Antarctic Wonders

Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival into Buenos Aires make your way to the included group hotel for overnight.

Day 2: Charter Flight to Ushuaia and embarkation 
Transfer to the airport in Buenos Aires for an included charter flight to Ushuaia. Nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Martial Range, Ushuaia’s colorful streets and mismatched buildings cascade from the imposing mountains before coming to an abrupt halt at the shores of the Beagle Channel. As one of the world’s southernmost cities, Ushuaia carries its ‘end of the world’ reputation well. The moody weather and dramatic surroundings certainly help. In the afternoon board your boutique ship before departing for your journey through one of the most captivating wilderness regions of the world.

Days 3-4: At Sea
Sea days are rarely dull. Get an expert’s view in one of the on-board lectures or perfect your photography skills with advice from the onboard professional photographer. Head to the ship’s observation decks for views of seabirds soaring around the ship. Keep an eye out for the first iceberg as the ship sails south. Days at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.

Days 5-8: Antarctic Peninsula 
Among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent live their Antarctica dream. It’s the most accessible part, with scientific bases and incredible scenery, like the photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Mikkelsen Harbour, where among gentoo penguins, snowy sheathbills and skuas, Antarctic Weddell seals haul out.

Days 9-10: At Sea
Enjoy your last two days mingling with fellow passengers and the expedition staff. Keep an eye out for whales in the Drake Passage and dolphins in the Beagle Channel.

Day 11: Disembarkation in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires
You will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning and disembark after breakfast. Your voyage includes a transfer to the airport for the return group charter flight to Buenos Aires.

Please note the itinerary and route map are only tentative outlines of what you may experience. No specific itinerary, routing or landing sites can be guaranteed in advance. Where the ship actually sails will depend on a lot of factors including, but not limited to, the weather & ice conditions and the captain & expedition leader. Every trip is different, which adds to the excitement of expedition cruising in the polar regions.