Take the polar plunge and cruise south to Antarctica. Explore beyond the typical Antarctic cruise, venturing further off the beaten path with visits to South Georgia and the starkly beautiful Falkland Islands. Elevating your experience as no one else can, our acclaimed Expedition Team brings the history of polar exploration alive while revealing the region’s iconic wildlife in all its glory
At truewander we can also arrange for pre and post cruise accommodations, extensions as well as flights and transfers to ensure the expedition is completely seamless
Day one
arrive buenos aires, argentina
Upon arrival in Argentina’s capital, you are met and transferred to the Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. In the evening, gather for a welcome cocktail reception.
Day two
ushuaia
Fly to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city and your gateway to Antarctica. Time permitting, you might opt for a trek in the Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve before boarding your vessel and cruising out to sea.
Day three
the south atlantic
Awake to your first morning aboard. Today, cruise east toward the Falkland Islands while A&K’s Expedition Team begins its lectures with a focus on photography.
Day four
the falkland islands
Today, your Captain may set a course for the remote Falkland Islands, a starkly beautiful sub-Antarctic enclave harboring a wealth of marine and bird life. Weather permitting, take in the rugged beauty of the Falklands as you search for gentoo and rockhopper penguin colonies, and the majestic albatross.
Day five
the falkland islands
Conditions permitting, you may visit the historic capital of Stanley or explore its surrounding wilderness areas.
Day six
the south atlantic – on whale watch
Today, your planned course continues toward South Georgia, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Whale sightings are common in this stretch of water.
Day seven
the south atlantic – the living sea
The open ocean is a treasure chest bursting with life. Scan the seas to spot seabirds and marine mammals as the ship cruises the nutrient-rich waters, perhaps passing the distinctive points of the Shag Rocks islets.
Day eight
south georgia – wildlife haven
The day’s planned destination is South Georgia, one of the Southern Ocean’s most biodiverse regions. Weather permitting, explore its rugged coves and shores, searching for vast colonies of king penguins.
Day nine
south georgia – shackleton’s legacy
Today, you might learn about the exploits of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton as your A&K historian reveals significant whaling and exploration sites.
Day ten
south georgia – photographer’s paradise
A photographer’s paradise, South Georgia invites you to take your best shot. Conditions permitting, you may visit South Georgia’s southern end, a vital habitat populated with fur seals, southern elephant seals and king penguins.
Day eleven
the scotia sea – enrichment at sea
Today’s planned course plies the Scotia Sea. Prepare for your Antarctic arrival with lectures from the experts who know it best.
Day twelve
the scotia sea – antarctic anticipation
As Antarctica draws closer, your Expedition Team continues to build anticipation with insightful presentations. Between sessions, enjoy a drink and soak in the awe-inspiring views that surround you.
Day thirteen
antarctica – incredible white continent
Weather and ice conditions permitting, your Expedition Team takes advantage of the best opportunities for landings on the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands in search of gentoo and chinstrap penguins.
Day fourteen
antarctica – your team leads the way
Conditions permitting, get a closer look at the Antarctic Peninsula or the South Shetland Islands with your Expedition Team, perhaps encountering nesting giant petrels or skuas on your explorations.
Day fifteen
antarctica – wondrous wilderness
Antarctica invites another day full of photo ops as snowcapped mountains, shimmering glaciers and iceberg-strewn channels compete for your lens.
Day sixteen
antarctica – a parting glimpse
Pause to take it all in on this, your final day in Antarctica. Keep your eyes peeled for species that may have eluded your lens until this point.
Day seventeen
the drake passage – storied seas
Bid farewell to Antarctica as your vessel returns north toward Ushuaia. While cruising this historic passage, keep watch for the giant petrel and the elusive albatross.
Day eighteen
the drake passage – reflections at sea
The ship’s transit through the Drake Passage is an interlude for recap and reflection, offering time to compare notes with your expert lecturers on the wildlife, history and geology of the White Continent.
Day nineteen
depart ushuaia
After your scheduled arrival in Ushuaia, disembark and transfer for your connecting flight to Buenos Aires.
Accommodations would be aboard the Le Lyrial, which is a floating five star hotel configured to limit capacity to 199 travelers.
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