Antarctica
Falkland, South Georgia, Antarctica
Antarctica
Antarctica
A grand 19-day expedition exploring the Falkland / Malvinas Islands, the massive wildlife colonies of South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Discover extraordinary polar wildlife and retrace legendary exploration history.
Duration: 20 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.
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.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
Embark on an extraordinary 19-day polar expedition across three of the Southern Ocean's most celebrated regions: the Falkland / Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula alongside the South Shetland Islands. Departing from Ushuaia through the Beagle Channel, the voyage first visits the rugged coastlines and bird rookeries of the Falkland / Malvinas Islands, combining wildlife watching of black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper penguins at West Point Island with visits to historic Stanley. The journey then sails southeast into the sub-Antarctic seas toward South Georgia.
In South Georgia, guests go ashore along sweeping glacial beaches such as St. Andrews Bay and Salisbury Plain, home to hundreds of thousands of breeding king penguins and giant southern elephant seals, alongside a visit to Grytviken and the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Pushing into polar waters, the expedition reaches the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands for Zodiac cruising and landings among glaciers, Adélie and gentoo rookeries, and the peaks of the Lemaire Channel before returning across the Drake Passage.
Highlights:
Grand voyage spanning three iconic regions: the Falkland / Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica.
Observing massive king penguin colonies numbering hundreds of thousands at Salisbury Plain and St. Andrews Bay.
Following the footsteps of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton at Grytviken and historic Elephant Island.
Escorted Zodiac excursions and landings through ice-choked fjords and channels such as the Lemaire Channel.
Close encounters with abundant wildlife including southern elephant seals, whales, and diverse penguin species.
Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina
Welcome to the southernmost city
Arrive in Ushuaia, the gateway to Antarctica nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Beagle Channel. Transfer independently to the designated hotel for check-in and rest. Spend the day exploring the waterfront at your own pace, with all meals at your own expense.
Day 2: Ushuaia, Argentina (Embarkation)
Setting sail into the Beagle Channel
Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer as a group to the pier for embarkation. The Expedition Team conducts mandatory safety briefings and introduces voyage plans as the vessel departs along the Beagle Channel heading toward the South Atlantic.
Day 3: At Sea
Sailing toward the Falkland / Malvinas Islands
Spend the day sailing south across the South Atlantic Ocean. Attend onboard lectures covering the wildlife, geography, and exploration history of the sub-Antarctic and Antarctic regions.
Day 4-5: Explore Islas Malvinas (Falkland Islands)
Rugged sea cliffs and historic settlements
Spend two days exploring the Falkland / Malvinas Islands. Plan nature-focused landings at sites such as West Point Island to observe black-browed albatross and southern rockhopper penguin rookeries, alongside shore visits to Stanley to discover local museums, heritage architecture, and nearby Magellanic penguin colonies.
Day 6-7: At Sea
Navigating southeast to South Georgia
Depart the Falkland / Malvinas Islands and cruise southeast toward South Georgia. Enjoy educational briefings on landing procedures, environmental guidelines, and marine wildlife watching as cooler air and pelagic seabirds herald the approach of the sub-Antarctic islands.
Day 8-10: Explore South Georgia
King penguin kingdoms and dramatic glaciers
Explore the wildlife-rich coastlines of South Georgia. Plan excursions and landings at locations such as Right Whale Bay, Salisbury Plain, Fortuna Bay, St Andrews Bay with its massive king penguin colony, Gold Harbour, and historic Grytviken to pay respects at Sir Ernest Shackleton's grave.
Day 11-12: At Sea
Sailing south to Antarctic waters
Sail south from South Georgia toward the Antarctic Peninsula. As drifting pack ice and icebergs appear on the horizon, attend onboard presentations focusing on polar conservation, ice dynamics, and regional history.
Day 13-17: Explore South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Glacial waterways and continental landings
Spend five days exploring the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula through flexible Zodiac cruises and landings. Potential sites include historic Elephant Island, the volcanic caldera of Deception Island, Paradise Harbour, Cierva Cove, Petermann Island, Brown Station, Damoy Point, Danco Island, Mikkelsen Harbor, Neko Harbour, Cuverville Island, Brown Bluff, Port Lockroy, and the majestic Lemaire Channel.
Day 18-19: Crossing the Drake Passage (At Sea)
Northbound ocean crossing
Begin the northbound passage across the Drake Passage toward South America. Attend expedition recap presentations, review photo journals, and share experiences with fellow travelers while scanning the wake for wandering seabirds.
Day 20: Ushuaia, Argentina (Disembarkation)
Morning disembarkation in Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia in the morning. Complete disembarkation procedures after breakfast, bringing the grand voyage through the Falkland / Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica to a close.
Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina
Welcome to the southernmost city
Arrive in Ushuaia, the gateway to Antarctica nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Beagle Channel. Transfer independently to the designated hotel for check-in and rest. Spend the day exploring the waterfront at your own pace, with all meals at your own expense.
Day 2: Ushuaia, Argentina (Embarkation)
Setting sail into the Beagle Channel
Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer as a group to the pier for embarkation. The Expedition Team conducts mandatory safety briefings and introduces voyage plans as the vessel departs along the Beagle Channel heading toward the South Atlantic.
