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A Private Proposal · New Year 2027

The White
Continent.

Eleven days at the end of the earth. A new year welcomed where few have stood. A voyage prepared, with care, for the Vasudevan family.

Voyage
Sail the Drake
Vessel
World Navigator
Departure
27 Dec 2026
Return
05 Jan 2027
For Mr Vasudevan & Family

"Some journeys are not measured in miles, but in moments. This one has been quietly waiting on your list for a long time. It is time to write it in."

Specially curated, just for you and the ones you love · with care, from all of us at Pickyourtrail
01

Why this voyage, and why now.

1%

The rarest passport stamp on earth

Fewer than one in a hundred travellers ever set foot on Antarctica. It is the last continent, untouched by permanent settlement, governed only by treaty and ice.

New Year

Midnight, under the polar sun

You will welcome 2027 in the only place on earth where the sun does not set. A celebration framed by glaciers, humpbacks and the soft hush of polar twilight.

3

A family memory, sealed forever

This is the journey that becomes the family's defining story. Told across decades, photographed once, lived in full presence by the three of you, together.

The Route

Buenos Aires to the 67th parallel south.

The journey begins in Buenos Aires. From there, an included private charter jet carries you 3,000 kilometres south to Ushuaia, the southernmost city on earth, where World Navigator waits at port.

Two days across the Drake Passage, six days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, then the homeward crossing. A complete arc of land, sea and ice.

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia — included private charter jet
Ushuaia to Antarctic Peninsula — World Navigator expedition cruise
Antarctic Circle, 66° 33' S
SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN 66 degrees 33 ANTARCTIC CIRCLE DRAKE PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES Argentina · Day 1 USHUAIA Embarkation · Day 2 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA New Year · Days 5-8 INCLUDED PRIVATE CHARTER JET
Route shown is illustrative. Daily landings are decided at sea, by ice and weather, in the tradition of true expedition travel.
02

Your home at the end of the world.

World Navigator · Images courtesy Atlas Ocean Voyages
The Vessel

World Navigator, by Atlas Ocean Voyages.

One of the newest expedition ships ever to sail polar waters. Launched in 2021, ice-strengthened, purpose-built for the Southern Ocean. Yacht-like in feel, art deco in soul.

Capacity is held at just 176 guests for Antarctica sailings, well below the 199 the ship can carry, so every Zodiac launch, every shore landing, every meal feels measured and unhurried.

176
Guests Maximum
130+
Crew on Board
6
Passenger Decks
2021
Year Launched
03

A closer look.

Gentoo colony, World Navigator at anchor
Top deck, aerial view
Penguin landing site, the Peninsula
Bow view, glacial reflection
Stern, expedition base of operations
The Dome observation lounge
Veranda Stateroom, 270 sq ft
04

Eleven days, day by day.

Sat 26 Dec
01Day

Arrive in Buenos Aires

Land in the Paris of South America. An included overnight at your pre-cruise hotel awaits, time to rest and acclimatise before the journey south begins.

Sun 27 Dec
02Day

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, the end of the world

A private charter flight carries you south to Ushuaia, the southernmost city on earth. By evening, you board World Navigator. The voyage begins.

Mon-Tue 28-29 Dec
0304

Sailing the Drake Passage

Two days of crossing the legendary Drake. Lectures from naturalists and polar historians, your first sightings of seabirds, and the slow, deliberate approach to the white continent.

Wed 30 Dec
05Day

First landing, Antarctic Peninsula

The continent appears. Zodiac safaris carry you ashore to sites such as Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove or Hidden Bay. Each landing is decided by ice and weather, in the tradition of true expedition travel.

Thu 31 Dec
06Day

The last sunset of the year, over ice

A full day among glaciers and penguin colonies. Optional polar plunge, optional kayaking and camping for the adventurous. By night, the ship prepares for a celebration the family will remember always.

Fri 01 Jan
07Day
New Year in Antarctica

2027, welcomed at the bottom of the world

You wake to the first sunrise of a new year, in a place older than recorded time. A day of landings, of quiet reflection, of toasts raised between a father, a mother and a daughter, on ice that has been here for millennia.

Sat 02 Jan
08Day

One more day, on the white continent

A final day of expedition. Humpback whales in feeding grounds, leopard seals on floes, the cathedral silence of an iceberg the size of a city block.

Sun-Mon 03-04 Jan
0910

The return across the Drake

Two days of slow homeward sailing. Time to gather photographs, to share stories over Champagne in The Dome, to let what you have witnessed begin to settle.

Tue 05 Jan
11Day

Disembark Ushuaia, fly to Buenos Aires

Disembark in the morning and board your included charter flight back to Buenos Aires. The voyage ends. The memory begins.

05

What is included.

On board

  • Five-star dining with ever-changing globally inspired menus
  • Unlimited fine wines, premium spirits, craft beers and Champagne
  • Specialty coffees, fresh-pressed juices and traditional afternoon tea
  • Complimentary stocked in-room minibar, Nespresso and Vero Water
  • 24-hour room service
  • L'OCCITANE bathroom amenities
  • All gratuities for onboard service staff, prepaid
  • Medical evacuation coverage for every guest

The expedition

  • Pre-cruise overnight hotel in Buenos Aires
  • Private charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
  • All shore landings led by polar field guides
  • All Zodiac safaris and sightseeing excursions
  • Enrichment lectures by naturalists, historians, photographers
  • Polar plunge, weather and safety permitting
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages parka with vest, yours to keep
  • Use of expedition knee boots, walking sticks and binoculars
06

The investment.

