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Grand Antarctica

Journey deep into the Southern Ocean on an extraordinary 19-day expedition. Explore Antarctica, massive penguin colonies in South Georgia, and the rich wildlife of the Falkland / Malvinas Islands.


South Georgia and Antarctica
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Duration: 19 days / 18 nights on board.
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ends: Buenos Aires, 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.


Included


Journey deep into the Southern Ocean on an extraordinary expedition to three of its most remarkable destinations: Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland / Malvinas Islands. Starting with a private charter jet flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, the voyage crosses the legendary Drake Passage to reach the White Continent. Amid expansive glaciers and icy channels, guests will enjoy Zodiac safaris and shoreside landings, visiting pristine habitats teeming with Gentoo, Chinstrap, and Adélie penguins, resting seals, and surfacing whales.

Sailing northeast, the expedition reaches South Georgia, a sub-Antarctic haven home to sweeping fjords, soaring peaks, and sprawling colonies with thousands of regal king penguins, elephant seals, and fur seals. The journey continues toward the Falkland / Malvinas Islands, exploring historic Port Stanley and the windswept grasslands of Carcass Island, home to Magellanic penguins and rare bird species. Led by expert field guides, onboard enrichment lectures, and five-star hospitality, this expedition offers an unforgettable polar immersion.

Highlights:
Comprehensive exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falkland / Malvinas Islands.
Observation of sprawling king penguin colonies and active seal breeding beaches in South Georgia.
Guided shore landings and Zodiac safaris among icebergs and rugged polar landscapes.
Private charter jet flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia with pre-expedition hotel stay included.
Onboard enrichment lectures led by naturalists, five-star dining, and optional polar plunge.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Docking Port Ushuaia, Argentina
Embarkation and Beagle Channel sailing
Begin your expedition in Ushuaia, the southernmost town in the world, set between the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. Transfer to the port, board the yacht in the afternoon, and set sail into the Southern Ocean.

Day 2-3: Drake Passage Navigation
Ocean crossing and pelagic wildlife watching
Cross the iconic Drake Passage in the wake of historic explorers. Watch albatrosses soaring overhead, scan the horizon for surfacing whales, and cross the Antarctic Convergence into the polar marine ecosystem.

Day 4-7: Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
Landings on the White Continent
Spend four days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula with daily Zodiac safaris and shoreside landings determined by ice and weather conditions. Encounter penguin rookeries, soaring glaciers, and floating icebergs across remote landing sites.

Day 8-10: At Sea
Enroute to South Georgia
Days at sea traveling northeast toward South Georgia. Enjoy five-star dining, attend natural history lectures presented by the expedition team, or relax on deck scanning the open ocean for seabirds.

Day 11-13: Exploring South Georgia
Sub-Antarctic wildlife haven
Discover the sweeping fjords and jagged cliffs of South Georgia. Stand before massive colonies featuring thousands of king penguins, elephant seals, and fur seals along active breeding beaches.

Day 14-15: At Sea
Sailing toward the Falkland / Malvinas Islands
Relax onboard as the yacht navigates west across the Southern Ocean toward the Falkland / Malvinas Islands. Enjoy spa treatments, educational briefings, and time on deck with fellow travelers.

Day 16-17: Port Stanley and Carcass Island, Falkland / Malvinas Islands
Island history and coastal wildlife
Explore the Falkland / Malvinas Islands. Visit Port Stanley to admire its colorful buildings, historic whalebone arch, and the Historic Dockyard Museum. Go ashore at Carcass Island to hike through tall tussock grass alongside Gentoo and Magellanic penguins and rare bird species.

Day 18: At Sea
Return crossing toward South America
Spend a final day at sea relaxing and reflecting on your Southern Ocean expedition. Join final presentations hosted by the expedition team and enjoy a farewell dinner.

Day 19: Anchor Port Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembarkation and charter flight to Buenos Aires
Arrive back in Ushuaia in the morning. Disembark after breakfast and join the private group transfer to the airport for your charter flight back to Buenos Aires.

