Fire and flavor in Argentina's capital. With its fusion of faded European splendor and Latin American panache, an overnight stay in Buenos Aires is the ideal way to start your Antarctic adventure. Why not arrive early to explore more or join an optional Pre-Program to tour wild Patagonia. Take in the beautiful architecture. Visit the beautiful opera house of Teatro Colon, the pretty-in-pink Casa Rosada, and the National Museum of Fine Arts, displaying works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso. Explore the colorful street museum in La Boca with its buzzy markets and restaurants. Or take in a tango show before savoring delicious Argentinian beef in one of the city's steakhouses. ... Read More
Flying south to Ushuaia where you'll board your ship. Your adventure begins with an early-morning flight to Ushuaia, where you'll meet your hybrid-powered expedition ship, MS Fridtjof Nansen, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters. This bustling port is the capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world's southernmost city. After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you'll have time to settle into your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board. ... Read More
Monday - Jan 13, 2025
Day 3
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Center on science before your Antarctic adventure. As we cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your polar expedition. Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica's history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You'll learn how to make your visit as safe and as sustainable as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join. Relax and meet your fellow adventurers. Take an invigorating swim, enjoy a spa treatment, and look out for icebergs, whales, and albatrosses. ... Read More
Tuesday - Jan 14, 2025
Day 4
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Wednesday - Jan 15, 2025
Day 5
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
another world: Experience Antarctica in all its natural majesty. Nothing quite prepares you for it. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It's a stillness that's broken every so often by the locals-the wildlife. Huge colonies of penguins huddle on the ice floes, avoiding the cunning leopard seals that hunt them. Majestic, migrating whales glide among amazing icebergs, hunting the shoals of krill they feed on. Bird enthusiasts should look skywards to spot some of 45 species of Antarctic seabirds that live here, such as skuas, jaegers, petrels, and terns. Here, nature is king and we are mere observers. Our experienced captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure. You'll spend an exciting 11 days busily exploring several of many possible landing sites. Rest assured, each day will offer something different and thrilling. We'll aim for Marguerite Bay and explore islands along the way, and you'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice cruises whenever opportunities present themselves. You may even get a chance to go kayaking among the icebergs on an optional activity. Back onboard, join Citizen Science projects and onboard lectures, where you'll learn more about polar exploration, this precious habitat, and how we can all protect it. ... Read More
Thursday - Jan 16, 2025
Day 6
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Friday - Jan 17, 2025
Day 7
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Saturday - Jan 18, 2025
Day 8
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Sunday - Jan 19, 2025
Day 9
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Monday - Jan 20, 2025
Day 10
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Tuesday - Jan 21, 2025
Day 11
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Wednesday - Jan 22, 2025
Day 12
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Thursday - Jan 23, 2025
Day 13
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Friday - Jan 24, 2025
Day 14
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Saturday - Jan 25, 2025
Day 15
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Sunday - Jan 26, 2025
Day 16
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Your adventure draws to a close. After 11 days of exhilarating exploration, your action-packed expedition cruise, taking in the wonders and wildlife of Antarctica, nears its end. As we make the return trip Ushuaia, enjoy this time at sea. Join the Expedition Team in the Science Center to delve into areas of interest in more depth and contribute your findings to Citizen Science projects. Enlist the help of the onboard photographer with the editing of your photos. Relax with a treatment in the Wellness Spa or take in the fresh sea air from the on-deck pool or hot tubs. Spend time in the Explorer Lounge with the new friends you've made on your trip, sharing experiences over a drink. ... Read More
Enjoy an expedition finale in Buenos Aires. Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina's southernmost province. From here, you'll take a flight back to Buenos Aires, but it needn't be the end of your adventure. If you're not ready for the adventure to end just yet, why not join an optional Post-Program to tour the magnificent Iguazu Falls. Summer is the best time to visit and it's a memorable way to wrap up your travels. Or you can stay and enjoy the sights of Buenos Aires before heading home. ... Read More
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