Highlights of Antarctica
Deal number 26144635
HX Expeditions
MS Fridtjof Nansen
9th Mar 2027
Antarctica
11-night cruise
Departing from Buenos Aires
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Upgrade from an Arctic Superior cabin to an Expedition suite.
12 day HX Expedition voyage departing Buenos Aires.
1 night pre-cruise accommodation in Buenos Aires including breakfast.
Return economy flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia.
10 night HX Expeditions cruise from Ushuaia return onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen in an upgraded Expedition Suite .
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening
All day coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Complimentary Wi-Fi.
In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by the knowledgeable Expedition Team.
Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise.
Transfers between the Ushuaia airport and the ship.
Wind and waterproof expedition jacket.
A complimentary Ocean Bottle water bottle to refill on board and take home
Professional photos from your trip taken by the onboard photographer.
Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room , lounges and more.
Use of the Science Centre, including the library and advanced biological and geological equipment.
Citizen Science Programme allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research.
Professional onboard photographer gives tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos.
Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.
Daily briefing with the Expedition Team about the plans for the next day.
Escorted landings with small expedition boats.
Loan of boots, trekking poles and other necessary equipment for activities.
Gratuities included.
The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking.
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Itinerary
Home to a proud and diverse community of porteos, or people of the port, Buenos Aires is a sensuous fusion of faded European splendour and Latin American panache. An overnight stay here is the ideal way to start your adventure. There are plenty of places to explore, including many parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak. Or maybe youd like to practice your dance moves in the famous hometown of the tango.
Why not consider arriving a few days early to see all this vibrant city has to offer.
Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where youll meet our hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters.
This bustling port is the capital of Argentinas Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the worlds southernmost city. After a briefing from your Expedition Team, youll have time to locate your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.
On the two-day crossing 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 Centre and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarcticas 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 and as low-impact as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join.
There's plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy some delicious cuisine and meet fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.
Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarcticas immense, frozen beauty. 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.
Whales begin to arrive in greater numbers by December and January. This is also when the first penguin chicks hatch and seeing the clumsy clumps of feathers run around is always a charming sight. February and March offer peak whale-watching opportunities, when large amounts of krill lure them to the area.
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. Rest assured, each day will offer something different and thrilling.?
You'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice-cruises, and may even get a chance to go kayaking among the icebergs.
Back on board, the Expedition Team will continue their lectures, helping you grow in your insights of the frozen continent. Over five magical days, you'll experience this amazing world in a way that will stay with you for a lifetime.
After five incredible days, youll have experienced so much in Antarctica. Your head will likely be filled with a swirling kaleidoscope of special memories and impressions. The next couple of days will be a chance to reflect on your adventure to the seventh continent.
As your mind tries to conjure up the magical Antarctic scenery, now could be a good time to sift through your photos and videos to recapture a sense of its magnitude. Why not take the chance to unwind in the sauna, or enjoy a few relaxing spa treatments in the wellness area.
Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia, the main city in Tierra del Fuego, Argentinas southernmost province.
From here, youll take a flight back to Buenos Aires, but it doesnt have to be the end of your adventure.
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