Antarctica Explorer Cruise

LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Scenic Eclipse II.

Dates: January 6, 2027 – January 17, 2027
Ship: Scenic Eclipse II · Scenic
Availability: Sold out

Sailing snapshot

This 11-night expedition sailing runs from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Buenos Aires, Argentina and lists 4 distinct stops. It is a hosted LGBTQ+ group within a regular sailing, so the group experience and wider ship run side by side.

Trip overview

Antarctica Explorer Cruise is a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing from Aquafest Cruises aboard Scenic Eclipse II. It runs January 6, 2027 to January 17, 2027 and follows a route that includes Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ushuaia, Argentina, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula. The itinerary starts and ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with calls including Ushuaia, Argentina, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula. As a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Scenic Eclipse II, it offers a built-in social calendar with room to enjoy the wider ship on your own terms. The listing pairs this Antarctica route with Scenic Eclipse II and the Antarctica Explorer Cruise program. Current catalog pricing starts at quote-only pricing; cabin categories and room-by-room rates are listed separately when published. The latest catalog check records sold-out or waitlist-only status, so verify directly if inventory reopens.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed August 30, 2026.

Program itinerary

Confirm the current daily itinerary with the operator before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.

Historical price and availability snapshot

No live fare is currently published.

Pricing note: Additional suite rates and single-occupancy fares are by request; the public page does not expose a current starting fare.

Availability note: The official page reports this hosted Aquafest group as sold out. Its heading calls the January 6–17 program 13 nights although those published dates span 11 nights; confirm the exact duration with Aquafest. It identifies an all-suite Scenic Eclipse II expedition with included Buenos Aires–Ushuaia flights; current cabin inventory is none advertised.

Former fares are historical planning references only and do not represent current inventory or a live quote.

Is this sailing a good fit?

Who it tends to suit

Gay, lesbian, and LGBTQ+ travelers who want a hosted community, private social events, and a wide choice of mainstream, small-ship, and expedition itineraries.

What the trip feels like

Social and welcoming, with cocktail parties, group dining, optional excursions, and extra entertainment; the annual Halloween event turns the volume considerably higher.

Operator profile reviewed September 1, 2026 from the Aquafest Cruises official event guide.

About the operator

Aquafest Cruises organizes hosted group sailings for gay men and women across mainstream, small-ship, and expedition routes. Its calendar ranges from warm-water escapes to ambitious bucket-list itineraries, with trip-specific group programming, cabin pricing, and availability published on each sailing page.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed August 30, 2026.

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