Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll land in Buenos Aires and get settled into your hotel in this passionate city. The neighborhoods of La Boca and San Telmo are worth wandering through if you feel like exploring, but there's no pressure to stick to a schedule. Take some time to walk around the Belle Epoque architecture, grab a coffee at one of the sidewalk cafes, and soak in the local atmosphere. This city thrives on football, asado grilling, and tango, so you'll get a real feel for all of it just by being present.
Optional Activities
- Explore La Boca neighborhood and art walk
- Discover San Telmo's bohemian atmosphere, antique shops, and tango clubs
- Visit boutique hotels and creative spaces
Landmarks/POIs La Boca San Telmo - Day 2
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
After breakfast, you'll fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, the world's southernmost city. From there, you'll board the Scenic Eclipse, an ultra-luxury ship that becomes your home for the next few weeks. The Beagle Channel sail offers incredible views of Andean mountains that you can take in from your private verandah or the Observation Deck. It's your first taste of what's coming.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Beagle Channel
- Board Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yacht
Landmarks/POIs Beagle Channel Ushuaia - Day 3
Drake Passage Crossing
The ship begins crossing the Drake Passage today, the waterway that connects South America to Antarctica. You'll attend an introductory presentation from the Polar Discovery Team, who'll explain zodiac excursions and what to expect from expedition activities. Between briefings, catch a theater production or documentary in the theater, or just relax knowing you're heading toward something truly special.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Introductory presentation by Polar Discovery Team
- Theater presentations and documentaries
Optional Activities
- Breakfast in suite
- Attend evening theater productions and entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Drake Passage - Day 4
Antarctic Waters Entry
Antarctic waters come into view today, and you'll likely spot your first icebergs from the Observation Deck. The Polar Discovery Team is on hand to point out marine life and explain what you're seeing. These experts include geologists, historians, ornithologists, marine biologists, and glaciologists, so there's real knowledge available whenever you want it. Keep your camera ready for whales.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Spot icebergs from Observation Deck
- Polar Discovery Team guidance and presentations
Optional Activities
- Watch for whale blows and marine wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Antarctic Waters - Day 5
Antarctic Peninsula Wildlife
You're surrounded by glacial mountains and icebergs sculpted by nature. This region is a birdwatcher's paradise with over 40 species including wandering albatrosses, shearwaters, and giant petrels. With 18 to 20 hours of daylight, there's time to explore as much as you want. Actual excursions depend on ice and weather conditions, but the Discovery Team plans around whatever nature throws at you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- Viewing penguin rookeries
- Visit historic huts
- Kayaking around icebergs
- Paddle boarding
Optional Activities
- Wildlife photography and birdwatching
Landmarks/POIs Antarctic Peninsula - Day 6
Antarctic Exploration
Today brings potential landings at sites like Portal Point, a former British refuge hut, or Deception Island in the South Shetland Islands. Deception Island has an active volcano with a submerged caldera that the ship can sail directly into. You'll see hundreds of thousands of chinstrap penguins there, which is something you won't forget. The team decides based on conditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- Landing at Portal Point or Deception Island
- Penguin rookery viewing
Landmarks/POIs Portal Point Deception Island - Day 7
Antarctic Wildlife Experience
Penguin colonies appear everywhere now. Around 12 million penguins live on the Peninsula, and you'll see Adelie, Chinstrap, Gentoo, and if you're lucky, rare Emperor penguins. Get close using zodiacs, kayaks, or stand-up paddleboards with expert guidance. Marine wildlife like minke whales, humpbacks, and orcas also appear regularly. The encounters feel personal when you're on a small boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising around ice formations
- Penguin rookery viewing
- Kayaking around icebergs
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Seal viewing
Landmarks/POIs Antarctic Peninsula - Day 8
Lemaire Channel
