Travel Information for Antarctic Cruises Operated by Oceanwide Expeditions

How to get there?

The starting point of your voyage to Antarctica is Ushuaia, the southern most city in South America.

We can assist you in planning your travel schedule to Buenos Aires and from there onward to Ushuaia.

From Buenos Aires it is a 5 to 6 hours to Ushuaia.

Ushuaia: ´Gateway to Antarctica´

Upon arrival in Ushuaia you can take a taxi to your hotel or directly to the ship. It is only a few minutes from the airport. A taxi will currently cost approximately US$5.00 - US$8.00.

Oceanwide Expeditions recommend that you arrive a day earlier in Ushuaia to have some additional time in case of flight delays and lost luggage on the day of arrival. Please note that the vessel will sail at 6 pm.

On the day of departure please proceed on your own to the pier. Boarding time is at 4 pm on the day of departure.

There is only one pier in Ushuaia located in the main port on Maipu street. The entrance to the pier is opposite of Lasserre street, the Government building and the Hotel Albatros. Passengers must be able to show their Boarding Pass, otherwise access can be denied by port authorities.

Should you not be able to find the pier, you can always contact Oceanwide Expedition's port agent: Navalia S.R.L., 25 de Mayo 260, P.B. Of. 3, 9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Ask for Carlos or Patricia Phone: +54 (2901) 435 616


Weather

Our expedition cruises are scheduled for the summer months in the Southern Hemisphere, also known as the Austral summer.

December – March is summer in Argentina. If your travel schedule allows you to spend some time in Buenos Aires, expect temperatures in the between 80 and 95ºF or 25 to 35º C, with high humidity during the day and a little bit cooler at night. Light-weight summer clothing is advisable for your days in Buenos Aires.

Ushuaia, the starting point of your voyage to Antarctica is often cool and windy, and rain is possible. Temperatures can range between 40º and 50ºF (5º – 10ºC).

While traveling to Antarctica you will experience several distinct climate conditions. Our advise is to dress as you would go on a skiing holiday or on a cold winter day in Northern Europe.