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!

Use the days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarize yourself with the ship and deepen your knowledge of Antarctica. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the zodiac outings. 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 over the Drake Passage.

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. Each day, 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.  

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.

Your adventure nears its in end, disembark in Ushuaia and transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago.