Itinerary
- Day 1
Ushuaia
Ushuaia- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel in Ushuaia to be confirmed (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Join the Lake Escondido pre-embarkation tour (confirmation at hospitality desk)
- Day 2
Ushuaia to Ship
Ushuaia to Ship- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Embarkation on M/V Sylvia Earle
- Mandatory safety briefings
- Deck gathering as ship departs Ushuaia
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Lake Escondido pre-embarkation tour - panoramic drive through Tierra del Fuego valleys, forests and waterfalls; visit Garibaldi Pass and panoramic viewpoint; visit Fagnano Lake shore and local ranch; Fuegian lamb barbecue lunch
Landmarks Garibaldi Pass Lake Escondido Fagnano Lake - Day 3
Drake Crossing
Drake Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Expedition team lectures on Antarctica's history, wildlife and environment
- Day 4
Drake Crossing
Drake Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wildlife observation - seabirds including albatross and giant petrels
- Day 5
Antarctica Arrival
Antarctica Arrival- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Arrival in Antarctica
- Zodiac cruises (twice daily as conditions allow)
- Shore landings and excursions
- Penguin rookery visits
- Historic hut exploration
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula South Shetland Islands - Day 6
Antarctica Exploration
Antarctica Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Shore excursions and walks
- Zodiac cruises
Optional Activities
- Polar plunging (conditions permitting)
- Optional activities (specific activities not detailed)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 7
Antarctica Exploration
Antarctica Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises
- Ship cruise through straits and bays
- Observation lounge access
- Bridge visits (at captain's discretion)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 8
Antarctica Exploration
Antarctica Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Expedition team-led activities and excursions (flexible itinerary based on conditions)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 9
Antarctica Exploration
Antarctica Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Expedition team lectures on wildlife, history and culture
- Day 10
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Observation lounge access
- Library access
Optional Activities
- Massage at wellness centre
- Gym facilities
- Day 11
Approaching South Georgia
Approaching South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Approach to South Georgia
- Observation of mountain scenery and seabirds
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 12
South Georgia
South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises around coves and coastline
- Wildlife observation - penguins, seals, birds
- Kelp forest viewing
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 13
South Georgia
South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac transport to shore
- King penguin colony visits
- Guided walks among seals
- Exploration of tussock grasslands and glacial outwash plains
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 14
South Georgia
South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Whaling station visits
- Shackleton historical sites
Optional Activities
- Optional activities (specific activities not detailed)
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 15
South Georgia
South Georgia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ship cruise through fjords and bays
- Glacier viewing
- Observation lounge access
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 16
Sailing to Falklands
Sailing to Falklands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Expedition team lectures on wildlife, history and natural world
- Day 17
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Seabird observation
Optional Activities
- Photo editing
- Gym facilities
- Day 18
Approaching Falklands-Malvinas
Approaching Falklands-Malvinas- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Approach to Falklands-Malvinas
- Wildlife observation opportunities
Landmarks Falklands-Malvinas - Day 19
Falkland Islands~Malvinas - Stanley
Falkland Islands~Malvinas - Stanley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises into rocky coves and along sea cliffs
- Wildlife watching for seals, sea lions, dolphins and penguins
- Visit albatross colonies
- Visit penguin rookeries
- Traditional English tea and scones at a local cottage
- Land in historic Stanley
- Explore Stanley's town features including terraced houses and pioneer cottages
- Visit Historic Dockyard Museum
Landmarks Stanley Historic Dockyard Museum - Day 20
Sailing to Ushuaia
Sailing to Ushuaia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Final expedition team lectures
- Film presentations
- Captain's farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Photo editing
- Onboard facilities
- Day 21
Ushuaia Disembarkation
Ushuaia Disembarkation- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Beagle Channel cruise
- Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Ushuaia
Landmarks Beagle Channel
