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Day 1
Day 1: Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia at any time. Arrival transfer included. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the world’s most southerly city.
Additional Information: There will be a welcome desk in the lobby of the start hotel that will provide more specific information on the Expedition and your upcoming adventure.
Please note that the first night in Ushuaia is on twin share basis. If you’re travelling solo or have an odd number of travellers in your group and have not purchased a private cabin, you will be paired with another solo traveller of the same gender.
TRANSPORT: Included arrival transfer.
Day 2
Day 2: Ushuaia/Drake Passage
Enjoy a free morning in Ushuaia. Do any last minute shopping, explore the town, or visit the surrounding countryside. Embarkation on the Expedition begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia. Enjoy the evening sailing through the Beagle Channel.
Opt to visit the magnificent Tierra del Fuego National Park today before boarding the ship.
Additional Information: Expedition travel can be full of surprises! While it is our intention of adhere to the itinerary described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. On your first day onboard, your Expedition Leader will give you an expedition overview outlining what the specific plans are for your trip.
FREE TIME: MORNING Explore the city, do some shopping or take an optional excursion and enjoy lunch ashore.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
ACTIVITY: In the afternoon, join your fellow passengers to take your group transfer and begin your journey on the Expedition. Please refer to your welcome letter or the joining instructions posted in the lobby of the start hotel. Make sure you have your passport handy as you are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 3
Day 3: Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands
The adventure begins with an 1000km (600 mi) crossing of the passage named in honour of 16th-century English sea captain and privateer, Sir Francis Drake. The ship is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean. Take in daily lectures from the expedition team and keep an eye out for icebergs, whales, and albatross following in the Expedition’s wake.
The Expedition is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean, known for the unimpeded never ending fetch of the winds that encircle the Antarctic.
As the Expedition crosses the passage there will be time to become acquainted with the ship and frequent the common areas that include the lounge, dining hall, library and lecture hall where we meet our guides, ship’s crew and expedition staff.
Begin lectures and information sessions to learn the extraordinary human and natural history of the Antarctic region.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
ACTIVITY: Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on everything from local wildlife to geology to history. The Expedition has one of the highest ratios of expedition team members to guests – with one expert for every ten guests there is always someone on hand to answer questions and provide greater insight and appreciation of the world at its extremes. The expedition team is comprised of professional and highly skilled historians, marine biologists, and naturalists who offer keen insight and a unique personal perspective to each and every adventure.
FREE TIME: Spend time out on deck keep an eye out for sea birds and whales that live in these fertile waters. Wandering, Black-browed and Light-mantled Sooty Albatross, Prion’s and Cap Petrels are among some of the species of seabirds that may join the Expedition on the journey to Antarctica.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 4
Day 4: Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands
The adventure begins with an 1000km (600 mi) crossing of the passage named in honour of 16th-century English sea captain and privateer, Sir Francis Drake. The ship is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean. Take in daily lectures from the expedition team and keep an eye out for icebergs, whales, and albatross following in the Expedition’s wake.
The Expedition is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean, known for the unimpeded never ending fetch of the winds that encircle the Antarctic.
As the Expedition crosses the passage there will be time to become acquainted with the ship and frequent the common areas that include the lounge, dining hall, library and lecture hall where we meet our guides, ship’s crew and expedition staff.
Begin lectures and information sessions to learn the extraordinary human and natural history of the Antarctic region.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
ACTIVITY: Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on everything from local wildlife to geology to history. The Expedition has one of the highest ratios of expedition team members to guests – with one expert for every ten guests there is always someone on hand to answer questions and provide greater insight and appreciation of the world at its extremes. The expedition team is comprised of professional and highly skilled historians, marine biologists, and naturalists who offer keen insight and a unique personal perspective to each and every adventure.
FREE TIME: Spend time out on deck keep an eye out for sea birds and whales that live in these fertile waters. Wandering, Black-browed and Light-mantled Sooty Albatross, Prion’s and Cap Petrels are among some of the species of seabirds that may join the Expedition on the journey to Antarctica.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 5
Day 5: South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
With a total of six days to explore the world’s most southerly ecosystem, there’s more time to encounter the unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery of the Antarctic. Attempt two shore landings per day (weather permitting) to encounter penguin rookeries, get a good look at the variety of seal species, and keep an eye out for the whales that feed in the peninsula’s cold, fertile waters.
Navigate southwards making stops in the South Shetland Islands then through the Bransfield Strait and to the Antarctic Peninsula.
During the voyage, learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world. Take an optional polar plunge, visit an abandoned whaling station or a working scientific research station, and gain a new perspective on this part of world.
