Itinerary
- Day 1
Ushuaia
UshuaiaOptional Activities
- Beagle Channel and Isla de Los Lobos Cruise (sea lion island) - confirmation required at hospitality desk
- Day 2
Ushuaia - Beagle Channel - Ship Embarkation
Ushuaia - Beagle Channel - Ship Embarkation- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner to celebrate the start of a thrilling adventure to Antarctica)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Embarkation on M/V Douglas Mawson
- Mandatory safety briefings
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Beagle Channel and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse catamaran cruise - meet 12:15pm for 12:30pm departure
- Explore Ushuaia during the morning at leisure
Landmarks Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse Beagle Channel - Day 3
At Sea - Drake Passage
At Sea - Drake Passage- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Expedition team wildlife briefings and biosecurity procedures
- Lecture program on Antarctica's history, wildlife and environment
- Wildlife watching and photography - seabirds
Optional Activities
- Gym facilities
- Sauna
- Jacuzzis
- Relax in observation lounges
Landmarks Drake Passage - Day 4
At Sea - South Shetland Islands Approach
At Sea - South Shetland Islands Approach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wildlife watching - iceberg sighting
- Potential first Antarctic landing (weather permitting)
Landmarks South Shetland Islands Antarctic Peninsula Antarctic Convergence - Day 4
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Optional Activities
- First Antarctic landing (weather and time permitting)
Landmarks South Shetland Islands Antarctic Peninsula Antarctic Convergence 
- Day 5
Antarctic Peninsula and Antarctic Circle Crossing
Antarctic Peninsula and Antarctic Circle Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions along ice cliffs and grounded icebergs
- Landings or Zodiac excursions (typically twice daily)
- Wildlife watching - whales, seals, penguins
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula Antarctic Circle - Day 5
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions (twice daily, weather permitting)
- Shore landings (twice daily, weather permitting)
- Wildlife viewing - whales, seals, penguins
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula Antarctic Circle - Day 6
Antarctic Peninsula and Antarctic Circle Crossing
Antarctic Peninsula and Antarctic Circle Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises and shore excursions
- Ship cruise through narrow straits (weather permitting)
- Wildlife watching - whales
- Access to observation lounge
Optional Activities
- Visit the bridge for uninterrupted Antarctic views (open at captain's discretion)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 6
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises
- Shore excursions
- Ship cruising through narrow straits (weather permitting)
- Observation lounge access
- Bridge access (at captain's discretion)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 7
At Sea - Scotia Sea
At Sea - Scotia Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lectures on South Georgia
Landmarks Scotia Sea - Day 7
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Informative lectures about South Georgia
Landmarks Scotia Sea South Georgia - Day 8
South Georgia Approach
South Georgia Approach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Coastal sailing along South Georgia
- Wildlife watching from ship
- Potential sighting of Shag Rocks (weather permitting)
Landmarks South Georgia Shag Rocks - Day 8
South Georgia
South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Coastal sailing and scenic viewing of South Georgia
Optional Activities
- Passing Shag Rocks (weather and time permitting)
Landmarks South Georgia Shag Rocks - Day 9
South Georgia - King Penguin Colonies and Wildlife
South Georgia - King Penguin Colonies and Wildlife- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac transport ashore
- Visit to king penguin colonies
- Guided walks among fur seals and elephant seals
- Exploration of pebbled streams and glacial outwash plains
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 9
South Georgia
South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac transport to shore
- Visits to king penguin colonies
- Guided walks among fur seals and elephant seals
- Exploration of pebbled streams and glacial outwash plains
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 10
South Georgia - Fjords and Glacier Exploration
South Georgia - Fjords and Glacier Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions through fjords
- Shore excursions
- Ship cruise through fjords with towering cliffs
- Access to observation lounge
Optional Activities
- Visit the bridge for uninterrupted views of South Georgia's majestic coast (open at captain's discretion)
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 10
South Georgia
South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions
- Shore excursions
- Ship cruising through fjords and bays (weather permitting)
- Observation lounge access
- Bridge access (at captain's discretion)
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 11
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Use fitness centre
- Borrow books from ship library
- Enjoy onboard facilities
- Day 11
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ship facilities access
- Library access
- Fitness centre access
- Day 12
Falkland Islands Approach
Falkland Islands Approach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Landmarks Falkland Islands - Day 13
Falkland Islands - Exploration and Stanley
Falkland Islands - Exploration and Stanley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions into rocky coves and along sea cliffs
- Landings and shore excursions (typically twice daily)
- Visit to albatross colonies
- Visit to penguin rookeries
- Potential landing in Stanley (weather permitting)
- Wildlife watching - seals, sea lions, dolphins, penguins
Optional Activities
- Traditional English tea and scones at a local cottage
- Explore Stanley - browsing cosy cafes
- Visit Historic Dockyard Museum in Stanley
- Browse English pubs and souvenir shops in Stanley
Landmarks Stanley Historic Dockyard Museum - Day 14
At Sea - Return Journey
At Sea - Return Journey- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's farewell dinner to celebrate the end of an unforgettable voyage)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Final lectures and film presentations on Antarctic experience
- Captain's farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Edit and organize photos
- Enjoy onboard facilities
- Participate in reflection and discussion sessions
- Day 15
Ushuaia - Return and Disembarkation
Ushuaia - Return and Disembarkation- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Beagle Channel cruise (early morning)
- Disembarkation
Landmarks Beagle Channel - Day 16
South Georgia
South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lemaire Channel cruise (weather and ice conditions permitting)
Landmarks Lemaire Channel - Day 17
South Georgia
South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Educational sessions about Peninsula history and expeditions
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 17
South Georgia
South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Educational sessions about Peninsula history and expeditions
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 18
Port Lockroy - Historic Antarctic Site
Port Lockroy - Historic Antarctic Site- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Port Lockroy historic site
- Explore museum and gift shop
- Access to Penguin Post Office - world's most southern post office
Optional Activities
- Send a postcard from the Penguin Post Office
Landmarks Port Lockroy Goudier Island - Day 18
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Port Lockroy museum
- Access to Penguin Post Office
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Port Lockroy gift shop
- Sending postcards from the Penguin Post Office
Landmarks Port Lockroy Goudier Island - Day 19
At Sea - Antarctic Waters
At Sea - Antarctic Waters- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Access to observation lounge
- Glacier watching and listening
Optional Activities
- Visit the bridge for uninterrupted Antarctic views (open at captain's discretion)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 19
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Observation lounge access
- Bridge access (at captain's discretion)
Landmarks Antarctica - Day 20
Ushuaia - Return and Airport Transfer
Ushuaia - Return and Airport Transfer- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Beagle Channel cruise (early morning)
- Disembarkation
Optional Activities
- Explore Ushuaia before afternoon airport transfer (for passengers on flights after 2pm)
Landmarks Beagle Channel - Day 21
South Shetland Islands - Final Landing and Drake Passage
South Shetland Islands - Final Landing and Drake Passage- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Final morning landing in South Shetland Islands
- Final lectures and film presentations
- Re-entry into Drake Passage
Landmarks South Shetland Islands Drake Passage - Day 22
At Sea - Cape Horn Approach
At Sea - Cape Horn Approach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Potential Cape Horn sighting (weather and time permitting)
Landmarks Cape Horn - Day 23
Ushuaia - Trip Conclusion
Ushuaia - Trip Conclusion- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Beagle Channel cruise (early morning)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ushuaia for passengers on later flights
Landmarks Beagle Channel
