This 24-day adventure whisks you across South America's southern tip. Starting in vibrant Santiago, Chile, you'll delve into its culture before venturing south. Crossing the legendary Drake Passage, Antarctica's pristine wilderness awaits, offering icebergs and penguin colonies over five unforgettable days. Next, journey to South Georgia, the 'Serengeti of the Southern Ocean,' for vast penguin colonies and diverse wildlife in a stunning setting. Explore the Falkland Islands with its white-sand beaches teeming with birds and charming Stanley. Finally, sail north to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where European elegance blends with Latin flair. Savor authentic cuisine and the passion of tango. Optional Post-Programs let you delve deeper into South America's captivating landscapes and culture.
Day by day
Cruise Includes
Accommodation in a cabin of your choosing
Daily meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Wine, beer, and spirits served during meals and throughout the day (within licensing regulations; excludes premium beverages)
Unlimited coffee, tea, and soft drinks available all day
Meals and takeaway options offered during Fredheim restaurant hours
Suite guests can enjoy fine dining at restaurant Lindstrøm
Complimentary refillable water bottle provided for use during the trip and to take home
Professional photographs from the journey taken by the onboard photographer
Free Wi-Fi; note that streaming services are not supported
Cruise does not include
International flights
Additional overnight(s) if required due to international flight timings
Travel protection
Baggage handling
Optional shore excursions with the local partners
Optional small-group activities with the Expedition Team
Highlights
Experience ice and fjord excursions in small expedition boats and guided landings with the expert Expedition Team.
Explore the Falkland Islands and South Georgia during peak penguin colony activity.
Witness optimal whale sightings, vibrant snow algae, and stunning sunsets during Antarctica's prime season.
Activities
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.