Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia to embark Prince Albert II and meet the Expedition Team.

As Prince Albert II sails to the Falkland Islands, the on-board team of expert guides will give a preview of the expedition area. There is time to enjoy the ship's extensive facilities, including an internet café and library.

Wildlife on West Point Island includes Rockhopper penguins, Black-browed albatross and Commerson's dolphins. Carcass Island is one of the most picturesque outer-lying islands. It is home to many small birds such as the Cobbs wren, Black-chinned siskins and Falklands thrush. The sandy beaches, rolling hills and low cliffs are superb platforms from which to view the multitude of sea and shore birds that either breed or feed on and around Carcass Island. These include the Gentoo and Magellanic penguin, Yellow-billed pintail and flightless Steamer duck, Magellanic oystercatcher, Rock shag and Red-Backed hawk.

The Falkland Islands are a photographer's paradise, with fantastic landscapes and tiny settlements nestling in large open spaces amongst varied wildlife and the delicate beauty of Falklands flowers. The Falkland Islands have a rich military and maritime history, and there are some remnants of the most recent conflict still in evidence.

Two days at sea on board Prince Albert II with time to savour amenities usually found only on larger ships, including a spa, sauna, fitness centre, live evening entertainment and two top-deck whirlpools.

South Georgia is a beautiful and rugged island wildlife sanctuary. Its snow covered peaks, blue glacier ice and emerald green bays are breathtaking sights which can be explored from the ship's zodiacs. As well as being inhabited by many sea and land birds and seals, this area was explored by Captain James Cook and Ernest Shackleton.

Further time to enjoy the on board facilities and lectures from the Expedition Team. The Prince Albert II has a Connoisseur's Corner, formerly The Humidor, where guests can enjoy fine cigars and cognacs.

Antarctica is one of earth's last great frontiers. Prince Albert II follows in the footsteps of pioneering spirits to a land of pristine and unspoilt landscapes. Our itinerary will be dictated by sea and weather conditions, but weather permitting, exploration of Antarctica's natural diversity continues. Passing thick pack ice which shimmers beneath a southern sky, watch out for icebergs and for whales breaching the surface of the water.

Returning to South America through the Drake Passage, the clarity of the air affords spectacular views of the southern night skies. This is the area known as the Antarctic Convergence where the cold polar water meets warmer equatorial water.

Disembark Prince Albert II.