Expedition To Southern Lands

ITINERARY

USHUAIA
Embarkation 28/12/2024 from 16:00 to 17:00
Departure 28/12/2024 at 18:00
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the
South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the
shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary.
With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places
on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible.

AT SEA
Arrival 29/12/2024
Departure 31/12/2024
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment
of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the
swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the
boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be
able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe
marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.

SOUTH GEORGIA
Arrival 01/01/2025
Departure 03/01/2025
Aboard your ship, discover South Georgia, a region formed by an underwater mountain chain that extends from the
Andes to the Antarctic Peninsula. All the wildlife of the Far South can be found there: king and Gentoo penguins,
elephant seals, fur seals… You might get the chance to discover the majestic glaciers of Gold Harbour and the vast
plains of Fortuna Bay. If you are fortunate enough to land at Salisbury Plain, you can expect a wonderful spectacle:
more than 300,000 king penguins, which you will recognise by the bright orange mark on their head and neck, have
taken up residence there.

AT SEA
Arrival 04/01/2025
Departure 06/01/2025
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment
of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the
swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the
boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be
able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe
marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Arrival 07/01/2025
Departure 11/01/2025
Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real
fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will
find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife.
Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic
minke whales, and orcas. Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to
observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.
Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest zodiac outings or landings to
discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula.  Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that
plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling
industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal
atmosphere. You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great
Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.

CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE
Arrival 12/01/2025
Departure 13/01/2025
If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is
undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and
the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell
you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents
rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine
fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about
in the wind around your ship.

USHUAIA
Arrival 14/01/2025
Disembarkation 14/01/2025 at 08:00
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the
South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the
shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary.
With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places
on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Night in Buenos Aires + flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + visit + flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
For your serenity, PONANT has organised the following included programme for you, which starts the day prior to embarkation

The day before embarkation – Buenos Aires
Meet at Ezeiza international airport in the arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative.
A shuttle from the airport will permit you to join your hotel.

• Check-in from late morning.
• Lunch on your own and time at leisure in the afternoon.
• Organised dinner for the group.
• Overnight at the hotel.

Embarkation Day – Buenos Aires/Ushuaia

• An early morning breakfast will be served before leaving to the airport for you flight Buenos Aires – Ushuaia.
• Transfer to the airport.
• Flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia selected by PONANT in economy class. Approximate flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.
• Meet and greet at the airport (English-speaking assistance).

According to the flight schedule, PONANT will adapt services and activities before your transfer to the pier for embarkation.

- Cruise on board your ship -

Disembarkation Day – Ushuaia/Buenos Aires

Disembarkation.

• Meet and greet at the port (English-speaking assistance).
• Transfer to the airport in time for check-in of the flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT in economy class.
• Approximate flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.

Your programme includes :

• A shuttle for your way towards your hotel, the day before embarkation.
• 1-night accommodation in a 4* hotel the night before embarkation.
• Early check-in available from late morning.
• Hospitality desk at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
• Return flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT, in economy class.
• Services of local guides, in Ushuaia.
• Meals as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.
• Transfers as mentioned in the programme.

Your programme does not include:

• Tips for the local guide.
• Personal expenses.
• Other meals and services not mentioned in the programme.
• Please note:

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• The local currency is the Argentinian Peso. You will be able to make most of your purchases in USD (in small denominations) or by credit card, accepted in most hotels, shopping centres and boutiques. You will also be able to retrieve Pesos from the ATM’s.
• Summer season in Buenos Aires: temperatures may be very hot, but often between 68 °F (20 °C) and 95 °F (35 °C).
• Summer season in Ushuaia: temperatures vary between 41 °F (5 °C) and 65 °F (15 °C)
• We recommend you wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Duration and order may vary.

 
PONANT will adapt the content of the transfer offer from and to airport according to your flight schedule.