Depart to the Airport this morning for the flight to Ushuaia, the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego province, and your gateway to the White Continent.

Known as “El fin del mundo” or “the end of the world,” the city is set against a backdrop of towering mountains and fertile plains, Ushuaia is a haven for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. Here, the Andes plunge straight into the sea, creating a stunning landscape that invites exploration and wonder.

Late this afternoon, board your ship and set sail, an incredible journey awaits!

If there is one place, one sea, one waterway that commands respect from tourists, researchers, and seasoned sailors alike, it is undoubtedly the Drake Passage. Located at the latitude of the infamous winds of the Furious Fifties, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, this is the shortest route connecting Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent!

As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial waters, the Drake Passage hosts an incredibly diverse marine fauna. Be sure to look to the sky to catch glimpses of elegant albatrosses and Cape petrels, gracefully riding the winds around your ship.

Succumb to the allure of a place like no other. The mythical Antarctic Peninsula continues to fascinate and promises visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure to this icy realm, you will be surrounded by a stunning landscape of blue and white, teeming with wildlife. Penguins, humpback whales, seals, and giant petrels thrive here, alongside elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas. Depending on the sites you visit, you may have the chance to observe them up close and share in the beauty of this extreme environment.

Based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will propose zodiac outings or landings to explore the infinite wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula. Discover glaciers, ice floes, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks plunging into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and remnants of the whaling industry. Sail in the wake of great Antarctic explorers like Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache, and Sir Ernest Shackleton, who ventured to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands from the 19th century onwards.

Amidst the eerie stillness of the Weddell Sea, you’ll navigate through a labyrinth of majestic table icebergs. Sweeping ice platforms sculpt a landscape unlike any other, populated by fur seals, penguins, wandering albatrosses, and other imposing seabirds. The Weddell seal, recognisable by his dark grey coat and spotted belly, is king of this realm and will welcome you to his territory with a haunting cry that pierces the surrounding silence.. Weddell seals have the impressive ability to stay underwater for more than an hour, making them one of the most remarkable inhabitants of this icy domain.

Use the days to further familiarize yourself with the ship and deepen your knowledge of Antarctica. Lectures about the history and wildlife of Antarctica will offer an opportunity to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience. Enjoy exceptional sailing moments on board and join the naturalist-guides on the ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying overhead.

Discover spectacular South Georgia, a region formed by an underwater mountain chain extending from the Andes to the Antarctic Peninsula. This remote paradise is home to all the wildlife of the far south: king and Gentoo penguins, elephant seals, and fur seals. You may have the chance to explore the majestic glaciers of Gold Harbour and the vast plains of Fortuna Bay. If you are fortunate enough to land at Salisbury Plain, you can expect a magnificent spectacle: more than 300,000 king penguins, identifiable by the bright orange markings on their heads and necks, have made this area their home.

Continue the journey to the Falkland Islands. Relax in the spa, enjoy one of the many onboard education lectures available to simply enjoy the breeze up on deck as sea birds sail past.

Situated at the far eastern end of the Falklands’ largest island, Port Stanley is the capital of this remote archipelago in the South Atlantic, composed of nearly 700 islands and islets. In 1764, Louis Antoine de Bougainville settled the first pioneers here, and the port grew rapidly. Under Spanish control in 1767 and British sovereignty since 1833, the town blends South American features with Victorian style. The houses, with their colourful roofs, brighten the moorland landscapes, creating a striking contrast against the windy, harsh climate reminiscent of Scotland’s Orkney and Shetland Islands.

In front of the Cathedral, built in 1933, stands an arch made of whale jawbones, a reminder of Port Stanley’s history as a whaling port. This fusion of cultures and historical layers offers a unique charm.

Sail north towards Puerto Madryn. Relax aboard, enjoy lectures about the history and wildlife of this magical region. Enjoy exceptional sailing moments on board and join the naturalist-guides on the ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over.

On the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in the Argentinian province of Chubut, the city of Puerto Madryn nestles in the Golfo Nuevo, surrounded by wild and abundant nature. Follow the narrow strip of land formed by the isthmus for a few kilometres to reach the Valdes Peninsula nature reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its microclimate, protected from the extreme conditions of the Southern Atlantic, makes it an ideal breeding ground for southern right whales in winter, as well as southern elephant seals, southern sea lions, and orcas. You might also spot numerous birds, magellanic penguins, guanacos, and Patagonian maras living in this desert steppe.

Continue north to Buenos Aires.  Relax aboard, reflex of your incredible experiences with fellow travellers and take in some final relaxation abord.

Your adventure comes to its end on disembarkation in Buenos Aires