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VACAYA is excited to bring back its all LGBT+ Antarctica cruise. After making history in 2022 with the first all-LGBT+ full-ship expedition to Antarctica, VACAYA makes a triumphant return in 2024! The most remote continent on Earth is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve seen on previous travels, Antarctica is different from any other destination on the planet. Here, in the midst of the great Southern Ocean, you’ll find nature at its most magnificent. Make history with VACAYA yet again as they sail below the Antarctic Circle on the most thrilling expedition of all time!
For those who’ve traveled all over the world but are still missing this elusive final continent, this is your chance to add #7 to the list! VACAYA’s 2022 Antarctica Expedition sold out in less than 10 days. And after its resounding success, we expect similar results in 2024. So if Antarctica has been on your radar, we encourage you to book with haste.
EXPEDITION CRUISE
This is a VACAYA Luxe Expedition Cruise, which means each of our Antarctic landings will be conducted via rubber Zodiac raft. You’ll need to be able to get yourself on and off the Zodiac unassisted. And obviously with each landing, you’ll be forging a new path over ice, snow, rocks, and uneven terrain. So be ready to push yourself mentally and physically as you conquer this unique continent.
THE SUPER YACHT ADVANTAGE
If you’ve ever wanted to explore the world in style in a friendly and intimate setting, VACAYA Luxe’s small-ship voyages have distinct advantages over their big-ship counterparts. Specifically for Antarctica, its size allows for up to 2 landings on the continent per day. In addition, World Navigator’s size allows her to get into hidden bays that are impossible for larger ships to navigate.
VACAYA Luxe trips are unapologetically exclusive – welcoming to all, of course, but built for discerning travelers seeking intimate experiences, splendid accommodations, and unparalleled service. Of course, savvy travelers recognize “value” rarely means “low price.” Instead, value is defined as getting something extraordinary for a great price. And that is exactly what VACAYA’s 2024 Antarctica Cruise delivers.
The V Team is dedicated to providing you with the very best. That’s what drives them, journey after journey. And it’s amazing what’s included on this all LGBT+ Antarctica Cruise:
Day 1 – Thu, Dec 5, 2024
Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia – Board 3pm
Day 2 – Fri, Dec 6, 2024
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 3 – Sat, Dec 7, 2024
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 4 – Sun, Dec 8, 2024
The Antarctic Peninsula
Day 5 – Mon, Dec 9, 2024
The Antarctic Peninsula
Day 6 – Tue, Dec 10, 2024
The Antarctic Peninsula
Day 7 – Wed, Dec 11, 2024
The Antarctic Peninsula
Day 8 – Thu, Dec 12, 2024
The Antarctic Peninsula
Day 9 – Fri, Dec 13, 2024
The Antarctic Peninsula
Day 10 – Sat, Dec 14, 2024
Sea Day Back to Ushuaia
Day 11 – Sun, Dec 15, 2024
Sea Day Back to Ushuaia
Day 12 – Mon, Dec 16, 2024
Ushuaia, Argentina – Arrive 7am
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024
BOARDING: 3PM | DEPART: 6PM
Today, you’ll fly from one of the greatest cities in the world, Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Ushuaia (flight included). We recommend at least 3-4 days in Buenos Aires before you’ll catch your VACAYA flight down to Ushuaia to board World Navigator.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024
Settle in and get ready for two extraordinary days crossing the Drake Passage. Seafarers have navigated these tricky waters for centuries and now you’ll follow in their footsteps as we make your way to the Antarctic Peninsula. Will you have the Drake Lake or the Drake Quake today? Only time (and sea conditions) will tell. But either way, today will be all about enjoying our ship, fellow adventurers, and preparing for your first steps on the continent.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024
Today, your Antarctic Expedition Team will lead in-depth lectures on science, history, biology, geography, geology, and culture to provide context to our voyage and help you understand the unique destination we’re about to experience. You’ll also learn how to make your visit as safe and as sustainable as possible. You’re getting close now and both the sea and the sky will change dramatically. Icebergs – both large and small – begin to appear and if you’re lucky, we’ll get to see lenticular clouds, which are only seen over Antarctica and are a true otherworldly sight to behold.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024
So few people have had the opportunity to actually walk on Antarctica. Today, you make history by becoming one of the lucky few who’ve had the chance to explore this land of extremes. Antarctica never fails to inspire awe and wonder, with white horizons above oceans full of icebergs and whales. Perhaps even more awe-inspiring will be your encounters with the huge colonies of penguins.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024
Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you’ll find yourself surrounded in spectacular shades of blue and white, with exceptional wildlife all around you. Penguins, humpback whales, seals, and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024
World Navigator’s Captain decides where you go today. No matter where you land, you’re sure to see sights you’ve never seen before, and there’s no more humbling a feeling than that.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024
Your Expedition Team will lead ice-cruising and landings at every opportunity to come ashore and explore the impressive Antarctic scenery. From deck, there are great chances to spot whales. Of course, this is true wilderness, so nature is in charge, but your experienced Captain will work with the elements to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024
Each day on the continent, VACAYA will attempt landings at several sites, with an aim to bring you the incredible diversity of landscapes and rich wildlife on display in this pristine wilderness. Think about this for one second… at times, you will be the first man, woman, or non-binary person in history to walk on that bit of earth. How’s that for life changing?
