• Our ship promises more wildlife and a more rewarding trip: Maneuverable, with only 82 guests and a full fleet of zodiacs, you’ll enjoy 2 shore landings each day in places that larger ships can’t go.
• An open-bridge & expansive deck space offer great chances everyday to sight whales and enjoy the incredible scenery, while our expert naturalists ensure an exciting, enriching voyage with on-deck narrative and a full lecture program.
• Better value & a more rewarding vacation with deluxe stays in Buenos Aires & Ushuaia, including tours.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Buenos Aires
Check-in to your deluxe hotel located near the art galleries and boutiques of the fashionable Recoleta district. A private afternoon tour includes the Plaza de Mayo and the Teatro Colon, one of the world’s premier opera houses. Sofitel Hotel

Day 2 - Buenos Aires
From your city-center hotel, you’ll delight in exploring the city at your own pace. Meals B

Day 3 - Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world and check-in to your hotel with a commanding view of the Martial Mountains & Beagle Channel. Meals B Cauquenes Hotel

Day 4 - Tierra del Fuego / Embarkation
Explore the stunning coastal vistas of Tierra del Fuego National Park including Ensenada Bay with beautiful views of Redonda Island and Lapataia Bay, one of the park’s highlights. Late this afternoon, board your ship and meet your expedition and lecture staff. Early this evening you set sail along the Beagle Channel and the scenic McKinley Pass.
MV Ushuaia – Meals B,L,D

Day 5 - Cruising / Crossing the Drake Passage
Named after the renowned explorer, Sir Frances Drake, who sailed these waters in 1578, you’ll sail across the passage. Our lecturers will be with you on deck to help in the identification of an amazing variety of seabirds who follow in our wake. The MV Ushuaia’s open bridge policy allows you to join the officers on the bridge and learn about navigation, watch for whales and enjoy the view. A full program of lectures is also offered. The first sightings of icebergs and snow-capped mountains indicate that we have reached the South Shetland Islands. With favorable conditions in the Drake Passage, your lecturers and naturalists will accompany you ashore for your first encounter with the native penguins and seals. Meals B,L,D

Day 6 - Cruising / Crossing the Drake Passage
Named after the renowned explorer, Sir Frances Drake, who sailed these waters in 1578, you’ll sail across the passage. Our lecturers will be with you on deck to help in the identification of an amazing variety of seabirds who follow in our wake. The MV Ushuaia’s open bridge policy allows you to join the officers on the bridge and learn about navigation, watch for whales and enjoy the view. A full program of lectures is also offered. The first sightings of icebergs and snow-capped mountains indicate that we have reached the South Shetland Islands. With favorable conditions in the Drake Passage, your lecturers and naturalists will accompany you ashore for your first encounter with the native penguins and seals. Meals B,L,D

Day 7 - Exploring South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula
You will spend 5 days exploring the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. The South Shetlands are a haven for wildlife, and you will have many opportunities to see vast penguin rookeries, beaches ruled by Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals. Sailing through the narrow passage into the flooded caldera of Deception Island you may have a chance to swim in the hot springs of Pendulum Cove. King George, the largest of the South Shetland Islands, features colonies of nesting Adélie and Chinstrap Penguins, Kelp gulls, Blue-eyed Cormorants, Antarctic terns and Southern Giant Petrels. Cruising continues through the iceberg-filled waters of the Antarctic Sound.

You will enjoy plenty of time to explore the amazing scenery – a pristine wilderness of snow, ice, mountains & waterways – and a wide variety of wildlife. Apart from penguins and seabirds, you are very likely to see Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals as well as Minke, Killer (Orca) and humpback whales at close range.

We plan to make at least two landings per day, possibly even a landing on the continent proper. Meals B,L,D

Day 8 - Exploring South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula
You will spend 5 days exploring the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. The South Shetlands are a haven for wildlife, and you will have many opportunities to see vast penguin rookeries, beaches ruled by Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals. Sailing through the narrow passage into the flooded caldera of Deception Island you may have a chance to swim in the hot springs of Pendulum Cove. King George, the largest of the South Shetland Islands, features colonies of nesting Adélie and Chinstrap Penguins, Kelp gulls, Blue-eyed Cormorants, Antarctic terns and Southern Giant Petrels. Cruising continues through the iceberg-filled waters of the Antarctic Sound.

You will enjoy plenty of time to explore the amazing scenery – a pristine wilderness of snow, ice, mountains & waterways – and a wide variety of wildlife. Apart from penguins and seabirds, you are very likely to see Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals as well as Minke, Killer (Orca) and humpback whales at close range.

We plan to make at least two landings per day, possibly even a landing on the continent proper. Meals B,L,D

Day 9 - Exploring South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula
You will spend 5 days exploring the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. The South Shetlands are a haven for wildlife, and you will have many opportunities to see vast penguin rookeries, beaches ruled by Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals. Sailing through the narrow passage into the flooded caldera of Deception Island you may have a chance to swim in the hot springs of Pendulum Cove. King George, the largest of the South Shetland Islands, features colonies of nesting Adélie and Chinstrap Penguins, Kelp gulls, Blue-eyed Cormorants, Antarctic terns and Southern Giant Petrels. Cruising continues through the iceberg-filled waters of the Antarctic Sound.

