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Luxury Antarctica and South Georgia Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Fly from the UK to Buenos Aires.
Day 2 - Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 3 - Ushuaia
Check out of your hotel and fly to Ushuaia where you'll embark your ship.
Day 4 - At sea
Enjoy the ship's facilities on a relaxing day at sea.
Day 5 - West Point Island (Falkland Islands) - Saunders Island
West Point Island is a north-westerly outpost of the scenic Falkland Islands, and home to a large colony of black-browed albatross. It is also home to rockhopper penguins and imperial cormorants. Continue to Saunders Island, another haven for wildlife, including sheep, elephant seals and Peale's dolphins.
Day 6 - Stanley
Stanley is the capital of the remote Falkland Islands, and has a distinct British ambience. Stroll through the charming streets of this colourful little town, lined with quaint cottages and a variety of traditional pubs. See the 19th-century Anglican cathedral and perhaps visit the small local museum. Some lingering reminders of the 1986 Falklands War between Britain and Argentina may still be seen though the island has settled back to its quiet business of raising sheep.
Days 7-8 - At sea
Enjoy the facilities on board during days at sea.
Days 9-11 - South Georgia
Glaciers and wildlife combine to make South Georgia one of the greatest natural islands in the world. See birds soaring overhead, elephant seals lounging on the beaches and penguins stretching out as far as the eye can see. You can also see remains of former whaling stations. The crew of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, Endurance, were saved which he reached the salvation of these shores. A museum commemorates the legendary mission.
Days 12-13 - At sea
Enjoy the ship's facilities during relaxing days at sea.
Day 14 - Elephant Island (Antarctica)
It is from this island that Sir Ernest Shackleton set out for South Georgia in a small boat in 1916, undertaking one of the most remarkable sailing journeys of all time and returning 132 days later to rescue his men.
Days 15-17 - Antarctic Sound - Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica is one of earth's last great frontiers. Follow 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.
Day 18 - South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland Islands are made up of nine major islands and the region was the first to be used by sealers in the early 19th century. Chinstrap, Adelie, Gentoo and Macaroni Penguins all breed here.
Days 19-20 - Drake Passage
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.
Day 21 - Ushuaia (Argentina) - Buenos Aires - UK
Disembark ship in Ushuaia and transfer to the airport your flight to Buenos Aires, and on to the UK.
Day 22 - UK
Arrive back in the UK.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.