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024
Your entire view of our planet and of your place on it will have evolved completely by this day. Take in the wonder and the incredible beauty one last time.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024
After exploring this exhilarating continent, you set course back to civilization. Spend the day at sea recapping your experiences, having fun onboard, or just relaxing on deck, spotting the many sea birds which follow our ship.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024
Your final sea day is your last chance to swap photos and stories with fellow Vacayan adventurers. Take in all you’ve experienced one last time as you prepare to say goodbye to World Navigator and feel the spirit of this wondrous place. It will stick with you for all time.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024
ARRIVE: 7AM
Today, your VACAYA all LGBT+ Antarctica cruise comes to an end as you all fly from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires (flight included). From there, there’s no telling where you’ll go! Buenos Aires is one of the world’s great cities and we highly recommend staying a few extra days to discover this on your own if you didn’t explore before our cruise. If you’re flying home from BA today, we recommend long-haul flights in the evening.
Your ship for this LGBT+ South America cruise will be the World Navigator. Atlas Ocean Voyages launched their first ship, the World Navigator in 2021 to rave reviews.
Welcome to World Navigator, a super yacht-style ship designed for a highly personalized and all-inclusive experience. Designed with a 1940s aesthetic inspired by the new millennium, she’s a modern classic. Complete with comfortable accommodations, globally-inspired cuisine, unlimited premium beverages, and an onboard life that cultivates connection with yourself and fellow Vacayans, she’s made for you to explore the world in relaxed luxury.
After a day of roaming, venturing, and exploring, indulge in the comfort of a balcony accommodation or modern suite. Every room features a spacious bathroom outfitted with L’OCCITANE amenities, plush bedding designed for dreaming, flat-screen TVs with state-of-the-art infotainment systems, and sitting/living areas to unwind. Gaze at the horizon as you replay the adventures of each day.
Atlas Ocean Voyage ships cater to those who enjoy casual luxury. Elegance without formality. An upscale experience while maintaining fun, adventure, spontaneity and inclusiveness. They also focus on wellness, safety, and the environment.
Welcome to your natural habitat. Every deck is designed to bring the outdoors inside so that you are almost never without a transcendent view. Meanwhile, World Navigator also features luxury accommodations, contemporary and airy design, as well as thoughtfully selected amenities, entertainment, restaurants, and bars.
Watch for wildlife from the water’s Edge Lookout or the glass-domed Observation Lounge. The views are just a jumpstart. Borrow the ship’s complimentary kayaks, camping gear, stand-up paddleboards, bikes, and other equipment and get even closer to nature onshore. We know that relaxation is personal, so you’ll discover assorted ways to unwind onboard. The library is stocked with a large collection of fiction, non-fiction, and periodicals, as well as games. Swim laps or just chill in the outdoor heated pool, with two spa hot tubs. Exercise in the ocean air as you jog along the track, or keep your wellness routine going at the gym, personal trainers, yoga, and Pilates. SeaSpa by L’Occitane is as extraordinary as the name suggests. It offers a full menu of soothing and invigorating services featuring the brand’s renowned natural ingredients and Mediterranean art-de-Vivre. While you are still reveling in your now relaxed muscles and spirit , you might be off to another onboard discovery.
