Celebrating Antarctica

Days 1-2: Ushuaia

Arrive in Ushuaia any time on day 1, or take advantage of our complimentary flexible arrival program and arrive up to 24 hours in advance. You’ll be staying at the beautiful Arakur Hotel & Resort, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Explore the trails, take a spa, relax and soak in the surroundings, or head into Ushuaia and browse the Argentinean leather markets. Our optional evening briefing is a great opportunity for you to ask questions and to meet some of your fellow travellers.

Breakfast is included on day 2.

Day 3: Embarkation

This morning, we’re free to explore Ushuaia or unwind at the resort until our mid-afternoon transfer to the ship. On board, we’ll be greeted by our Expedition Team and the Ship’s Officers. A concise safety and orientation briefing will be followed by the Captain’s welcome dinner. After dinner, we’ll relax and take in the scenery on our early evening sail through the Beagle Channel, past Magellanic Penguin, Rock Cormorant, and Sea Lion colonies.

Days 4-5: Drake Passage

As we make our way ever closer to the white continent, numerous Polar Experts will prepare us with presentations on everything Antarctic, from wildlife to history. Eventually, we’ll cross the Antarctic Convergence where we’ll notice a distinct drop in temperature as we enter the waters of the Antarctic Ocean.

Those interested in Citizen Science can take part in Sea Bird sighting surveys, or help collect salinity samples and weather data along the way. We’re likely to witness some spectacular sights, from icebergs to an array of seabirds and whale species. If we’re lucky, we may see some of them fully breach from the sea.

Days 6-7: South Shetland Islands

The volcanic South Shetland Islands offer amazing abundance and beauty, so we’ll hop into our inflatable Zodiac boats and spend as much time as possible exploring. Be prepared to marvel up close at nature’s glory!

Day 8-10: Antarctica

Here we’ll explore any number of picturesque bays and famed harbors, maneuvering through majestic channels as we travel the wildlife-rich waters. There are great opportunities to stop at several active scientific bases and historic landing sites as we spot numerous species of penguins, seals, and whales along the rugged coastlines and in the sea.

Day 11-12: Drake Passage

We leave this magical place and make our way north, once again crossing the legendary Drake Passage. We have one last hurrah as we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow and a final meal together.

Day 13: Ushuaia Disembarkations

With huge smiles on weary, content faces, we disembark in the morning, letting you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.

• Two nights hotel accommodation pre-departure in Ushuaia
• Transfer from Ushuaia airport to the group hotel if arriving on day 1 of the itinerary
• Transfer from the group hotel to the ship for embarkation
• Group transfer from the ship to the airport, hotel or a central location following disembarkation
• Shipboard accommodations
• All scheduled landings and excursions, weather permitting
• All meals on board
• Coffee, tea and cocoa available 24-hours daily
• House wine, beer and soft drink with dinner
• Expedition jacket, yours to keep
• A paid of boots for use during the voyage
• WiFi from the public computers in the library
• 200MB WiFi card, for use on your personal devices
• All port fees
• All landing fees
• Digital voyage log

• Any airfare or travel expenses associated with arrival in Ushuaia
• Transfer from the airport to the group hotel, unless arriving on day 1 of the itinerary
• Pre or post voyage expenses in Ushuaia
• Laundry and personal expenses incurred on board
• Alcohol and soft drinks on board, except as listed under inclusions
• On board communication charges such as outgoing phone calls, WiFi from personal devices in excess of the 200MB provided
• Staff gratuities
• Optional activities*

*Optional activities

• Kayaking: US$895 per person
• Camping: US$295 per person