Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll start in Buenos Aires with an overnight hotel stay to explore this vibrant city. The architecture here draws comparison to Paris, with Belle Epoque buildings and sidewalk cafes throughout. Consider heading to La Boca to walk through colorful art galleries and street markets, or check out San Telmo for its bohemian vibe, boutique shops, and tango clubs if you're interested in the local scene.
Optional Activities
- Visit La Boca for art walk
- Explore San Telmo neighborhood
- Experience tango clubs
- Visit boutique hotels and antique shops
- Explore Belle Epoque architecture and green spaces
- Visit sidewalk cafes
Landmarks La Boca San Telmo 
- Day 2
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
This morning you'll fly from Buenos Aires down to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city on Tierra del Fuego. Once you arrive, you'll board the Scenic Eclipse and get welcomed by the captain and crew. As the yacht departs, you'll toast the start of your expedition while cruising through the Beagle Channel, with dramatic Andean mountain views coming into focus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Beagle Channel
- Board Scenic Eclipse ultra-luxury yacht
Landmarks Beagle Channel Ushuaia 
- Day 3
Drake Passage Crossing
The yacht crosses the Drake Passage today, the famous waterway between South America and Antarctica. Breakfast is flexible in your suite or with other guests. The Polar Discovery Team will give an introductory presentation covering what to expect from Zodiac excursions and coming activities. The ship's theatre offers talks, documentaries, and evening entertainment throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Introductory polar expedition presentation by Polar Discovery Team
- Access to on-board theatre talks and documentaries
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 4
Antarctic Waters Entry
You'll head to the Observation Deck early to spot your first icebergs as the yacht enters Antarctic waters. You'll receive a complimentary polar parka to keep warm during your time here. The expert Polar Discovery Team, which includes geologists, historians, ornithologists, marine biologists, and glaciologists, will help spot whale blows and explain what you're seeing in this unpredictable environment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Observation deck access to spot icebergs
- Expert Polar Discovery Team wildlife guidance
- Complimentary polar parka
Landmarks Antarctic Waters - Day 5
Antarctic Peninsula
After waking to iceberg and glacial mountain views from your suite, you'll learn that Antarctica has over 40 bird species including wandering albatrosses with the largest wingspan of any flying bird. Your captain and specialist team plan each day based on ice and weather conditions. With 18 to 20 hours of daylight, you might do Zodiac cruises, wildlife viewing, historic hut visits, kayaking, or paddleboarding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- Penguin rookery viewing
- Historic hut visits
- Kayaking around icebergs
- Paddleboarding experiences
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 6
Antarctic Peninsula
Possible landing sites today include Portal Point, a former British refuge hut, or Deception Island in the South Shetland Islands, which has an active volcano and hundreds of thousands of chinstrap penguins. The yacht can sail into the submerged volcanic caldera through a narrow rocky gap. Later, you'll have dinner at Sushi @ Koko's with fellow guests and can relax in the bar or library afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Portal Point landing (potential)
- Deception Island visit (potential)
- Zodiac cruising
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Sushi @ Koko's
Landmarks Portal Point Deception Island South Shetland Islands - Day 7
Antarctic Peninsula Wildlife
You'll see penguin colonies up close today, around 12 million penguins live on the Peninsula including Adelie, Chinstrap, Gentoo, and rare Emperor species. You can hear their calls and watch them interact and waddle around. Whales including minke, humpback, or Orca might appear from the yacht, or you can spot them from a Zodiac with an expert guide or via kayak for a closer look. Ask your Discovery Leader for photography tips.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Penguin colony viewing and guidance
- Whale watching from yacht or Zodiac
- Kayaking around wildlife
- Paddleboarding experiences
- Expert Discovery Leader photography guidance
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 8
Lemaire Channel
Today you'll navigate the Lemaire Channel, known locally as 'Kodak Alley', an 11-kilometer narrow passage just 700 meters wide at its tightest point. Rocky mountains and glowing blue icebergs sit close to the ship on both sides. Between activities, head to the Observation Lounge to have specialty tea or coffee while viewing the scenery through Swarovski telescopes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lemaire Channel cruise and viewing
- Access to Observation Lounge with Swarovski telescopes
Landmarks Lemaire Channel - Day 9
Anvers Island
On clear days you'll see Mount Francis, Anvers Island's highest peak. Each day here differs from the last, so you might hike or spend time on pebbled beaches surrounded by curious penguins. Back on the yacht, explore the Observation Lounge and Senses Spa with sauna, heated therapy lounge, yoga, and Pilates classes. Tonight you can choose from up to 10 dining venues.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising to Anvers Island
- Hiking (potential)
- Beach time with penguin viewing
- Access to Senses Spa facilities
- Gym and fitness classes
- Access to on-board dining venues
Optional Activities
- Senses Spa treatments
Landmarks Mount Francis Anvers Island - Day 10
Polar Plunge Experience
