DATES / RATES
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| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
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| Oct 05, 2025 | Oct 26, 2025 | 18,900 |
19,637 |
Rates are listed per person
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| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
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| Oct 05, 2025 | Oct 26, 2025 | 18,900 |
19,637 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : Buenos Aires
Passionate,
and alive with an infectious crackling energy, the Argentine capital is
a breathlessly romantic city, which blends old-world colonial
architecture with a down-to-earth Latin American clamour. Famed for
steamy tango interplays, and expertly seared steak slabs, a visit to
Buenos Aires is a fiery fiesta for the senses. Parque Tres de Febrero
is a 400-hectare oasis where 18,000 rose bushes bloom, and skyscrapers
give way to still lakes and pretty paths of rollerblading locals.
Mighty palm trees - that look like exploding fireworks - stand tall in
Plaza de Mayo, the heart of this sprawling cosmopolitan capital of 48
barrios. The square has served as the stage for many fundamental events
in this country’s history, and the location where the seeds
of independence were sewn continues to serve as the city’s
gathering point - and is a place for solidarity, rebellion and
revolution. The presidential Casa Rosada’s salmon-hued
Palatial Palace borders the plaza, while nearby Museum Nacional de
Bellas Artes houses the largest collection of public art in Latin
America. Teatro Colón, the opulent 1908 opera house, is one
of the world’s finest venues - musical performance here take
on an ethereal quality, with the exceptional acoustics transferring
every quiver of bow, and tremor of vocal cord, to the audience in
spine-tingling clarity. The gargantuan, precipitous terraces of
Bombonera Stadium form another of Buenos Aires’s incredible
venues, and a wall of noise emanates from it when Boca Juniors take to
the field. Juicy steak and punchy Malbec flow in the city’s
parrillas – steakhouses - while glitzy bars and thumping
nightclubs welcome revellers late into the night. It’s not
just the meat that sizzles here either - tango dancers fill milongas -
dance halls - to strut passionately until the early hours. Sip steaming
mate, the country’s national drink, shop in covered markets,
and explore Cementerio de la Recoleta - a city of grand graves and
intricate memorials honouring presidents, politicians and notable
Argentine heroes from history.
Day
2-4 : Day at sea
Days
at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with
what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is going to
the gym, visiting the spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading
or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect
balance to busy days spent exploring shore side.
Day
5 : New Island
Remote
and raw, New Island lies to the west of the Falkland Islands, and the
humble human population here is far outweighed by the extraordinary
birdlife that resides along its craggy coastline. Out in the
tempestuous wilds of the South Atlantic Ocean, the island is a
sanctuary of animal life - with crowds of rockhopper penguins, wrinkled
seals and stern-looking albatross among its many residents. The
penguins of the Falklands are a sight to see, fooling and falling on
the beaches, before diving in and whipping through the waters. Home to
five different species, including king penguins - who strut with their
orange collars glowing against the pure white feathers of their chests.
Sea lions, seals and elephant seals bark and lumber along the
shoreline, while sleek orcas patrol and Peale’s dolphins cut
through the waves. Settlement Rookery’s cliffs rattle with
the sounds of crashing sea waves, and the echoing shouts of hollering
black-browed albatross, king cormorants and rockhopper penguins. Enjoy
gorgeous sweeping landscapes, littered with shipwrecks and sprinkles of
colourful wildflowers. A warm welcome is guaranteed, especially when
the local custom of smoko is served up – towering platters of
cakes and biscuits with tea and coffee. Things haven’t always
been so peaceful here, however, and you can pay a visit to the
battlefields and memorials of the costly war in 1982, when the British
and Argentinians clashed fiercely over these islands.
Day
5 : West Point Island
A
north-westerly outpost of the scenic Falkland Islands, you'll be
welcomed ashore by the calls and cries of a huge colony of black-browed
albatross. Indeed, the island was originally known as Albatross Island
before being renamed to reflect its geographic location. While the
albatrosses - that flash white feathers in the rugged cliffs above the
waves - are the most well known residents, they are far from the only
animal inhabitants of this remote, isolated land. A huge army of
birdlife calls the island sanctuary home, overwhelming the tiny human
population and sheep that roam West Point Island's grasses. Meet the
rockhopper penguins who scamper and burrow along the coast's boulders,
as well as the imperial cormorants who rest here in great numbers.
