DAY 1 - Depart for Argentina
Depart for Argentina

DAY 2 - Arrive in Buenos Aires
Arrive in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires; transfer to your hotel. The city's beauty is apparent as you drive through this 19th century "Paris of South America" with its elegant architecture, wide tree-lined boulevards, striking monuments and sprawling parks. The rest of the day is yours to get acquainted with this city that has a distinct European flavor. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting at approximately at 6 PM with your Tour Manager, followed by a festive dinner with your fellow travelers. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in your destination no later than 4 PM on Day 2 of the itinerary, if possible
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 - Buenos Aires City Tour
Discover the city's highlights this morning on a tour that includes the Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Casa Rosada (government palace); see the balcony where Eva and Juan Peron made their speeches. Then, to the colorful La Boca neighborhood, a working-class barrio, and the old quarters of San Telmo and Caminito, a mix of colonial style homes, narrow lanes, artists' lofts and very trendy cafes. Drive to the Recoleta Cemetery, final resting place of many of the wealthiest and most important Argentine historical figures. The grounds here cover more than four city blocks, filled with tombs adorned by works of local and international sculptors, and more than 6,400 mausoleums including the tomb of Eva "Evita" Peron, always heaped with flowers and letters from adoring fans. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring some of Buenos Aires neighborhoods and fabulous collection of shops before this evening's tango lesson with professional Argentine Tango dancers. Tonight is at leisure, or, participate in the optional Argentine Dinner and Tango Show
Optional: Buenos Aires Dinner & Tango Show (PM)
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 - Flight to Ushuaia, Cruise Embarkation
Arrive in the quaint city of Ushuaia at the southern tip of South America; transfer to the port for embarkation on the MS Fridtjof Nansen After a warm welcome by the Captain and crew, time to settle in and get acquainted with your new surroundings. Tonight’s Welcome Dinner celebrates the beginning of your extraordinary voyage of discovery to the Great White Continent
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 - Beagle Channel, Drake Passage
Your adventure begins as you navigate through the Beagle Channel, a strait in the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago. Sailing onward, reach the legendary Drake Passage, a body of water that marks the convergence of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, where the nutrients are pushed to the surface attracting a multitude of seabirds and whales. Spend time on deck observing the horizon and the variety of seabirds that float in the air currents of the ship's wake, such as the black-browed albatross, sooty shearwaters, and white-chinned petrels. On board, the ship’s expedition team provides enriching lectures on various topics ranging from history to wildlife that will enhance your experience and prepare you for the extraordinary days that lie ahead. At dinner, share today’s sightings with your travel companions
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 - Cruising the Drake Passage
Crossing the legendary Drake Passage is indeed an unforgettable experience! As you cruise, there’ll be several enriching lectures on various topics ranging from history to wildlife in preparation for your visit to Antarctica. Approaching Antarctica, you’ll be informed about current guidelines for visiting this vulnerable environment. It is also important to note that the Antarctic Treaty System regulates international relations with respect to Antarctica, Earth's only continent without a native human population. From the deck, view numerous species of seabirds, whales, dolphins, seals, albatross and more. Wildlife is plentiful here in this starkly beautiful area
*The Drake Passage is known for its rough waters
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7 - Crossing the Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands
As you sail through the end of the Drake passage, you may spot land for the first time. You will know you have reached the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands. Since it is summer, the frozen continent is a fertile breeding ground for millions of penguins, whales, and seals
The exploration of these sub-Antarctic islands includes a hike (weather and conditions permitting) at crescent-shaped Half Moon Island, to a view point that is a popular place to look for whales in the bay facing towards the Bransfield Strait
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8 - South Shetland Islands
The Shetland Islands welcome you to Antarctica. This impressive group of islands, lying to the north and roughly parallel to the Antarctic Peninsula, is a haven for wildlife. Here, observe vast penguin rookeries, Antarctic fur seals, and wallowing southern elephant seals. At lunar-like Deception Island, sail into the natural harbor of this volcanic island and view the abandoned whaling station known as Hektor. Enjoy staggering panoramas of sheer cliffs rising from the sea and snow-covered peaks - surely a highlight of the day
The itinerary and activities over the coming days are subject to weather and ice conditions with the route and shore landings communicated by regularly scheduled briefings
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9 - South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland chain of Islands, with its breathtaking mountainous views and looming glaciers, is completely ice covered. Today, sail into Yankee Harbor, a base for early sealers because of its remarkable natural haven. The main attraction here is the Gentoo penguin terraced colony with its over 4,000 breeding pairs. Yankee Harbor offers spectacular views across the McFarlane Strait to Livingston Island and out into the Bransfield Strait, a common feeding spot for whales. On board, there are lectures, scientific experiments and astonishing views from the deck
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 - Antarctic Peninsula
Arrive in the amazing "White Continent" of Antarctica, stretching across ice-covered desert and mountains for over five million square miles. Antarctica is truly unlike anything you have ever experienced. On the approach to the Antarctic Convergence, the air slowly becomes crisper and colder. Antarctic penguins begin to appear in the water and the first icebergs drift by. Be prepared for an incomparable discovery of Antarctica with your experienced expedition leaders. In the upcoming days, adventures with your expedition leaders await you in this pristine wilderness with towering mountains of ice as far as the eye can see. At dinner, a toast to your discovery of Antarctica
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11 - Antarctic Peninsula
Every day you awaken in a magical glacial wonderland. Look up to spot countless seabirds flying against cloudless blue skies and down into the crystal-clear waters to spot a vast array of colorful marine wildlife. Here, in the midst of the great white open, you’ll find nature at its most sublime. The landscapes here have remained as awe-inspiring and untouched as the day man first set eyes upon them in this coldest, driest, highest and cleanest continent on Earth. These memories and visions will last forever!
