Our journey begins at Ushuaia in Argentina. Our representative will meet you at the airport and conduct pre-cruise briefing.

We will transfer you to the port to sail through the Beagle Channel. Afterwards, we will cross the Drake Passage, notorious for its turbulent seas which push nutrient to the surface and often attracting seabirds and whales. Spend time on deck looking for wildlife or attend our expert-hosted presentations on history, wildlife and glaciology to prepare you as we gradually approach the Ice Continent.

Sail along the untamed landscape of snow-blanketed fjords, cathedral-sized icebergs and calving glaciers. Depending on weather condition, every day is different and bring new discoveries into your adventure. Partake in zodiac excursions across remote bays in the company of curious penguins, whales, orcas, seals or seabirds one day, then hike through the vast wilderness of spongy tundra, crusty snow or sandy beach on another day.

Depending on your selected sailing dates and ships, there may be optional activities such as sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snowshoeing and overnight camping at supplement cost, which we recommend to book in advance as they are highly popular. Please enquire with us to discuss the details.

*[For Silver Explorer, the itinerary includes one additional day in the Antarctic Peninsula.]

The return journey across Drake Passage offers final opportunities to come across new seabirds and wildlife you may have previously missed. You may want to join in additional presentations by our experts or exchange stories of a lifetime with fellow travellers over a glass of champagne.

You will arrive in Ushuaia to continue your adventure or catch your flight home. We recommend extension to Argentinian Patagonia, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls to round up your bucket list.