The Great Adventure

15 night Cruise Only - from £13930pp

Paradise Bay

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Whalers Church, South Georgia

Penguins in South Georgia

From the Antarctic Peninsula and its stunning panoramas, set off in the wake of great explorers towards South Georgia on this superb luxury expedition, with Zodiac excursions and charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

15 night - Cruise Only

from £13930pp

Itinerary Prices Ship

Follow in the footsteps of famous explorers, including Sir Ernest Shackleton, on this unique expedition from the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula to the imposing landscapes of South Georgia.

Join luxurious ship L'Austral in Ushuaia, the fascinating capital of Argentina, and cruise the famous Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula with its snow-covered peaks and majestic icebergs. Spend an unforgettable three days exploring this extraordinary landscape. You'll be surrounded by spectacular glaciers and exceptional wildlife, including penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels.

Leave the breathtaking White Continent behind and head to South Georgia. You may be able to visit Gold Harbour with its black-sand beaches which play host to thousands of king penguins, and possibly land at Salisbury Plain, home to more than 300,000 king penguins. Zodiac excursions allow you to glide past glistening icebergs and get up close to the diverse wildlife.

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Cruise Includes

Includes
15-night full board expedition cruise
Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Open bar serving unlimited complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks
Captain's welcome cocktail and gala dinner
Mineral water, tea, filter coffee, selection of wines served with meals
Zodiac landings, moderate walks and active hikes accompanied by an expedition team
24 hour room service (selected menu)
Evening entertainments and events
Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi on board
The use of a parka for shore visits

Excludes
International flights to Buenos Aires and return from Montevideo. These flights can be added - please contact us
Port charges and taxes
Personal expenses and gratuities
Travel insurance

Cruise Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Buenos Aires (Argentina) - Ushuaia (Argentina)

Take a charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Transfer to the port and embark your ship or take the optional excursion to the Tierra del Fuego National Park is available.
Days 2-3 Drake Passage

Cruise the legendary Drake Passage en route to Antarctica, the White Continent.
Days 4-6 Antarctic Peninsula (Antarctica)

Spend an unforgettable three days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. You'll be surrounded by spectacular glaciers and exceptional wildlife, including penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels. Based on ice conditions, the Captain and Expedition Leader will suggest Zodiac outings and landings.
Days 7-8 At sea

Relax and unwind during a couple of days at sea.
Days 9-11 Gold Harbour - Fortuna Bay - Salisbury Plain (South Georgia)

Head to South Georgia, home to an abundance of wildlife, including Gentoo penguins and fur seals. You might get to see the glaciers of Gold Harbour, and visit Fortuna Bay, named after the ship Fortuna used in a whaling expedition. It may also be possible to land at Sailsbury Plain, home to thousands of king penguins, elephant seals and fur seals.
Days 12-15 At sea

Enjoy the facilities on board during a couple of days at sea.
Day 16 Montevideo (Uruguay)

Disembark L'Austral in Montevideo.