where huge seasonal changes occur. The color-coded animation is displaying the last 2 weeks of the daily sea ice concentrations in the Southern Hemisphere. The different shades of gray over land indicate the land elevation with the lightest gray being the highest elevation.

We loved to watch these Gentoo penguins feed their chicks. The hatching-to-fledging period of Gentoo penguins lasts from two to three months. During this time both parents nurture the chicks. Penguins, like all other birds, have no teeth, hence they are unable to chew. However, penguins' tongues have spin protuberances that point backwards toward the esophagus. This helps to prevent the prey, such as fish and krill, from resisting being swallowed. And what helps the adult birds to catch prey is also handy for the chicks. The penguin´s lower mandible has the capacity to expand to a large width, and this also helps in swallowing the food provided by the parent birds.

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We were thrilled to encounter this small pod of orcas in the northern Gerlache Strait. It is hard to imagine now, but 60 years ago it was generally thought that killer whales hunting in packs were the most ruthless predators in the sea. Eyewitness accounts of their coordinated attacks on whales and seals leave no doubt that they are particularly fond of flesh. But their image has softened since, and people call them orca, the species name in the scientific binomial Orcinus orca.

Our voyages to Antarctica start from the port of Ushuaia in Argentina, the city that claims the title of world's southernmost city. The bustling town is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel surrounded by the mountain range of the Martial Glacier, in the Bay of Ushuaia. Besides being an administrative center, it is a light industrial port and tourist hub. Ushuaia is located roughly 1,100 kilometres (680 mi) from the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.