Itinerary
- Day 1
Ushuaia
You'll touch down in Ushuaia, the southernmost city on the continent, with the afternoon free to walk around Patagonia or head into Tierra del Fuego if you want something more remote. Later, you'll board your expedition vessel, go through the safety drill (required for all passengers), and then sail out through the Beagle Channel as everything gets underway.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Embarkation shuttle transfer from Ushuaia city centre to vessel
- Mandatory safety drill
- Sailing through Beagle Channel
Optional Activities
- Explore Ushuaia city
- Walk in surrounding forests
- Day trip to Tierra del Fuego
Landmarks Beagle Channel Drake Passage Tierra del Fuego - Day 2
At Sea
The ship heads across the South Atlantic toward the Falkland Islands, following the ocean currents. You'll attend talks from the expedition team covering the islands' history, wildlife, and culture. During the crossing, keep an eye out for whales, seals, and penguins in the water around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing towards Falkland Islands
- Expedition Team lectures on Falkland Islands history, biology and culture
Optional Activities
- Wildlife observation - whales, seals, penguins
Landmarks Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) South Atlantic Ocean - Days 3 - 4
Falkland Islands
Zodiac excursions take you to West Falklands where you'll see Southern Rockhopper Penguins, Black-Browed Albatross, and King Cormorants on steep cliff faces. After that, you sail to Port Stanley, the main town, which has a distinctly British feel with Victorian houses, red phone boxes, and local pubs. You can visit Christchurch Cathedral, check out the museums, or walk to nearby beaches full of penguins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions to West Point, Carcass, and Saunders Islands
- Wildlife viewing - penguins, albatross, cormorants, caracaras, dolphins, sea lions
- Zodiac landing in Port Stanley
- Visit to Christchurch Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Shopping for local woolens and products
- Café and pub visits
- Museum visits in Stanley
- Walk to beaches to see penguins and gold-white sands
Landmarks West Point Island Carcass Island Saunders Island Port Stanley Christchurch Cathedral - Days 5 - 6
Drake Passage Crossing
The ship sails east from the Falklands into the Furious Fifties, heading toward South Georgia. The specially built X-Bow vessel handles this two-day crossing through rough Antarctic waters. Meanwhile, you'll complete biosecurity procedures and listen to lectures on South Georgia's history, biology, and wildlife while watching for whales, albatross, penguins, and seals mixing sub-Antarctic and polar species.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Drake Passage
- Biosecurity procedures for clothing and equipment
- Expedition Team lectures on South Georgia history, biology, and wildlife
Optional Activities
- Wildlife observation from deck - whales, albatross, penguins, seals
Landmarks Drake Passage Furious Fifties South Georgia 
- Days 7 - 10
South Georgia
South Georgia reveals jagged mountains, glaciers, and raw beaches. You'll see massive penguin colonies at Salisbury Plain and St Andrew's Bay, visit old whaling stations at Leith and Stromness, explore seal colonies at Gold Harbour, and visit Grytviken where Sir Ernest Shackleton's grave is located. The actual schedule shifts based on weather and ocean conditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises and landings at South Georgia sites
- Visit penguin colonies - King Penguins at Salisbury Plain and St Andrew's Bay
- Visit former whaling stations - Leith and Stromness
- Visit Gold Harbour for seal colonies and scenery
- Visit Grytviken with exploration heritage sites
- Wildlife viewing - penguins, fur seals, elephant seals, leopard seals, whales, petrels, albatross, shags
Landmarks Salisbury Plain St Andrew's Bay Leith Stromness Gold Harbour Grytviken - Days 11 - 12
Drake Passage Crossing
Crossing the Drake Passage again, heading north from South Georgia back to the Antarctic Peninsula. You'll relax on deck or in the ship while the expedition leader briefs you on Antarctic safety protocols and exploration plans. Biosecurity procedures happen, and lectures cover Antarctic exploration history, wildlife, geology, and how glaciers form.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing across Drake Passage
- Expedition Leader safety briefing and exploration planning
- Biosecurity procedures for clothing and equipment
- Expedition Team lectures on Antarctic exploration history, wildlife, geology, and glaciology
Landmarks Drake Passage - Days 13 - 16
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic exploration starts in the South Shetland Islands with Gentoo and Chinstrap Penguins and Giant Petrels. You'll visit Deception Island's volcanic terrain, penguin sites at Aitcho and Half Moon Islands, then move into Gerlache Strait on the Antarctic Peninsula. Zodiac cruises take you through massive icebergs and glaciers, with hiking options on active glaciers, visits to historic huts, and whale watching. Weather and ice determine exact locations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac landings and cruises in South Shetland Islands
- Visit Deception Island
- Visit Aitcho and Half Moon Islands penguin colonies
- Visit Yankee Harbour
- Zodiac cruise through Paradise Bay
- Landing and wildlife viewing on Cuverville Island
- Hiking and glacier walking at Neko Harbour
- Visit to historic huts at Damoy Point
- Zodiac safari in Wilhelmina Bay
- Ship cruise through Lemaire Channel
- Wildlife viewing - Gentoo penguins, Chinstrap penguins, Giant Petrels, humpback whales
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting on vessel during poor weather
- Hot tub use
- Polar Spa massage and treatments
Landmarks South Shetland Islands Deception Island Aitcho Island Half Moon Island Yankee Harbour Paradise Bay Cuverville Island Neko Harbour Damoy Point Wilhelmina Bay Lemaire Channel Gerlache Strait 
- Days 17 - 18
Return Crossing
The ship leaves Antarctica and spends two days sailing north across the Drake Passage back to Ushuaia. You can have cocktails in the Nordic Bar, attend reflective lectures from the expedition team in the Shackleton Lounge, or watch albatrosses flying alongside the vessel. The Captain hosts a Farewell Cocktail Party and photo presentation your final night onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing across Drake Passage northbound
- Access to Nordic Bar
- Expedition Team lectures in Shackleton Lounge
- Farewell Cocktail Party with Captain and Officers
- Photo and video presentation by onboard photographer
Optional Activities
- Reflection time and social activities with fellow guests
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 19
Ushuaia
The ship pulls into Ushuaia pier in the morning. You'll have a full breakfast onboard before saying goodbye to the crew and expedition team as you head down the gangway with memories from your Antarctic journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembarkation shuttle transfer from vessel to Ushuaia city centre or airport
Landmarks Ushuaia
