Peninsula, Falklands and South Georgia

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina

Due to the size of the continent, Antarctica's diversity is best appreciated on longer voyages, where greater distances can be covered. This extended expedition encompasses the wildlife paradise of South Georgia, the remote Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) as well as the extraordinary beauty of the Peninsula. Overnight at a hotel in Ushuaia.

Day 2: embarkation day

Afternoon embarkation in Ushuaia and sail along the Beagle Channel to start your Antarctic adventure.

Day 3: at sea

There are many activities to keep you engaged while you are at sea. You could learn to identify the seabirds that glide alongside the ship, or attend the illustrated presentations by the Expedition Team. They will prepare you for the shore landings and Zodiac cruising to come.

Days 4-5: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Explore the Falklands archipelago, heading ashore in search of penguins, kelp geese, albatross and more, as well as the chance to meet the residents of this remote British outpost.

Days 6-7: at sea

Sailing south you will enter Antarctic waters by crossing the Antarctic convergence, an invisible ring around the globe where the cold Southern Ocean meets the warmer waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

Days 8-11: South Georgia

After crossing the Southern Ocean, a series of landings are planned around South Georgia, taking in king penguin rookeries, noisy elephant seals, abandoned whaling stations and the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Days 12-13: at sea

Your journey continues with the voyage south to the Antarctic Peninsula.

Days 14-17: South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula

On arrival at the Antarctic Peninsula you will encounter towering, glacier-capped mountains rising from a brilliant blue sea, dotted with ice floes and penguin colonies. Listen for calving glaciers, visit historic sites and research stations and set foot on the Great White Continent.

Days 18-19: Drake Passage to Ushuaia

The Drake Passage crossing is a fitting end to your visit to Antarctica - there may be a chance to see a variety of seabirds on this final stretch of your journey.

Day 20: Ushuaia

You will be transferred to the airport from the ship when you disembark in Ushuaia.

Notes

Important Reminder: All voyage itineraries are intended as a guideline only - embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy of expedition travel. Actual routes and landings will be dependent on weather, sea and ice conditions. A degree of flexibility is essential in the polar regions!