
Highlights
- Spend 11 days exploring the wonders of Antarctica
- With the milder summer weather, we’ll aim to journey below the Antarctic Circle to the secluded and magnificent Marguerite Bay.
- There are opportunities for whale spotting, seeing young penguins, hiking, kayaking, ice-cruising, and even camping on the Antarctic snow.
The Argentinian capital is the birthplace of tango and a global hub of culture and cuisine. After an exciting first night here, you’ll head to Ushuaia to board your expedition ship and continue your journey south. When we cross the Drake Passage to get to Antarctica, the weather and sea ice here can be unpredictable. That’s why we don’t have a fixed itinerary when we travel to Antarctica. Instead, we carefully monitor current conditions and decide each day on the best sites to explore. It’s what we call ‘the expedition factor’.
Get ready for 11 full days in Antarctica, where immense icebergs and whales will leave you awestruck. You’ll spot species upon species of seabirds and have your heart warmed watching parent penguins care for their chicks. The season’s milder weather may have created a path through the sea ice south of the Antarctic Circle, all the way to Marguerite Bay, where we hope to visit remote historical buildings. Join the Expedition Team for lectures, ice-cruising, and landings along the way.
Ships

MS Roald Amundsen
Standard Activities
About the Antarctic Circle Expedition
The Argentinian capital is the birthplace of tango and a global hub of culture and cuisine. After an exciting first night here, you’ll head to Ushuaia to board your expedition ship and continue your journey south. When we cross the Drake Passage to get to Antarctica, the weather and sea ice here can be unpredictable. That’s why we don’t have a fixed itinerary when we travel to Antarctica. Instead, we carefully monitor current conditions and decide each day on the best sites to explore. It’s what we call ‘the expedition factor’.
Get ready for 11 full days in Antarctica, where immense icebergs and whales will leave you awestruck. You’ll spot species upon species of seabirds and have your heart warmed watching parent penguins care for their chicks. The season’s milder weather may have created a path through the sea ice south of the Antarctic Circle, all the way to Marguerite Bay, where we hope to visit remote historical buildings. Join the Expedition Team for lectures, ice-cruising, and landings along the way.
Itinerary Day to Day
Dazzling Buenos Aires
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.
Setting sail from Ushuaia
Get set for Antarctica
Antarctica: another world
Back through Drake Passage
Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
Route Map
Family members of all generations can adventure in Antarctica. Save up to 50% off* your child’s voyage and save on your next family cruise. Book today!
Terms & Conditions
- — The child offer is valid for new bookings on all Expedition departures and is subject to change at any time.
- — When the child occupies a cabin with at least two adults, a 50% savings applies to the cruise portion of the child’s package only.
- — When the child occupies a cabin with one adult, a 20% savings applies to the cruise portion of the child’s package only.
- — A 20% savings applies to the non-cruise portions of a package, where applicable, regardless of cabin occupancy.
- — A child is defined as 2 through 15 years of age at the time of sailing.
- — This offer is bookable online or by phone and is combinable with all current offers.
- — Please note: Participation of children under the age of 12 years in small-boat landings during expedition cruises is at the discretion of the captain.
- — In accordance with International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators guidelines, the minimum age for travel to Antarctica is 5 years.
Feel the spirit of the early Antarctic explorers. Join us for a walk on the wild side with snowshoes. Climb hills, cross glittering white plains, and untouched landscape. Here few humans have set foot. Our experienced Expedition Team will guide you to places with awe-inspiring views. You might observe penguin colonies or even see whales swimming in the sea from above.
Only bookable on board
Language: English
Included: Snow shoes and ski poles.
Requirements: A good level of fitness is essential
Walking information: Walking mostly on snow and icy terrain, uphill and downhill.
Merge with nature on an exceptional Antarctic sea kayaking adventure. Explore nature and wildlife up-close as we kayak along awe-inspiring icebergs and glaciers.
Paddling through crystal-clear water and spot seals, penguins, and even whales. Our experienced Expedition Team will take you to stunning Antarctic areas with high chances of encountering wildlife.
Only bookable on board
Kayaking gear and dry suits are included in this excursion.
A good level of fitness is essential.
Basic level swimming skills is required.
Knowledge of basic English is required to communicate with instructors.
Subject to weather and ice condition
This is an after dinner and before breakfast activity offered only where the route, weather and ice/snow conditions allow.
When Scott arrived at the South Pole on the 17th of January 1912, he found a silk tent erected together with a Norwegian flag and pennant from Amundsen’s ship, Fram. The tent was a masterpiece of its time, designed for emergency use. It could fit into the pocket of an anorak and weighed less than two pounds.
Imagine yourself sleeping under the Antarctic sky with little more than the thin wall of a tent separating you from the elements. In the true style of the early explorers we venture out at night for this once in a lifetime chance to feel like a polar explorer. Although Amundsen, Scott and Nordenskjold had different equipment, they used the best gear available at the time. So do we. This activity features top of the line camping equipment that meets Antarctic standards for camping on snow.
The adventure starts with a pre-camp briefing by the experienced expedition staff who accompany us on the activity. We set up our camp after dinner with guests participating from beginning to end. If you have never pitched a tent before, this is your chance. After the camp is set up you can either go to bed or sit outside and marvel at the stillness, or listen to penguins in the distance. Depending on the landing site, we may take short walks to nearby viewpoints and visit penguin colonies in the bright Antarctic night. If you like, wake up early, climb out of your tent and watch the sunrise.
In the morning hours we take down the camp and boats pick us up for the return trip to the ship. Back on board, we enjoy a special breakfast and debrief the experience.
As an IAATO member, Hurtigruten adheres to all guidelines associated with onshore overnight stays in Antarctica. We leave nothing behind and remove all traces of our presence to protect wildlife and the fragile environment. Join us for this unique and unforgettable experience!
Only bookable on board
Emergency food, all camping equipment meeting Antarctic standards, special breakfast served back on the ship after camping and a special certificate.
Walking information: Walking mostly on snow, camping also on snow. Some walking with gear required to the camp. We also offer short hikes if conditions and the site allow.
Bringing food ashore is not allowed.
What's Included
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Flights in economy class between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia Hotel
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Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
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Transfer from the hotel in Buenos Aires to the airport before the expedition cruise
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Transfers between the Ushuaia airport and the ship, including a brief tour of the town
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Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
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Fine-dining À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests
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Complimentary tea and coffee
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Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection.
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Streaming is not supported.
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Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations
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English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
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Range of included activities
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Experts from the Expedition Team present detailed lectures on a variety of topics
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Use the ship’s Science Center, which features an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
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The Citizen Science program allows guests to contribute to current scientific research projects
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The onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
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The ship has hot tubs, a sauna, an outdoor and indoor gym, and an outdoor running track
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Participate in informal gatherings with the crew, such as daily recaps and the next day’s preparations
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Escorted landings in a small boat (RIB) while in Antarctica
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Loan of boots, trekking pole, and all equipment needed for the activities
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Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
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Expedition photographer will help configure your camera settings before landings
What's Excluded
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International flights
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Travel insurance
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Luggage handling
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Optional shore excursions with our local partners
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Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
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Optional treatments in the onboard wellness centre