Monday, February 10 – Arrive Buenos Aires – Tour Begins
You will arrive in Buenos Aires in the morning. Our adventure starts with an overnight stay in Buenos Aires, the bustling capital of Argentina. We’ll offer an optional city tour in the afternoon. This evening, join us for an Amazing Journeys Welcome and Orientation, followed by going to a fun area of town to enjoy dinner on your own.
Tuesday, February 11 – Buenos Aires – Ushuaia Embarkation
Early this morning, we’ll be transferred to our charter flight to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. Arriving in this popular and attractive resort town and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, rivers, and waterfalls, we’ll board our exploration ship, the MS Midnatsol for our Antarctica cruise. Once onboard, we’ll kick off our journey with a welcome dinner.
Wednesday, February 12 – Thursday, February 13 – Crossing the Drake Passage
Prepare yourself for Antarctica as we cross the infamous Drake Passage, and trust us – it will take your breath away! Take it all in on board MS Midnatsol with her two-story panorama lounge over the bow, wall-to-wall windows that bathe the room in natural light and provide extraordinary views. Join together for Amazing Journeys activities.
Friday, February 14 – Wednesday, February 19 – Antarctica
You are now in one of the most remote areas on Earth! There have been spectacular photo opportunities so far, but Antarctica is in an entirely different category. Go ashore to explore the breathtaking Antarctic scenery and get close to penguins and seals. You will feel like a real explorer from the moment you set foot on the endless expanse of snow and ice, and from the deck there will be ample opportunities to see whales.
Enjoy close encounters with wildlife and glaciers, and visit old whaling stations and its relics. Trust us when we say that every second of this journey has something new to offer. One of the highlights of the South Shetlands is Deception Island. When we sail into the natural harbor of this volcanic island, you will see an abandoned whaling station known as Hektor, and a derelict British base.
We are certain you will enjoy a visit to Half Moon Island, a staggeringly photogenic island blessed with some of the most beautiful Antarctic scenery imaginable, and Yankee Harbor, with its large colony of gentoo penguins, estimated to be approximately 4,000 breeding pairs. Cuverville Island is home to another of the largest known colonies of gentoo penguins. Neko Harbor is beautifully located in the innermost part of Andvord Bay.
Paradise Harbor got its descriptive name from the whalers during the last century. Wilhelmina Bay has stunning scenery and is often called ‘Whale-mina Bay’, because of the large number of humpback whales spotted here in December. We have planned plenty of activities to have you experience Antarctica in the best possible way. This might mean that one day you will go ashore to see penguins and hear the crackling noise of glaciers. The next day, you will get to feel the salt and wind as you cruise between the sea ice, looking for leopard seals taking a snooze on the ice. On the third day, you might kayak or take a longer hike or walk. Back on board we also have activities that will satisfy a whole range of interests in the Explorer room. The onboard photographer will show you the basics of expedition photography.
Join gatherings where the various members of the expedition team recount the day’s activities, make presentations, and discuss the next day’s plan. These gatherings are great opportunities to share mingle with your fellow explorers.
Thursday, February 20 – Friday, February 21 – Crossing the Drake Passage
After exploring this exhilarating continent, we set course back to civilization. Spend the days at sea recapping your experiences with fellow Amazing Journeys explorers, or just relaxing on deck.
Saturday, February 22 – Disembarkation Ushuaia – Buenos Aires – End of Tour
In the morning, you will reach the Argentinean city of Ushuaia. Ushuaia is situated on Tierra del Fuego Island south of the Magellan Strait. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for our chartered flight to Buenos Aires with pictures and memories to last a lifetime.
Please Note:
This itinerary is subject to change.
Time spent at each landing site on the continent are limited each day following IAATO regulations
There is the potential for rough waters cruising through the Drake Passage.
All passengers must be able to get in and out of a Zodiac raft and feel comfortable walking on ice and uneven surfaces without assistance.
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A deposit of $1900 ($2600 for single) is due with your reservation. Final payment is due on August 8, 2019.
Stateroom options:
- Interior stateroom has no window or porthole
- Obstructed Ocean View stateroom has a window or porthole with up to 90% obstruction
- Ocean View stateroom has a window or porthole
- Superior Ocean View stateroom has a window
- Deluxe cabins are available upon request and availability
Cabins are assigned at time of registration. All the cabins have individual specifications. Those who sign up first receive priority cabin location. Single occupancy cabins are limited.
Roommate matching is available.
Please note – This is a group exclusive vacation package. We are unable to make any of our package components available to anyone who is not part of our Amazing Journeys group.
Items listed on this website are subject to change at any time. By providing payment you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined on this website. All staterooms onboard the ship and hotel rooms are non-smoking where we provide roommate matching.
Cancellation Policy: From the time of initial deposit until April 1, 2019, there is a $100 penalty for cancellation. From April 2 – July 8, 2019, the cancellation penalty is $500. From July 9 – August 8, 2019, the cancellation penalty is the amount of the deposit. From August 9 – November 5, 2019, the cancellation penalty is 60% of the package price. From November 6 – December 5, 2019, the cancellation penalty is 80% of the package price. Cancellations made from December 6, 2019 until the day of departure and including “no-shows” will receive no refund. There is no refund in the event of interruption or cancellation after the start of the journey.
Travel Protection: Amazing Journeys recommends you purchase Travel Protection. Information will be sent with your trip confirmation.
Proof of Citizenship: A passport is necessary to travel on this itinerary. It must be valid for six months beyond the last day of the trip. At this time, no visas are necessary to enter Argentina or Antarctica for US citizens. Argentina is no longer requiring reciprocity visas however should these be reinstated before departure, it us up to the individual to know the necessary requirements. If you are a citizen of a country outside of the USA, you should check with the Embassy of Argentina in your own country for matters pertaining to visas.
Currency Fluctuations: In case of currency fluctuations greater than 3% on our post-cruise package, we reserve the right to adjust our prices accordingly in order to operate the tour.
Taxes, Surcharges, Government Fees and Gratuities: Taxes, surcharges and government fees have been included in the rate. For your convenience, gratuities have also been included. At this time there are no arrival or departure taxes from Argentina for US citizens. Taxes, surcharges and government fees are subject to change.
Air and Airport Transfers: International airfare has not been included in the rate. Flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia are included. Arrival and departure Airport Transfers for your international flight are not included. Information will be sent at a later date regarding airport transfers. It is important that you not purchase airfare until you receive a confirmation letter which will contain specific flight parameters.
This cruise is operated by Hurtigruten. Ship’s registry is Norway
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