Itinerary

Day 1: Docking Port Ushuaia, Argentina
Embarkation and Beagle Channel sailing
Begin your expedition in Ushuaia, the southernmost town in the world, set between the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. Transfer to the port, board the yacht in the afternoon, and set sail into the Southern Ocean.

Day 2-3: Drake Passage Navigation
Ocean crossing and pelagic wildlife watching
Cross the iconic Drake Passage in the wake of historic explorers. Watch albatrosses soaring overhead, scan the horizon for surfacing whales, and cross the Antarctic Convergence into the polar marine ecosystem.

Day 4-7: Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
Landings on the White Continent
Spend four days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula with daily Zodiac safaris and shoreside landings determined by ice and weather conditions. Encounter penguin rookeries, soaring glaciers, and floating icebergs across remote landing sites.

Day 8-10: At Sea
Enroute to South Georgia
Days at sea traveling northeast toward South Georgia. Enjoy five-star dining, attend natural history lectures presented by the expedition team, or relax on deck scanning the open ocean for seabirds.

Day 11-13: Exploring South Georgia
Sub-Antarctic wildlife haven
Discover the sweeping fjords and jagged cliffs of South Georgia. Stand before massive colonies featuring thousands of king penguins, elephant seals, and fur seals along active breeding beaches.

Day 14-15: At Sea
Sailing toward the Falkland / Malvinas Islands
Relax onboard as the yacht navigates west across the Southern Ocean toward the Falkland / Malvinas Islands. Enjoy spa treatments, educational briefings, and time on deck with fellow travelers.

Day 16-17: Port Stanley and Carcass Island, Falkland / Malvinas Islands
Island history and coastal wildlife
Explore the Falkland / Malvinas Islands. Visit Port Stanley to admire its colorful buildings, historic whalebone arch, and the Historic Dockyard Museum. Go ashore at Carcass Island to hike through tall tussock grass alongside Gentoo and Magellanic penguins and rare bird species.

Day 18: At Sea
Return crossing toward South America
Spend a final day at sea relaxing and reflecting on your Southern Ocean expedition. Join final presentations hosted by the expedition team and enjoy a farewell dinner.

Day 19: Anchor Port Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembarkation and charter flight to Buenos Aires
Arrive back in Ushuaia in the morning. Disembark after breakfast and join the private group transfer to the airport for your charter flight back to Buenos Aires.


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INCLUSIONS

1-night pre-expedition hotel stay in Buenos Aires.
Private charter jet service with private group transfers between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.
Atlas Immersive Experience tour in Tierra del Fuego National Park with lunch included.
Five-star dining with ever-changing menus.
Bars and lounges serving fine wines, spirits, craft beers, and canapés.
Specialty coffees, fresh-pressed juices, and afternoon tea service.
In-room stocked minibar, Nespresso coffee, and Vero Water.
24-hour room service.
L’OCCITANE bathroom amenities.
Gratuities for onboard service staff.
Use of binoculars and walking sticks.
Butler service in Reserve Collection Suites.
Trip delay and medical evacuation coverage.
Enrichment lectures and destination briefings.
Shore landings led by expert field guides.
Escorted sightseeing safaris by Zodiac.
Polar plunge.
Atlas Ocean Voyages parka, vest, and water bottle.
Use of knee boots.

EXCLUSIONS

Unspecified international or domestic airfare.
Personal expenses not detailed in the itinerary.
Comprehensive personal travel insurance.


Dates & Rates


Ship: World Navigator | Date: 07 Jan 2029 - 25 Jan 2029 (5712)
Adventure Ocean Suite (AO)
$30,999
Veranda Suite (V2)
$32,799
Veranda Suite (V1)
$33,599
Horizon Suite (H2)
$34,299
Horizon Suite (H1)
$35,099
Deluxe Horizon Suite (D1)
$39,399
Deluxe Veranda Suite (D2)
$39,299
Journey Suite (JS)
$44,999
Discovery Suite (DS)
$48,999
Navigator Suite (NS)
$52,999

* 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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