Today might be your polar plunge, a chance to jump into freezing Antarctic waters. The yacht stops and the team sets up the marina for swimmers. If you skip the plunge, find a good viewing spot and join others for hot chocolate or a whiskey toast afterward with those who took the jump.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Polar plunge swimming (optional participation)
Optional Activities
- Polar plunge swimming
- Hot chocolate reception after plunge
- Day 11
Drake Passage Return
You're back crossing the Drake Passage toward South America with plenty of time to settle in and reflect on your Antarctic moments. Your butler will deliver breakfast with freshly squeezed juice or barista-made coffee to your room. The gym offers workouts, Pilates, stretching, or aerial yoga. Later, head to the Scenic Lounge Bar for premium spirits, over 130 whiskeys, wines, and French champagne.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drake Passage cruise
- Access to gym and fitness classes
- Access to Scenic Lounge Bar
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 12
At Sea
Thanks to the Captain's open bridge policy, you can visit the bridge and learn how the yacht operates. Book a Senses Spa treatment if you'd like before your time ends here, with options for ESPA facials, massages, Ayurvedic massage, or Japanese shiatsu. After your treatment, relax in the Vitality Lounge to extend that calm feeling.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bridge tour and access (subject to operational availability)
Optional Activities
- Senses Spa treatments
- Day 13
Ushuaia
This morning you'll arrive back in Ushuaia along the Beagle Channel with snow-dusted peaks and Monte Olivia commanding the skyline. The town serves as your gateway to the Antarctic Peninsula and offers natural wonders and the spirit of exploration this region is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Ushuaia
- Visit Monte Olivia viewpoint
- Explore Beagle Channel area
Landmarks Monte Olivia Beagle Channel - Day 14
Cape Horn and Murray Channel
Today you'll sail through iconic Cape Horn where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet at South America's southernmost point. Look out for sea lions, penguins, and whales during your passage. Later you'll cruise through Murray Channel, named after British naval officer Captain John Murray, watching for albatrosses and seabirds. A Discovery Team presentation covers your expedition and Zodiac plans, plus theatre performances fill the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cape Horn cruise
- Murray Channel cruise
- Polar expedition presentation by Discovery Team
- Access to on-board theatre
Landmarks Cape Horn Murray Channel - Day 15
Chilean Fjords and Glaciers
You're now navigating the Chilean Fjords' maze of long narrow inlets, steep cliffs, channels and islands carved by glaciers over time. Towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and dense forests come into view from the Observation Deck. You'll see Seno Garibaldi, one of the world's few advancing glaciers, and cruise to Seno Pia Glacier to explore ice crevasses and rivers. The area is home to seals, sea lions, seabirds, and Andean condors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chilean Fjords cruise
- Seno Garibaldi viewing
- Seno Pia Glacier exploration
Landmarks Chilean Fjords Seno Garibaldi Seno Pia Glacier - Day 16
Beagle Channel and Vockburn Channel
You'll cruise through the scenic Beagle Channel, which carried Charles Darwin on his five-year discovery journey. Dramatic Andean mountain views fill your horizon from the yacht. Later you'll travel through the 64-kilometer Vockburn Channel known for glacier views. Watch for seals, dolphins, and whales. Relax in a cabana on Deck 10 or request afternoon tea on your private verandah.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beagle Channel cruise
- Vockburn Channel cruise
- Access to deck cabanas
Landmarks Beagle Channel Vockburn Channel - Day 17
Alberto de Agostini National Park
Today features the Aguila Glacier and Condor Glacier, part of the Darwin Mountain Range in Alberto de Agostini National Park. This is Chile's third largest park with fjords, glaciers, ice fields, subpolar forests, and snow-capped peaks throughout. You'll see ancient ice formations cascading down mountainsides into the sea. Aguila Glacier is particularly beautiful and feeds into a mineral-rich lagoon that attracts wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Aguila Glacier viewing
- Condor Glacier viewing
Landmarks Aguila Glacier Condor Glacier Darwin Mountain Range Alberto de Agostini National Park - Day 18
Magdalena Channel and Strait of Magellan
You'll stand on the Observation Terrace as the yacht navigates narrow passages through Magdalena Channel and Gabriel Canal, surrounded by towering cliffs and wilderness. The Tucker Islets, a group of small islands and rocky outcrops in the Strait of Magellan, host Magellanic penguin colonies and seabirds including skuas and petrels. Tonight there's dinner at Sushi @ Koko's, theatre entertainment, and a nightcap at the Scenic Lounge Bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Magdalena Channel cruise
- Gabriel Canal cruise
- Tucker Islets wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Sushi @ Koko's
Landmarks Magdalena Channel Gabriel Canal Tucker Islets Strait of Magellan - Day 19
Admiralty Sound and Ainsworth Bay
You'll cruise through Admiralty Sound, home to leopard and elephant seals, hugged by snow-topped mountain ranges and majestic fjords of Alberto de Agostini National Park. You can go ashore to secluded Ainsworth Bay in a Zodiac to get up close to towering glaciers and spot seals on ice floes. Alternatively, stay on board for gym workouts, Pilates classes, stretching, or aerial yoga.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Admiralty Sound cruise
- Ainsworth Bay Zodiac excursion
- Glacier viewing
- Access to gym and fitness classes
Landmarks Admiralty Sound Ainsworth Bay - Day 20
Whiteside Canal and Strait of Magellan