You will enjoy plenty of time to explore the amazing scenery – a pristine wilderness of snow, ice, mountains & waterways – and a wide variety of wildlife. Apart from penguins and seabirds, you are very likely to see Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals as well as Minke, Killer (Orca) and humpback whales at close range.

We plan to make at least two landings per day, possibly even a landing on the continent proper. Meals B,L,D

Day 10 - Exploring South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula
You will spend 5 days exploring the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. The South Shetlands are a haven for wildlife, and you will have many opportunities to see vast penguin rookeries, beaches ruled by Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals. Sailing through the narrow passage into the flooded caldera of Deception Island you may have a chance to swim in the hot springs of Pendulum Cove. King George, the largest of the South Shetland Islands, features colonies of nesting Adélie and Chinstrap Penguins, Kelp gulls, Blue-eyed Cormorants, Antarctic terns and Southern Giant Petrels. Cruising continues through the iceberg-filled waters of the Antarctic Sound.

You will enjoy plenty of time to explore the amazing scenery – a pristine wilderness of snow, ice, mountains & waterways – and a wide variety of wildlife. Apart from penguins and seabirds, you are very likely to see Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals as well as Minke, Killer (Orca) and humpback whales at close range.

We plan to make at least two landings per day, possibly even a landing on the continent proper. Meals B,L,D

Day 11 - Exploring South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula
You will spend 5 days exploring the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. The South Shetlands are a haven for wildlife, and you will have many opportunities to see vast penguin rookeries, beaches ruled by Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals. Sailing through the narrow passage into the flooded caldera of Deception Island you may have a chance to swim in the hot springs of Pendulum Cove. King George, the largest of the South Shetland Islands, features colonies of nesting Adélie and Chinstrap Penguins, Kelp gulls, Blue-eyed Cormorants, Antarctic terns and Southern Giant Petrels. Cruising continues through the iceberg-filled waters of the Antarctic Sound.

You will enjoy plenty of time to explore the amazing scenery – a pristine wilderness of snow, ice, mountains & waterways – and a wide variety of wildlife. Apart from penguins and seabirds, you are very likely to see Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals as well as Minke, Killer (Orca) and humpback whales at close range.

We plan to make at least two landings per day, possibly even a landing on the continent proper. Meals B,L,D

Day 12 - Cruising / Drake Passage
You leave Antarctica and head north across the Drake Passage. Join your lecturers and naturalists on deck as you search for seabirds and whales and enjoy some final lectures. Meals B,L,D

Day 13 - Cruising / Drake Passage
You leave Antarctica and head north across the Drake Passage. Join your lecturers and naturalists on deck as you search for seabirds and whales and enjoy some final lectures. Meals B,L,D

Day 14 - Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
After breakfast, you’ll disembark the ship in Ushuaia and enjoy a tour through this lovely city. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires where our program ends. Or, discover more of South America with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B

Schedule & Pricing

Begins Buenos Aires - Lower Deck C Cabin (inside)
Begin	Finish	Per Person Double	Single	Specials
3/23/08	4/5/08	$5,519	$8,024
11/25/08	12/8/08	$5,709	$8,319
12/5/08	12/18/08	$5,709	$8,319
12/15/08	12/28/08	$6,599	$9,674
1/4/09	1/17/09	$6,599	$9,714
1/14/09	1/27/09	$6,599	$9,714
1/24/09	2/6/09	$6,599	$9,714
2/3/09	2/16/09	$6,599	$9,714
2/13/09	2/26/09	$6,599	$9,714
2/23/09	3/8/09	$6,599	$9,714
3/5/09	3/18/09	$6,379	$9,394	12-night cruise
3/17/09	3/30/09	$5,759	$8,409

 

Begins Buenos Aires - Middle Deck B Cabin
Begin	Finish	Per Person Double	Single	Specials
3/23/08	4/5/08	$6,429	$9,389
11/25/08	12/8/08	$6,849	$10,029
12/5/08	12/18/08	$6,849	$10,029
12/15/08	12/28/08	$7,749	$11,399
1/4/09	1/17/09	$7,749	$11,439
1/14/09	1/27/09	$7,749	$11,439
1/24/09	2/6/09	$7,749	$11,439
2/3/09	2/16/09	$7,749	$11,439
2/13/09	2/26/09	$7,749	$11,439
2/23/09	3/8/09	$7,749	$11,439
3/5/09	3/18/09	$7,749	$11,449	12-night cruise
3/17/09	3/30/09	$6,899	$10,119

 

