Day 1 – Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax and settle into Argentina’s vibrant capital city.
Accommodation: Alvear Palace Hotel
Meals: None
Day 2 – Buenos Aires
Discover the highlights of Buenos Aires on a city tour. Visit the elegant Recoleta district, wander through colourful La Boca and explore the trendy neighbourhood of Palermo. This evening, attend a cruise briefing in preparation for your Antarctic voyage.
Accommodation: Alvear Palace Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Embark Cruise
Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and enjoy a tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Explore the dramatic landscapes of forests, mountains and lakes before boarding your expedition ship.
Settle into your suite and enjoy welcome drinks and dinner on board as your voyage through the Beagle Channel begins.
Accommodation: Seabourn Venture
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – Drake Passage
Cruise through the famed Drake Passage en route to Antarctica. Attend informative presentations from the expedition team and learn about the wildlife, geology and history of the region while enjoying the facilities of your expedition vessel.
Accommodation: Seabourn Venture
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Drake Passage
Continue your journey south towards Antarctica. Take advantage of onboard lectures, observation lounges and open deck viewing areas as anticipation builds for your arrival on the White Continent.
Accommodation: Seabourn Venture
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – Antarctic Peninsula
Arrive in Antarctica, where each day is shaped by local ice and weather conditions. Explore a remarkable landscape of glaciers, towering icebergs and snow-covered mountains.
Enjoy Zodiac excursions and shore landings that provide opportunities to experience Antarctica up close. Watch for penguin colonies, seals and seabirds while taking in the extraordinary scenery.
Accommodation: Seabourn Venture
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – Antarctic Peninsula
Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula with guided landings and Zodiac cruises. Search for wildlife including whales, seals and penguins while discovering remote locations rarely visited by travellers.
Accommodation: Seabourn Venture
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – Antarctic Peninsula
Spend another day immersed in Antarctica's pristine wilderness. Depending on conditions, visit scientific stations, protected bays and ice-filled channels while learning from your expert expedition team.
Accommodation: Seabourn Venture
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 – Antarctic Peninsula
Explore further into the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit wildlife-rich landing sites and cruise among spectacular ice formations while enjoying exceptional photographic opportunities.
Accommodation: Seabourn Venture
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 – Antarctic Peninsula
Enjoy a final day exploring Antarctica. Zodiac outings and shore visits allow you to fully appreciate the scale, beauty and wildlife of this extraordinary region before beginning your return journey.
Accommodation: Seabourn Venture
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 – Drake Passage
Depart Antarctica and cruise north across the Drake Passage. Enjoy onboard presentations, wildlife viewing and time to relax as you retrace your route towards South America.
Accommodation: Seabourn Venture
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 – Drake Passage
Continue sailing across the Drake Passage. Make the most of the ship’s facilities, dining venues and enrichment programs while reflecting on your Antarctic experiences.
Accommodation: Seabourn Venture
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 – Ushuaia – Buenos Aires
Disembark in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Alvear Palace Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 – Buenos Aires
Enjoy a final day in Buenos Aires.
Choose from the following included experiences:
- Tigre Delta Cruise
- Parisian-style Walking Tour
- Teatro Colón Tour
This evening, celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner and tango performance.
Accommodation: Alvear Palace Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 15 – Depart Buenos Aires
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
