Antarctica Cruise Expedition
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Buenos Aires City Tour
- Navigate the Beagle Channel
- Cross the Drake Passage
- Traverse Cape Horn
- See the spectacular South Shetland Islands
- Explorations by Zodiac (Small Boat)
- Antarctic Peninsula is known for its scenic beauty and large population of Humpback Whales
- Explore Drake Passag get close to Penguins & Seals
- Hear the Roar of the Glaciers
- Visit Yankee Harbour, an inner harbor on Greenwich Island
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- Round-trip international airfare from Miami
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- All intra-South America flights, ground transportation and transfers
- 3 nights in a deluxe hotel in Buenos Aires
- Once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic expedition
- Buenos Aires City Tour
- Ushuaia Orientation Tour
- English-speaking Tour Director throughout
- Experienced Cruise Expedition Team
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Itinerary
Your unforgettable journey to Antarctica begins as you depart Miami today.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel
Today, arrive in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. This cosmopolitan city has a strong European influence which is reflected in its refined cuisine, luxurious boutiques, and in the elegance of ...
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast enjoy a city tour of Buenos Aires! Begin at the famous 9 de Julio Avenue, known as the widest avenue of the world. Pass by the beautiful Colon Theater, the cultural pride of Buenos Aires. Next, visit Plaza de Mayo, the main squa...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Today, transfer to the airport for your flight to charming Ushuaia located at the southern tip of Argentina. Upon arrival in Ushuaia you will be met and transferred to the MS Midnatsol cruise ship for your Antarctic Cruise. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner aboard the ship.
*Note: The MS Midnatsol will take you as close as possible to Antarctica’s wildlife and untouched wilderness. Weather conditions may affect the cruise itinerary. The itinerary below is subject to change without prior notice and serves only as a guide of possible sightseeing. During your cruise you can expect regular briefings with updates regarding the route and shore landings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today you’ll travel through the Beagle Channel, a strait in the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago, located on the southern tip of South America. You’ll enter Drake Passage, named for the privateer Sir Francis Drake, who sailed thes...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Continue through the Drake Passage today and watch for your first glimpses of Antarctica’s penguins and seals. From the observation deck, learn about the rich diversity of Antarctica from its whales, dolphins, seals, and seabirds.
*Note: The Drake Passage is known for rough waters.
The MS Midnatsol will take you as close as possible to Antarctica’s wildlife and untouched wilderness. The cruise itinerary that follows highlights the landings we hope to make. During your cruise you can expect wet landings with typically 60 – 90 minutes on shore (su...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
See the spectacular South Shetland Islands which consist of eleven major islands and some minor ones with a total land area of 1,424 square miles. Despite the harsh climate, the South Shetland Islands serve as a wildlife haven...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Visit Yankee Harbour, an inner harbor on Greenwich Island. Early sealers used Yankee Harbour as a base of operations and evidence of their time here remains today. Today, you’ll find a large Gentoo penguin colony with approximately 4000 breeding pairs!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel through the spectacular Errera Channel, navigating between the icebergs to Cuverville Island where you’ll see colonies of chinstrap penguins.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Visit Neko Harbour in Andvord Bay, one of the few places where you can land on the Antarctic mainland. This harbor is surrounded by glacier walls and mountains, and is home to a colony of Gentoo penguins.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Visit the aptly named Paradise Bay. Here you’ll have another rare opportunity to land on the Antarctic mainland for breathtaking views of the Antarctic. You’ll also find the Argentinean Almirante Brown Antarctic base, and the Chilean Gonzalez Videla Antarctic base.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, travel through the pristine waters of Wilhelmina Bay, named for the Queen of the Netherlands. This area is known for its scenic beauty and large population of Humpback Whales, earning the nickname “Whale-mina Bay”.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, begin the return route back to Ushuaia, sailing through the Drake Passage. Enjoy some of your last glimpses of Antarctica’s beauty, and consider joining the activities available on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Continue sailing through the Drake Passage, passing Cape Horn, Tierra del Fuego archipelago’s southernmost headland. Cape Horn was named by Dutchman Willem Schouten after the city in the Netherlands, and served as a major land...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel
After you disembark, transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, transfer to the hotel. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
Today is at your leisure to explore Buenos Aires indpendently. You might consider a half-day Tigre tour. Later today, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA.
Arrival back to the USA. Welcome Home!
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- Passport and visa fees
- Excess baggage charges, baggage
- Personal insurance
- Gratuities
- Optional tours, beverages, other items and expenses of personal nature
Accommodation
Built in 2003, the MS Midnatsol features nine decks which include an outdoor Jacuzzi area, fitness room and sauna, library, restaurant, bars, shop, and more! Enjoy exciting lectures led by your Expedition Team, or take in the stunning views of pristine Antarctica either from the indoor, two-story panorama lounge with its wall-to-wall windows, or from the uncovered deck viewing area which offers unobstructed views. Typically breakfast and lunch will be served buffet style while dinners may be seated dining or buffet style. The food on board is locally sourced with a Scandinavian influence. Complimentary water, tea, and coffee is provided. Soda and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Wifi is available for purchase and can be used in common areas (when available). Your cruise will include a water or wind-resistant jacket (yours to keep!), landings and activities on board, a professional English-speaking Expedition Team, and complimentary use of muck rubber boots during landings (if you have very small or very large feet, require special orthopedics, or have very wide calves you should bring your own calf-high muck boots). For packing recommendations, please check the “Trip Preparation” section by scrolling down this tour page.
Cancellation charges per person are:
Up to 120 days before departure: $1000
119-100 days before departure: $3500
99-80 days before departure: $4500
79-60 days before departure: $5500
60 days or fewer before departure: No refund.
All cancellations must be received in writing.
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