--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 2135ed72-5681-4172-97d0-a68baf37b6a4 slug: 2223211 voyage_code: INS2700 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: HANSEATIC Inspiration departure_date: return_date: nights: 22 embarkation_port: Ushuaia disembarkation_port: Ushuaia starting_price_usd: 22988.5 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-07-15T22:42:42Z --- # Expedition Antarctica: Weddell Sea intensive (Christmas cruise) - Ushuaia to Ushuaia > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · HANSEATIC Inspiration · Dec 13 – Jan 4   (22 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | HANSEATIC Inspiration | | **Duration** | 22 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Ushuaia | | **Disembarkation Port** | Ushuaia | | **Starting Price** | 22,988 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | INS2700 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Ushuaia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Falkland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) are a remote South Atlantic archipelago. With rugged terrain and cliff-lined coasts, its hundreds of islands and islets are home to sheep farms and abundant birdlife. The capital, Stanley, sits on East Falkland, the largest island. The town's Falkland Islands Museum has themed galleries devoted to maritime exploration, natural history, the 1982 Falklands War and other subjects. ### Day 4: Falkland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) are a remote South Atlantic archipelago. With rugged terrain and cliff-lined coasts, its hundreds of islands and islets are home to sheep farms and abundant birdlife. The capital, Stanley, sits on East Falkland, the largest island. The town's Falkland Islands Museum has themed galleries devoted to maritime exploration, natural history, the 1982 Falklands War and other subjects. ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: South Georgia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres long and 1.4 to 37 km wide. ### Day 8: South Georgia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres long and 1.4 to 37 km wide. ### Day 9: South Georgia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres long and 1.4 to 37 km wide. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: South Orkney Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Orkney Islands are a group of islands in the Southern Ocean, about 604 kilometres north-east of the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula and 844 kilometres south-west of South Georgia Island. They have a total area of about 620 square kilometres. ### Day 12: South Orkney Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Orkney Islands are a group of islands in the Southern Ocean, about 604 kilometres north-east of the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula and 844 kilometres south-west of South Georgia Island. They have a total area of about 620 square kilometres. ### Day 13: South Orkney Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Orkney Islands are a group of islands in the Southern Ocean, about 604 kilometres north-east of the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula and 844 kilometres south-west of South Georgia Island. They have a total area of about 620 square kilometres. ### Day 14: South Shetland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands with a total area of 3,687 km². They lie about 120 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and between 430 km to 900 km southwest from the nearest point of the South Orkney Islands. ### Day 15: South Shetland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands with a total area of 3,687 km². They lie about 120 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and between 430 km to 900 km southwest from the nearest point of the South Orkney Islands. ### Day 16: South Shetland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands with a total area of 3,687 km². They lie about 120 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and between 430 km to 900 km southwest from the nearest point of the South Orkney Islands. ### Day 17: Weddell Sea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 18: Weddell Sea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 19: Antarctic Peninsula **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Antarctic Peninsula, known as O'Higgins Land in Chile and Tierra de San Martin in Argentina, and originally as the Palmer Peninsula in the US and Graham Land in the United Kingdom, is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica. ### Day 20: Antarctic Peninsula **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Antarctic Peninsula, known as O'Higgins Land in Chile and Tierra de San Martin in Argentina, and originally as the Palmer Peninsula in the US and Graham Land in the United Kingdom, is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica. ### Day 21: Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 22: Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 23: Ushuaia **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $23,089 | | Balcony | $22,988 | | Suite | $40,124 | ## Ship Information ### HANSEATIC Inspiration #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| ## Ports of Call ### Ushuaia *Coordinates: -54.7833, -68.2833* Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ### Falkland Islands *Coordinates: -51.7963, -59.5236* The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) are a remote South Atlantic archipelago. With rugged terrain and cliff-lined coasts, its hundreds of islands and islets are home to sheep farms and abundant birdlife. The capital, Stanley, sits on East Falkland, the largest island. The town's Falkland Islands Museum has themed galleries devoted to maritime exploration, natural history, the 1982 Falklands War a... ### South Georgia *Coordinates: -54.4138, -36.5827* South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres long and 1.4 to 37 km wide. ### South Orkney Islands *Coordinates: 58.9366, -2.74388* The South Orkney Islands are a group of islands in the Southern Ocean, about 604 kilometres north-east of the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula and 844 kilometres south-west of South Georgia Island. They have a total area of about 620 square kilometres. ### South Shetland Islands *Coordinates: -62.0, -58.0* The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands with a total area of 3,687 km². They lie about 120 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and between 430 km to 900 km southwest from the nearest point of the South Orkney Islands. ### Weddell Sea ### Antarctic Peninsula *Coordinates: -82.8628, 135.0* The Antarctic Peninsula, known as O'Higgins Land in Chile and Tierra de San Martin in Argentina, and originally as the Palmer Peninsula in the US and Graham Land in the United Kingdom, is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica. ### Drake Passage ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2223211 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2223211 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2223211.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2223211/ - **Primary Image:** N/A - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-07-15 22:42:42 UTC