After a short stay in the area, you’ll board the luxurious Seabourn Venture for a 10-night expedition cruise. This state-of-the-art expedition ship offers an intimate atmosphere with only 132 ocean-front suites, all featuring private verandas. Onboard, you’ll find every detail designed to maximize comfort, with refined interiors, modern amenities, and warm, contemporary decor.
Upon boarding, you’ll be fitted for your expedition boots and receive a custom Seabourn jacket—a gift to keep as a memento of your Antarctic adventure. We’ll host several conference sessions as we sail across the Drake Passage, one of the world’s most iconic sea routes. The learning will continue throughout the cruise, seamlessly integrating with the extraordinary destinations and daily shore excursions.
Our first landing will be Neko Harbour, renowned for its stunning scenery, where jagged mountains and towering icebergs form a unique and otherworldly landscape. Wildlife abounds, and you’ll encounter seabirds, seals, and whales as you explore. Next, we sail to Paradise Bay, where immense glaciers plunge into the icy waters and humpback whales glide gracefully beneath the surface. If conditions are favourable, you’ll witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
We’ll wake the following morning at Pleneau Island, a refuge for gentoo penguins and seals, where surreal ice formations rise from the water like sculptures, glowing in shades of blue and white. At Port Charcot, you’ll have the chance to walk through snow-covered paths to the remnants of an early explorer’s stone cabin, taking in sweeping views of icebergs scattered across the bay like tombstones in an eerily beautiful setting.
Our next stop is Port Lockroy, a historical site that has served as a base for whaling ships, a British military outpost, and a research station. Today, it’s one of Antarctica’s most visited locations, known for its small museum and gift shop. Here, you can even send a postcard from the southernmost post office in the world—an unforgettable way to stay connected to loved ones back home.
Just north of the Antarctic Peninsula lies Deception Island, a caldera created by a volcanic eruption 10,000 years ago. Its horseshoe shape and natural harbour make it one of the most striking sights on our itinerary, and the remnants of its whaling history add a layer of mystery to the island.
Our final day in Antarctica will take us to the Weddell Sea, an ethereal realm of massive table icebergs and sweeping ice platforms home to seals, penguins, and seabirds. This pristine environment, where nature’s stillness reigns, offers a peaceful end to our Antarctic adventure before we sail back across the Drake Passage and return to Ushuaia.
As we conclude our expedition in Ushuaia, you’ll fly back to Buenos Aires with memories of a journey few have the privilege of experiencing.
The Seabourn Venture, launched in 2022, is designed for polar expeditions while maintaining Seabourn’s signature luxury. Onboard, you’ll enjoy gourmet dining, spacious lounges, a wellness centre, and the Observation Lounge, where panoramic windows provide a front-row seat to the breathtaking landscapes. Every aspect of the ship caters to travellers seeking both comfort and discovery in the most remote parts of the world.
The Antarctica: The White Continent Conference seamlessly blends accredited medical education with awe-inspiring exploration. Our presenters will deliver insightful sessions that align with your professional development. At the same time, the ship’s expert naturalists will guide daily excursions to ensure you don’t miss a single moment of this extraordinary voyage. And with everything included—from accommodation to flights, meals, and premium beverages—this is not only an enriching experience but an exceptional value-for-money offer.
Those looking for a more in-depth Argentinian experience should consider our Pre-Cruise Buenos Aires Extension, which adds five jam-packed days in and around the Argentine capital. During this time, you’ll explore the northern parts of Buenos Aires, head to the countryside to see gauchos and local folk singers and explore the Tigre River Delta in a privately chartered boat. We’ve also lined up some world-class restaurants and a cooking class with one of the country’s celebrity chefs.
With only 40 places available, this is your opportunity to combine cutting-edge medical learning with a once-in-a-lifetime journey to one of Earth’s most beautiful and remote places.
Register today to ensure your place at the Antarctica: The White Continent Conference in January 2026!
2 January 2026 @ 6:30pm
6 January 2026 @ 6:30pm
6 January 2026 @ 5:30pm
18 January 2026 @ 12:00pm
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ends: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ends: Buenos Aires, Argentina
There is no registration fee; however, it can only be purchased in conjunction with the Antarctica—The White Continents Travel Package.
Conference Participant: $995 pp
Non-Conference Participant: $795 pp
Standard Price: $4,995 pp
Pre-Cruise Buenos Aires Single Supplement (if travelling alone): $1,995
Amaco Family Price: $18,995 pp
(For previous Amaco Conference Participants)
Early Bird Price: $18,995 pp
(For bookings made on or before 27 June 2025)
Standard Price: $19,995 pp
(For bookings made on or after 28 June 2025)
Suite Upgrade (V1 to V2): $2,995 per Suite
Suite Upgrade (V1 to V3): $5,995 per Suite
Other Upgrades: On Request
Antarctica – The White Continent Single Supplement (if travelling alone): On Request
Amaco is not only a member of ATIA (the Australian Travel Industry Association) and CATO (Council of Australian Tour Operators) but we are also ATAS Travel Accredited. This means we have met strict industry financial, operational, and management standards and criteria. Only the best industry agents achieve this accreditation, meaning you can travel with us knowing that you’re in safe and capable hands.
With almost 30 years of experience in planning and running conferences, we understand that participants may want to add additional travel destinations and adventures before or after the all-inclusive packages we provide.
Other conference operators might discourage you from doing this. Sometimes, it’s because of the added complexity it creates and at other times they’ll try to talk you out of it simply because they don’t have capable or experienced staff with the breadth and depth of the advisors we employ.
We encourage all participants to make the most of the time away. This might mean departing earlier than the rest of the group and visiting other destinations before meeting up with the main group at the conference or staying on at the conclusion and doing some additional travel.
Our travel advisors are perfectly positioned to assist you with making these arrangements and will do all the hard work for you – seamlessly combining your personalised itinerary with the group program.
Amaco is an Accredited Education Provider for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine. Over the years members of our tea have also worked closely with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, the Australian Medical Association, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and various dental and specialist associations and colleges.
Each conference we run includes an education syllabus that assists GP’s, pharmacists and health professionals to improve the quality of care they provide to patients and customers while at the same time providing them the opportunity to travel to and experience new and exciting destinations.
Our conference will allow delegates to earn CPD hours/points based on the content and time spent in sessions. As has been the case with past conferences, we will work closely with participants affiliated with other associations to ensure they receive maximum recognition for attending the conference.
The content of the education sessions will be relevant to GPs, Medical Specialists, Pharmacists, Dentists, Nurses, and other health providers. We encourage all attendees to register for the conference sessions.
The Education Committee for Antarctica – The White Continent Conference will be selected in early 2025, with final conference topics to be chosen based on the feedback from our previous conference attendees and with input from the RACGP, ACRRM, and medical journals. Suitable speakers will be approached based on the topics selected.
Subject to final accreditation, Antarctica – The White Continent Conference will have between 14 – 16 hours of accredited education.
ACRRM members can also expect the education program to be accredited and to earn CPD points. RACGP and ACRRM accreditation will be applied for under the triennium 2025 to 2027.
As has been the case in the past, Amaco will work with pharmacy bodies and those affiliated with other associations to ensure they receive maximum recognition for attending the conference.
We welcome applications from potential presenters and encourage anyone interested to contact us for further information.