Our goal is to attempt two excursions per day while we navigate through the area but our itinerary and daily schedule will be based on the local weather and ice conditions that we encounter.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
ACTIVITY: Hop into one of the Expedition’s 14 Zodiacs and take the quick, safe trip from the ship to the shore to encounter the awe-inspiring wilderness of Antarctica. Thanks to the performance of these boats in remote conditions, quick trips to shore are easily accomplished. Get up close to towering icebergs, glaciers and amazing wildlife. Depending on weather conditions these excursions will hopefully happen daily.
ACTIVITY: Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on everything from local wildlife to geology to history. The Expedition has one of the highest ratios of expedition team members to guests – with one expert for every ten guests there is always someone on hand to answer questions and provide greater insight and appreciation of the world at its extremes. The expedition team is comprised of professional and highly skilled historians, marine biologists, and naturalists who offer keen insight and a unique personal perspective to each and every adventure.
ACTIVITY: Learn about the Expedition’s current location, daily announcements, landing site-specific information as well as recaps of the previous day at a quick daily briefing.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 6
Day 6: South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
With a total of six days to explore the world’s most southerly ecosystem, there’s more time to encounter the unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery of the Antarctic. Attempt two shore landings per day (weather permitting) to encounter penguin rookeries, get a good look at the variety of seal species, and keep an eye out for the whales that feed in the peninsula’s cold, fertile waters.
Navigate southwards making stops in the South Shetland Islands then through the Bransfield Strait and to the Antarctic Peninsula.
During the voyage, learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world. Take an optional polar plunge, visit an abandoned whaling station or a working scientific research station, and gain a new perspective on this part of world.
Our goal is to attempt two excursions per day while we navigate through the area but our itinerary and daily schedule will be based on the local weather and ice conditions that we encounter.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
ACTIVITY: Hop into one of the Expedition’s 14 Zodiacs and take the quick, safe trip from the ship to the shore to encounter the awe-inspiring wilderness of Antarctica. Thanks to the performance of these boats in remote conditions, quick trips to shore are easily accomplished. Get up close to towering icebergs, glaciers and amazing wildlife. Depending on weather conditions these excursions will hopefully happen daily.
ACTIVITY: Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on everything from local wildlife to geology to history. The Expedition has one of the highest ratios of expedition team members to guests – with one expert for every ten guests there is always someone on hand to answer questions and provide greater insight and appreciation of the world at its extremes. The expedition team is comprised of professional and highly skilled historians, marine biologists, and naturalists who offer keen insight and a unique personal perspective to each and every adventure.
ACTIVITY: Learn about the Expedition’s current location, daily announcements, landing site-specific information as well as recaps of the previous day at a quick daily briefing.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 7
Day 7: South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
With a total of six days to explore the world’s most southerly ecosystem, there’s more time to encounter the unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery of the Antarctic. Attempt two shore landings per day (weather permitting) to encounter penguin rookeries, get a good look at the variety of seal species, and keep an eye out for the whales that feed in the peninsula’s cold, fertile waters.
Navigate southwards making stops in the South Shetland Islands then through the Bransfield Strait and to the Antarctic Peninsula.
During the voyage, learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world. Take an optional polar plunge, visit an abandoned whaling station or a working scientific research station, and gain a new perspective on this part of world.
Our goal is to attempt two excursions per day while we navigate through the area but our itinerary and daily schedule will be based on the local weather and ice conditions that we encounter.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
ACTIVITY: Hop into one of the Expedition’s 14 Zodiacs and take the quick, safe trip from the ship to the shore to encounter the awe-inspiring wilderness of Antarctica. Thanks to the performance of these boats in remote conditions, quick trips to shore are easily accomplished. Get up close to towering icebergs, glaciers and amazing wildlife. Depending on weather conditions these excursions will hopefully happen daily.
ACTIVITY: Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on everything from local wildlife to geology to history. The Expedition has one of the highest ratios of expedition team members to guests – with one expert for every ten guests there is always someone on hand to answer questions and provide greater insight and appreciation of the world at its extremes. The expedition team is comprised of professional and highly skilled historians, marine biologists, and naturalists who offer keen insight and a unique personal perspective to each and every adventure.
ACTIVITY: Learn about the Expedition’s current location, daily announcements, landing site-specific information as well as recaps of the previous day at a quick daily briefing.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 8
Day 8: South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
With a total of six days to explore the world’s most southerly ecosystem, there’s more time to encounter the unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery of the Antarctic. Attempt two shore landings per day (weather permitting) to encounter penguin rookeries, get a good look at the variety of seal species, and keep an eye out for the whales that feed in the peninsula’s cold, fertile waters.
