Antarctica
Falkland, South Georgia, Antarctica
Antarctica
Antarctica
An animal-lover’s dream come true in one of the last untamed areas on Earth. Explore colossal king penguin colonies, elephant seals, and the majestic Antarctic Peninsula on an unforgettable 18-night expedition.
Duration: 19 days / 18 nights on board.
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
Polar Plunge More info about this activity
The ultimate icy challenge! The Polar Plunge is a classic rite of passage for every explorer, it is a heart-pumping experience that earns you a badge of courage and unforgettable memories.
Ship Cruise More info about this activity
Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.
Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.
Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Snow Shoeing More info about this activity
This popular alpine activity is easy to learn. No experience is necessary – all you need is a willingness to try. All training is provided and our team of guides will have you trained and ready to go in no more than half an hour.
Participants should be confident in their footing and have an average level of fitness – outings may be up to three hours in duration. Those who enjoy hiking trails or taking long walks at home will possess enough fitness to enjoy this activity. As with any other activity, you will get more enjoyment out of it with some preparation in advance, such as long walks with uphill sections or bike riding.
In Antarctica, the longest hike can be 2-3 hours long, while in the Arctic it can be a full day tour.
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
This cruise through the Falkland / Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula represents the ultimate journey for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. The expedition ventures into some of the most untamed and remote territories on our planet, offering landscapes of raw beauty and staggering biodiversity. From the historic shores of the Falklands to the beaches of South Georgia, home to the world's largest king penguin colonies, every day is designed to maximize contact with polar wildlife in its purest habitat, including encounters with Commerson's dolphins and Antarctic fur seals.
The journey continues to the deep south, crossing the Antarctic Convergence to reach the towering landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Orkney Islands. Here, colossal tabular icebergs and ancient glaciers provide the backdrop for spotting fin whales and vibrant Adélie penguin colonies. Through constant Zodiac excursions and guided landings, passengers can even follow Shackleton's historic footsteps at Stromness or set foot on the Antarctic Continent at Brown Bluff, ensuring an immersive experience that combines adventure, history, and wonder before Earth's last great wilderness.
Highlights:
Visit to the massive king penguin colonies at Salisbury Plain and St. Andrews Bay.
Exploration of the Falkland / Malvinas Islands with its rich birdlife and Commerson’s dolphins.
Navigation among the colossal icebergs of the Weddell Sea and the Antarctic Peninsula.
Historic tour of the abandoned Grytviken whaling station and Shackleton’s grave.
Sightings of a wide variety of marine mammals, including fin whales and elephant seals.
Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel
Your voyage begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city on the planet. Embarkation starts in the afternoon in this small Tierra del Fuego town. For the remainder of the evening, you will sail the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel, marking the start of our expedition.
Day 2: The winged life of the westerlies
Oceanic navigation
Several species of albatross follow the vessel into the westerlies. During the navigation, you can spot storm petrels, shearwaters, and diving petrels escorting our journey toward the Falkland / Malvinas archipelago.
Day 3: Finding the Falklands
A wildlife paradise
The Falkland / Malvinas Islands offer an abundance of easily approachable wildlife. We will visit Carcass Island, a rodent-free haven with incredible birdlife and endemic species. On Saunders Island, we will observe black-browed albatrosses, imperial shags, and rockhopper penguins.
Day 4: The seat of Falklands culture
Port Stanley
The capital offers Victorian-era charm with its colorful houses and English-style pubs. You can see several century-old clipper ships, silent witnesses to maritime history. Admission to the museum is included, covering the early settlement days up to the 1982 War.
Day 5-6: Once more to the sea
Crossing the Antarctic Convergence
En route to South Georgia, you cross the Antarctic Convergence, where the temperature cools considerably within a few hours. This phenomenon attracts a multitude of seabirds near the ship, including several species of albatross, petrels, prions, and skuas.
Day 7-10: South Georgia Journey
Serengeti of the Southern Ocean
We arrive at the South Georgia activity sites. Visit Fortuna Bay, home to king penguins and seals, where you can follow the final leg of Shackleton’s route to Stromness. Explore Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and Gold Harbour, housing the largest king penguin colonies and breeding beaches for millions of Antarctic fur seals. In Grytviken, explore the abandoned whaling station and Shackleton’s grave.
Day 11: Southward bound
Sailing through ice
There may be sea ice on this route. At the edge of the ice, south polar skuas and snow petrels could join the other seabirds trailing the vessel as it pushes towards the South Orkney Islands.
Day 12: The scenic vistas of South Orkney
Shingle Cove and Coronation Island
Visit Shingle Cove, home to a large and vibrant Adélie penguin colony. Gravel beaches and metamorphic rock formations serve as key Antarctic wildlife sites, featuring nesting petrels and lounging elephant and fur seals.
