Witness the region's remarkable wildlife: humpback whales; Gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguins; leopard, crabeater and Weddell seals; and numerous seabirds.
Enjoy thrilling expert-led shore visits in zodiac inflatables and participate in hiking and kayaking opportunities with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
Learn about Antarctica's rich history and global scientific significance with research station and former whaling station visits (conditions permitting), and a fascinating on board lecture program.
If there is one place on the globe that fires the imagination of travelers and arouses in them an instant thirst for adventure, it is the immaculate and faraway lands of the White Continent. Inhabited by a surprising endemic fauna, the Antarctic will welcome you during an 11-day expedition cruise (for your comfort, your cruise package includes an overnight in Buenos Aires the day before embarkation and the flights to/from Ushuaia).
At the border between the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean, you will enter Drake Passage. At the roaring fifties and the screaming sixties, the wind blows and the waves beat against the stem of the ship. In the sky, cape petrels lead you toward their realm until you reach the first of the continent’s lands. Ice is there in all its forms. The mountainous landscapes open up to give way to huge calving glaciers, tabular icebergs drift in the middle of the Southern Ocean, and the sea ice shimmers in the distance.
On board, the naturalists reveal to you the secrets of this unique ecosystem. As you near the shores, the first penguins appear. Gentoo, Adélie, chinstrap, these surprising birds, emblematic of the Antarctic, share their beaches with leopard, crabeater and Weddell seals. During an outing on land or at sea, in a Zodiac dinghy or a kayak, you will move through a stunning decor bathed in polar light.
If there is one place on the globe that fires the imagination of travelers and arouses in them an instant thirst for adventure, it is the immaculate and faraway lands of the White Continent. Inhabited by a surprising endemic fauna, the Antarctic will welcome you during an 11-day expedition cruise (for your comfort, your cruise package includes an overnight in Buenos Aires the day before embarkation and the flights to/from Ushuaia).
At the border between the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean, you will enter Drake Passage. At the roaring fifties and the screaming sixties, the wind blows and the waves beat against the stem of the ship. In the sky, cape petrels lead you toward their realm until you reach the first of the continent’s lands. Ice is there in all its forms. The mountainous landscapes open up to give way to huge calving glaciers, tabular icebergs drift in the middle of the Southern Ocean, and the sea ice shimmers in the distance.
On board, the naturalists reveal to you the secrets of this unique ecosystem. As you near the shores, the first penguins appear. Gentoo, Adélie, chinstrap, these surprising birds, emblematic of the Antarctic, share their beaches with leopard, crabeater and Weddell seals. During an outing on land or at sea, in a Zodiac dinghy or a kayak, you will move through a stunning decor bathed in polar light.
Activities
Lectures
Hiking
Zodiac Cruises
Itinerary Day to Day
Day 1
Buenos Aires
The day before your cruise embarkation, you will be greeted by our local representative at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza international airport in the arrival hall. A shuttle from the airport will be available to take you to your hotel.
Check-in from late morning.
Lunch on your own and time at leisure in the afternoon.
Dinner.
Overnight at the 5* hotel Sofitel Recoleta.
Buenos Aires
Embarkation Point
Day 2
Ushuaia & Embarkation
An early morning breakfast will be served before your transfer to the airport for your flight Buenos Aires – Ushuaia (approx. 3 hours, 30 min.). Meet and greet at the airport (English-speaking assistance).
Depending on your choice made when booking your cruise, you may EITHER be transferred to a restaurant for a lunch in Ushuaia before embarkation OR (for an additional cost) go on a group Tierra del Fuego National Park excursion. If you opt for the latter, please note that immediately upon arrival at Ushuaia airport, you will leave towards the Park where you will have lunch before starting the tour.
Created in 1960, the park which covers 63 000 hectares (155 670 acres) is located in the south west of the Tierra del Fuego Province on the Beagle Canal. One of his entries stands slightly over 6 miles from Ushuaia. Mountainous landscapes, lagoons, bogs, and rivers draw a picturesque scenery reinforced by the southern position of the park itself. The Darwin Mountains, which represent the southern part of the Andes Mountains are mainly responsible for such landscape. The Park is only partly accessible to the public and this tour will provide you with the opportunity to discover the local flora and sub-Antarctic landscapes. If you get lucky, you may encounter beavers, dams, birds, wild orchids, etc… This is a true paradise for Nature Lovers! Lunch will be served in a local restaurant within the Park. At the end of your visit, you will return to Ushuaia and the port, for embarkation on your vessel.