Navigate southwards making stops in the South Shetland Islands then through the Bransfield Strait and to the Antarctic Peninsula.
During the voyage, learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world. Take an optional polar plunge, visit an abandoned whaling station or a working scientific research station, and gain a new perspective on this part of world.
Our goal is to attempt two excursions per day while we navigate through the area but our itinerary and daily schedule will be based on the local weather and ice conditions that we encounter.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
ACTIVITY: Hop into one of the Expedition’s 14 Zodiacs and take the quick, safe trip from the ship to the shore to encounter the awe-inspiring wilderness of Antarctica. Thanks to the performance of these boats in remote conditions, quick trips to shore are easily accomplished. Get up close to towering icebergs, glaciers and amazing wildlife. Depending on weather conditions these excursions will hopefully happen daily.
ACTIVITY: Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on everything from local wildlife to geology to history. The Expedition has one of the highest ratios of expedition team members to guests – with one expert for every ten guests there is always someone on hand to answer questions and provide greater insight and appreciation of the world at its extremes. The expedition team is comprised of professional and highly skilled historians, marine biologists, and naturalists who offer keen insight and a unique personal perspective to each and every adventure.
ACTIVITY: Learn about the Expedition’s current location, daily announcements, landing site-specific information as well as recaps of the previous day at a quick daily briefing.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 9
Day 9: South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
With a total of six days to explore the world’s most southerly ecosystem, there’s more time to encounter the unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery of the Antarctic. Attempt two shore landings per day (weather permitting) to encounter penguin rookeries, get a good look at the variety of seal species, and keep an eye out for the whales that feed in the peninsula’s cold, fertile waters.
Navigate southwards making stops in the South Shetland Islands then through the Bransfield Strait and to the Antarctic Peninsula.
During the voyage, learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world. Take an optional polar plunge, visit an abandoned whaling station or a working scientific research station, and gain a new perspective on this part of world.
Our goal is to attempt two excursions per day while we navigate through the area but our itinerary and daily schedule will be based on the local weather and ice conditions that we encounter.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
ACTIVITY: Hop into one of the Expedition’s 14 Zodiacs and take the quick, safe trip from the ship to the shore to encounter the awe-inspiring wilderness of Antarctica. Thanks to the performance of these boats in remote conditions, quick trips to shore are easily accomplished. Get up close to towering icebergs, glaciers and amazing wildlife. Depending on weather conditions these excursions will hopefully happen daily.
ACTIVITY: Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on everything from local wildlife to geology to history. The Expedition has one of the highest ratios of expedition team members to guests – with one expert for every ten guests there is always someone on hand to answer questions and provide greater insight and appreciation of the world at its extremes. The expedition team is comprised of professional and highly skilled historians, marine biologists, and naturalists who offer keen insight and a unique personal perspective to each and every adventure.
ACTIVITY: Learn about the Expedition’s current location, daily announcements, landing site-specific information as well as recaps of the previous day at a quick daily briefing.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 10
Day 10: South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
With a total of six days to explore the world’s most southerly ecosystem, there’s more time to encounter the unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery of the Antarctic. Attempt two shore landings per day (weather permitting) to encounter penguin rookeries, get a good look at the variety of seal species, and keep an eye out for the whales that feed in the peninsula’s cold, fertile waters.
Navigate southwards making stops in the South Shetland Islands then through the Bransfield Strait and to the Antarctic Peninsula.
During the voyage, learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world. Take an optional polar plunge, visit an abandoned whaling station or a working scientific research station, and gain a new perspective on this part of world.
Our goal is to attempt two excursions per day while we navigate through the area but our itinerary and daily schedule will be based on the local weather and ice conditions that we encounter.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
ACTIVITY: Hop into one of the Expedition’s 14 Zodiacs and take the quick, safe trip from the ship to the shore to encounter the awe-inspiring wilderness of Antarctica. Thanks to the performance of these boats in remote conditions, quick trips to shore are easily accomplished. Get up close to towering icebergs, glaciers and amazing wildlife. Depending on weather conditions these excursions will hopefully happen daily.
ACTIVITY: Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on everything from local wildlife to geology to history. The Expedition has one of the highest ratios of expedition team members to guests – with one expert for every ten guests there is always someone on hand to answer questions and provide greater insight and appreciation of the world at its extremes. The expedition team is comprised of professional and highly skilled historians, marine biologists, and naturalists who offer keen insight and a unique personal perspective to each and every adventure.
