Antarctica Cruises

Step on board for a thrilling Antarctica cruise, exploring both North and South. Start on the MS Fram, in Ushuaia, Argentina where you will go to the farthest reaches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Your cruise will be filled with knowledgeable guides, lectures, and PolarCirkel boat landings. Enjoy 17-days of Antarctica exploration filled with nature- and geography-focused programs. Encounter calls at some of the least-visited sights on the "White Continent," including isolated Marguerite Bay-home to the only known colony of Emperor penguins on the peninsula's western coast, remote even by exotic Antarctic standards.

Depart from the U.S. on your overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

You will arrive in Buenos Aires in the morning. During the transfer to your hotel, an orientation tour of the city will be given. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore at leisure, or join an optional excursion.

After breakfast, transfer to your flight to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city. You will enjoy an orientation tour of this popular and attractive resort, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, rivers, and waterfalls, before boarding MS Fram. An informative evening welcome meeting will be held as you begin your Antarctica cruise. [B/D]

You will spend just under two days crossing the Drake Passage. During the crossing, numerous lectures will be given on fascinating Antarctica, considered one of the most breathtaking and beautiful continents. You will arrive in Antarctica on day five. [B/L/D]

Antarctica, "The White Continent," is more than half the size of North America. Visits by PolarCirkel boats will be attempted in various locations (weather permitting), including:

• Marguerite Bay - rarely visited even by Antarctic standards, dotted with ice-covered islands and surrounded by pristine mountains. It is home to the only known breeding colony of Emperor penguins on the west side of the Antarctic Peninsula. This rookery is protected and cannot be entered but you will have the opportunity to spot Emperors nearby.
• Whaler's Bay with its warm springs and black volcanic sand.
• Half Moon Island with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, famous for its large Chinstrap penguin rookery, Kelp gulls, and Antarctic terns.
• Yankee Harbor home to a variety of seals and an estimated 4,000 Gentoo penguin pairs.
• Cuverville Island boasting the largest known colony of Gentoo penguins in the Antarctic Peninsula.
• Neko Harbor, off spectacular Errera Channel and home to hundreds of Gentoo penguins and Weddell and elephant seals, is believed to be part of mainland Antarctica.
• Almirante Brown, in Paradise Harbor, is named for its beauty. With ice cliffs and floating icebergs, Almirante Brown is home to Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins.
• Petermann Island, home of the southernmost Gentoo penguin colony, Blueeyed shags, and Adelie penguins.
• Port Lockroy surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and ice shelves.
• Wilhelmina Bay, feeding ground for whales and seals.
• Antarctic Sound where huge, mile-long tabular icebergs can be seen. The sound is also home to an estimated half-million Adelie penguins as well as Gentoo penguins, Leopard seals, and Killer whales.
• Brown Bluff at the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. Adelie and Gentoo penguins, Kelp gulls, and Cape petrels can be found here, and Weddell seals are regular visitors.

While you cross this stretch of water from Antarctica, a series of lectures summing up this amazing cruising adventure will be given. [B/L/D]

In the morning, you will reach the Argentinean city of Ushuaia. Ushuaia is reckoned to be the most southerly city in the world and is situated on Tierra del Fuego Island south of the Magellan Strait. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your disposal. [B]

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.S. [B]

Morning arrival, U.S.

Meal codes: [B] Breakfast [L] Lunch [D] Dinner

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*Cabin category H is equipped for physically challenged guests.

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