Itinerary
- Day 1
Dakar
You'll arrive in Dakar and board the Discovery Yacht, where the captain and crew will welcome you. After settling into your suite, you'll have time to get oriented before joining fellow travelers for a toast to kick off the voyage.
Included Activities
- Board ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht and meet Captain and crew
- Welcome reception with butler service
- Day 2
At Sea
This is a day to ease into shipboard life. Breakfast arrives in your suite or on your private verandah, and you can join morning yoga or wellness seminars if you'd like. Later, you'll find options like sauna sessions and ice rituals, with nutritious meals throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in bed, served by butler or enjoyed on private verandah), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning yoga session
- Wellness seminar
- Pilates class
- Mind stimulating trivia
- Sauna ice rituals
- Day 3
At Sea
Start early with breathing exercises and fresh juice delivered to your cabin. The day focuses on wellness activities including detoxifying body masks, ice baths, and sauna time. You'll also have chances to try Pilates, guided stretching, or aerial yoga based on what appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Freshly squeezed juice and gourmet coffee or tea delivered to suite), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning rituals and breathing exercises
- Detoxifying body mask treatments
- Ice baths
- Sauna sessions
- Meditation class
- Pilates session
- Guided stretching
- Aerial yoga session
- Day 4
At Sea
Begin with morning Pilates and meditation before choosing how to spend your afternoon. Pick a spa treatment or join memory games, then settle in for dinner and evening entertainment in the theatre.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (World-class all-inclusive dining experience, prepared to your tastes and dietary requirements)
Included Activities
- Morning Pilates session
- Meditation
- Evening entertainment in theatre
Optional Activities
- Rejuvenating spa treatment
- Memory games
- Day 5
At Sea
You'll start with gentle yoga and listen to an engaging lecture. By mid-morning, head to the spa for a facial and relaxation. Strength work through calisthenics and mental games round out the day before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gentle yoga
- Engaging lecture
- Soothing facial
- Meditation
- Calisthenics
- Trivia activities
- Day 6
At Sea
Get your energy up with circuit training and foot fitness activities. You'll join a cooking masterclass focused on alkaline foods, then choose between a mindfulness seminar or a tailored spa treatment before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Circuit training
- Foot fitness
- Healthy cooking masterclass
- Mindfulness seminar
Optional Activities
- Tailored spa treatment
- Day 7
At Sea
Dedicate today to pure wellness and relaxation. Book a massage and spa treatments, use the steam room or sauna, and join a yoga session or massage workshop. By evening, you might journal quietly in your suite or spend time reflecting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yoga session
- Massage workshop
Optional Activities
- Luxurious massage
- Soothing spa treatments
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Day 8
At Sea
Start with an invigorating Pilates class and learn about nutritious cooking. A wellness lecture follows, and in the evening you can join star-gazing meditation with sound healing or simply retreat to your suite.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pilates session
- Culinary masterclass
- Wellness lecture
- Evening star-gazing meditation with sound healing
- Day 9
At Sea
Order in-room dining as you watch the day unfold from your private verandah. The ocean stretches endlessly around you, and you can engage in holistic wellness activities, Sun Salutation yoga, or attend a spa session on healthy hair.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Morning coffee served by butler, in-room private dining), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- In-room private dining
- Sun Salutation yoga session
- Spa activities
- Day 10
At Sea
Begin with a luxurious massage and spend the day in pure relaxation mode. Move from soothing thermal loungers to a sauna or steam session, then choose a yoga class or massage workshop. By evening, head to the deck with refreshing cocktails.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yoga class
- Cocktails and conversation on deck
Optional Activities
- Luxurious massage
- Thermal loungers
- Sauna or steam session
- Massage workshop
- Day 11
At Sea
Your schedule is entirely flexible today. Join a cooking masterclass on nutritious recipes or attend lectures on wellness topics if you're in the mood. The evening brings a Tibetan sound bowl experience for sensory relaxation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Culinary masterclass
- Wellness lecture series
Optional Activities
- Tibetan sound bowl sensory experience
- Day 12
At Sea
Wake whenever you'd like on this final day at sea before reaching Buenos Aires. Join calisthenics and a trivia challenge if you want, enjoy a nutritious lunch, then dine privately on your verandah as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Nutritious lunch), Dinner (Private dinner on verandah, courtesy of butler)
Included Activities
- Calisthenics
- Trivia challenge
- Day 13
Buenos Aires
After breakfast, explore Buenos Aires on your own terms. Wander through San Telmo's historic streets, check out the colorful Caminito in La Boca, or relax at leafy cafes in Recoleta. Later, you'll return to board the yacht for the expedition phase.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore historic streets of San Telmo
- Visit colourful Caminito in La Boca
- Browse local shops and cafés in Recoleta
- Day 14
At Sea
You'll settle into calm polar waters and catch your breath before the real adventure begins. The Discovery Team holds an introductory presentation in the theatre covering zodiac excursions, helicopter and submersible options, and polar equipment familiarization.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Introductory presentation about polar expedition
- Discovery Team briefing on Zodiac, helicopter, and submersible excursions
- Polar equipment familiarization
- Complimentary expedition parka and water bottle issue
