Photo Explorer
A CELEBRATING ANTARCTICA ITINERARY
USHUAIA TO USHUAIA
Photo Explorer
USHUAIA TO USHUAIA
EXPLORE ANTARCTICA WITH SEVEN
WORLD-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHERS
Rub shoulders with an all-star team of photographers, from shooting in the field to informal chats in the bar, to formal presentations in the main conference room. The group we’ve assembled has a wide range of expertise from wildlife photography to portraiture and more. For bios, pictures & social media links scroll down and select the “Photographers” tab.
Prepare yourself to explore Antarctica: from towering icebergs and awe-inspiring wildlife to historical sites that will take you back to the Heroic Era of Antarctic Exploration.
Voyage Highlights
An extra day on the Antarctic Peninsula
Full access to the onboard photo experts
Nearly 24 hours of daylight/twilight
Camping & Kayaking available
Daily Excursions (weather permitting)
Departure
13 DAYS/11 NIGHTS ON BOARD
Jan 18 – Jan 30, 2023
Activities
EXPLORE ANTARCTICA WITH SEVEN WORLD-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHERS
Rub shoulders with an all-star team of photographers, from shooting in the field to informal chats in the bar, to formal presentations in the main conference room. The group we’ve assembled has a wide range of expertise from wildlife photography to portraiture and more. For bios, pictures & social media links scroll down and select the “Photographers” tab.
Prepare yourself to explore Antarctica: from towering icebergs and awe-inspiring wildlife to historical sites that will take you back to the Heroic Era of Antarctic Exploration.
Departure
13 DAYS/11 NIGHTS ON BOARD
Jan 18 – Jan 30, 2023
Voyage Highlights
An extra day on the Antarctic Peninsula
Full access to the onboard photo experts
Nearly 24 hours of daylight/twilight
Camping & Kayaking available
Daily Excursions (weather permitting)
Activities
Itinerary Overview
- Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia
- Day 2: Transfer to Island Sky
- Day 3 (AM): Embarkation
- Day 3-4: Drake Passage
- Day 5-6: South Shetland Islands
- Day 7-10: Antarctica
- Day 11-12: Drake Passage
- Day 13: Ushuaia Disembarkation
Itinerary Overview
- Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia
- Day 2: Transfer to Island Sky
- Day 3 (AM): Embarkation
- Day 3-4: Drake Passage
- Day 5-6: South Shetland Islands
- Day 7-10: Antarctica
- Day 11-12: Drake Passage
- Day 13: Ushuaia Disembarkation
Jan 18 – Arrive in Ushuaia
Jan 19 – Transfer to Island Sky
Spend your morning exploring Ushuaia or unwinding at the resort until our afternoon transfer to the Island Sky. Our Expedition Team and ship staff will greet you on board, followed by a safety and orientation briefing and Captain’s welcome dinner. Enjoy all that Island Sky has to offer as you get to know your fellow explorers.
Jan 20 AM – Embarkation
Luxuriate in an early morning sail through the picturesque Beagle channel as you start your journey to the Antarctic Peninsula. Keep an eye out for whales and seabirds along the way; and be sure to listen for announcements regarding our Citizen Science program.
Jan 20-21 – Drake Passage
Join our Polar Experts as they teach you about everything Antarctic, from wildlife to history; participate in our renowned Citizen Science program; or sit back and take in this fabled journey while catching exciting glimpses of wildlife. Grab your binoculars to identify the many seabirds that follow the ship as we cross the Antarctic Convergence into Antarctic waters and noticeably cooler temperatures.
Jan 22-23 – South Shetland Islands
The volcanic South Shetland Islands offer amazing abundance and beauty, so we’ll hop into our inflatable Zodiac boats and spend as much time as possible exploring. Be prepared to marvel up close at nature’s glory!
Jan 24-27 – Antarctica
Here we’ll explore many different picturesque bays and famed harbors, maneuvering through majestic channels as we travel the wildlife-rich waters. There may be opportunities to stop at several active scientific bases and historic landing sites as we spot numerous species of penguins, seals, and whales along the rugged coastlines and in the sea.
Jan 28-29 – Drake Passage
We leave this magical place and make our way north, once again crossing the legendary Drake Passage. We have one last hurrah as we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow and a final meal together.
Jan 30 – Ushuaia Disembarkation
With huge smiles on weary, content faces, we disembark in the morning, letting you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.
Our Photo Dream-Team
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Jeff focuses on the art and craft of adventure, blending photography, video and writing with a keen passion for story. His work portrays rugged landscapes and ambitious adventure for a single purpose: to inspire people to get outside and explore our planet.
Julia is a portrait photographer and YouTube creator based in Sydney, Australia. Julia’s lifestyle, fashion and wedding photography has been published regularly in print and online. While working as a full-time photographer, Julia creates photo editing tutorials and teaches the creative and technical aspects behind photography to her audience on YouTube.
Mike is a photographer and photojournalist who is addicted to storytelling and adventure. If you know him, then you know he always have a camera in his hand.
Erin is known internationally as a leading photographic artist, educator, author, and speaker. She is honored to be a Canon Explorer of Light and a member of the illustrious nature photography team Photo Cascadia. Her expressive style of landscape photography springs from an unusual integration of wilderness exploration, progressive techniques, and a classical education in the arts. Blending photography insights with art historical ideas and a flair for inspiration, Erin’s wide range of publications and talks have made her one of the most highly requested speakers in the field of landscape photography.
Rachael is a professional ocean photographer, best known for her Sirens portfolio, critically acclaimed photographs of stormy seas named after mythical beings.
Simon is best known for his YouTube videos in which he shares his relaxed and considered approach to woodland photography. His videos also communicate the benefits of an emotional connection to the landscape and the joys of sharing your time outdoors with a four-legged friend.
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ACTIVITIES
- DISCOVER KAYAKING $250
- IMMERSIVE KAYAKING $895
- CAMPING* $295
Sign up at time of booking - 20% non-refundable deposit required for 23-24 voyages
*Camping is not available on all departures.
- CITIZEN SCIENCE Included
- PHOTOGRAPHY Included
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Available to all guests on all voyages
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Prices quoted are per-person based on double/triple occupancy.
A limited number of twin suites may be sold for single occupancy at 1.7 times the twin rate.
GROUP TRAVEL
Traveling with a Group?
Reach out to our Sales team to inquire about groups of 10 or more.
Rates vary by cabin
Delivering a world-class small ship experience
Superior comfort and attentiveness are the rule of every day on Island Sky. Recent upgrades ensure the very latest in safety and style, including state-of-the-art stabilization, ice-strengthened hulls, the very latest communication systems, and beautifully designed rooms and common areas.
We like to refer to our service, style and general atmosphere as “effortless luxury,” providing ubiquitous creature comforts and attention to detail, with none of the stuffiness that often accompanies the word “luxury.”
Ship Includes:
Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages for the entire voyage
24-hour Coffee/Tea/Cocoa
200MB of WiFi data for your personal device
DVD Movies for use in your cabin
Certified Emergency MD and Clinic
Voyage Photographer
Passenger Service Manager