Day 3: At Sea
Sailing toward the Falkland / Malvinas Islands
Spend the day sailing south across the South Atlantic Ocean. Attend onboard lectures covering the wildlife, geography, and exploration history of the sub-Antarctic and Antarctic regions.
Day 4-5: Explore Islas Malvinas (Falkland Islands)
Rugged sea cliffs and historic settlements
Spend two days exploring the Falkland / Malvinas Islands. Plan nature-focused landings at sites such as West Point Island to observe black-browed albatross and southern rockhopper penguin rookeries, alongside shore visits to Stanley to discover local museums, heritage architecture, and nearby Magellanic penguin colonies.
Day 6-7: At Sea
Navigating southeast to South Georgia
Depart the Falkland / Malvinas Islands and cruise southeast toward South Georgia. Enjoy educational briefings on landing procedures, environmental guidelines, and marine wildlife watching as cooler air and pelagic seabirds herald the approach of the sub-Antarctic islands.
Day 8-10: Explore South Georgia
King penguin kingdoms and dramatic glaciers
Explore the wildlife-rich coastlines of South Georgia. Plan excursions and landings at locations such as Right Whale Bay, Salisbury Plain, Fortuna Bay, St Andrews Bay with its massive king penguin colony, Gold Harbour, and historic Grytviken to pay respects at Sir Ernest Shackleton's grave.
Day 11-12: At Sea
Sailing south to Antarctic waters
Sail south from South Georgia toward the Antarctic Peninsula. As drifting pack ice and icebergs appear on the horizon, attend onboard presentations focusing on polar conservation, ice dynamics, and regional history.
Day 13-17: Explore South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Glacial waterways and continental landings
Spend five days exploring the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula through flexible Zodiac cruises and landings. Potential sites include historic Elephant Island, the volcanic caldera of Deception Island, Paradise Harbour, Cierva Cove, Petermann Island, Brown Station, Damoy Point, Danco Island, Mikkelsen Harbor, Neko Harbour, Cuverville Island, Brown Bluff, Port Lockroy, and the majestic Lemaire Channel.
Day 18-19: Crossing the Drake Passage (At Sea)
Northbound ocean crossing
Begin the northbound passage across the Drake Passage toward South America. Attend expedition recap presentations, review photo journals, and share experiences with fellow travelers while scanning the wake for wandering seabirds.
Day 20: Ushuaia, Argentina (Disembarkation)
Morning disembarkation in Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia in the morning. Complete disembarkation procedures after breakfast, bringing the grand voyage through the Falkland / Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica to a close.
INCLUSIONS
One night pre-cruise hotel in Ushuaia on day 1 with breakfast.
Group transfer from the hotel to port on embarkation day.
One waterproof polar expedition parka to keep.
One reusable water bottle to keep.
A pair of loaner boots for use during Zodiac landing or cruising.
20GB Starlink Wi-Fi package for personal devices (More data can be purchased).
Onboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.
All meals and snacks on board.
Complimentary selected beer, house wines and soft drinks during dinner on board.
Complimentary coffee and tea on board 24 hours a day.
Complimentary in-suite mini-bar replenishment daily with soft drinks.
All included shore excursions in the port.
All shore landings and Zodiac cruising during expedition points.
Educational lectures and guiding services provided by 66 Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
A photographic journal documenting the expedition and the digital photos during the voyage.
All luggage handling during embarkation and disembarkation.
Port charges, permits and landing fees.
EXCLUSIONS
Onboard service charge: US$15 per ship night per person is automatically added to your onboard account.
Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising or landing.
International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
Excess-baggage fees on international and domestic flights.
Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
Optional excursions and activities.
All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), laundry, spa, phone charges and other personal charges.
Deck 3 | 18m2
Admire the ever-changing seascape through the two porthole windows. Stateroom located on Deck 3. Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed. Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily replenished minibar.
Deck 4 | 19m2
Our modern Triple Stateroom provides additional pullman bed for the third guests, suitable for family travel. Stateroom located on Deck 4 and has a picture view window. Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed. Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily
replenished minibar.
Deck 4 | 19m2
Draw the curtains and take in the breathtaking view through the large ocean-facing window.
Your Window Stateroom located on Deck 4.
Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed.
Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily replenished minibar.
Deck 5 | 19m2
Draw the curtains and take in the breathtaking view through the large ocean-facing window.
Your Window Stateroom located on Deck 5.
Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed.
Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily replenished minibar.
Deck 4 | 19m2
Draw the curtains and take in the breathtaking view through the large ocean-facing window.
Your Window Stateroom located on Deck 4.
Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed. Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily replenished minibar.
Deck 5 | 19m2
Draw the curtains and take in the breathtaking view through the large ocean-facing window.
Your Window Stateroom located on Deck 5.
Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed.
Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily replenished minibar.
Deck 6 | 21m2
Enjoy stunning polar views or peaceful moments on your private balcony.
Located midship on Deck 6, the room features floor-to-ceiling glass door connects to your private balcony. Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed. Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily replenished minibar.
Deck 7 | 31 m²
Stay in our Owner’s Suite and enjoy panoramic views from the private balcony at the highest point on Deck 7.
The suite features a king-size bed with a De RUCCI premium mattress, a living area with a sofa, flat-screen TV, and a daily replenished minibar.
The private bathroom includes a bathtub and comes with RITUALS toiletries, luxury plush
bathrobes and slippers.
* 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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