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KGAY Travel / Out Adventures · Antarctica
Antarctica Gay Expedition
LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Ultramarine.
- Dates
- December 8, 2027 – December 19, 2027
- Ship
- Ultramarine · Quark Expeditions
- Published price
- $17,695 USD
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 Gay Expedition is a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing from KGAY Travel / Out Adventures aboard Ultramarine. It runs December 8, 2027 to December 19, 2027 and follows a route that includes Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ushuaia, Argentina, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula. The itinerary starts and ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with calls including Ushuaia, Argentina, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula. As a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Ultramarine, 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 Ultramarine and the Antarctica Gay Expedition program. Current catalog pricing starts at $17,695 per person; cabin categories and room-by-room rates are listed separately when published. Availability and fares can change, so confirm the cabin category and final terms with the operator.
Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed August 30, 2026.
Program itinerary
- 1Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 2Ushuaia, Argentina
- 3Drake Passage
- 4South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula
- 5Ushuaia, Argentina
- 6Buenos Aires, Argentina
Confirm the current daily itinerary with the operator before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.
Price and availability
Published starting fare
- $17,695 · per person, double occupancy · AvailableBooking restriction: Source page reports rooms available; individual cabin categories and inventory require the booking flow or vendor confirmation.
Pricing note: Published starting fare per person based on double occupancy; includes the Buenos Aires-Ushuaia charter flight and listed expedition inclusions, while international airfare, some taxes, personal charges, and crew gratuities are extra.
Availability note: Source page reports rooms available; cabin-level inventory was not publicly exposed in the page content reviewed.
Fares can change and may exclude taxes, fees, airfare, transfers, or single supplements. Confirm the final total with the operator before booking.
Is this sailing a good fit?
Who it tends to suit
Curious LGBTQ+ travelers, couples, friends, and solo guests who want expedition scenery, expert logistics, and a smaller group rather than a party-first cruise.
What the trip feels like
Adventurous, friendly, and close-knit, with shared excursions and exclusive group moments balanced against the expedition ship’s wider program.
Operator profile reviewed September 1, 2026 from the Out Adventures official expedition guide.
About the operator
KGAY Travel and Out Adventures combine LGBTQ+ community with adventurous, destination-led travel, including expedition cruises and active itineraries. Expect smaller ships, big scenery, and a hosted group designed for travelers who would rather swap the usual sea-day routine for stories worth retelling.
Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed August 30, 2026.
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