Itinerary
- Day 1
Ushuaia
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel in Ushuaia to be confirmed (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit hospitality desk to collect luggage tags
- Confirm participation in Lake Escondido pre-embarkation tour
- Day 2
Ushuaia to M/V Sylvia Earle
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner onboard)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Mandatory ship safety briefing
- Welcome dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Lake Escondido pre-embarkation tour - panoramic drive through glacial valleys, evergreen and deciduous forests, waterfalls and rivers in the Andes Mountain Range. Includes visit to Garibaldi Pass with panoramic views of Lake Escondido and Fagnano Lake, local ranch visit, and typical Fuegian Lamb barbecue
Landmarks Lake Escondido Garibaldi Pass Fagnano Lake - Day 3
Falkland Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Zodiac excursions and landings throughout the Falkland Islands
Landmarks East Falkland West Falkland - Day 4
At Sea - Drake Passage
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Expedition team lectures on Antarctica's history, wildlife, and environment
- Day 5
Falkland Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises and shore landings (twice daily)
- Visit to albatross colonies and penguin rookeries
Optional Activities
- Visit Stanley - tour charming town with terraced townhouses, pioneer cottages, red telephone box, cosy cafes, English pubs, souvenir shops, post office, and Historic Dockyard Museum
- Traditional English tea and scones at a local cottage
Landmarks Stanley Historic Dockyard Museum - Day 6
At Sea - Falkland Islands to South Georgia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Expedition team lectures on natural environment, wildlife, and history
- Day 7
At Sea - En route to South Georgia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Optional Activities
- View Shag Rocks (weather and time permitting)
Landmarks Shag Rocks - Day 8
At Sea - Approaching South Georgia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Expedition team lectures on South Georgia's history and features
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 9
South Georgia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore South Georgia's glaciated coastline
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 10
South Georgia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises around craggy coves and rocky coastline
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 11
South Georgia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions to king penguin colonies
- Guided walk among fur seals and elephant seals
- Visit to whaling station remnants
- Visit to Sir Ernest Shackleton memorial
Optional Activities
- Optional activity (available when conditions allow)
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 12
South Georgia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions or ship cruises through fjords and bays
- Access to observation lounge and bridge
Landmarks South Georgia - Day 13
At Sea - South Georgia to Antarctic Peninsula
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Expedition team lectures
- Day 14
At Sea
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Massage in wellness centre
- Exercise in the gym
- Day 15
At Sea - Approaching Antarctic Peninsula
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Expedition team lectures on exploration and discovery
- Day 16
Antarctic Peninsula
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Antarctic Peninsula
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 17
Antarctic Peninsula
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruises along ice cliffs and among icebergs
- Shore landings with walks and hikes
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 18
Antarctic Peninsula
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to penguin colonies and rookeries
Optional Activities
- Polar plunge - swim in Antarctic waters (conditions permitting)
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 19
Antarctic Peninsula
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ship cruises through straits and scenic bays
- Access to observation lounges
Landmarks Antarctic Peninsula - Day 20
South Shetland Islands to Drake Passage
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Morning landing in South Shetland Islands
- Expedition team lectures and film presentations
Landmarks South Shetland Islands - Day 21
Drake Passage
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Optional Activities
- View Cape Horn (weather and time permitting)
Landmarks Cape Horn - Day 22
Ushuaia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise up Beagle Channel
Optional Activities
- Explore downtown Ushuaia (for passengers with later flights)
Landmarks Beagle Channel