Experience delicious, globally-inspired cuisine with always-included onboard dining that offers true culinary adventure. Whether you prefer a sophisticated three-course meal amid an ambience of casual elegance, indulgent barbecue favorites poolside, or quick and easy on-the-go snacks to grab before your adventures, it’s always included.
Atlas Ocean Voyages has perfected the art of jospering (that’s grilling) in their specialty chophouse. Bask in fine cuts and fresh seafood at dinner or enjoy a more casual lunch served poolside.
The pool deck is a gathering space and hot spot for connecting with everyone while catching a quick bite to eat following an excursion or a late-night snack before retiring for a restful night. They’ll keep the water warm so you can swim under the midnight sun.
Take in the 270-degree views after your day of exploring, all the while enjoying a wide selection of teas and a delectable spread of finger sandwiches, cookies, and more in the Observation Lounge.
Stop by this cozy café for a grab-and-go snack or breakfast, including muffins, doughnuts, boost drinks, specialty teas, and La Cimbali fresh-pressed coffees. For a midday snack, choose from sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
Enjoy breakfast in bed or tapas from our “always available” menu, with room service delivered to your stateroom. As part of VACAYA’s suite extras, when you book a suite, enjoy full room service dining.
Rest and relax during days at sea and between ports of call in the Adventure Stateroom. A queen bed and panoramic picture window offers soothing views of the horizon as you enjoy an elegant private marble spa bathroom featuring L’OCCITANE bath amenities, walk-in mosaic glass shower with rain head and body jets, and sitting area with chair and desk, mini fridge, and TV with infotainment system.
Sleeps 2 guests. 183 Sq. ft Stateroom. Deck 3.
A private balcony with warm, teak furnishings provides the perfect backdrop for a brief respite with a mesmerizing view in the Veranda stateroom with queen bed. Enjoy your elegant private marble spa bathroom featuring L’OCCITANE bath amenities and walk-in mosaic glass shower with rain head and body jets. A sitting area with sofa, mini fridge, and TV with infotainment system round out the luxurious appointments of this stateroom.
Sleeps 2 guests. 270 sq. ft. Decks 5 and 6.
A private balcony with warm, teak furnishings provides the perfect backdrop for a brief respite with a mesmerizing view in the Veranda stateroom with queen bed. Enjoy your elegant private marble spa bathroom featuring L’OCCITANE bath amenities and walk-in mosaic glass shower with rain head and body jets. A sitting area with sofa, mini fridge, and TV with infotainment system round out the luxurious appointments of this stateroom.
Sleeps 2 guests. 270 sq. ft. Decks 5 and 6.
For a brand-new perspective of high living, look to the Horizon. Unwind in relaxed luxury with a queen bed and floor-to-ceiling Juliette balcony with top-drop electric window that lets you take in the breadth and wonder of the seas with a cool ocean breeze. Enjoy your elegant private marble spa bathroom featuring L’OCCITANE bath amenities and walk-in mosaic glass shower with rain head and body jets. A sitting area with sofa, mini fridge, and TV with infotainment system round out the luxurious appointments of this stateroom.
Sleeps 2 guests. 270 sq. ft. Decks 5 and 6.
For a brand-new perspective of high living, look to the Horizon. Unwind in relaxed luxury with a queen bed and floor-to-ceiling Juliette balcony with top-drop electric window that lets you take in the breadth and wonder of the seas with a cool ocean breeze. Enjoy your elegant private marble spa bathroom featuring L’OCCITANE bath amenities and walk-in mosaic glass shower with rain head and body jets. A sitting area with sofa, mini fridge, and TV with infotainment system round out the luxurious appointments of this stateroom.
Sleeps 2 guests. 270 sq. ft. Decks 5 and 6.
Start and end your day on your queen bed overlooking your generously sized balcony with rich, teak furnishings. Salt and sea breeze from your walk-out balcony are the perfect complement to a morning coffee or evening nightcap.
