Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll arrive in Buenos Aires and spend the day on your own schedule. Walk through Recoleta to see the French and Italian architecture, then head to Palermo where there's plenty of green space to relax in. Later, grab dinner and catch some tango dancing either in San Telmo or along Avenida Corrientes. The city has a real rhythm to it, especially once the evening comes alive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Overnight accommodation in Buenos Aires including breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Recoleta neighborhood
- Visit Palermo parks and plazas
- Dinner in San Telmo
- Tango dancing at local bars, clubs, or confiterías
- Pre-Program option to explore Patagonia (arrive a few days early)
Landmarks/POIs Recoleta Palermo San Telmo Avenida Corrientes - Day 2
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
An early morning flight takes you from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, and you might catch views of Lago Fagnano and Monte Darwin along the way. You'll board the MS Fridtjof Nansen at Beagle Channel, sit through the expedition team's briefing on health and safety procedures, then enjoy a welcome dinner. After that, there's time to walk on deck and take in the scenery under the stars.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia in economy class
- Transfer from Ushuaia airport to ship with town tour
- Boarding and expedition team health and safety meeting
- Welcome dinner on board
Landmarks/POIs Lago Fagnano Monte Darwin Alberto de Agostini National Park Beagle Channel - Days 3 - 4
Drake Passage Crossing
Crossing the Drake Passage takes two days, and there's plenty to see if you're watching for albatross, petrels, whales, and seabirds. The expedition team gives talks on Antarctic history, the environment, and exploration, plus they introduce you to citizen science work. You can keep busy with art classes, use the sauna or gym, run on the track, get wellness treatments, or simply eat at one of the onboard restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition team lectures on history, environments, and challenges of Antarctic exploration
- Citizen Science program introduction
- Professional photographer tips and guidance
- Art classes
- Sauna access
- Indoor gym access
- Outdoor running track use
- Wellness area access (massage and facial available)
- Meals and beverages in onboard restaurants
Optional Activities
- Massage treatments in Wellness Area
- Facial treatments in Wellness Area
Landmarks/POIs Drake Passage - Days 5 - 9
Antarctica Exploration
Over five days, you'll explore Antarctica with an itinerary that changes based on weather and ice conditions. From the South Shetlands to the Antarctic Peninsula, you'll do ice-cruises and shore landings at historic sites and penguin colonies. Whales and other wildlife appear throughout, you'll contribute to citizen science projects, and if you want, there's optional kayaking among icebergs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ice-cruise excursions guided by Expedition Team
- On-shore landings to historic and scenic sites
- Penguin colony visits at respectful distance
- Expedition Team lecture program continuation
- Citizen Science project participation
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and activity equipment
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographer camera configuration assistance
- Use of Science Center with library and microscopes
- Meals and beverages in onboard restaurants
Optional Activities
- Kayaking among the icebergs
Landmarks/POIs South Shetland Islands Antarctic Peninsula - Days 10 - 11
Return Voyage to Falkland Islands
The return voyage gives you time to relax while the expedition team covers explorers, marine biology, wildlife, oceanography, and climate change through lectures. You'll examine seawater samples collected from Antarctica and watch for seabirds like gulls and albatross on deck. Downtime happens in the hot tubs, heated infinity pool, or the Explorer Lounge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Team lecture program on explorers, marine biology, wildlife, oceanography, and climate change
- Seawater sample examination and study
- Explorer Lounge & Bar access
- Hot tub access
- Heated infinity pool access
- Meals and beverages in onboard restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Falkland Islands - Days 12 - 14
Falkland Islands Exploration
Three days exploring the Falkland Islands means an itinerary that shifts with the conditions. You'll look for king, rockhopper, Magellanic, and gentoo penguins along with ducks, geese, albatross, and caracaras. Time in Stanley, the capital, lets you see the English red buses, eat at restaurants and pubs, and possibly land at penguin colonies.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flexible itinerary guided by captain and Expedition Team based on conditions
- Penguin colony viewing and possible landings
- Exploration of Stanley and surrounding islands
Optional Activities
- Explore Stanley on foot
- Dining at Stanley restaurants
- Visit Stanley pubs
- Wildlife viewing from ship
Landmarks/POIs Stanley East Falkland Island - Day 15
At Sea
This is a sea day where the expedition team presents more talks and you can review photos from Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. It's good for sharing stories with other travelers you've met, or you can unwind in the sauna, soak in hot tubs, and just watch the water and sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Team lectures and presentations
- Sauna access
- Hot tub access
- Meals and beverages in onboard restaurants
Optional Activities
- Photo review and organization
- Wildlife watching from deck
- Day 16
Puerto Madryn and Valdes Peninsula
Puerto Madryn is a UNESCO wildlife site with warm weather and nice beaches to walk along. The Valdes Peninsula nature reserve nearby is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can spot marine mammals and over 180 bird species. Local shops sell arts and crafts, and you'll find good restaurants serving regional food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Valdes Peninsula nature reserve
- Stroll through natural beauty of Valdes Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Marine mammal viewing
- Bird watching with binoculars
- Dining at local restaurants
- Shopping at local arts and crafts shops
Landmarks/POIs Puerto Madryn Valdes Peninsula - Days 17 - 18
Return to Buenos Aires
As the ship heads north, temperatures start to warm up. You'll have time by the infinity pool, can use the outdoor gym, and might chat with expedition team members to hear what they've learned. The farewell dinner happens on your final evening, and there's a chance to watch stars reflected off the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Infinity pool access
- Outdoor gym access
- Expedition Team interactions and conversations
- Farewell dinner on final evening
- Meals and beverages in onboard restaurants
- Day 19
Buenos Aires Departure
You'll disembark in Buenos Aires after 19 days at sea. There's another opportunity to explore the city with its tango culture and Latin energy. If you want, you can extend your trip with a post-program to Iguazu Falls before heading home.
Optional Activities
- Explore Buenos Aires
- Post-Program to Iguazú Falls (optional extension)
Landmarks/POIs Iguazú Falls
