The Weddell Sea has become synonymous with the torturous northerly drift of Shackleton's Endurance expedition. Travel where few are able, on a truly exploratory voyage of sunsets and ice sculptures. A spectacular way to spend Christmas or to see in the New Year!

We break new ground whenever we travel on this easterly route as the ice here is notoriously unpredictable. This trip is built for the adventure seeker who wants to explore

From Ushuaia, the southernmost city in South America, we set sail for the volcanic South Shetland Islands, where we'll make several landings each day - with location and frequency dependent upon weather and ice conditions. Our first landing may be on Deception Island, site of a large chinstrap penguin colony. Deception is a mountainous and volcanically active island where steam rises from the black sand beaches.

Weather permitting, our next stop will be Esperanza Base, Argentina's scientific research station. There's a large Adelie penguin colony in the area nad, by this time of the year, many will be tending to newborn chicks. Next we'll see how far the sea-ice will let us push thought the begs into the heavily-iced Weddell Sea.

James Ross Island boasdts two volcanic mountains named Erebus and Terror, after the ships in Ross' expeditions. From here we travel back to the north and visit Paulet Island, site of one of the largest Adelie penguin colonies. Then we'll attempt a landing on Elephant Island, where the Endurance sailors took refuge while shackleton went to seek refuge.

Peregrine Mariner

 The ‘Peregrine Mariner’ is a relatively new, well equipped, ice-rated ship that is state of the art in terms of stability, speed, and comfort amongst expedition ships. She can carry up to 110 passengers and is kept in top condition. While this is every bit an expedition product, this ship is ideal if you want that extra stability and comfort.

The large cabins all have an outside view, with portholes or a window, and are comfortably furnished. Most of them have private or semi-private facilities. On-board facilities include a spacious top deck, where you can enjoy spectacular views, and a refreshing sauna - a great place to relax after your shore excursions. There is also a well-stocked library, a comfortable lounge and a friendly bar. Other facilities include a gift shop and laundry. 

Actual cabin layout may not be exactly as shown.

Specifications

Registered Name:	Akademik loffe
Length:	117.04m
Breadth:	18.28m
Draft:	6.09m
Engines:	5,000 kW diesel, twin engine, twin propeller, 600 kW bow and stern thrusters
Ice Class:	KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B
Gross Registered Tonnage:	6450
Crew:	53
Passengers:	110
Registry:	Russia