The 11-kilometre-long Lemaire Channel, often called 'Kodak Alley', features dramatic rocky mountains and glowing blue icebergs. At its narrowest point it's only 700 metres wide, making it feel intimate despite the scale. Grab specialty tea or coffee in the Observation Lounge where Swarovski telescopes help you spot details. This channel gives you time to simply absorb the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Lemaire Channel
Landmarks/POIs Lemaire Channel - Day 9
Anvers Island
Mount Francis, Anvers Island's highest peak, showcases Antarctica's rugged beauty today. You might have chances to hike or spend time on pebbled beaches with curious penguins. Back on the Scenic Eclipse, there's a spa with various treatments available, yoga and Pilates classes, and up to 10 different dining experiences to choose from. The ship balances adventure with serious comfort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking opportunities
- Beach time with penguin viewing
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments at Senses Spa
- Yoga or Pilates classes
- Sauna and heated therapy lounge
Landmarks/POIs Mount Francis Anvers Island - Day 10
Wellness Day at Sea
Start with butler-delivered coffee or juice in your suite. Spend time at the gym, join a Pilates or stretching class, or try aerial yoga. Optional spa treatments include ESPA facials, massages, or alternative therapies. The Scenic Lounge Bar stocks over 130 whiskeys and French champagne if you want to unwind with premium beverages. Today's pace is entirely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Gym workout
- Pilates class
- Guided stretching
- Aerial yoga
- ESPA facial
- Massage
- Ayurvedic massage
- Alternative therapies
- Lounge bar beverages
- Day 11
Sailing to South Georgia
You're cruising toward South Georgia while enjoying specialty tea or coffee in the Observation Lounge with Swarovski telescopes. Pick from up to 10 dining spots, whether that's casual lunch at the Azure Bar and Cafe or fine dining at Elements. There's a theater performance to catch this evening, and you can finish the night with a nightcap back in your suite. The voyage continues smoothly.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Theater performances
- Dining at Azure Bar & Café
- Fine dining at Elements
Landmarks/POIs South Georgia - Day 12
South Georgia Island
South Georgia's dramatic landscape unfolds with 3000-metre mountain ranges and shattered glaciers. Possible landing sites include Fortuna Bay with views of Konig Glacier, or Salisbury Plain with the world's second largest King penguin colony of over 250,000. Elephant and fur seals frequent the pebble beaches. Zodiacs and kayaks with expert guides get you close to it all.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- Landing at Fortuna Bay or Salisbury Plain
- Penguin colony viewing
- Kayaking
Landmarks/POIs Fortuna Bay Konig Glacier Salisbury Plain - Day 13
South Georgia Wildlife
Thousands of King penguins cover the beaches alongside elephant seals and male fur seals staking territory. Have your camera and binoculars ready, and experienced Discovery Leaders will give photography tips and wildlife spotting guidance. Zodiac cruises, kayaking, and paddle boarding excursions keep you moving through the best viewing areas. The scale of wildlife here is genuinely hard to comprehend.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- Kayaking around ice formations
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Wildlife viewing and photography guidance
Landmarks/POIs South Georgia - Day 14
South Georgia Heritage
At Grytviken settlement, you'll pay respects to Sir Ernest Shackleton at his final resting place. The old whaling station remnants and ships rusting in the bay tell a historic story. During zodiac cruises, kayaking, and paddle boarding trips, you'll spot ice formations, penguin rookeries, and seal colonies. If conditions are right, you might hear ice cracking and whales feeding below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Grytviken settlement
- Pay respects to Sir Ernest Shackleton
- View historic whaling stations
- Zodiac cruising
- Kayaking around icebergs
- Stand-up paddleboarding
Landmarks/POIs Grytviken - Day 15
South Georgia Exploration
South Georgia, nicknamed the 'Galapagos of the Poles', shows you giant petrels and brown skuas soaring overhead and playful fur seals in underwater kelp forests. Join nature hikes with the Polar Discovery Team to find penguin colonies, or relax on the Observation Terrace with complimentary binoculars to spot whales and snow petrels. There's variety in how you spend each moment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nature hikes with Polar Discovery Team
- Penguin colony viewing
Optional Activities
- Bird watching from Observation Terrace
- Whale spotting with binoculars
Landmarks/POIs South Georgia - Day 16
Relaxation and Bridge Visit
