Depart USA and Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ushuaia, Argentina
At Sea
Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
At Sea
South Georgia Island
At Sea
Antarctica and South Shetland Islands
Cruise the Drake Passage
Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
Highlights
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Pre-Cruise
Enjoy a complimentary overnight hotel stay in Buenos Aires before flying to Ushuaia to begin your expedition. The Argentine city offers history-rich sightseeing and dozens of other attractions. If your flight arrives early enough, you’ll have time for an optional city tour.
Day 1
Fly to Ushuaia for a sightseeing tour along the steep streets of the southernmost city in the world. Here we board Minerva and settle in for our first night at sea. Take advantage of the austral summer daylight to toast a bon voyage out on deck as we set sail past the cormorant and seal colonies of the magnificent Beagle Channel, as we head out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 2
As we sail east toward the Falklands, our illustrious team of lecturers begin their informal series of discussions on the fauna, flora, geology and history of Antarctic exploration. Be sure to spend some time looking out for whales, dolphins and birdlife and take advantage of our open bridge policy. Tonight, enjoy the
Captain’s Welcome Dinner.
Day 3
Stepping ashore on these proudly British scattering of some 420 rocky islands hundreds of miles from any other land mass, you’ll have a sense of having reached the ends of the earth. It certainly was for the old wrecks of whalers and clippers that lie strewn in the harbor. We offer a choice of shore excursions in the Falklands’ picturesque frontier capital. The rolling hills and huge clumps of tussock grass provide a habitat for cormorants, elephant seals, sea lions and penguins.
Days 4 - 5
Our days at sea are filled with briefings from our team of experts and whale and seal watching. It's also the perfect time to get to know your fellow guests. You may find that Antarctica travelers are among the most stimulating people you'll ever meet! As we approach South Georgia, sightings of wildlife become more frequent, attracted to the rich krill found in these waters.
Days 6 - 7
Called “The Alps in Mid-Ocean,” this spectacularly beautiful island is actually a continuation of the Andes. It was here that Sir Ernest Shackleton found help for his stranded crew. He is buried at the former whaling hub of Grytviken. South Georgia boasts some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on earth: 95% of the world’s southern fur seals arrive here each summer to breed. There are five species of albatross, including the extraordinary wandering albatross. As always, weather shapes our explorations, but we plan to visit Salisbury Plain, where a vast colony of stately king penguins in glistening ebony tuxedos stretches as far as the eye can see.
Days 8 - 9
Lectures recap our adventures in South Georgia while we pass through waters filled with marine mammals.
Days 10 - 12
We plan to land on the Antarctic Peninsula and several South Shetland Islands. On Deception Island, those who dare can go “swimming” in the thermal waters of Pendulum Cove. It was on Elephant Island that Shackleton’s crew was stranded. We’ll also transit Lemaire Channel* and Paradise Bay, iceberg-strewn passageways of breathtaking beauty.
Days 13 - 14
We plan to land on the Antarctic Peninsula and several South Shetland Islands. On Deception Island, those who dare can go “swimming” in the thermal waters of Pendulum Cove. It was on Elephant Island that Shackleton’s crew was stranded. We’ll also transit Lemaire Channel* and Paradise Bay, iceberg-strewn passageways of breathtaking beauty.
Day 15
Today we disembark for our complimentary charter flight to Buenos Aires to catch connecting flights home. If you’ve added an optional hotel or land extension, your transfers are included.
CRUISE FARES
SUITE CATEGORY
BROCHURE RATE
BEST PER PERSON FARE***
Owner Suite
$39,195
$29,395
Suite
$31,295
$23,495
Deluxe Stateroom
$26,995
$20,250
Superior Stateroom
$23,295
$17,495
Category A Stateroom
$20,395
$15,295
Category B Stateroom
$18,295
$13,750
Category SA Stateroom
$17,195
$12,895
There is a modest surcharge of 15% in categories (A-SA); 50% (D-SP) and 100% (OS-S) for sole use of
double staterooms.
Early Booking savings are generally available up to 120 days before sailing date.
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