You're also liekly to encounter Magellanic penguins during your
explorations. Hike the island's quiet landscapes, and look out for
endemic plants like Felton's flower carpeting the green interior.
Decorated with some of the archipelago's most dramatic scenery, explore
this wind-lashed, distant land of soaring cliffs and towering coastal
precipices. Cliff Mountain is the island's standout - a towering
sandstone monolith, and the archipelago's highest cliff, falling away
to swirling waves below. Look out to the waters to spot Commerson's
dolphin chasing each other around the island's wave-washed footprint.
Whales also visit, as well as the fur seals who you may spot lounging
around West Point Island's inviting shores.
Day
6 : Port Stanley
Despite
it being a stalwart of Britishness, Stanley more resembles Patagonia
than Portsmouth. But, despite the windswept, vast and achingly
beautiful landscape of the Falkland Islands, don’t be too
surprised to find the odd pub serving ales and even
fish’n’chips. While landmarks such as Christ Church
Cathedral, with its whalebone arch are 100% local, there is a also good
smattering of imported garden gnomes and Union Jacks to remind you
whose territory you are really on. The Falkland Islands’
ownership has long been a matter of controversy, ever since
colonisation in the 18th century. At various points in their life they
have been considered French, British, Spanish and Argentine. The
Falklands War in 1982, despite only lasting for a short while, proved
that the Brits clung to this remote outpost and the islands remain part
of the British Commonwealth today. Margaret Thatcher, under whom the
war was masterminded, remains something of a local hero as can be seen
in the street signs (such as Thatcher Drive). For those who want to dig
deeper into the past, the Historic Docklands Museum provides lots of
information on the chequered historical and political background of the
Falklands. However, the true heroes of Stanley are of course the
thousands and thousands of penguins. Five species nest here during
mating season (including the rare rockhopper penguin). There are
virtually no barriers between you and the wildlife; allowing for a
truly interactive, authentic and totally unforgettable experience.
Day
7-8 : Day at sea
Days
at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with
what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is going to
the gym, visiting the spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading
or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect
balance to busy days spent exploring shore side.
Day
9-11 : South Georgia
Charcoal-black
mountains ladled with snow, giant glaciers and thriving wildlife
combine to make South Georgia one of the great natural islands.
Adventure to these far flung lands - where the animals are in charge
and humans come a distant second. Here you'll witness a cacophony of
calling birds, natural set pieces like elephant seals clashing and
thrashing, and crowds of colourful king penguins stretching out as far
as the eye can see. An overseas territory of the UK, these isolated,
subantarctic islands once formed a remote whaling centre - and you can
still visit the former whaling stations. Nowadays the giants of the sea
are free to cruise the icy waters uninhibited. Written into explorer
history due to its links with Ernest Shackleton’s tale of
Antarctic exploration, shipwreck and survival, the
Endurance’s crew were saved when he reached the salvation of
these shores in 1916 - before returning to collect the remaining
sailors from Elephant Island. A museum commemorates the legendary
mission, and you can see the memorial to Shackleton that stands over
his final resting place on this fabled island. South
Georgia’s colonies of king penguins - with vivid bursts of
yellow and orange around their necks - stand, squabble and curiously
investigate, enjoying the isolated respite of this island.
They’re joined by smaller penguin species like Macaroni
penguins, and other glorious birdlife like the majestic wandering
albatrosses, which you can see gliding on gusts of wind, over the
choppy waves.
Day
12 : Day at sea
Days
at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with
what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is going to
the gym, visiting the spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading
or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect
balance to busy days spent exploring shore side.
Day
13 : Elephant Island
Promising
thrilling adventure, legendary tales and immaculate Antarctic beauty,
Elephant Island is perhaps Antarctica’s best-known location.
The exploits of its early explorers have immortalised this harsh,
monochrome island in the tomes of human history. Believed to take its
name from the elephant seals that early explorers spotted lolling on
its rocks, the volcanic island was not properly explored until 1916 -
when Ernest Shackleton and his men were stricken by the weather and
sought salvation on its shores. Their story of survival, stranded in
this barren land, is one of humanity’s most evocative and
inspiring accounts. Elephant Island is written deep into the legend of
Antarctic exploration, and you’ll discover
Shackleton’s tale for yourself as you arrive in the
island’s icy realm. The remarkable, slowly flowing Endurance
Glacier - which you’ll see on arrival here - takes its name
from their ship, The Endurance. Visit the monument that stands to
Shackleton, often surrounded by a migrating crowd of tiny gentoo
penguins, at Point Wild - the spot where he and his 28 crew members
camped for four and a half months of Antarctic winter. Eventually,
Shackleton and a handful of courageous others sailed for South Georgia
Island, before returning to secure the rescue of the remaining crew
members. Aside from sailing amid breathtaking winter vistas, witnessing
incredible fauna and feeling the sheer rush of an adventure to the
unknown - one of the true joys of any Antarctic cruise is to follow in
the footsteps of the brave explorers who first sought out the alluring
nectar of these dangerous, evocative landscapes. If this will be your
first-time visiting Antarctica, read our blog explaining how you can
prepare for the exploits ahead.
Day
14 : Antarctic Sound
Few
voyages ignite the imagination like a journey down to one of the
planet’s most remote, extreme and enchanting wilderness,
Antarctica. An adventure in its purest form, only a handful of people
will ever be lucky enough to experience the majestic beauty of these
monochrome landscapes first-hand. The Antarctic Sound will be one of
your first encounters of this whitewash kingdom, located at the
northerly tip of the Antarctic Peninsula - which sprawls up like a
tentacle towards Tierra del Fuego, South America’s most
southerly point, otherwise known as the ‘End of the
World’. Taking its name from the first ship to brave the
passageway between the peninsular and the Joinville Island groups back
in 1902, the Sound is a raw, sensory assault of imposing iceberg slabs,
broken away from the disintegrating Larsen Ice Shelf. Come face-to-face
with stadium-sized islands of ice and meet the extraordinary birdlife
that call this whitewash kingdom home. Watch on, as colonies of Gentoo
penguins hop around, and cape petrels sweep overhead, as the
continent’s unique wildlife thrives around you. If
you’re planning your first venture into Antarctica,
you’ll want to brush up on your photography skills in
advance, to capture this unforgiving continent in all of its
unrestrained glory. Read our blog for tips on how to ensure that your
photos do justice to the adventure of a lifetime.
Day
15-18 : Antarctic Peninsula
The
Antarctic Peninsula unravels upwards towards South America, reaching
out a beckoning finger to the adventurous, who dare to explore this
untamed realm. Stretching up from the heart of the world’s
southernmost continent, the Antarctic Peninsula lies a mere 620 mile
from Tierra del Fuego and, for many, offers a spectacular first taste
of the snow-blanketed landscapes and colossal ice sculptures, which
make up Earth’s least-explored continent. Unseen by humans
until 1820 - a blink of an eye ago in relative terms - this is an
adventure sure to make your hairs stand on end, as you experience the
thrill of the truly unknown and extraordinary. The vast peninsula is
sprinkled with research bases, which are at the frontline of human
scientific endeavour, pushing to study and understand this unique
landscape, its exceptional wildlife, and the impact that humans are
having on this pristine continent. Witness cathedral-sized icebergs up
close, and blue-hued glaciers, slowly slipping from imposing locations
like Hope Bay. Blanched mountain peaks cover the peninsula, and
you’ll find thousands of adorable Adelie penguin pairs
thriving undisturbed in this peninsula’s unique setting.
Day
19 : South Shetland Islands
The
ice-coated Antarctic Peninsula forms perhaps the most accessible region
of mainland Antarctica, lying a mere 480-miles away from South America,
across the fabled waters of Drakes Passage. Lying close to the
northwestern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, separated by the
Bransfield Strait, the South Shetland Islands fall under the
jurisdiction of the Antarctic Treaty, suspending claims on their
sovereignty. Several countries maintain research bases here, and with
plump elephant seals, and crowds of Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie
Penguins also calling the islands home, it can even feel a little
crowded at times. King George Island is the largest and most hospitable
island, hosting the majority of the research stations - some of which
are populated all-year-round by tiny, hardy crews. Don’t be
fooled though, these islands offer extraordinary adventure in one of
the most remote locations on earth. The triple peaks of Mount Foster
tower above the archipelago, and you’ll feel your heart
pumping a little quicker, as you sail into the core of Deception
Island’s magnificent collapsed volcano caldera. Hike the luna
landscapes within, and even dip into the improbably warm,
geothermally-heated waters of Pendulum Cove. Elephant Island,
meanwhile, is written deep into the annals of Antarctic expedition
legend, as the site where Ernest Shackleton and the stricken crew of
the Endurance miraculously survived a harsh Antarctic winter, in 1916.
Discover even more reasons to visit this incredible icy kingdom and
find out why many consider the South Shetland Islands to be the jewel
in Antarctica’s Crown, by reading our blog.
Day
20 : Drake Passage
Sailing
the legendary Drake Passage is an experience that few are ever lucky
enough to experience. The southern tip of the Americas already feels
like a wild enough environment – but the sensation of
watching the distant cliffs of the peninsular known as the
‘End of the World’ fade into the horizon, is one
that’s equal parts epic, eerie and magical. Set sail, to
slowly drop off the bottom of the map from Cape Horn, and voyage on an
expedition down into the icy underworld of Antarctica. Drake Passage is
an extraordinary voyage of romantic ocean faring legend, as you aim for
Antarctica’s icy realm. On arrival, skyscraper sized icebergs
salute you, as you traverse the waters of this continent where snow and
ice dwelling creatures like penguins and whales roam undisturbed. Your
first sight of this most-unexplored place will most likely be the South
Shetland Islands. Walk in the footsteps of some of history’s
greatest and bravest explorers as you explore famed, snow-covered
landmasses like Elephant and Deception Island. If the journey across
Drake Passage sounds daunting, don’t worry – even
in rough seas you’re never alone, and will often be
accompanied on this spine-tingling adventure by soaring albatrosses and
maybe even a protective pod of humpbacks and hourglass dolphins or two.
Converging warm and cool ocean currents attract some spectacular animal
life to the passage. If this is your first visit to this magical
continent, you’ll also want to familiarise yourself with our
blog for first timers to Antarctica.
Day
21 : Puerto Williams
Puerto
Williams is a Chilean city located on Navarino Island on the southern
shores of the Beagle Channel. It claims to be the
“southernmost city in the world”, however owing to
its small size – 2500 residents approximately – the
much larger Argentinean city of Ushuaia, which sits on the northern
side of the same channel, also claims that title. The surrounding
scenery is magnificent. The wild windswept mountains rise above the
tree line and are regularly dusted with snow. The city itself has the
dramatic backdrop called “Dientes de Navarino”
(literally “teeth of Navarino”), which rival the
famous Torres del Paine further to the north. The area was originally
used by the Yaghan people, hunter-gatherers who despite enduring the
harsh regional climate, could not weather the arrival of Europeans. The
current city was established as a naval base in 1953 and honours the
British-Chilean naval commander John Williams Wilson of the 16th
century. Initially it served to protect territorial possessions and
fishing rights of the area, as well as offering logistical support to
Antarctic bases. More recently it has become a departure point for
scientific and tourism trips to the Antarctic region. In contrast to
the bustle and traffic of a very commercial Ushuaia, Puerto Williams
offers a quieter, more relaxed experience. It charms the visitor with a
small village feel, complete with rustic buildings and the homely smell
of drifting wood smoke. A haven of peace at the end of the world.
Day
22 : Puerto Williams
Puerto
Williams is a Chilean city located on Navarino Island on the southern
shores of the Beagle Channel. It claims to be the
“southernmost city in the world”, however owing to
its small size – 2500 residents approximately – the
much larger Argentinean city of Ushuaia, which sits on the northern
side of the same channel, also claims that title. The surrounding
scenery is magnificent. The wild windswept mountains rise above the
tree line and are regularly dusted with snow. The city itself has the
dramatic backdrop called “Dientes de Navarino”
(literally “teeth of Navarino”), which rival the
famous Torres del Paine further to the north. The area was originally
used by the Yaghan people, hunter-gatherers who despite enduring the
harsh regional climate, could not weather the arrival of Europeans. The
current city was established as a naval base in 1953 and honours the
British-Chilean naval commander John Williams Wilson of the 16th
century. Initially it served to protect territorial possessions and
fishing rights of the area, as well as offering logistical support to
Antarctic bases. More recently it has become a departure point for
scientific and tourism trips to the Antarctic region. In contrast to
the bustle and traffic of a very commercial Ushuaia, Puerto Williams
offers a quieter, more relaxed experience. It charms the visitor with a
small village feel, complete with rustic buildings and the homely smell
of drifting wood smoke. A haven of peace at the end of the world.
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Shore
Excursions
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