After weeks of exploration, this is a good day to relax in your spacious suite or step outside if the weather's nice. Attend an educational lecture by a Polar Discovery Team member in the theater, or find a cabana on Deck 10. Thanks to the Captain's open bridge policy, you can visit anytime to see the yacht's operations and grab some of the best viewing spots on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Educational lectures by Polar Discovery Team
- Bridge visits and observation
Optional Activities
- Suite relaxation
- Cabana time on Deck 10
- Day 17
Personal Wellness Day
Spend the day however you want after a good night's rest. Request breakfast in bed or enjoy a quiet morning on your verandah with a book and ocean views. Book a spa treatment like ESPA facials, Ayurvedic massage, or Japanese shiatsu, then relax in the Vitality Lounge. The ship offers everything, or you can choose nothing and just be.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- ESPA facial
- Massage therapy
- Ayurvedic massage
- Japanese shiatsu
- Vitality Lounge relaxation
- Day 18
Falkland Islands Wildlife
The Falkland Islands arrive, a wildlife lover's paradise. The world's largest population of Gentoo penguins lives here alongside King, Magellanic, and rockhopper penguins. You'll spot black-browed albatrosses, endemic Cobb's wren, and Falkland's flightless steamer duck. Ask the Polar Discovery Team about anything you're curious about. The wildlife concentration here is remarkable.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk Stanley - guided walking tour of the capital
- Battlefields a Mountain Perspective - Falklands War sites tour
- Stanley Highlights - coach tour of key sights and historical landmarks
- Fitzroy Farm Tour - jetty visitor centre, live shearing demonstration, and wool lesson
Landmarks/POIs Falkland Islands Stanley - Day 19
Falkland Islands and Stanley
Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, has a unique British outpost feel worth experiencing. Check out local shops, see Christ Church Cathedral with its whalebone arch, or grab a pint with friendly locals at an English pub. Dinner might be at Sushi @ Koko's or elsewhere, followed by theater entertainment. Wind down at the Scenic Lounge Bar later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- Landing at historic huts and penguin rookeries
- Kayaking around icebergs
Optional Activities
- Visit Christ Church Cathedral
- Local shopping
- English pub experiences
- Dinner at Sushi @ Koko's
- Theater entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Stanley Christ Church Cathedral - Day 20
Theater and Entertainment
The state-of-the-art theater on Deck 4 has advanced cinemascope technology and 270-degree immersive views under a sparkly night sky ceiling. Supremely comfortable reclining lounge chairs and complimentary drinks from attentive waiters make it perfect. During the day, watch talks and documentaries from the Polar Discovery Team. At night, catch world-class productions from musical theater, cabaret, pop music, or interactive game shows.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Theater talks and lectures from Polar Discovery Team
- Movies and documentaries
- Theater productions and entertainment
- Day 21
Reflection and Celebration
Time to reflect on everything you've experienced. Your butler brings morning coffee to your suite, then gather new friends for a gym session and a Tibetan Sound Bowl Meditation Class. Share a delicious lunch together, exchanging photos and travel experiences while recalling your favorite moments from the past weeks at sea. Friendships formed on expeditions like this often last.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gym session
- Tibetan Sound Bowl Meditation Class
- Group lunch sharing experiences
Optional Activities
- Reflection activities
- Bar and lounge gatherings
- Day 22
Final Day on Board
Your final day on the Scenic Eclipse. Return to your favorite spots, whether that's a dip in the Vitality Pool followed by time in oceanfront cabanas, a session in the heated therapy lounge, or a Pilates class. Enjoy one last meal at your favorite restaurant with new friends or order a private dinner on your verandah. Have a nightcap at one of the bars and arrange for morning coffee before disembarking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Vitality Pool swimming
- Oceanfront cabana time
- Heated therapy lounge
- Pilates class
- Private verandah dinner
- Bar and lounge beverages
- Day 23
Buenos Aires Return
The voyage ends this morning. After breakfast, you'll disembark and say goodbye to the crew and fellow passengers, carrying memories of an unforgettable experience. Flights back to Buenos Aires need to be booked after 12:00 PM, giving you time to move through the morning without rushing. You're heading home changed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Buenos Aires
