Enjoy an overnight stay in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, where an optional city tour showcases the highlights. Take an early morning flight to Ushuaia to join your ship and cross the Drake Passage to Antarctica. Take part in lectures and watch films about the frozen landscape.
Spend six days exploring the Antarctic wilderness where there will be non-stop photo opportunities. Come close to penguins and seals and feel like a real explorer setting foot on the snow and ice. The final route will depend on the weather conditions. One of the highlights may be sailing into the harbour of Deception Island where you will see an abandoned whaling station and a derelict British base. You may also visit Half Moon Bay or Yankee Harbour, home to a staggering number of Gentoo penguins. Other highlights may include Neko Bay, Paradise Bay and Wilhelmina Bay.
After discovering the white landscape of Antarctica cross the Drake passage back to Ushuaia for a return flight to Buenos Aires.
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Highlights of Antarctica 11-night Itinerary
Day 1 - Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Enjoy an overnight hotel stay in Buenos Aires, with the option to join a city tour in the afternoon.
Day 2 - Ushuaia
Fly to Ushuaia and embark your ship. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner on board this evening.
Days 4 - South Shetland Islands
Days 6-8 - Gerlache Strait
Relax on board whilst cruising back through the Drake Passage.
Day 11 - Ushuaia
Disembark your ship in Ushuaia and transfer to the airport for the return flight to Buenos Aires.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Itineraries vary according to ice and weather conditions - and the wildlife encountered.
Highlights of Antarctica 16-night Itinerary
Day 1 - Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Enjoy an overnight hotel stay in Buenos Aires, with the option to join a city tour in the afternoon.
Day 2 - Buenos Aires - Ushuaia
Fly to Ushuaia and embark your ship. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner on board this evening.
Days 3-4 - Drake Passage
Named after Sir Francis Drake, this stretch of water between South America and the Antarctic Peninsula has numerous myths and legends connected to it. Relax on board and perhaps watch a film about Antarctica or attend educational lectures.
Days 5-14 - Antarctica
There are no permanent human inhabitants in Antarctica but it is home to millions of penguins and the feeding area for thousands of whales. Words simply cannot describe the feeling of being on the Great White Continent. The ice, wind and weather dictate life in Antarctica as well as our route. Every voyage is unique and our experienced crew will make all voyages an experience of a lifetime. Locations that may be visited include Cuverville Island, home to a large colony of Gentoo penguins, beautiful Neko Harbour and stunning Half Moon Island.
Days 15-16 - Drake Passage
Relax on board whilst cruising back through the Drake Passage.
Day 17 - Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
Disembark your ship in Ushuaia and transfer to the airport for the return flight to Buenos Aires.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Itineraries vary according to ice and weather conditions - and the wildlife encountered.