Antarctic Circle Expedition

16 days

Dec 2026 - Feb 2028

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Antarctic Circle Expedition

from $13,050 per person

16 days

MS Roald Amundsen

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Antarctic Adventures

Join your Expedition Team for ice-cruising activities, shore landings, and fascinating lectures. You'll get close to colossal glaciers and icebergs. We'll observe Antarctic wildlife in their habitat – colonies of penguins, seals, whales and seabirds, maybe even kayaking or hiking past them.

South of the Antarctic Circle

During the Antarctic summer, new routes through the sea ice below the Antarctic Circle become possible. Aboard your hybrid-powered ice-class expedition ship, we'll set course for Marguerite Bay and islands along the way, looking out for Adélie penguins and visiting remote historical stations.

Highlights Itinerary Suites & Cabins Ship info What's included Excursions

Highlights

Join us as we attempt to navigate through the sea ice and below the Antarctic Circle to reveal the seventh continent's secret realm.
Milder summer weather means we'll aim to journey below the Antarctic Circle to the secluded and magnificent Marguerite Bay.
Enjoy whale spotting, seeing young penguins, hiking, kayaking, ice-cruising, and even camping on the Antarctic snow.

Itinerary

day 1 | The beat of Buenos Aires

Fire and flavor in Argentina’s capital

With its fusion of faded European splendor and Latin American panache, an overnight stay in Buenos Aires is the ideal way to start your Antarctic adventure. Why not arrive early to explore more or join our optional Pre-Program to tour wild Patagonia.

T ake in the beautiful architecture. Visit the beautiful opera house of Teatro Colón, the pretty-in-pink Casa Rosada, and the National Museum of Fine Arts, displaying works by Van Gogh, Monet and Picasso.

Explore the colorful street museum in La Boca with its buzzy markets and restaurants. Or take in a tango show before savoring delicious Argentinian beef in one of the city's steakhouses.

day 2 | Setting sail from Ushuaia

Fly to Ushuaia and start your adventure

Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where we'll meet your hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for exploring polar waters. This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world’s southernmost city.

After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to settle into your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.

day 3-4 | Get set for Antarctica

Centre on science before your Antarctic adventure

As we cruise from Ushuia to Antarctica through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your polar expedition.

Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You'll learn how to make your visit as safe as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join.

Relax and meet your fellow adventurers. Take a refreshing swim, enjoy a spa treatment and look out for icebergs, whales and albatrosses.

day 5-13 | Antarctica: another world

Experience Antarctica in all its natural majesty

Nothing quite prepares you for it. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It's a stillness that's broken every so often by the locals—the wildlife.

Huge colonies of penguins huddle on the ice floes, avoiding the cunning leopard seals that hunt them. Majestic, migrating whales glide among amazing icebergs, hunting the shoals of krill they feed on. Bird enthusiasts should look skywards to spot some of 45 species of Antarctic seabirds that live here, such as skuas, jaegers, petrels and terns.

Here, nature is king and we are mere observers. Our experienced captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure. You’ll spend an exciting 11 days busily exploring several of many possible landing sites. Rest assured, each day will offer something different and thrilling.

We’ll aim for Marguerite Bay and explore islands along the way, and you'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice cruises whenever opportunities present themselves. You may even get a chance to go kayaking among the icebergs on an optional activity.

Back on board, join Citizen Science projects and onboard lectures, where you'll learn more about polar exploration, this precious habitat, and how we can all protect it.

day 14-15 | Back through Drake Passage

After 11 days of exhilarating exploration, your expedition cruise, taking in the wonders and wildlife of Antarctica, nears its end. As we make the return trip to Ushuaia, enjoy this time at sea.

Join the Expedition Team in the Science Center to delve into areas of interest in more depth and contribute your observations to Citizen Science projects. Enlist the help of our onboard photographer with the editing of your photos.

Relax with a treatment in the spa and wellness area or take in the fresh sea air from the on-deck hot tubs. Spend time in the Explorer Lounge & Bar with the new friends you’ve made on your trip, sharing experiences over a relaxing drink.

day 16-17 | Ushuaia and Buenos Aires

Enjoy an expedition finale in Buenos Aires

Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina’s southernmost province. From here, you’ll take a flight back to Buenos Aires, but it needn't be the end of your adventure.