ACTIVITY: Learn about the Expedition’s current location, daily announcements, landing site-specific information as well as recaps of the previous day at a quick daily briefing.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 11
Day 11: Drake Passage/Ushuaia
Begin the journey north to the home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of the Antarctic experience with the lecturers and staff. Keep eyes peeled on the observation deck for some last-minute whale sightings.
Leave Antarctica and head north across the Drake Passage. In between bird watching and whale watching and enjoying some final lectures by the expedition staff, this is a chance to relax and review the adventures of the past week before returning to Ushuaia.
Remember, the best way to experience the wildlife of the Drake Passage is to be on deck keeping a look out for Albatross, Prions and Whales!
ACTIVITY: Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on everything from local wildlife to geology to history. The Expedition has one of the highest ratios of expedition team members to guests – with one expert for every ten guests there is always someone on hand to answer questions and provide greater insight and appreciation of the world at its extremes. The expedition team is comprised of professional and highly skilled historians, marine biologists, and naturalists who offer keen insight and a unique personal perspective to each and every adventure.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 12
Day 12: Drake Passage/Ushuaia
Begin the journey north to the home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of the Antarctic experience with the lecturers and staff. Keep eyes peeled on the observation deck for some last-minute whale sightings.
Leave Antarctica and head north across the Drake Passage. In between bird watching and whale watching and enjoying some final lectures by the expedition staff, this is a chance to relax and review the adventures of the past week before returning to Ushuaia.
Remember, the best way to experience the wildlife of the Drake Passage is to be on deck keeping a look out for Albatross, Prions and Whales!
ACTIVITY: Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on everything from local wildlife to geology to history. The Expedition has one of the highest ratios of expedition team members to guests – with one expert for every ten guests there is always someone on hand to answer questions and provide greater insight and appreciation of the world at its extremes. The expedition team is comprised of professional and highly skilled historians, marine biologists, and naturalists who offer keen insight and a unique personal perspective to each and every adventure.
TRANSPORT: Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 13
Day 13: Ushuaia
Disembark the Expedition after breakfast.
Additional Information: In the morning upon completion you will disembarkation in Ushuaia. Passengers will receive a complimentary transfer to either the airport or a central location where luggage can be stored.
For those on morning flights, a transfer will bring them directly to Ushuaia airport (USH). The rest of the passengers will be transferred to the luggage storage point and given time to explore the city. These passengers should then return to retrieve their luggage and board a second transfer to Ushuaia airport in the afternoon, depending on their flight times. Please note that the transfer times are subject to change according to flight schedules.
ACTIVITY: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
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Sea Kayaking Program
When seas and ice allow on days 5–10, join a small group to paddle quietly among brash ice and bergy bits. From a stable sea kayak, you may glide past curious penguins, hear the soft crackle of melting ice and watch for seals resting on floes while mountains and glaciers tower in near-silence around you.
This specialized outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour (spaces are limited and pre-booking is strongly recommended). It offers a new perspective on the Peninsula’s coves and bays, with expert guides setting an easy, unhurried pace.
Camping on the Ice (select departures)
On select nights during days 5–10, conditions may allow you to camp ashore on the Antarctic Peninsula. After dinner, head out with your guides to a prepared site, settle into expedition gear and experience the profound hush and polar twilight of Antarctica, punctuated by the distant rumble of calving ice.
Operated under strict IAATO guidelines to leave no trace, this experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour (very limited availability; pre-booking is recommended). Weather, wildlife considerations and permitting determine whether camping can proceed.
Drake Passage Crossing & Seabird Watch
Across days 3–4, the Expedition makes the 1,000km crossing of the Drake Passage. From the observation deck, scan for albatross and petrels arcing on the wind and keep watch for humpbacks, fin whales and orcas. Feel the rhythm of the Southern Ocean as the ship cuts through long swells and the air grows cooler.
As you approach the Antarctic Convergence—where cold polar waters meet the sub-Antarctic—sea life concentrates and sightings often increase. Between wildlife vigils, enjoy a free afternoon to explore the ship or warm up in the lounge while your expedition team sets the stage for the ice and islands ahead.
Onboard Lecture Series: Wildlife, Geology & Polar History
Throughout the voyage—particularly on sea days—attend expert-led lectures that illuminate the Antarctic world. Marine biologists decode penguin behaviour and whale ecology; geologists explain glacial forces and blue ice; historians trace the Heroic Age expeditions and the modern era of science on the ice.
Sessions are lively and informal, with time for questions and conversation. These talks enrich every landing and Zodiac cruise, helping you read the landscape and understand what you’re seeing—why the penguins nest where they do, how ice forms and drifts, and how exploration evolved from sealing and whaling to today’s research and stewardship.
Zodiac Landings, Glacier Cruises & Peninsula Exploration
Across days 5–10, board sturdy Zodiacs for twice-daily outings (weather and ice permitting) to step ashore at penguin rookeries, walk pebbled beaches and cruise beneath glacier faces. In the South Shetland Islands and along the Antarctic Peninsula, expect towering bergs, brash ice and mirror-calm bays that heighten the sense of scale and silence.
Your guides set a measured pace, pausing to watch Gentoo, Chinstrap or Adélie penguins, identify seals hauled out on ice floes and interpret the geology of sculpted ice walls. Landings vary by conditions, but every outing is designed to balance wildlife encounters with time to pause for photos and reflection in this pristine environment.
Whalers Bay & Research Stations Call (conditions permitting)
During days 5–10, conditions may allow a call at Whalers Bay on Deception Island, a flooded volcanic caldera with black sands and rusted boilers that recall the early 20th-century whaling era. Walking among weathered tanks and timbers, you’ll trace Antarctic human history against a stark, dramatic backdrop.
Itineraries can also include visits to working research stations in the South Shetlands—such as Argentina’s Carlini or Poland’s Arctowski—subject to permits, operating schedules and weather. These rare encounters reveal today’s science at the end of the world and the international cooperation that safeguards the continent.
Daily Expedition Briefings & Evening Recaps
Each evening on the Peninsula (days 5–10), gather in the lounge to join the daily briefing. Your Expedition Leader reviews the next day’s landing plans, shares maps and forecasts, and explains how weather and ice conditions shape the route. It’s a relaxed chance to align expectations and prepare your gear.
Briefings end with a photo-rich recap of the day’s highlights—wildlife sightings, geological curiosities, memorable moments—knitting individual experiences into a shared story. You’ll leave informed, inspired and ready for the morning’s call to the Zodiacs.
Northbound Drake & Last Look for Whales
On days 11–12, the ship turns north across the Drake Passage. Keep your binoculars handy to scan for albatross gliding on long wings and watch for whales sounding in steel-blue seas. Between deck time, enjoy the ship’s convivial rhythm and final talks with the expedition team.
This return crossing offers space to reflect on the ice and wildlife you’ve just experienced and to soak in the open-ocean atmosphere one last time before the mountains of Tierra del Fuego reappear on the horizon.
Tierra del Fuego National Park Excursion
On day 2, opt for a short drive west of Ushuaia to explore Tierra del Fuego National Park. Walk easy trails through lenga and ñire forests, where peat bogs and silent lagoons frame views of snow-dusted peaks. Down at Lapataia Bay, stand at the Pan-American Highway’s southern terminus and feel the bracing air off the Beagle Channel.
Your guide interprets the region’s geology, forests and birdlife, adding context to the austere beauty of Patagonia. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to availability and local conditions.
Polar Plunge
Sometime during days 5–10, seize the moment and take the Polar Plunge. With the crew on hand and towels ready, step from the platform and dip into the icy Southern Ocean—a swift, exhilarating immersion that leaves cheeks tingling and spirits high.
This light-hearted rite of passage is at additional cost and bookable on tour. It runs only when conditions allow and under strict safety supervision, turning a fleeting splash into a lifelong memory.
Ushuaia Welcome Desk & Expedition Overview
On day 1 in the world’s southernmost city, Ushuaia, stop by the welcome desk at the hotel to meet your Expedition Leader and team. Collect key information, review expedition health and safety protocols and learn how operations follow IAATO environmental guidelines. Your team will outline what to expect at embarkation and how shore operations and Zodiac procedures work in Antarctica.
With the Martial Mountains rising behind town and the Beagle Channel unfolding before it, Ushuaia sets the mood for polar travel. Use your evening to enjoy a free stroll along the waterfront, feeling the brisk Patagonian air and the anticipation of the voyage ahead.
Embarkation & Beagle Channel Sail-Out
On day 2, transfer to the port and step aboard the Expedition. After settling into your cabin and attending safety briefings, take position on deck as the ship eases away from Ushuaia and you cruise the Beagle Channel past forested slopes and distant glaciers. Watch for cormorants and sea lions as the Patagonian evening light brushes the peaks.
This storied waterway takes its name from HMS Beagle, the ship that carried Charles Darwin. As the lights of town recede and the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse flashes astern, the mood shifts from port to open-sea adventure—a serene prelude to the Southern Ocean beyond.
