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Marvel at colossal glaciers and icebergs on this incredible 15-day Antarctica expedition cruise while you navigate ever-changing icescapes alongside your Expedition Team, bringing you closer to your stunning surroundings.
Discover the wonders of the seventh continent
32 departures between Oct 2025 and Mar 2027
It's a busy time for the wildlife of Antarctica between November and March. In October and November, penguins court and nest, while December and January are when penguins hatch. February and March offer peak whale-watching opportunities. Marvel at colossal glaciers and icebergs on this incredible Antarctica expedition cruise. Experience nature's majesty as we navigate ever-changing icescapes on our hybrid-powered ship. Your Expedition Team will bring you close to your stunning surroundings on ice-cruising and landing activities.
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Advertised pricing is correct as of 17 July 2025 based on a Polar outside cabin departing March 2026, other departure dates and cabin types available.
Inclusions
Hotel
Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
Flights
Flights in economy class between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
Transfers
Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise
Transfers between the Ushuaia airport and the ship
Expedition Cruise
A stay in a cabin of your choice
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws, excludes premium drinks)
All day coffee, tea and soft drinks
Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
A complimentary Ocean Bottle water bottle to refill on board and take home
Wind and waterproof expedition jacket
Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note, streaming is not supported
Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room, lounges and more
Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX – though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated
Range of included activities
Onboard Activities
In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by our knowledgeable Expedition Team
Use of our 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
Landing Activities
Escorted landings with small expedition boats
Loan of boots, trekking poles and other necessary equipment for activities. Your HX travel documents will have a recommended packing list.
Expedition photographer on hand to assist you
Notes
All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
Excursions and activities are subject to change
Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
Depending on your flight times, an additional overnight might be needed (not included)
Itinerary
DAY 1 - The beat of Buenos Aires
Feel the rhythm of bustling Buenos Aires
An overnight stay in Buenos Aires is the ideal way to start your Antarctic adventure.
Home to a proud and diverse community of porteños, or ‘people of the port’, this city is a sensuous fusion of faded European splendour and Latin American panache.
There are plenty of places to explore, including many parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak. Or maybe you’d like to practise 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 with our optional Pre-Programme.
DAY 2 - Early start in Ushuaia
Setting off at the bottom of the world
Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where you’ll meet our hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters.
This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world’s southernmost city.
After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to locate your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.
DAY 3-4 - Get set for Antarctica
Cross the Drake Passage
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 Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s 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.
DAY 5-9 - Antarctica: another world
Experience Antarctica in all its natural majesty
Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarctica’s 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.
DAY 10-11 - Returning to warmer waters
Heading back north across the Drake Passage
After five incredible days, you’ll 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.
DAY 12 - Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
From Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia, the main city in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina’s southernmost province. From here, you’ll take a flight back to Buenos Aires, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your adventure.
Why not join our optional Post-Programme before heading home.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