Day 13-14: Entering the Antarctic
Monumental ice and whales
Enormous icebergs and a fair chance of fin whale sightings ensure there is never a dull moment. This is your best chance to spot Antarctic petrels. Depending on conditions, we aim to begin activities on the peninsula by the afternoon of day 14.
Day 15-16: Awe-inspiring Antarctica
The Weddell Sea and the White Continent
If ice conditions permit, sail into the Weddell Sea among colossal tabular icebergs. Possible stops include Paulet Island, with its large Adélie penguin population, or Brown Bluff in the Antarctic Sound, where you may set foot on the Antarctic Continent itself.
Day 17-18: Familiar seas, familiar friends
The Drake Passage
Your return voyage is far from lonely. While crossing the Drake, you are again greeted by the vast array of seabirds remembered from the passage south, though they will seem a little more familiar to you now.
Day 19: There and back again
Return to Ushuaia
Every adventure must eventually come to an end. It is now time to disembark in Ushuaia, carrying memories that will accompany you wherever your next adventure lies.
Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel
Your voyage begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city on the planet. Embarkation starts in the afternoon in this small Tierra del Fuego town. For the remainder of the evening, you will sail the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel, marking the start of our expedition.
Day 2: The winged life of the westerlies
Oceanic navigation
Several species of albatross follow the vessel into the westerlies. During the navigation, you can spot storm petrels, shearwaters, and diving petrels escorting our journey toward the Falkland / Malvinas archipelago.
Day 3: Finding the Falklands
A wildlife paradise
The Falkland / Malvinas Islands offer an abundance of easily approachable wildlife. We will visit Carcass Island, a rodent-free haven with incredible birdlife and endemic species. On Saunders Island, we will observe black-browed albatrosses, imperial shags, and rockhopper penguins.
Day 4: The seat of Falklands culture
Port Stanley
The capital offers Victorian-era charm with its colorful houses and English-style pubs. You can see several century-old clipper ships, silent witnesses to maritime history. Admission to the museum is included, covering the early settlement days up to the 1982 War.
Day 5-6: Once more to the sea
Crossing the Antarctic Convergence
En route to South Georgia, you cross the Antarctic Convergence, where the temperature cools considerably within a few hours. This phenomenon attracts a multitude of seabirds near the ship, including several species of albatross, petrels, prions, and skuas.
Day 7-10: South Georgia Journey
Serengeti of the Southern Ocean
We arrive at the South Georgia activity sites. Visit Fortuna Bay, home to king penguins and seals, where you can follow the final leg of Shackleton’s route to Stromness. Explore Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and Gold Harbour, housing the largest king penguin colonies and breeding beaches for millions of Antarctic fur seals. In Grytviken, explore the abandoned whaling station and Shackleton’s grave.
Day 11: Southward bound
Sailing through ice
There may be sea ice on this route. At the edge of the ice, south polar skuas and snow petrels could join the other seabirds trailing the vessel as it pushes towards the South Orkney Islands.
Day 12: The scenic vistas of South Orkney
Shingle Cove and Coronation Island
Visit Shingle Cove, home to a large and vibrant Adélie penguin colony. Gravel beaches and metamorphic rock formations serve as key Antarctic wildlife sites, featuring nesting petrels and lounging elephant and fur seals.
Day 13-14: Entering the Antarctic
Monumental ice and whales
Enormous icebergs and a fair chance of fin whale sightings ensure there is never a dull moment. This is your best chance to spot Antarctic petrels. Depending on conditions, we aim to begin activities on the peninsula by the afternoon of day 14.
Day 15-16: Awe-inspiring Antarctica
The Weddell Sea and the White Continent
If ice conditions permit, sail into the Weddell Sea among colossal tabular icebergs. Possible stops include Paulet Island, with its large Adélie penguin population, or Brown Bluff in the Antarctic Sound, where you may set foot on the Antarctic Continent itself.
Day 17-18: Familiar seas, familiar friends
The Drake Passage
Your return voyage is far from lonely. While crossing the Drake, you are again greeted by the vast array of seabirds remembered from the passage south, though they will seem a little more familiar to you now.
Day 19: There and back again
Return to Ushuaia
Every adventure must eventually come to an end. It is now time to disembark in Ushuaia, carrying memories that will accompany you wherever your next adventure lies.
INCLUSIONS
Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary.
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
Complimentary use of waterproof neoprene expedition muck boots and snowshoes.
Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity. All guests receive 1.5 GB of data usage per day, which resets every 24 hours.
Complimentary Dopper water bottle for use during and after your expedition.
EXCLUSIONS
Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights.
Pre- and post- land arrangements.
Passport and visa expenses.
Government arrival and departure taxes.
Meals ashore.
Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When 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.
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