- Day 15
At Sea
Enjoy world-class dining and spa treatments today, or spend time on deck watching for seabirds and whales. Check the daily program for biosecurity and boot fitting schedules. Enrichment lectures on marine life and seabirds happen throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Enrichment lecture on marine and seabird life
- Theatre lectures from Discovery Team
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments
- Onboard dining experiences
- Day 16
At Sea
Make use of the onboard amenities, from gourmet cuisine to wellness treatments, or bundle up and head to the open deck to breathe in the crisp polar air. Watch the water for marine life and attend theatre lectures from the Discovery Team.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Theatre lectures from Discovery Team
Optional Activities
- Gourmet cuisine
- Wellness treatments
- Open deck relaxation
- Day 17
Falkland Islands
You'll explore the remote Falkland Islands, home to the world's largest Gentoo penguin population. Watch penguins waddle and nest along the shores while spotting black-browed albatross and Falkland flightless steamer ducks. Specialist polar experts guide the experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising to view wildlife
- Landing ashore to view penguin rookeries
- Engagement with specialist polar Discovery Team
Optional Activities
- Kayaking
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Helicopter flights
- Submersible dives
Landmarks Falkland Islands 
- Day 18
Falkland Islands
Weather and conditions permitting, you'll visit Stanley, the Falkland Islands capital. Browse local shops, see the Christ Church Cathedral with its famous whalebone arch, or enjoy a pint at a traditional English pub.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Browse local shops in Stanley
- Visit Christ Church Cathedral
- Visit traditional English pub
Landmarks Christ Church Cathedral 
- Day 19
At Sea
Crossing the Southern Ocean brings a sense of vast remoteness and serenity. The endless deep blue surrounds you, creating space for reflection and connection with nature. Discovery Team members deliver captivating lectures in the theatre throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Theatre lectures from Discovery Team
- Day 20
At Sea - Elephant Island
You'll see icebergs for the first time as Antarctic waters come into view. Put on your complimentary polar parka and head out on deck. The specialist polar team guides you through spotting whale blows, and theatre lectures continue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Iceberg spotting
- Discovery Team guidance and information
- Theatre lectures from Discovery Team
Landmarks Elephant Island - Day 21
Antarctica
Icebergs sculpted by nature and massive glacial mountains dominate the landscape. Seals, whales, penguin colonies, and birds including wandering albatrosses fill your view. Discovery Excursions happen based on ice and weather conditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration
- Kayaking
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flights
- Submersible dives
Landmarks Antarctica - Day 22
Antarctica
Zodiac excursions take you to glaciated bays and pristine landing sites where you'll trek across Antarctic wilderness. Meet chinstrap, Adelie, and gentoo penguins up close. Optional kayaking past icebergs or helicopter and dive excursions are available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions
- Shore landings to view penguin rookeries
- Kayaking past icebergs
- Trek across Antarctic wilderness
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flights
- Submersible dives
- Stand-up paddleboarding
Landmarks Antarctica - Day 23
Antarctica
You'll witness around 12 million penguins in Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic region, including rare Emperor penguins in colonies. Observe whales like minke, humpback, or orca from various perspectives, and get photography tips from expert Discovery Leaders.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising
- Kayaking
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Shore landings (weather and ice permitting)
- Wildlife photography guidance
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flights
- Submersible dives
Landmarks Antarctica - Day 24
Antarctica
Cruise past Antarctica's icy mountains and go ashore by zodiac into the true polar wilderness. Between Discovery Excursions, warm specialty tea or coffee waits on board while you watch the world float by.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising past icy mountains
- Shore landings in polar wilderness
- Warm specialty beverages on board
Landmarks Antarctica - Day 25
Antarctica
Experience camaraderie with fellow guests on the yacht. If you're feeling adventurous, participate in the legendary Polar Plunge in icy waters (carefully coordinated by the Discovery Leader and Captain). Watch from a warm spot, then toast with whiskey or hot chocolate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to inviting lounge for relaxation and socializing
Optional Activities
- Legendary Polar Plunge
- Zodiac exploration
- Kayaking
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Helicopter flights
- Submersible dives
Landmarks Antarctica - Day 26
At Sea
You'll navigate the legendary Drake Passage where the Atlantic meets the Pacific, known for its abundant wildlife. Relax indoors with gourmet food or spa treatments, or keep watch for albatrosses, dolphins, and whales. Theatre lectures continue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Theatre lectures from Discovery Team
Optional Activities
- Gourmet cuisine
- Spa treatments
- Lounge relaxation
- Day 27
At Sea
Reflect on the extraordinary Antarctic landscapes you've experienced during the voyage. Gather with fellow guests over meals or drinks to share memorable moments and swap stories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Meals and drinks with fellow guests
- Day 28
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Your final morning includes a last breakfast on board before you disembark in Ushuaia. From there, you'll fly to Buenos Aires, carrying memories of an unforgettable Antarctic journey. Say goodbye to the crew and fellow travelers as the voyage ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
- Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Landmarks Ushuaia
