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Antarctic Cruise to the Late Summer Sun

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24 days
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Cruise Overview

24-day adventure to Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falklands and Buenos Aires, setting sail from Patagonia’s Punta Arenas

Go ice and fjord-cruising in small expedition boats and join landings with the expert Expedition Team.

Visit the Falkland Islands and South Georgia when the penguin colonies are at their most raucous.

The best time of year for whale watching, seeing snow algae and colorful sunsets in Antarctica.

Amazing Antarctic wildlife

Explore the awe-inspiring frozen continent during peak whale watching season, when larger numbers and different species come to feed on krill. At this time of year, penguin chicks are learning to swim and feed themselves. This is also when late-summer sunsets paint the icescapes in palettes of pink and orange.

Wonderful islands in the Southern Ocean

From windswept green hills to white-sand beaches, beauty and charm abound in the Falkland Islands. We know that the wildlife around here is plentiful, but South Georgia is in a class of its own – and the beaches are teeming with seals, penguins, and other seabirds. From here we’ll head to beautiful Buenos Aires for one last tango.

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Available Dates

2024
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Itinerary

We'll help you plan where to go, when to visit and how long to stay

Beautiful Santiago

Day 1

Punta Arenas, Chile’s southern port

Day 2

Sailing the Drake Passage

Day 3-5

Antarctica: another world

Day 6-10

Cruising the Southern Ocean

Day 11-12

The Serengeti of the Southern Ocean

Day 13-15

Sailing to the Falklands

Day 16-17

Wildlife of the Falklands

Day 18-20

The final stretch

Day 21-23

One last tango

Day 24

What's included

Flights

  • Flight in economy class from Santiago de Chile to Punta Arenas

Hotel

  • Overnight in Santiago de Chile before the expedition cruise, including breakfast

Transfers

  • Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Santiago de Chile before the expedition cruise
  • Transfer from the airport to the ship in Punta Arenas before the expedition cruise.

Expedition Cruise

  • A stay in a cabin of your choice
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages* in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
  • À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
  • Complimentary reusable water bottle
  • English-speaking Expedition Team that organizes and accompanies activities on board and ashore
  • Range of included activities
  • *House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water
  • †Please note that the Wi-Fi signal and phone reception are very limited in the remote areas where we travel, and streaming is not supported.

Onboard Activities

  • In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
  • Full use of our Science Center, extensive library, and advanced biological and geological equipment
  • Our Citizen Science Program, where you can assist with ongoing scientific research
  • Photography tips and techniques for capturing landscapes and wildlife from our on-board professional photographer
  • The ship has hot tubs, a sauna with a view, and a gym.
  • Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings

Landing Activities

  • Escorted landings with small expedition boats
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
  • Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
  • Expedition photographers on hand to assist you

Notes

  • All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
  • Excursions and activities are subject to change
  • Please ensure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
  • No gratuities are expected

What's not included

  • International flights

  • Travel protection

  • Baggage handling

  • Optional shore excursions with our local partners

  • Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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