(Please note that the Tierra del Fuego excursion is subject to a minimum of participants: if this number is not reached, our operator will not be able to guarantee the departure – in this case, you will be given the option to join the “Lunch in Ushuaia” programme.)
Capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
Ushuaia
Days 3-4
Crossing the Drake Passage
Use your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarise yourself with your ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the zodiac outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience. You will experience exceptional sailing moments on board and join the naturalist-guides on your ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.
Drake Passage
Days 5-9
Antarctic Peninsula
Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife. Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas. Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.
Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest zodiac outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere. You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.
Antarctic Peninsula
Days 10-11
Crossing the Drake Passage
If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don’t forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.
Drake Passage
Day 12
Return to Ushuaia & Buenos Aires
Disembarkation. Meet and greet at the port (English-speaking assistance).
Transfer to the airport in time for check-in of the flight Ushuaia – Buenos Aires (approx. 3 hours, 30 min.).
This cabin is located on Deck 6. It has a private balcony, double bed, separate sitting area, dining area and a dressing room. The room also is equipped with TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, and bathtub, minibar, desk, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Prestige Suite Deck 6
Capacity: 4 Guests
Beds: King/Twin + Double Sofa Bed
Dimensions: 398 ft² (37 m²)
Number of Cabins: 9 Cabins
Features
Bluetooth Speaker
Butler Service
Chair
Closet
Coffee Machine
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Fruit Basket
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Separate Lounge
Shower
Sliding Doors
Sofa Bed
Toiletries
TV
Walk-In Closet
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 6. It has a private balcony, double bed, separate sitting area and a dressing room. The room also is equipped with TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Prestige Suite Deck 5
Capacity: 4 Guests
Beds: King/Twin + Double Sofa Bed
Dimensions: 398 ft² (37 m²)
Number of Cabins: 11 Cabins
Features
Afternoon Canapés
Bluetooth Speaker
Butler Service
Chair
Closet
Coffee Machine
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Fruit Basket
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Separate Lounge
Shower
Sliding Doors
Sofa
Sofa Bed
Table
Toiletries
TV
Walk-In Closet
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 5. It has a private balcony, double bed, separate sitting area with a full size sofa bed and a dressing room. The room also is equipped with TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 290 ft² (27 m²)
Number of Cabins: 3 Cabins
Features
Afternoon Canapés
Bluetooth Speaker
Butler Service
Chair
Closet
Coffee Machine
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Fruit Basket
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Sliding Doors
Sofa
Toiletries
TV
Walk-In Closet
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 6. It has a private balcony and dressing. The room also features a TV, an en-suite bathroom and shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 193 ft² (18 m²)
Number of Cabins: 2 Cabins
Features
Bluetooth Speaker
Butler Service
Chair
Closet
Coffee Machine
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Shower
Table
Toiletries
TV
Walk-In Closet
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 6. It has a private balcony and a dressing room. The room also features a TV, an en-suite bathroom with shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 193 ft² (18 m²)
Number of Cabins: Cabins
Features
Bluetooth Speaker
Butler Service
Chair
Closet
Coffee Machine
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Shower
Table
Toiletries
TV
Walk-In Closet
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 5. It has a private balcony and a dressing room. The room also features a TV, an en-suite bathroom with shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 193 ft² (18 m²)
Number of Cabins: 35 Cabins
Features
Bluetooth Speaker
Butler Service
Chair
Coffee Machine
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Shower
Sliding Doors
Table
Toiletries
TV
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 4. It has a private balcony and a dressing room. The room also features a TV, an en-suite bathroom with shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 193 ft² (18 m²)
Number of Cabins: 28 Cabins
Features
Bluetooth Speaker
Butler Service
Chair
Closet
Coffee Machine
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Shower
Table
Toiletries
TV
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 3. It has a private balcony and a dressing room. The room also features a TV, an en-suite bathroom and shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
Capacity: 3 Guests
Beds: King/Twin + Sofa Bed
Dimensions: 226 ft² (21 m²)
Number of Cabins: 8 Cabins
Features
Bluetooth Speaker
Butler Service
Closet
Coffee Machine
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Shower
Toiletries
TV
WiFi
Sofa
Table
Chair
