Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica: Explorers and Kings

• Day 1 Ushuaia (Argentina)
  Ushuaia is your gateway to Antarctica. It has a small-town feel yet has many shops, museums and restaurants. Transfer from the airport to hotel from a pre-cruise overnight stay.
• Day 2 Ushuaia
  Embark your ship to begin your Antarctic adventure. Meet your Expedition Team and settle into your cabin.
• Day 3 At sea
  Enjoy a day at sea with lectures and presentations led by the Expedition Team.
• Days 4-5 Falkland Islands
  The archipelago contains two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, which you'll explore by Zodiac. Visit Stanley which has a unique British ambience, and take in the abundant wildlife, including southern rockhopper penguins and black-browed albatross. The Expedition Team will educate you on the local flora and fauna
• Days 6-7 At sea
  Cruise southeast to South Georgia and officially enter Antarctic waters once you cross the Antarctic Convergence. This meeting of oceans helps create the abundant krill that attracts whales and seals to this remote region.
• Days 8-11 South Georgia
  This remote, mountainous island was a popular stop for many historic Antarctic expeditions. See remnants of old whaling stations and other abandoned outposts, as well as the grave of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Enjoy Zodiac landings and keep an eye out for king penguins on the beaches and elephant seals.
• Days 12-13 At sea
  Spend a relaxing couple of days at sea en-route to Antarctica. Conditions permitting, we may land on the South Orkney Islands.
• Days 14-17 South Shetland Islands (Antarctica) - Antarctic Peninsula
  Arrive in Antarctica, a magical experience. One minute you will be overcome with a feeling of calm and tranquillity, and the next inspired by nature as a glacier crashes into the sea. Enjoy Zodiac cruising and see colonies of Chinstrap, Adelie and gentoo penguins, as well as leopard seals. You may also be lucky enough to see whales including minkes. There is an optional paddling excursion, and there may be the opportunity to plunge into the icy waters.
• Days 18-19 Drake Passage
  Cross the Drake Passage back to Ushuaia, where this incredible journey comes to an end.
• Day 20 Ushuaia (Argentina)
  Disembark your ship in Ushuaia. Airport transfers will be provided for those departing on the first homeward flights. Other guests will be transferred to town.

Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica: Explorers and Kings ItineraryWhen traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.