You'll cruise through the historic Strait of Magellan, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Named after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1520, it was the primary shipping route before the Panama Canal opened. The Discovery Team will discuss early explorers and rich maritime history from that era. The theatre offers advanced cinemascope technology with immersive 270-degree viewing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Whiteside Canal cruise
- Strait of Magellan cruise
- Expert Discovery Team maritime history presentation
- Access to on-board theatre
Landmarks Whiteside Canal Strait of Magellan - Day 21
Punta Arenas
You'll discover Punta Arenas at Chile's southern extreme, a gateway to Antarctica and Torres del Paine National Park. The city overlooks the Strait of Magellan and grew wealthy during the California Gold Rush as a haven for ships. You'll find clean air, sophisticated European architecture, and known kayaking opportunities. Nearby Magdalena Island is the breeding ground for Magellanic penguin colonies. Book optional spa treatments upon return.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Punta Arenas
- Visit Magdalena Island for penguin viewing
- Kayaking opportunities
- Senses Spa treatments
Landmarks Punta Arenas Strait of Magellan Magdalena Island Torres del Paine National Park - Day 22
Strait of Magellan
You'll sail through the legendary Strait of Magellan with panoramic views of the rugged coastline. Specialty tea or coffee in the Observation Lounge comes with Swarovski telescope viewing. You can choose from 10 dining venues, casual lunch at Azure Bar & Cafe or an elegant dinner at Elements. An evening theatre performance precedes your return to your suite for a nightcap.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Strait of Magellan cruise
- Access to Observation Lounge with Swarovski telescopes
- Access to on-board dining venues
- Access to on-board theatre
Landmarks Strait of Magellan - Day 23
Isla Pingüino
Today you'll visit the remote and rugged Isla Pinguino, a windswept wildlife sanctuary off the Patagonian coast with thriving Magellanic penguin colonies and unusually, a small group of rockhopper penguins. Step ashore with your Discovery Team to explore the ecosystem. You'll walk the rocky terrain and seaweed-fringed coastline, spot elephant seals and seabirds riding thermals above the cliffs, and feel the raw beauty here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Isla Pingüino zodiac landing
- Penguin colony viewing
- Wildlife exploration with expert Discovery Team
Landmarks Isla Pingüino - Day 24
At Sea
Sleep in today if you'd like, lulled by the ocean. Your butler will deliver freshly squeezed juice, steaming barista-made coffee or tea to your door to start your leisurely day. Thanks to the Captain's open bridge policy, you can visit the bridge and learn how the yacht operates. The bridge is also one of the best viewing areas on the entire ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bridge tour and access (subject to operational availability)
- Day 25
Punta Piramides
You'll explore Punta Piramides, a World Heritage-listed nature reserve and important breeding location for endangered southern right whales, elephant seals, and a large sea lion rookery. Orcas frequent the area and shorebirds pass through during annual migrations. Ask your Discovery Leader for photography tips and wildlife spotting guidance while cruising on Zodiacs, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Punta Piramides zodiac excursion
- Whale watching
- Elephant seal and sea lion viewing
- Kayaking and paddleboarding experiences
- Expert Discovery Leader photography guidance
Landmarks Punta Piramides - Day 26
At Sea
Another leisurely day at sea allows time for the gym or studio classes like Pilates, stretching, or aerial yoga. Book a Senses Spa treatment for an ESPA facial, massage, Ayurvedic massage, or other options. Spend your afternoon in your suite or the spacious Scenic Bar Lounge with your choice of beverages including over 130 whiskeys or wine. Choose from up to 10 dining venues for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to gym and fitness classes
- Access to on-board dining venues
Optional Activities
- Senses Spa treatments
- Day 27
At Sea
Your final full day at sea, make the most of the yacht's luxurious spaces. Open the floor-to-ceiling doors of your suite to see vast ocean vistas. Request butler-delivered breakfast or dine with fellow guests at the alfresco Yacht Club. Take a dip in the Vitality Pool, relax in shaded oceanfront cabanas, play board games, or enjoy Champagne on the Sky Deck. Return to your favorite restaurant with new friends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to Vitality Pool
- Access to oceanfront cabanas
- Access to Observation Lounge
- Access to Sky Deck
- Access to on-board dining venues
- Day 28
Montevideo, Uruguay
You'll arrive in Montevideo, Uruguay's vibrant capital city with a rich 300-year history and eclectic Art Deco and Neoclassical architecture throughout. The Rambla, a 22-kilometer beachside avenue longer than Barcelona's, traces the seaside almost entirely. Most city streets connect to the Rambla, making Montevideo easy to navigate. The city shares a collective love for meat, wine, football, and celebrations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Montevideo city center
- Visit the Rambla
- Experience local restaurants and wine culture
- Visit football stadiums
- Explore Art Deco and Neoclassical architecture
Landmarks Rambla Montevideo - Day 29
Buenos Aires Departure
Your expedition ends this morning in Buenos Aires. After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to the crew and your new friends as you disembark, carrying away memories from an unforgettable journey through some of the world's most remote and beautiful regions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembark from Scenic Eclipse
Landmarks Buenos Aires
