Day 1: Arrive Ushuaia
Arrive at any time in Ushuaia today. You will be transferred to your hotel then the remainder of the day will be free for you to enjoy the sights and sounds of the world's most southerly city.
*There will be a welcome desk in the lobby of your hotel which will provide more specific information about your cruise.
Day 2: Depart Ushuaia for Antarctica
Enjoy a free morning in Ushuaia or choose to join an optional tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park, which will be arranged locally.
Explore this stunning coastal national park extending 630 sq km. We'll take care of the transport, the park entrance fee, and take you to scenic lookouts in the southern portion of the park. Pass Valle Rio Pipo on the way to Austral Fueguino train station. Opt to take the End of the World train (not included in price) before visiting Lago Roca and Bahía Lapataia. Keep an eye out for a variety of birdlife and spectacular colors in the fall.
In the afternoon you will embark on G Expedition from the port in Ushuaia. You will enjoy the evening sailing through the Beagle Channel.
Breakfast and Dinner included.
Day 3-4: Drake Passage/South Shetland Islands
The adventure begins with an 1000km (600mi) crossing of the passage named in honour of the 16th-century English sea captain and privateer, Sir Francis Drake. Take in daily lectures from the expedition team and keep an eye out for the first sightings of icebergs, whales and albatross following in the G Expedition's wake.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Days 5-9: South Shetland Islands/Antarctic Peninsula
Experience some of the most unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery in the world while setting foot on the Antarctic continent. Weather and ice conditions permitting, our goal is to attempt memorable shore landings daily and encounter Gentoo, Chinstrap, and Adélie penguin rookeries; Weddell, crabeater, and leopard seals; and orca, humpback, and minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters. The peninsula also has a remarkable human history.
Welcome to the Great White Continent! Over the next few days, the Expedition will navigate southwards making stops in the South Shetland Islands then through the Bransfield Strait and to the Antarctic Peninsula.
Our goal is to attempt shore landings daily 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.
The Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands abound with wildlife activity. Take plenty of time to enjoy the sheer beauty and the breathtaking scenery of ice-choked waterways, blue and white icebergs, impressive glaciers and rugged snow-capped mountains. The Peninsula also has a remarkable history and, during the voyage, opt to learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Days 10-11: At sea
Sail for two days, retracing Shackleton's route from Elephant Island and the Antarctic Peninsula towards South Georgia.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Days 12-15: South Georgia
Home to many interesting sights (including the grave of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton), South Georgia has several former whaling stations and boasts plenty of wildlife. Visiting a huge colony of king penguins is a major highlight of this part of the journey. Weather permitting, spend four full days exploring the island.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Days 16-17: At sea
Sailing west, set course for the Falkland Islands. Days at sea are filled with lectures to prepare for landings. Watch for the many whales that inhabit these waters.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 18-19: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
The Falkland Islands provide a rare opportunity to witness the biological diversity and extraordinary scenery of the southern islands. Penguins are abundant here, and the Falklands have the largest black-browed albatross colony in the world. In Stanley, meet the hardy local inhabitants whose colourful houses provide contrast to the long, dark winters.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 20: Beagle Channel
Reflect on our memorable adventure and take in some final lectures as we head back to Ushuaia. Keep a careful look out on your last chance to spot whales.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 21: Depart Ushuaia
Today your adventure comes to a close. Have a final breakfast on the ship before saying goodbyes and disembarking in Ushuaia in the morning.
Breakfast included.
