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Highlights of Antarctica (MS Fridtjof Nansen, 2025)

12 days
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Start and end in Buenos Aires
4.0 (3 reviews)
Highlights of Antarctica (MS Fridtjof Nansen, 2025) - Hurtigruten

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Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Practice tango dancing
    • Explore parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak
    • Optional Pre-Program (arrive early to experience more of Buenos Aires)
    Landmarks
    Buenos Aires
  3. Day 2

    Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

    Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
    • Transfer from Ushuaia airport to ship
    • Brief tour of Ushuaia town
    • Expedition Team briefing
    • Cabin check-in and ship orientation
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia
    Martial Glacier
  4. Days 3 - 4

    Drake Passage Crossing

    Drake Passage Crossing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Science Center visits
    • Expert lectures on Antarctica's history and glaciology
    • Climate change and plastic pollution discussions
    • Safety and low-impact practices orientation
    • Citizen Science project participation
    • Use of spa and wellness area
    • Explorer Lounge & Bar access
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  5. Days 5 - 9

    Antarctica Exploration

    Antarctica Exploration
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Landings on Antarctica with small boats (RIBs)
    • Ice cruising
    • Kayaking among icebergs (weather permitting)
    • Expedition Team-guided activities
    • Expert lectures and discussions
    • Wildlife observation
    • Full use of Science Center, library, and research equipment
    • Citizen Science program participation
    • Photography tips from onboard professional photographer
    • Hot tubs, infinity pool, sauna, gym access
    Landmarks
    Antarctica
  6. Days 10 - 11

    Drake Passage Return Crossing

    Drake Passage Return Crossing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sauna access
    • Wellness spa treatments
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  7. Day 12

    Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

    Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Post-Program in Buenos Aires
    Landmarks
    Ushuaia

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Hurtigruten Ship

  • MS Fridtjof Nansen
    MS Fridtjof Nansen
    MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom-built ships – and represents the next generation of expeditio… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2020
    Guests
    530
    Crew
    Length
    140 m / 459 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    20 889 T
    Electricity
    Beam
    23.6 m / 77 ft
    Cruising Speed
    15 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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    Asked on January 23rd, 2025

    Is the flight back from Ushuaia to Buenes Aires included?

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      Dan

      Traveler•Written January 2025

      When will dates be available for the 'Highlights of Antarctica' cruises, specifically the Fridtjof Nansen or Admunson cruise, for January 2026?

    • HurtigrutenOperator•Written January 2025

      The operator does not have availability for next year yet, and we are unsure when the dates will be released. However, I'd like to suggest 18 other adventures that already have set dates.

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