Begins Buenos Aires - Upper Deck A Cabin
Begin	Finish	Per Person Double	Single	Specials
3/23/08	4/5/08	$7,599	$11,144
11/25/08	12/8/08	$8,129	$11,949
12/5/08	12/18/08	$8,129	$11,949
12/15/08	12/28/08	$9,319	$13,754
1/4/09	1/17/09	$9,319	$13,794
1/14/09	1/27/09	$9,319	$13,794
1/24/09	2/6/09	$9,319	$13,794
2/3/09	2/16/09	$9,319	$13,794
2/13/09	2/26/09	$9,319	$13,794
2/23/09	3/8/09	$9,319	$13,794
3/5/09	3/18/09	$9,279	$13,744	12-night cruise
3/17/09	3/30/09	$8,179	$12,039

 

Begins Buenos Aires - Upper Deck Superior Cabin
Begin	Finish	Per Person Double	Single	Specials
3/23/08	4/5/08	$7,929	$11,639
11/25/08	12/8/08	$8,499	$12,504
12/5/08	12/18/08	$8,499	$12,504
12/15/08	12/28/08	$9,749	$14,399
1/4/09	1/17/09	$9,749	$14,439
1/14/09	1/27/09	$9,749	$14,439
1/24/09	2/6/09	$9,749	$14,439
2/3/09	2/16/09	$9,749	$14,439
2/13/09	2/26/09	$9,749	$14,439
2/23/09	3/8/09	$9,749	$14,439
3/5/09	3/18/09	$9,729	$14,419	12-night cruise
3/17/09	3/30/09	$8,549	$12,594

 

Begins Buenos Aires - Upper Deck Suite
Begin	Finish	Per Person Double	Single	Specials
3/23/08	4/5/08	$8,249	$15,359
11/25/08	12/8/08	$8,849	$16,594
12/5/08	12/18/08	$8,849	$16,594
12/15/08	12/28/08	$10,169	$19,304
1/4/09	1/17/09	$10,169	$19,344
1/14/09	1/27/09	$10,169	$19,344
1/24/09	2/6/09	$10,169	$19,344
2/3/09	2/16/09	$10,169	$19,344
2/13/09	2/26/09	$10,169	$19,344
2/23/09	3/8/09	$10,169	$19,344
3/5/09	3/18/09	$10,149	$19,329	12-night cruise
3/17/09	3/30/09	$8,899	$16,684

Because this is an expedition vessel, B and C cabins have semi-private baths.

Add our attractively-priced air & transfers
See your travel agent or call us for current international airfare associated with this program. We offer both economy and business class fares. When you purchase air from us, arrival and departure transfers are automatically included. Prices are in U.S. currency and are per person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted. Availability is limited.

Hotels

Sofitel (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
The Sofitel Hotel is located in Buenos Aires with convenient access to shopping, cultural events, and local attractions. All guest rooms have air-conditioning, mini-bar, cable TV, telephone, voicemail, and internet connection. Other amenities include the fitness center, café, and restaurant.

Los Cauquenes (Ushuaia, Argentina)
Los Cauquenes Hotel & Resort overlooks the ocean and the mountains, offering guests a chance to relax and be close to nature. All rooms have air-conditioning, telephone, TV, and private bar. Additional amenities include restaurant, bar, spa, fitness center, and various sports.

MV Ushuaia
Originally built for the United States agency National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Ushuaia has been refurbished for Antarctic tourism. The ice-strengthened polar vessel is very well appointed and provides ample deck space and an open bridge policy. The full complement of inflatable landing craft ensures superb landings and wildlife viewing opportunities on the otherwise inaccessible coastline.

FreeStyle Travel

Enhance Your Stay in Argentina
$499 Per Person Double, $699 Single
Discover more cultural and culinary delights in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. Journey into the Argentine pampas for a full-day Gaucho Fiesta, featuring a barbecue and wonderful regional wines. Enjoy the Dinner and Tango Show at the El Viejo Almacen Theater and dinner at Puerto Madero, a favorite with city residents. In Ushuaia, you’ll dine at your hotel and have lunch at the charming Tante Nina.

Iguassu Falls
3 Days from $779 with air
Discover the majesty and awe-inspiring power of Iguassu – 275 spectacular cascades spread across nearly 2 miles of tropical forest. You’ll enjoy guided visits to all the best vantage points including Devil’s Throat.
It’s Included: 2 nights hotel with daily breakfast; sightseeing; roundtrip airfare from/to Buenos Aires and transfers.

Rio
4 Days from $949 with air
Complement your adventure with 4 days in paradise. One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Rio is a magical landscape of sun, sand, sea and mountains.
It’s Included: 3 nights hotel with daily breakfast; your choice of 2 sightseeing excursions; airfare from Buenos Aires and airport transfers.

Rio & Iguassu
6 Days from $1,369
The most spectacular waterfalls in South America or 3 nights in Rio? It’s a difficult decision so we’ve made it easy for you to do both! Enjoy this 6-day extension with all the features noted above in our Iguassu Falls and Rio FreeStyle Add-Ons!