Expedition Cruise
ATLANTIC ODYSSEY
Across the Atlantic Ocean | From Ushuaia to Cape Verde
Expedition dates:
01 April - 04 May | 2026
Tour leaders: Rafael Armada & Alejandra Rendón
Duration: 34 days
Group size: Maximum 20 people
Difficulty: Easy - Ideal for birders and photographers of all skill levels.
Rates per person:
Quadruple cabin with porthole: 10500€ 9450€
Twin cabin with porthole: 13250€ 11925€
Twin cabin with window: 13850€ 12465€
Limited spots available
The Atlantic Odyssey is more than a cruise
— it's an oceanic adventure across the remotest islands on Earth.
Travel from Ushuaia to Cape Verde aboard the Plancius, in the company of birders, photographers and naturalists. Along the way, we’ll visit legendary places like South Georgia, Gough, Tristan da Cunha, Saint Helena and Ascension.
This journey is designed for those who want to combine their passion for birds, photography and exploration. Whether you're after rare seabirds, flying fish or the raw beauty of the open ocean, you’ll be in expert hands — with Rafael Armada and Alejandra Rendón as your photography leaders.
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Grey Petrel
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Subantarctic Shearwater
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Fairy Prion
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Soft-plumaged Petrel
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Southern Giant-Petrel
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Spectacled Petrel
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White Noddy
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White-chinned Petrel
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Red-footed Booby
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Masked Booby
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Prions & Albatross
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Great Shearwater
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Gough Storm-Petrel
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Spectacled Petrel
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Blue Petrel
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Great Shearwater
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Yellow-billed Tropicbird
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South Georgia Pipit
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Broad-billed Prion
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Santa Helena Plover
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Subantarctic Fur Seal
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Southern Elephant Seal
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Flying fish
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Flying fish
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Flying fish
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Flying fish
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Flying fish
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Flying squid
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Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
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Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
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Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
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Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
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Itinerary
This journey is about more than ticking off species.
It's about witnessing the open ocean come alive with seabirds and marine wildlife, discovering legendary islands, and capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments both in your memories and through your camera.
What’s included?
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
Voyage aboard the Plancius vessel.
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.
What’s not included?
International and domestic flight tickets
Pre- and post- land arrangements.
Passport and visa expenses.
Government arrival and departure taxes.
Meals ashore.
Alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses
Laundry services
Telecommunication charges.
Unspecified activities
Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
Tips at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard
Any items or services not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions section