Overview
🐧Experience a concentrated expedition cruise that’s all about the frozen continent
🐧Discover Antarctica's wildlife as we spot seals, penguin colonies and spot whales against backdrops of staggering natural beauty
🐧Join the Expedition Team as they deliver lectures and accompany landings, sharing their knowledge on glaciology, wildlife, climate change and polar exploration
Breathtaking icescapes
🐧Marvel at colossal glaciers and icebergs on this incredible Antarctica expedition cruise. Experience nature's majesty as we navigate ever-changing icescapes on our hybrid-powered ship. Your Expedition Team will bring you close to your stunning surroundings on ice-cruising and landing activities.
Antarctic wildlife
🐧It's a busy time for the wildlife of Antarctica between November and March. In October and November, penguins court and nest, while December and January are when penguins hatch. February and March offer peak whale-watching opportunities.
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Pricing
| Itinerary | Departure Date | Price from |
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12 Days Highlights of Antarctica |
MS Fridtjof Nansen MS Roald Amundsen |
MYR 32,488 per person based on Polar Outside |
Itinerary
| Day | Itinerary |
| 1 | The beat of Buenos Aires Feel the rhythm of bustling Buenos Aires An overnight stay in Buenos Aires is the ideal way to start your Antarctic adventure. Home to a proud and diverse community of porteños, or ‘people of the port’, this city is a sensuous fusion of faded European splendour and Latin American panache. There are plenty of places to explore, including many parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak. Or maybe you’d like to practise your dance moves in the famous hometown of the tango. Why not consider arriving a few days early to see all this vibrant city has to offer with our optional Pre-Programme. |
| 2 | Early start in Ushuaia Setting off at the bottom of the world Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where you’ll meet our hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters. This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world’s southernmost city. After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to locate your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board. |
| 3-4 | Get set for Antarctica Cross the Drake Passage On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your polar expedition. Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You'll learn how to make your visit as safe and as low-impact as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join. There's plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy some delicious cuisine and meet fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar. |
| 5-9 | Antarctica: another world Experience Antarctica in all its natural majesty Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarctica’s immense, frozen beauty. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It's a stillness that's broken every so often by the locals – the wildlife. Whales begin to arrive in greater numbers by December and January. This is also when the first penguin chicks hatch and seeing the clumsy clumps of feathers run around is always a charming sight. February and March offer peak whale-watching opportunities, when large amounts of krill lure them to the area. Here, nature is king, and we are mere observers. Our experienced Captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure. Rest assured, each day will offer something different and thrilling. You'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice-cruises, and may even get a chance to go kayaking among the icebergs. Back on board, the Expedition Team will continue their lectures, helping you grow in your insights of the frozen continent. Over five magical days, you'll experience this amazing world in a way that will stay with you for a lifetime. |
| 10-11 | Returning to warmer waters Heading back north across the Drake Passage After five incredible days, you’ll have experienced so much in Antarctica. Your head will likely be filled with a swirling kaleidoscope of special memories and impressions. The next couple of days will be a chance to reflect on your adventure to the seventh continent. As your mind tries to conjure up the magical Antarctic scenery, now could be a good time to sift through your photos and videos to recapture a sense of its magnitude. Why not take the chance to unwind in the sauna, or enjoy a few relaxing spa treatments in the wellness area. |
| 12 | Ushuaia and Buenos Aires From Ushuaia to Buenos Aires Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia, the main city in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina’s southernmost province. From here, you’ll take a flight back to Buenos Aires, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your adventure. Why not join our optional Post-Programme before heading home. |
✔️What's included
⭐Hotel
Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
⭐Flights
Flights in economy class between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
⭐Transfers
Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise
Transfers between the Ushuaia airport and the ship, including a brief tour of the town
⭐Expedition cruise
A stay in a cabin of your choice
Breakfast, lunch and dinner including drinks (beer and house wine as well as soft drinks and mineral water) are served in the Aune and Fredheim restaurants
À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
Complimentary tea and coffee
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
Complimentary reusable water bottle
English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
Range of included activities
⭐Onboard activities
In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Full use of our Science Center, small library and advanced biological and geological equipment
Citizen Science programme where you can assist with ongoing scientific research
Photography tips and techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife from our onboard professional photographer
Use of ship's hot tubs, infinity pool, panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms, and running track
Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
⭐Landing activities
Escorted landings with small expedition boats
Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
Expedition photographers on hand to assist you
❌What's not included
• International flights
• Additional overnight(s) if required due to international flight timings
• Travel insurance
• Luggage handling
• Optional shore excursions with our local partners
• Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
• Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
Payment Schedule
* A non refundable deposit is required 30% from total fare per person upon confirmation.
* Balance payment is due on 120 days before departure.
* If departure date less than 120 days, full payment is required upon confirmation.
NOTES:
1. Confirmations are subject to availability upon reservation.
2. All fare is subject to change until purchased.
3. Promotion is capacity controlled & cabins are subject to availability.
4. Itineraries are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
5. Surcharges apply for using different classes air seats or airlines.
6. The deposit amount for the fares shown in this quotation is non-refundable; a change fee may apply for any amendment.
7. Balance payments are subject to change cause by fluctuations in the exchange rate.
8. Terms and conditions apply.
9. All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions.
10. Excursions and activities are subject to change.
11. Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements.
12. No gratuities expected.