Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in and explore Ushuaia
After a friendly welcome at the airport and a transfer to the luxurious Arakur Resort & Spa (or another of Ushuaia’s top luxury hotels), take some time to unwind or explore the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia.
Our evening briefing is your opportunity to ask questions and meet some of your fellow explorers.

Day 2: All aboard!
Spend your morning relaxing at the hotel, visiting a museum, or exploring the shops in Ushuaia, before our mid-afternoon escort to the ship. Our Expedition Team and ship staff will welcome you on board and get you settled in, followed by a safety and orientation briefing and our Captain’s welcome dinner. We’re on our way to Antarctica!

Day 3: Southern Ocean
As we sail south, important briefings on environmental regulations and expedition safety are held, and you won’t want to miss our scientific and environmental experts as they begin their deeply knowledgeable, and always entertaining talks about the wildlife, history, and geology of the areas we will soon be exploring.

Days 4-5: The Falklands
Welcome to a wildlife lover’s dream. As you approach this ruggedly beautiful archipelago, keep the camera ready to capture the abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery of this fascinating part of the world. Here, you’ll find the largest black-browed albatross colony in the world and five species of breeding penguin. Bird lovers, stay on the lookout for kelp gulls, dolphin gulls, blackcrowned night herons, red-backed hawks, peregrine falcons and turkey vultures. East and West Falklands
provide a rare opportunity to witness the biological diversity, extraordinarily diverse landscapes and rich history of the southern islands. Weather permitting, we’ll explore Saunders Island, the second-largest island in the Falklands, and The Neck, a narrow peninsula with sandy beaches and subtle cliff faces, where the mighty black-browed albatross build their nesting colonies.

Days 6-7: Southern Ocean
Things continue ramping up with plenty of birdlife sightings as we make our way east across the Antarctic Convergence and officially enter Antarctic waters. See if you can identify the world’s largest bird, the Wandering albatross. From soaring giants like the Southern Giant petrel to the tiny Wilson’s Storm petrel, a range of impressive bird species will be hitching a ride on the updrafts created by ocean swells and waves. And be on the lookout for whale blows and our very first iceberg sighting.

Días 8-10: Georgia del Sur
Georgia del Sur se conoce a menudo como el "Serengeti del Océano Antártico", y es fácil entender por qué al contemplar decenas de miles (¡y no es una errata!) de pingüinos, focas y aves marinas en época de cría. Impresionantes paisajes montañosos, icebergs majestuosamente esculpidos, glaciares en todas direcciones y un rico tapiz histórico complementan la increíble variedad de fauna que se puede observar mientras navegamos por la costa de sotavento de Georgia del Sur. También visitaremos la histórica estación ballenera de Grytviken, donde se encuentra el pequeño cementerio donde está enterrado el gran explorador antártico Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Días 11-12: Mar de Escocia
Continuaremos con nuestras presentaciones informativas y el avistamiento de fauna a medida que los icebergs se hacen más grandes y numerosos.

Días 13-17: Islas Shetland del Sur y Antártida
Con dos salidas diarias como objetivo, exploraremos numerosas bahías pintorescas y famosos lugares de desembarque, navegando por canales repletos de icebergs mientras navegamos junto a una gran variedad de fauna. Tendremos la oportunidad de detenernos en varias bases científicas activas y lugares de desembarque históricos mientras contemplamos la gran variedad de especies de pingüinos, focas y ballenas a lo largo de las escarpadas costas y en el mar. Cuatro días nos brindan tiempo de sobra para explorar, descubrir y dejarnos llevar por el poder del último lugar salvaje de la Tierra.

Days 18-219: Antarctic Circle
Venturing to the ends of the earth is a moment to cherish, as not all expeditions venture this far south. We’ll take our time gliding through the famed Lemaire channel, accompanied by icebergs of every dazzling shape and size, with the anticipation of reaching latitude 66°33’S. Along the way, you’ll marvel at one of our planets most spectacular 360 landscapes, ushering you
towards to the legendary Antarctic Circle. Together we’ll quietly marvel the sheer rawness of the surroundings and revel in the moment. A toast and celebration awaits should the Circle welcome us. While not a typical landing, the crossing of the Antarctic Circle will leave you breathless, and with one of life’s greatest memories.

Day 20: South Shetland Islands and Antarctica
Test your newfound penguin expertise and sharpen your wildlife-spotting skills as you identify fur, leopard, and Weddell seals. Zodiac cruises and shore landings will continue, offering ample opportunities to encounter the peninsula’s diverse wildlife and capture stunning photographs of your adventure.

Days 21-22: Drake Passage
We leave this magical place and make our way north, once again crossing the legendary Drake Passage. We have one last hurrah as we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow, passenger photo contest, and a final celebratory meal together.
Congratulations, explorers!

Day 23: Ushuaia disembarkation
With huge smiles on weary, content faces, we disembark in the morning, letting you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.

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