Setting sail from Ushuaia

Fly to Ushuaia and start your adventure

Your adventure begins in Ushuaia, where you’ll meet your hybrid-electric powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters. This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia is a contender for the title of the world’s southernmost city.

After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to settle into your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board. Later, you’ll join your Expedition Team for a welcome dinner.

Get ready for Antarctica

Study up on your science before your Antarctic adventure

On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with everything you need to make the most out of your polar expedition cruise.

Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen as experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. Learn how to make your visit as safe and as low-impact as possible and discover the Citizen Science projects you can join.

There’s plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy delicious cuisine, and meet fellow travelers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.

Antarctica: another world

Experience Antarctica in all its natural majesty

Nothing can quite prepare you for it. Antarctica will fill you with wonder, surrounded by looming glaciers and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals.

Large groups of penguins huddle on the ice floes to avoid the cunning leopard seals that hunt them. Majestic, migrating whales glide among amazing icebergs, hunting shoals of krill. To the delight of bird enthusiasts, 45 species of Antarctic seabirds fly overhead, such as skuas, cormorants, petrels, and terns.

Nature is king here and we are mere observers. Our experienced Captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure. You’ll spend an exciting 11 days busily exploring several of the many possible landing sites. Rest assured that each day will offer something different and thrilling.

Crossing the Antarctic Circle and continuing south to Marguerite Bay, we’ll explore various islands along the way. You’ll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice-cruises whenever opportunities present themselves. You may even have the opportunity to kayak among the icebergs.

Back on board, the Expedition Team will continue their lectures, helping expand your insight into the frozen continent.

Back through the Drake Passage

Reflect on your adventure

After 11 days of exhilarating exploration, taking in the wonders and wildlife of Antarctica, your expedition cruise is nearing its end. Enjoy this time at sea as we make the return trip to Ushuaia.

Join the Expedition Team in the Science Center to delve into areas of interest in more depth and contribute your observations to Citizen Science projects. Enlist the help of our onboard photographer to edit your photos.

Relax with a treatment in the spa and wellness area, or take in the fresh sea air from the hot tubs on deck. Enjoy a relaxing drink in the Explorer Lounge & Bar with the new friends you’ve made on your trip.

Ushuaia 

Disembark in the world’s southernmost city

Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia, where your adventure began.

On your way home, take time to reflect on everything you’ve experienced on this incredible journey. Your mind will be swirling with memories of the icy landscapes and resident wildlife. Your camera will be full of images you’ll treasure for a lifetime.