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12 - Antarctic Peninsula
Today, a thrilling passage through the scenic Errera Channel and crunching icebergs, takes you to the islands of Danco and Cuverville, the latter being home to one of the largest known colonies of chinstrap penguins. The Errera Channel - a waterway between Rongé Island and the Arctowski Peninsula - is narrow and truly magnificent. Because of its shallow and narrow waters, you may be treated to a fantastic spectacle of icebergs wedged against each other creating a massive ice sculpture
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 13 - Antarctic Peninsula
Go ashore at Neko Harbor, surrounded by mountains and nestled in fjord-like Andvord Bay. Here, visit a huge Gentoo penguin colony, view elephant seals and hike to a viewpoint to soak in the breathtaking scenery. Alternatively, dependent on weather conditions, you may visit the Almirante Brown Research Station in Paradise Harbor, a nesting place for both Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 14 - Antarctic Peninsula
Every expedition is dependent on the ability to be flexible and make changes needed depending on weather conditions. Great conditions also mean that you can spend hours ashore, hiking mountains, or traverse glaciers. Land at Brown Bluff where the birdlife and nature are astonishing. Strict environmental guidelines are always followed leaving nothing in this pristine environment but footprints in the snow and taking nothing away
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 15 - Antarctic Peninsula
Awake in a magical glacial wonderland. As the white shimmer of Antarctica looms on the horizon, the presence of wildlife multiples by tens of thousands with many different species of lively penguins, inquisitive seals, nesting birds and marine mammals. Here, in the midst of the great white open, you’ll find nature at its most sublime. The landscapes here are untouched and awe-inspiring. Today’s route will focus on the most scenic bays and channels of the Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows, bird colonies and whale feeding areas. Paradise Harbor, given its descriptive name from the whalers of history, lies right across from Lemaire Island the well-known Waterboat Point, the former base of daring expeditions, that serves today as the base for the Chilean Antarctic station
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 16 - Antarctic Peninsula
On deck this morning, gaze at magnificent scenes of seabirds flying against cloudless blue skies and colorful marine wildlife that populates the crystal-clear waters as the ship navigates towards Wilhelmina Bay. It was discovered during the Belgian Expedition in 1887-1899 and named after the Queen of the Netherlands. The bay is also referred to as “Whale-mina Bay” due to the abundance of humpback whales in the area. Tonight, observe icebergs make dramatic transformations into vivid colorful paintings as the evening light changes
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 17 - “Heading Back to Civilization”
Departing Antarctica, spend the next days at sea on the route back to the calm waters of the Beagle Channel and Ushuaia, Argentina. During your time at sea, a variety of activities will be arranged on board. It’s the perfect time to share memories and photos with fellow travelers. Savor the last days, enjoying the crisp Antarctic air and spend time on deck scouting out seabirds, whales, and the elusive albatross
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 18 - Cape Horn & Drake Passage
On your way, sail again through the Drake Passage and cruise past Cape Horn, a legendary maritime landmark and the southern tip of South America. At dinner tonight, on this last night on board, time to say farewell and thank the friendly staff and crew. It’s time to reflect and rejoice in your once-in-a-lifetime experience
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 19 - Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Flight to Buenos Aires
Disembark this morning in Ushuaia, and transfer to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. On your last night in Argentina, share memories of your fabulous journey and bid goodbye to your Tour Manager and newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 20 - Depart Argentina
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast