Highlights Of The Frozen Continent

• See the best Antarctica has to offer on an advanced expedition cruise
• Experience massive glaciers, icebergs, polar landscape and rich wildlife
• Mix of landings and ice-cruising as well as optional adventures
• Science Center with fascinating lectures and activities on board

Day 1        Buenos Aires
Day 2        Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
Day 3-4     Drake Passage
Day 5-9     Antarctica
Day 10-11 Drake Passage
Day 12      Ushuaia/Buenos Aires

Day 1 Buenos Aires
Cultural and Cool! This adventure starts with an overnight stay in Buenos Aires, the bustling capital of Argentina. Spend the evening at your leisure and discover `Paris of South America´ for yourself on a warm spring or summer day or extend your stay with an optional Pre-Programme to explore wild Patagonia.

Day 2 Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
Estimated time of departure is 7:00 PM

Tierra del Fuego! Fly early in the morning to Ushuaia, where MS Fridtjof Nansen awaits. Once on board, we kick off our journey with a welcome dinner.

Day 3-4 Drake Passage
Crossing the Drake Passage! Prepare yourself for Antarctica as we cross the famed Drake Passage. During the voyage south, the Expedition Team starts the lecture programme, giving you information about Antarctica’s fascinating history and environmental science. You’ll also learn how to make your visit as safe and as sustainable as possible and you’ll join Citizen Science programs to help collect data for current scientific research. This is also a good opportunity to enjoy all the amenities of your advanced hybrid powered expedition ship.

Day 5-9 Antarctica
Antarctica...Another World! Antarctica never fails to inspire awe and wonder, with white horizons above oceans full of icebergs and whales. Perhaps even more awe-inspiring will be your first encounter with the huge colonies of penguins.

Our Expedition Team will lead ice-cruising and landings at every opportunity to come ashore and explore the impressive Antarctic scenery. From deck, there are great chances to spot whales. Of course, this is true wilderness, so nature is in charge, but our experienced captain will work with the elements to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure.

We will attempt landings at several sites in the South Shetlands and on the Antarctic Peninsula and aim to bring you to the incredible diversity of landscapes and rich wildlife on display in this pristine wilderness.

Wherever we explore, the sights and sounds and of Antarctica are sure to stay with you for a lifetime!

Day 10-11 Drake Passage
Heading back to civilisation! After exploring this exhilarating continent, we set course back to civilisation. Spend the day at sea recapping your experiences, having fun in the Science Center or just relaxing on deck, spotting the many sea birds which follow our ship.

Day 12 Ushuaia/Buenos Aires

Estimated time of arrival is 6:00 AM

The End of the Adventure! Our expedition cruise ends as we reach Ushuaia, and we transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires. For more adventure, you can extend your stay in Buenos Aires or join an optional Post-Program to the magnificent Iguazu waterfalls.