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 3. It has a double bed, sofa bed and a dressing room. The room also features a TV, an en-suite bathroom and shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Owner's Suite
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 484 ft² (45 m²)
Number of Cabins: 1 Cabin
Features
Butler Service
Closet
Coffee Machine
Desk
Dining Area
Ensuite Bathroom
Fruit Basket
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Shower
Sliding Doors
Sofa
Table
TV
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 6. It has a private balcony, double bed, separate sitting area, dining area and a dressing room. The room also is equipped with TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, and bathtub, minibar, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Prestige Suite Deck 6
Capacity: 4 Guests
Beds: King/Twin + Double Sofa Bed
Dimensions: 398 ft² (37 m²)
Number of Cabins: 9 Cabins
Features
Afternoon Canapés
Butler Service
Closet
Coffee Machine
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Fruit Basket
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Separate Lounge
Shower
Sliding Doors
Sofa Bed
TV
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 6. It has a private balcony, double bed, separate sitting area and a dressing room. The room also is equipped with TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Prestige Suite Deck 5
Capacity: 4 Guests
Beds: King/Twin + Double Sofa Bed
Dimensions: 398 ft² (37 m²)
Number of Cabins: 11 Cabins
Features
Afternoon Canapés
Chair
Closet
Coffee Machine
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Fruit Basket
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Separate Lounge
Shower
Sliding Doors
Sofa Bed
TV
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 5. It has a private balcony, double bed, separate sitting area with a full size sofa bed and a dressing room. The room also is equipped with TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 290 ft² (27 m²)
Number of Cabins: 3 Cabins
Features
Afternoon Canapés
Butler Service
Chair
Coffee Machine
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Fruit Basket
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Shower
Sliding Doors
Sofa
TV
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 6. It has a private balcony, sofa and dressing. The room also features a TV, an en-suite bathroom and shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 193 ft² (18 m²)
Number of Cabins: 2 Cabins
Features
Ensuite Bathroom
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Shower
Sliding Doors
TV
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 6. It has a private balcony and a dressing room. The room also features a TV, an en-suite bathroom with shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 193 ft² (18 m²)
Number of Cabins: 15 Cabins
Features
Coffee Machine
Ensuite Bathroom
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Shower
Sliding Doors
TV
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 5. It has a private balcony and a dressing room. The room also features a TV, an en-suite bathroom with shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 193 ft² (18 m²)
Number of Cabins: 35 Cabins
Features
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Shower
Sliding Doors
TV
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 4. It has a private balcony and a dressing room. The room also features a TV, an en-suite bathroom with shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 193 ft² (18 m²)
Number of Cabins: 28 Cabins
Features
Closet
Coffee Machine
Ensuite Bathroom
Individual A/C
Minibar
Picture Windows
Safe
Shower
TV
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 3. It has a private balcony and a dressing room. The room also features a TV, an en-suite bathroom and shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Superior Stateroom Deck 3
Capacity: 3 Guests
Beds: King/Twin + Sofa Bed
Dimensions: 226 ft² (21 m²)
Number of Cabins: 8 Cabins
Features
Coffee Machine
Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Picture Windows
Safe
Shower
TV
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 3. It has a double bed, sofa bed and a dressing room. The room also features a TV, an en-suite bathroom and shower, minibar, dressing table, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Owner's Suite
Capacity: 2 Guests
Beds: King/Twin
Dimensions: 592 ft² (55 m²)
Number of Cabins: 1 Cabin
Features
Afternoon Canapés
Bathtub
Butler Service
Chair
Coffee Machine
Dining Area
Ensuite Bathroom
Fruit Basket
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Minibar
Safe
Shower
Sliding Doors
Sofa
Table
TV
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 6. It has a private balcony, double bed, separate sitting area, dining area and a dressing room. The room also is equipped with TV, en-suite bathroom with shower, and bathtub, minibar, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.
Grand Privilege Suite
Capacity: 4 Guests
Beds: 2 x King/Twin
Dimensions: 592 ft² (55 m²)
Number of Cabins: 1 Cabin
Features
Afternoon Canapés
Bathtub
Butler Service
Coffee Machine
Ensuite Bathroom
Fruit Basket
Hairdryer
Individual A/C
Safe
Separate Lounge
Shower
Sofa
TV
Walk-Out Balcony
WiFi
Description
This cabin is located on Deck 6. It has a private balcony, 2 double beds, separate sitting area and a dressing room. The room also is equipped with TV, en-suite bathrooms with shower, and bathtub, minibar, hairdryer, coffee maker and Wifi access.