An overnight stay in Buenos Aires is the ideal way to start your Antarctic voyage. Home to a proud and diverse community of porteños, or ‘people of the port’, the city is a sensuous fusion of faded European splendour and Latin American panache. There are plenty of places to explore, including many parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak. Or maybe you’d like to practise your dance moves in the famous hometown of the tango.
The morning begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia. This port city is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province, and it’s set against the magnificently rugged backdrop of the Andes mountains. Ushuaia vies for the title of the world’s southernmost city, and it’s from here that many adventures to Antarctica set out – including yours. You’ll be welcomed aboard your hybrid-powered expedition ship – specially designed for exploring polar waters – and after a briefing from your Expedition Team there will be time to settle into your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board. Your adventure has truly begun!
On the two-day crossing over the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your upcoming adventure. Visit the onboard Science Centre and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the serious effects of modern-day environmental concerns. You’ll discover how to make your visit as safe and as low-impact as possible, and learn about the onboard Citizen Science projects which help protect the environment and that you can be a part of.
There’s plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy some delicious cuisine in the ship’s restaurants, and meet fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.
Nothing quite prepares you for it. Silence and serenity infuse your soul as we sail through the deep blue waters past looming glaciers and cathedral-sized icebergs. Every moment in Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Large groups of penguins huddle on the ice floes, avoiding the cunning leopard seals that hunt them, and majestic, migrating whales glide past pristine icebergs as they feed on shoals of krill. Look skywards and you may spot some of the many species of Antarctic seabirds that live here, including skuas, cormorants, petrels and terns. Here, nature reigns, and we are mere observers. Your experienced Captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary for adventure, and you’ll spend nine action-packed days exploring several of the many possible landing sites. Each day promises something different and soul-stirring.
Where most journeys to Antarctica end, yours only intensifies, offering unprecedented access to some lesser-explored areas. Remember, this is an expedition voyage! This means the Expedition Team will be able to adapt the itinerary depending on the sea and ice conditions. You can expect to spend at least one day – or possibly several – in each of the following regions:
– South Shetland Islands
– Antarctic Sound
– The Weddell Sea
– Gerlache Strait
– The Penola Strait (South of the Lemaire Channel)
Your Antarctica adventure continues. Your Expedition Team will select the best possible destination to explore today. You can expect to spend at least one day – or possibly several – in each of the following regions:
– South Shetland Islands
– Antarctic Sound
– The Weddell Sea
– Gerlache Strait
– The Penola Strait (South of the Lemaire Channel)
Your Antarctica adventure continues. Your Expedition Team will select the best possible destination to explore today. You can expect to spend at least one day – or possibly several – in each of the following regions:
– South Shetland Islands
– Antarctic Sound
– The Weddell Sea
– Gerlache Strait
-The Penola Strait (South of the Lemaire Channel)
Your Antarctica adventure continues. Your Expedition Team will select the best possible destination to explore today. You can expect to spend at least one day – or possibly several – in each of the following regions:
– South Shetland Islands
– Antarctic Sound
– The Weddell Sea
– Gerlache Strait
– The Penola Strait (South of the Lemaire Channel)
Your Antarctica adventure continues. Your Expedition Team will select the best possible destination to explore today. You can expect to spend at least one day – or possibly several – in each of the following regions:
– South Shetland Islands
– Antarctic Sound
– The Weddell Sea
– Gerlache Strait
– The Penola Strait (South of the Lemaire Channel)
Your Antarctica adventure continues. Your Expedition Team will select the best possible destination to explore today. You can expect to spend at least one day – or possibly several – in each of the following regions:
– South Shetland Islands
– Antarctic Sound
– The Weddell Sea
– Gerlache Strait
– The Penola Strait (South of the Lemaire Channel)
Your Antarctica adventure continues. Your Expedition Team will select the best possible destination to explore today. You can expect to spend at least one day – or possibly several – in each of the following regions:
– South Shetland Islands
– Antarctic Sound
– The Weddell Sea
– Gerlache Strait
– The Penola Strait (South of the Lemaire Channel)
Your Antarctica adventure continues. Your Expedition Team will select the best possible destination to explore today. You can expect to spend at least one day – or possibly several – in each of the following regions:
– South Shetland Islands
– Antarctic Sound
– The Weddell Sea
– Gerlache Strait
– The Penola Strait (South of the Lemaire Channel)
Today, your ship begins to head back north after your exhilarating time in Antarctica. As you make the return trip across the Drake Passage to Ushuaia, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy this time at sea. Join the Expedition Team in the Science Centre to delve into areas of interest and contribute your observations to Citizen Science projects. Enlist the help of the Expedition Team to help identify species captured in your photos.
Relax with a treatment in the spa and wellness area or take in the fresh sea air from the on-deck hot tubs. Spend time in the Explorer Lounge & Bar with the new friends you’ve made on your trip, sharing experiences over a relaxing drink.
Your expedition cruise ends back where we set out from in Ushuaia, the main city in Tierra del Fuego. From here, you’ll take a flight back to Buenos Aires.
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