Sleeps 2 guests. 300 sq. ft. Deck 6.
The Horizon Deluxe stateroom delivers impressive views and a cool ocean breeze with the light scent of sea salt from the queen bed and top-drop Juliette balcony. Get swept away in the magnificent blue sky and sea in every direction. Enjoy your elegant private marble spa bathroom featuring L’OCCITANE bath amenities and walk-in mosaic glass shower with rain head and body jets. A sitting area with sofa, mini fridge, and TV with infotainment system round out the luxurious appointments of this stateroom.
Sleeps 2 guests. 300 sq. ft. Deck 6.
Port taxes and admin fees are 427 USD per person.
Pre-Paid Gratuities are 220 USD per person. 100% of these gratuities go to onboard staffers, including your stateroom attendant, the culinary services staff, the behind-the-scenes hotel services staff, and the myriad department heads who work with their teams around the clock to create a flawless VACAYA experience for you.
Solo guests in their own stateroom pay double gratuities and single port taxes/admin fees.
Room descriptions, sizing, and view specifics have been provided to us by Atlas Ocean Voyages and neither Purple Light Vacations nor VACAYA is responsible for incorrect information. Room layouts and views (including obstructions) can vary within the same category. For rooms with a capacity greater than 2, the additional bedding is a combination of sofa beds and/or upper berths.
Be “In The Know” about Obstructions: The standard cruise industry definition of an obstruction or partial obstruction is if the view of the horizon is interrupted when an average height person (170cm or 5’7”) is standing at the balcony’s handrail. If the horizon line is blocked in its entirety, the view is considered fully “obstructed.” If any part of the view of the horizon line is blocked by a lifeboat, overhang, support beam, or any other fixed apparatus (not including moveable cleaning equipment), the view is considered “partially obstructed.” If the horizon line can be viewed in its entirety when standing at the handrail, the view is not considered to be obstructed in any way.
You may pay this LGBT+ Antarctica cruise in in full at the time of booking. Unless you later modify your reservation, no further payments will be necessary. BONUS OFFER: Paid-in-Full Reservations made through June 2, 2023 will receive 200 USD off per room.
Your initial deposit for this LGBT+ Antarctica cruise is due at time of booking. Then, your remaining monthly payments will be calculated using the number of months between your booking and the final payment due date. Payments will be charged on the 15th or the last dayof each month (determined automatically depending on the day of the month you book). Payments will be charged to your credit card on file. If your credit card details change at any time, simply update the info in our system prior to your next month’s payment date. Please note declined payments are subject to a convenience fee. For more information, explore VACAYA’s Automatic Billing FAQs and their Terms & Conditions.
There is one question every traveler across the globe universally faces: should I purchase Travel Insurance? It’s natural to ask yourself, should I spend the extra dollars to protect my vacation investment? Or do I leave it in the hands of Lady Luck and hope for the best. At VACAYA, we’ve always believed Trip Insurance was critical to the vacation planning process. That’s why we took special care to integrate the purchase opportunity into our online booking process. Pre-pandemic, the main reason to buy insurance was to assure your safe return home if something were to happen to your health while on vacation. That’s because quality insurance covers medical evacuation so people don’t have to pay medical emergency transportation expenses out of their own pocket.
With Covid-19 in our lives for the foreseeable future, we now have an even stronger rationale for recommending Trip Insurance. “Cancel For Any Reason” insurance has quickly risen in popularity, and for good reason. If you decide you don’t want to travel after the cancellation penalty period has begun, this type of insurance covers most if not all of your cancellation fee. It’s also a great way to help honor your Social Contract with VACAYA.
So go ahead and buy that bucket list trip, but protect your health and your investment by purchasing Trip Insurance. We can refer you to an online travel insurance broker to compare and purchase travel insurance.
Please review VACAYA’s Terms and Conditions before contacting us to book this LGBT+ Antarctica Cruise.
Pricing, availability and itinerary for this LGBT+ Antarctica cruise are subject to change. Neither Purple Light Vacations nor VACAYA will be responsible for any inaccuracies.
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