Itinerary
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
You'll arrive in Buenos Aires and head to the cruise terminal to board your luxury Discovery Yacht. After meeting the Captain and crew, you'll settle into your suite and enjoy a Champagne toast while mingling with fellow guests at the Sky Bar.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to cruise terminal
- Board Scenic Discovery Yacht
- Welcome greeting from Captain and crew
- Suite exploration
- Day 2
At Sea to Falkland Islands
The yacht cruises through the remote southern Atlantic Ocean toward the Falkland Islands. Start with breakfast in your suite or at the Yacht Club, then attend an introductory presentation by the Discovery Team about polar expedition operations and upcoming Zodiac excursions. The theatre hosts lectures, documentaries, and evening entertainment throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delivered to suite or served at Yacht Club), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Introductory polar expedition presentation by Discovery Team
- Zodiac and Discovery Excursion orientation
- Theatre lectures and documentaries
- Evening entertainment (musical theatre, cabaret, pop music, dance, interactive game shows)
- Day 3
At Sea
You'll have time to settle in and relax on board. Check out the Scenic Lounge Bar, Observation Lounge, and Library, or book spa treatments at the Senses Spa. Discovery Team lectures cover Antarctica's history, polar exploration, glaciology, wildlife, and climate change in the theatre.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discovery Team daily lectures on Antarctica history, polar exploration, glaciology, wildlife, and climate change
- Access to Scenic Lounge Bar
- Access to Observation Lounge and Library
Optional Activities
- Senses Spa treatments
- Day 4
At Sea
As the yacht cruises south, watch for albatrosses, prions, and petrels from the deck with the Discovery Team's guidance. You can use complimentary binoculars from your suite or the Swarovski telescopes on the Observation Terrace. More Discovery Team lectures happen in the theatre throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wildlife spotting (albatrosses, prions, petrels)
- Complimentary binoculars in suite
- Swarovski telescopes on Observation Terrace
- Discovery Team lectures
- Day 5
Falkland Islands
You'll arrive at the Falkland Islands, where windswept green hills and white sand beaches greet you. Over the next few days, you might visit Stanley (the historic capital with a British character), West Point Island (known for black-browed albatross colonies), or Rookery Point (home to thousands of breeding penguin pairs).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Kayaking with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Stand-up paddleboard excursions with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
Optional Activities
- Helicopter experience above the Falkland Islands
- Submersible experience in Falkland Islands waters
Landmarks/POIs Stanley Christ Church Cathedral West Point Island Rookery Point - Day 6
Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands offer a wildlife paradise with the world's largest Gentoo penguin population, plus King, Magellanic, and Rockhopper penguins. You'll encounter fur and elephant seals on the beaches and whales and dolphins in surrounding waters. Choose from guided walking tours, battlefield tours, coach tours, or farm tours to learn about the islands' history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wildlife observation and exploration
Optional Activities
- Walk Stanley - guided walking tour of the capital
- Battlefields a Mountain Perspective - visit key sites of the Falklands War
- Stanley Highlights - coach tour of key sights and historical landmarks
- Fitzroy Farm Tour - shearing demonstration and wool lesson at jetty visitor centre
Landmarks/POIs Stanley Jetty Visitor Centre - Day 7
At Sea to South Georgia
You can enjoy diverse dining options on board starting with breakfast at the Yacht Club, light meals and grazing at Azure Bar & Café throughout the day, and your choice of Asian fare at Sushi @ Koko's or Night Market @ Koko's, or fine French dining at Lumière in the evening. Discovery Team theatre talks preview upcoming South Georgia stops.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Yacht Club), Lunch (Light meals, pizza and salads at Azure Bar & Café), Dinner (Choice of dining venues)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Yacht Club
- Light meals and grazing at Azure Bar & Café
- Discovery Team theatre talks on upcoming stops
Optional Activities
- Asian dining at Sushi @ Koko's (specialty restaurant requiring reservation)
- Asian dining at Night Market @ Koko's (specialty restaurant requiring reservation)
- French dining at Lumière (specialty restaurant requiring reservation)
- Day 8
At Sea to South Georgia
The yacht sails toward South Georgia with time to relax and spot seabirds along the way. You can join avid whale watchers on the Observation Terrace or retreat to the Senses Spa to recharge. The Discovery Team shares wildlife spotting tips and provides an insightful lecture about South Georgia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Seabird spotting from Observation Terrace
- Whale watching opportunities
- Discovery Team wildlife spotting guidance
- Discovery Team lecture on South Georgia
Optional Activities
- Senses Spa treatments
- Day 9
South Georgia
You'll arrive in South Georgia in the morning to explore striking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and fascinating human heritage. Over the coming days, potential landing sites include Fortuna Bay (King Penguins, fur and elephant seals), Grytviken settlement (Sir Ernest Shackleton's grave and old whaling station ruins), Saint Andrews Bay (huge King penguin breeding colony), and Gold Harbour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Kayaking with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Stand-up paddleboard excursions with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
Optional Activities
- Submersible experience to explore South Georgia from below the horizon
Landmarks/POIs Fortuna Bay Grytviken Saint Andrews Bay Gold Harbour - Day 10
South Georgia
Keep cameras ready to capture landscapes, vast wildlife colonies, and seal pups. Visit Grytviken settlement to pay respects at Sir Ernest Shackleton's grave and see the old whaling station ruins. Explore the yacht's spaces including the Observation Lounge and Senses Spa, and enjoy on board dining experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Up to 10 world-class on board dining experiences)
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Kayaking with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Stand-up paddleboard excursions with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Visit to Grytviken settlement
- Access to Observation Lounge
- Up to 10 world-class on board dining experiences
Optional Activities
- Submersible experience to explore South Georgia from below the horizon
Landmarks/POIs Grytviken - Day 11
South Georgia
Thousands of King penguins share beaches with elephant seals and male fur seals. The Discovery Team explains these creatures and the landscape's importance for breeding and survival of different species. Explore South Georgia with Zodiac, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard excursions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Kayaking with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Stand-up paddleboard excursions with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Discovery Team wildlife education
- Day 12
South Georgia
You'll have one more day exploring South Georgia's beauty with nature's grandeur unfolding in dramatic landscapes. A mountainous island rises from the sea, adorned with pristine snow and glistening glaciers. Ask your expert Polar Discovery Leader for photography tips and wildlife spotting guidance during excursions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Kayaking with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Stand-up paddleboard excursions with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Photography guidance from Discovery Team leaders
- Wildlife spotting guidance
- Day 13
At Sea
This morning you can take time to yourself in your luxurious suite. Sleep in and ask your butler to bring late breakfast and barista-made coffee. Visit the bridge to learn about the yacht's technical abilities and see it in full operation. Attend an insightful Discovery Team conversation after an educational lecture recapping your South Georgia experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast and barista-made coffee in suite), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bridge tour and yacht technical operations
- Discovery Team educational lecture
- Discovery Team conversation recap of South Georgia experiences
- Day 14
At Sea to Antarctic Waters
As you enter Antarctic waters, search for icebergs. Put on your complimentary polar parka and head to the Observation Deck to watch for wandering albatrosses, shearwaters, giant petrels, and whales. You'll cruise through Antarctic Sound to see colossal tabular icebergs. The Discovery Team helps prepare you for your first landing on the White Continent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Complimentary polar parka provided
- Iceberg spotting
- Seabird and whale watching
- Observation Deck access
- Discovery Team preparation briefing for Antarctic landing
Landmarks/POIs Antarctic Sound - Day 15
Antarctica
You'll arrive in Antarctica for the first time. Your itinerary depends on ice and weather conditions. Possible visits include Deception Island (sail into the centre of an active volcano caldera), Brown Bluff (ice-capped volcanic cliff above an Adelie penguin rookery), Devil Island (Zodiac cruise), or Telef\u00f3n Bay. A Discovery Team recap in the theatre before dinner covers the next potential destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Kayaking with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Stand-up paddleboard excursions with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Discovery Team theatre recap
