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Antarctica, Falkland Islands and South Georgia

20 Days / 7 locations in Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland, and Antarctica

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Ushuaia

Arrive into Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Make your way to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

You can visit the Argentinean leather markets and succulent lamb dishes that make Patagonia famous as you explore the southernmost town in the world. Highlights of Ushuaia include an award-winning museum and trips to nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park and its popular “Train at the End of the World”.

 
Day 2     Ushuaia - Beagle Channel
On Board the m/v Sea Explorer
Meals: Dinner

Arriving at the ship in the afternoon, you will be greeted by our Expedition Team and ship's officers at a safety and orientation briefing followed by the Captain's welcome dinner. After dinner, relax and take in the mountainous scenery on our early evening sail down the Beagle Channel past Magellanic Penguin, Rock Cormorant, and Sea Lion colonies.

 
Days 3 - 4     At Sea
On Board the m/v Sea Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

At sea, in the westerlies the ship is followed by several species of albatrosses, storm petrels, shearwaters and diving petrels. We can observe them from the bridge or decks.

 
Days 5 - 6     Falkland Islands
On Board the m/v Sea Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

We plan to visit both West and East Falklands. It is possible to experience the wildlife of the East Falklands from Stanley including sea lions and Peale’s and Commerson’s dolphins in the harbor or bird life in nearby Gypsy Cove.

In the western part we want to see magellanic and gentoo penguins, as well as encounter with water fowl and night herons. In addition, on Saunders we will be able to observe rockhopper, macaroni and king penguins, black-browed albatrosses and king cormorants.

 
Days 7 - 8     At Sea
On Board the m/v Sea Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

At sea, on our way to South Georgia we will cross the Antarctic Convergence. Entering Antarctic waters, the temperature will drop as much as 10°C within only a few hours. Near the Convergence we will see a multitude of southern seabirds near the ship; several species of albatrosses, shearwaters, petrels, prions and skuas.

 
Days 9 - 12     South Georgia
On Board the m/v Sea Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Magnificent mountain scenery, glaciers galore, a rugged coastline punctuated with icebergs, a rich historical tapestry, and an astounding array of wildlife are all available to us as we travel down South Georgia’s leeward coast.

In South Georgia we shall visit the bay of Elsehul, with its active fur seal breeding beach, and then take course to Right Whale Bay, Salisbury Plain, Gold Harbour and Cooper Bay to give us a good opportunity to see a wide spectrum of landscapes and wildlife, like the introduced elephant seals, king and macaroni penguins.

At Fortuna Bay we might try to follow in the footsteps of the great British Explorer Ernest Shackleton and hike over to Stomness Bay.

 
Days 13 - 14     At Sea
On Board the m/v Sea Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Heading farther south trough Scotia Sea we watch as the icebergs become more and more plentiful. Our ship is again followed by a multitude of seabirds.

 
Days 15 - 17     South Shetland Islands - Antarctic Peninsula
On Board the m/v Sea Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Our Expedition Leader and Captain create a flexible itinerary based on weather, ice, and opportunity. The course will stress the most scenic bays and channels of the Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows, bird colonies and whale feeding areas as well as historic and scientific sites.

The trip may also include the Gerlache Strait area including Neko Harbor, Paradise Harbor, Wilhelmina Bay, and Neumayer Channel. Depending on ice, we may also be able to visit the beautiful Antarctic Sound including Brown Bluff, Hope Bay, and Paulet Island.

Active scientific bases such as Poland’s Arctowksi or Ukraine’s Vernadskiy and historic bases such as U.K.’s Port Lockroy or Wordie House may also be visited. Adelie, chinstrap and gentoo penguins abound, and weddell, crabeater, elephant seals and the predatory leopard seal are often found. Minke and humpback whales are frequent visitors and orca sightings are also common.

 
Days 18 - 19     At Sea
On Board the m/v Sea Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

On our way north we are again followed by a great selection of seabirds while crossing the Drake Passage.

 
Day 20     Ushuaia
Meals: Breakfast

We arrive in the morning in Ushuaia and disembark.

 

Notes

Please note:The itinerary should be used as a guidance only. This voyage features the clean unspoiled scenery, wildlife, and rich history of the Antarctic Peninsula, as well as the crown jewels of the Southern Ocean: South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.

Price Includes
Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner
1 Pre-Cruise Hotel Night in Ushuaia
Group Transfer to the Ship on Day of Embarkation
Group Transfer to Airport Upon Disembarkation
Accommodations in Select Cabin Category
All Scheduled Landings and Excursions
Lectures and Briefings Onboard
All Meals on Board
Coffee, Tea and Cocoa 24 Hours Daily
Loan of Rubber Boots for Shore Landings
Expedition Parka
All Port Fees
Pre-Departure Material
Digital Voyage Log
Price Does Not Include
 Fuel Surcharge May Be Applied for All Bookings
 Pre or Post Cruise Travel Expenses
 Emergency Evacuation Insurance Minimum of $150,000
 Air Fare
 Visa and Passport Fees (if Applicable)
 Luggage and Trip Cancellation Insurance
 Soft Drinks, Alcoholic Beverages Other Than Those for Special Events/Celebr
 Personal Expenses Such As Laundry, Phone Calls, Faxes, Email Service
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