Antarctic Circle Expedition

Buenos Aires is all about architecture, tango and steaks. You’ll enjoy an overnight stay here, giving you a chance to sample its fiery flavor.

Head to a neighborhood bar for a tango performance before savoring sizzling Argentinian beef in one of the city’s delicious steakhouses.

Make sure you also take in the beautiful architecture. The pretty-in-pink Casa Rosada is stunning, as is the National Museum of Fine Arts, displaying works by Van Gogh, Monet and Picasso.

Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where you’ll meet your hybrid-powered expedition ship, MS Fridtjof Nansen, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters.

This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world’s southernmost city.

After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to settle into your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.

As we cruise from Ushuia to Antarctica through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your polar expedition.

Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You’ll learn how to make your visit as safe and as sustainable as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join. Relax and meet your fellow adventurers. Take an invigorating swim, enjoy a spa treatment and look out for icebergs, whales and albatrosses.

You’ll spend 11 incredible days exploring Antarctica. Nothing can really prepare you for it. Marvel at the sculpted icebergs, some the size of cathedrals, surrounded by frozen mountains and looming glaciers.

Learn about the wildlife and ecology of Antarctica as you come face-to-face with huge colonies of penguins, leopard seals and more. Bird enthusiasts should look skywards to spot some of the 45 species of Antarctic seabirds that live here, such as skuas, jaegers, petrels and terns.

Here, nature is king and we are mere observers. Our experienced captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary. You’ll get multiple chances to go ashore and to cruise with our small expedition boats, under the guidance of our experienced Expedition Team. If weather permits, you can kayak, hike or snowshoe on optional activities. If conditions allow, we’ll cross the 66°33′ South Polar Circle and sail further on to Marguerite Bay. Here, whales frequent the waters, and the icy islands are havens for Adélie penguins. Only accessible in the late summer season, and iced over most of the year, this is a truly special experience.

Back on board, join Citizen Science projects and onboard lectures, where you’ll learn more about polar exploration, this precious habitat, and how we can all protect it.

After 11 days of exhilarating exploration, your action-packed expedition cruise, taking in the wonders and wildlife of Antarctica, nears its end. As we make the return trip Ushuaia, enjoy this time at sea.

Join the Expedition Team in the Science Center to delve into areas of interest in more depth and contribute your findings to Citizen Science projects. Enlist the help of our onboard photographer with the editing of your photos.

Relax with a treatment in the Wellness Spa or take in the fresh sea air from the on-deck pool or hot tubs. Spend time in the Explorer Lounge with the new friends you’ve made on your trip, sharing experiences over a drink.

Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina’s southernmost province. From here, you’ll take a flight back to Buenos Aires, but it needn’t be the end of your adventure.