If you’re not ready for the adventure to end just yet, why not join our optional Post-Program to tour the magnificent Iguazu Falls. Summer is the best time to visit and it's a memorable way to wrap up your travels. Or you can stay and enjoy the sights of Buenos Aires before heading home.

Ships

MS Fridtjof Nansen

The MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest, next-generation expedition ship from HX Expeditions, named in homage to the pioneering Norwegian explorer and humanitarian. As one of two fully hybrid ships in the fleet, she stands at the forefront of sustainable exploration, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 20%. This state-of-the-art base camp brings comfort to the world's most spectacular destinations, featuring stylish cabins, three diverse restaurants, a fitness and wellbeing suite, and a two-level Observation Deck. Every voyage is enhanced by a hand-picked Expedition Team and a Science Center, designed to deepen your understanding of the alluring and unspoiled regions you explore. Here is a list of all of HX Expeditions sailings.

MS Roald Amundsen

MS Roald Amundsen is as pioneering as the man it is named after, Roald Amundsen - the legendary Norwegian explorer. One of two fully hybrid ships in our fleet, explore the wonders of the world onboard one of the most environmentally friendly cruise ships in the world.

Named after the legendary Norwegian explorer, Roald Amundsen - the first man to traverse the Northwest Passage in 1903, and reach the Geographical South Pole in 1911. MS Roald Amundsen is as pioneering as the man it is named after, the state-of-the-art ship features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that reduces fuel consumption and shows the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible.

MS Roald Amundsen serves as a comfortable base camp at sea – bringing adventurers from all over the world to the most spectacular destinations in the most sustainable way. As one of two hybrid ships within the fleet, the innovative sustainable technology reduces the ship's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 20%.

One of the most eye-catching exterior design features is the two-level indoor/outdoor Observation Deck. It is an ideal place to scan the scenery as you explore the world around you and watch for wildlife with your binoculars.

Cruise Norway Worldwide Expeditions is a preferred partner of HX Expeditions. Our polar experts can offer the best advice and substantial lower prices. Explore offerings here.

Included Services:

Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise

Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise, including breakfast

Flights in economy class between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
Transfers between the Ushuaia airport and the ship

Expedition Cruise

A stay in a cabin of your choice
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws; excludes premium drinks)
All day coffee, tea, and soft drinks
Meals and takeout available throughout the day during Fredheim restaurant opening hours
Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home
A polar expedition jacket, a backpack, or another piece of HX gear
Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note that streaming is not supported.
Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room, lounges and more
Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX (though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated).
Range of included activities

Onboard Activities

In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Full access to the ship’s Science Center
The Citizen Science Program allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research
An onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings

Landing Activities

Escorted landings with small expedition boats
Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
Expedition photographers on hand to assist you

Excursions

The 1896 Cabin – Exclusively on MS Fridtjof Nansen!

from

$525

per person

Step aboard and step back in time. We invite guests on MS Fridtjof Nansen to experience life as the early adventurers did 130 years ago. MS Fridtjof Nansen starting from 29 January 2026!

130 years ago, at the dawn of expedition cruising, we set out from mainland Norway to Svalbard on a pioneering voyage – one that sparked the spirit of exploration that still carries HX forward today as the leader in Arctic and Antarctic expedition cruises.

To mark this special anniversary, guests travelling aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen in 2026* have the chance to stay in our new 1896 Cabin experience, one booking per guest.

A Night in the Past

The 1896 Cabin is more than a place to sleep. It offers a glimpse into the early days of expedition travel, immersing you in what life was like on these journeys 130 years ago.

Imagine the glow of oil lamps flickering across wood-panelled walls, a warm light radiating from the stove, and the scent of timber mingling with the salty air. Around you, stories of courage, hardship, and discovery come alive – of those who braved uncharted waters with little more than grit and a compass.

Terms & Conditions

Check-in: 14:00; check-out: 11:00 the following day.
This is an add-on experience and does not replace your regular cabin. Standard fare for your booked cabin still applies.
No refunds or adjustments are offered for the night spent in the 1896 Cabin, similar to our polar camping experiences.
50% of profits support the HX Foundation as part of our €130,000 anniversary fundraising initiative.
Limited to one night per guest, per voyage.