Single Occupancy · Veranda Stateroom

USD20,000nett, per person

A private 270 sq ft Veranda Stateroom with walk-out balcony, occupied by one guest.

Twin Sharing · Veranda Stateroom

USD15,000nett, per person

A 270 sq ft Veranda Stateroom with walk-out balcony, shared between two guests.

Voyage Total, Family of Three

One single cabin plus one twin-share cabin

The complete voyage cost for three guests: one Veranda Stateroom on single occupancy, plus one Veranda Stateroom on twin sharing.

USD50,000 Nett, all-inclusive of cruise
A NOTE ON CABIN CATEGORY.  Suites are sold out for this departure. The proposal above is based on Veranda Staterooms, the next category, each at 270 sq ft with a private walk-out balcony. This remains the recommended category for the family.
Taxes additional. Applicable government taxes and statutory levies will be added at the time of confirmation.

What this covers. The full cruise as detailed above, all on-board inclusions, the pre-cruise Buenos Aires hotel, and the round-trip charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.

What this does not cover. International flights to and from Buenos Aires, visa, travel insurance beyond the included medical evacuation, items of personal nature such as spa treatments and laundry, and any item not specifically listed in the inclusions.

Prices are quoted nett. Cabins and pricing are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
07

To confirm.

Payment schedule

Bookings made more than 120 days from sailing require an initial deposit of USD 1,000 per guest within two days of booking. Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure.

For bookings made within 120 days of sailing, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Cancellation schedule

Initial deposit of USD 1,000Non-refundable
120 to 76 days prior50 percent
75 to 46 days prior75 percent
45 to 0 days prior100 percent
08

Before you go.

Antarctic summer temperatures generally sit between zero and four degrees Celsius, much milder than most imagine. The key is layering, not bulk. Atlas will issue each of you a full-length insulated parka with vest, yours to keep, and waterproof knee boots for shore landings, on loan throughout the voyage.

What you bring covers the layers underneath. We recommend:

  • Base layer. Long johns and thermal tops in merino wool, fleece, or synthetic blends. Two or three sets, enough to rotate.
  • Mid layer. A fleece or light down jacket for insulation under the parka.
  • Waterproof trousers. Essential for Zodiac landings, where sea spray is part of the experience.
  • Hands, head, neck. Waterproof gloves or mittens, a knit wool cap, and a scarf or neck gaiter.
  • Sun protection. Polarised sunglasses, lip balm, and sunscreen, ideally reef-safe and oxybenzone-free.
  • On board. Smart casual is the dress code. There are no formal nights. A jacket, blazer or dress for dinner is optional, never required.

The ship has a dedicated mud room with personal gear lockers for changing into and out of polar kit, so heavy clothing never needs to come into the staterooms.

It varies, day to day, voyage to voyage. Some crossings are calm, what the expedition community calls a Drake Lake. Others bring genuine swell, the Drake Shake. World Navigator is built specifically for these waters, with advanced stabilisers and ice-strengthened construction designed to maximise comfort.

The ship's doctor is on call throughout the crossing, and seasickness medication is available, complimentary, from the medical centre. Most guests find that with a patch or tablet on the first morning, they have very little trouble. The Drake is two days each way, then six days of expedition.

Late December and early January is peak Antarctic summer, the height of wildlife activity. You can expect:

  • Penguins. Gentoo, chinstrap, and Adelie colonies, often with chicks. Tens of thousands of birds in some rookeries.
  • Whales. Humpback and minke are most common in this window, often in feeding groups. Orca sightings are less guaranteed but possible.
  • Seals. Weddell, crabeater, and leopard seals on ice floes. Fur seals along the shore.
  • Seabirds. Wandering albatross, petrels, skuas, and terns throughout the crossings and at landings.

Atlas's expedition team includes professional naturalists and a photographer who help you interpret and capture what you see.

Atlas welcomes guests aged eight and above on Antarctic expeditions, accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian. There is no upper age limit, though all guests should be in reasonable health and able to step on and off a Zodiac with assistance from the crew.

The voyage is well suited to a young adult travelling with family. Many young guests find that Antarctica becomes a defining experience in their lives, talked about for decades after.

International flights to and from Buenos Aires are not included in this proposal. We can book these separately, in Business or First Class with airlines of your preference. Please let us know once you confirm and we will share options.

Visa. Indian passport holders require a tourist visa for Argentina. Pickyourtrail will assist with the documentation and submission. Antarctica itself requires no visa, as no country sovereignly holds it.

Insurance. Atlas includes emergency medical evacuation coverage for every guest. We strongly recommend an additional comprehensive travel insurance policy covering cancellation, baggage, and medical expenses. We will recommend trusted providers at the time of booking.

Wi-Fi. World Navigator uses Starlink, so connectivity is fast and reliable throughout the voyage, including in Antarctic waters. This is a recent advancement that earlier expedition guests did not enjoy.

Currency. All on-board billing is in US Dollars. Gratuities are already included. Buenos Aires uses the Argentine Peso; major credit cards are accepted at most hotels and restaurants.

Time zone. Argentina is GMT minus three. The ship operates on Argentine time throughout the voyage to keep daily rhythm consistent. India is eight and a half hours ahead of Buenos Aires.

A note to close

When the moment finally arrives,
let it be everything you imagined.

Some trips you take. This one, you remember. Whenever you are ready, we are ready.

Santosh K
Head, Contracting and Partnerships · Pickyourtrail
santosh.k@pickyourtrail.com
+91 9344700240
Create Sooper Hit Holidays · This proposal is private and prepared for Mr R Vasudevan