Optional Activities
- Helicopter experience to view Antarctica from above
- Submersible experience to view Antarctica from below the horizon
Landmarks/POIs Deception Island Brown Bluff Devil Island Telefón Bay - Day 16
Antarctica
Your Discovery Team of up to 20 leading polar experts brings diverse qualifications in science, geology, botany, history, photography, marine biology, and glaciology. For a unique experience, you can add a helicopter excursion to Snow Hill Island to walk 1.5 kilometres and see one of only two Emperor penguin colonies (available at the start of the season for limited voyages).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Kayaking with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Stand-up paddleboard excursions with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Discovery Team expertise and guidance
Optional Activities
- Helicopter excursion to Snow Hill Island to see Emperor penguin colony
- Submersible experience to view Antarctica from below the horizon
Landmarks/POIs Snow Hill Island - Day 17
Antarctica
You'll awake in an unpredictable and beautiful environment. Step out onto your private verandah to see icebergs towering thousands of metres out of the ocean. Experience wildlife encounters including visits to penguin colonies. Watch the sea for humpback, blue, fin and minke whales, as well as distinctive black and white orcas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Kayaking with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Stand-up paddleboard excursions with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Penguin colony visits
- Wildlife spotting
Optional Activities
- Helicopter experience to view Antarctica from above
- Submersible experience to view Antarctica from below the horizon
- Day 18
Antarctica
Pack your swimming costume for the optional polar plunge, a rite of passage for Antarctica expedition. The marina will be set up once during the voyage for those brave enough to jump into the freezing Antarctic waters. If you skip the plunge, find a good viewing spot and then join others for hot chocolate or a whiskey toast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Kayaking with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Stand-up paddleboard excursions with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
Optional Activities
- Polar plunge (swimming in Antarctic waters)
- Helicopter experience to view Antarctica from above
- Submersible experience to view Antarctica from below the horizon
- Day 19
Antarctica
Experience Antarctica in multiple ways: from the comfort of the Observation Lounge aboard the yacht, on a Zodiac excursion, or by kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding. Walk rocky beaches, crunch through snow, and see dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife found only at the edge of the earth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Kayaking with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Stand-up paddleboard excursions with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Observation Lounge viewing
Optional Activities
- Helicopter experience to view Antarctica from above
- Submersible experience to view Antarctica from below the horizon
- Day 20
At Sea
After days of enriching discoveries, take time to reflect on your journey. This is one of your last days on board, so enjoy a final session in the infrared sauna, relax in the Salt Therapy Lounge, or lunch at the Yacht Club. Swap stories and favourite memories with new friends. Return to your favourite restaurant or indulge in a private dinner in your verandah suite.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Yacht Club), Dinner
Included Activities
- Infrared sauna
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
- Lunch at Yacht Club
- Reflection and socialising opportunities
Optional Activities
- Private dinner in verandah suite
- Day 21
Drake Passage to South America
You'll cross the Drake Passage back to the southern tip of South America. Reflect on the magic of the Southern Ocean and the life that calls it home. Watch the wild seas from the comfort of your suite or the large windows of the Observation Lounge with a warming coffee or whiskey. Visit the bridge today to learn about the yacht's technical abilities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drake Passage crossing observation
- Observation Lounge viewing with warming beverages
- Bridge tour and technical operations
- Whale watching opportunities
Landmarks/POIs Drake Passage - Day 22
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Your voyage ends this morning. You'll say farewell to the crew and fellow guests after breakfast in Ushuaia, Argentina. Take your included transfer flight to Buenos Aires where your journey concludes, taking away memories of an unforgettable experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast before disembarkation
- Transfer flight to Buenos Aires
Landmarks/POIs Ushuaia
