November 8, 2026 — Mystic Cruises begins its 2026-27 Antarctic season from Ushuaia, Argentina, today, with three expedition ships starting voyages between November 8 and November 21 and sailing through March 2027.
Season start dates
| Ship | First Antarctic voyage |
|---|---|
| World Navigator | November 8, 2026 |
| World Voyager | November 10, 2026 |
| World Traveller | November 21, 2026 |
World Voyager was due in Ushuaia on November 6 and World Navigator on November 7. World Traveller was still crossing the Atlantic this week. Mystic is a member of IAATO, the Antarctic tour operators’ association, and is taking extra precautions against avian influenza and other wildlife diseases this season. The line notes that “flexibility is required due to frequent changes in routes,” as landing sites depend on the weather.
What it means for airline travelers
- Arrive early in Ushuaia. Flights to Ushuaia (USH) are limited and weather can disrupt them. Plan to arrive at least a day before your voyage, and more if you are flying standby.
- Expect changes at sea. Routes and landings can shift with the weather, but the start and end in Ushuaia set your flights.
- Biosecurity: the line is taking extra bird-flu and wildlife-disease precautions this season, so follow the crew’s instructions before each landing.
- No travel-industry or interline rate was mentioned.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News — Mystic Cruises Gears Up for Antarctic Season Start This Month
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