Day 1 : Buenos Aires
Arrive this morning and transfer to your hotel, where immediate check-in has been arranged with time to relax before this afternoon's optional city tour. Meet your fellow adventurers this evening for a welcome cocktail reception.
Day 2 : Buenos Aires/Ushuaia, Argentina
Fly to Ushuaia for a traditional Patagonian barbecue. Later, arrive at your ship and settle in for your first night on board.
Day 3 : At Sea
Your journey to the Falkland Islands is an exciting one, as you join the Captain on the bridge or spot wildlife from the deck--these krill-rich waters are a particular favorite with marine mammals and seabirds.
Days 4-5 : Falkland Islands
The Falklands offer a chance to step back in time to a place where nature reigns. Spend the day on nature walks to penguin rookeries and other unspoiled wildlife habitats or perhaps stroll the village streets of Stanley.
Days 6-7 : Cruising the South Atlantic
As the ship approaches South Georgia, deck-side sightings of marine mammals and other wildlife will become more frequent.
Days 8-10 : South Georgia
South Georgia is actually a nearly-submerged continuation of the Andes, and your days here are spent exploring its glacier-carved coves and rugged shores. Weather permitting, enjoy a visit to impressive Salisbury Plain, St. Andrew Bay, or Gold Harbour--home to a vast colony of King pneguins.
Days 11-12 : Cruising the Scotia Sea
Lecturers recap your adventures in South Georgia while the ship passes through waters filled with marine mammals and fish.
Days 13-15 : Antarctica
As conditions permit, the ship's itinerary called for landings on the Antarctic Peninsula and a number of South Shetland Islands including Cuverville, Paulet, and Deception Island. There are also plans to sail through Paradise Bay and Lemaire Channel, with other possibilities for exploration including a scientific research station.
Days 16-17 : Drake Passage
Return through the Drake Passage where there are more opportunities for observing marine and birdlife. It's also a good opportunity to reflect on your journey with fellow travelers on deck.
Day 18 : Ushuaia, Argentina/Buenos Aires
Disembark after breakfast and head out to explre Tierra de Fuego's spectacular wilderness before heading to the airport.
-This ship was formerly known as 'Explorer II' (before June 1st, 2008)
-Travelers must add port charges ($285 per person for 12 day trip and $315 per person for 18 and 19 day trips) and the internal charter flights for the Buenos Aires-Ushuaia roundtrip flights ($600 per person plus $20 tax)
-Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy.
-Single occupancy cabins available with approximate single supplements of 15% for Categories 5-8; 50% for Categories 3-4; 100% for suites. Contact us for specific details for each
-Rates include hotel night in Buenos Aires. Contact us for rates for cruise-only trip starting and ending in Ushuaia
