Fore Deck: Cabins feature two large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Fore Deck: Cabins feature two large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Main Deck: Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
In your cabin18
Private balcony with 2 chairs, a hammock, and a table
Lounge Deck: Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
In your cabin18
Private balcony with 2 chairs, a hammock, and a table
Bridge Deck: Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
In your cabin18
Private balcony with 2 chairs, a hammock, and a table
Bridge Deck: Junior suite features a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; espresso maker; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation per departure.
In your cabin18
Private balcony with 2 chairs, a hammock, and a table
Bridge Deck: Suites feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; espresso maker; large walk-in closet; and a spacious bathroom with a double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer and rain shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation per departure.
In your cabin18
Private balcony with 2 chairs, a hammock, and a table
Walk-in closet
2 49" TVs
Bathroom with double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer, and rain shower
Lounge Deck: Cabins feature a private balcony with chair, a hammock, and a table; one single bed; bedside table; writing desk with chair; mini fridge; and a closet.
Fore Deck: Cabins feature two large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Fore Deck: Cabins feature two large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Main Deck: Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
In your cabin18
Private balcony with 2 chairs, a hammock, and a table
Lounge Deck: Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
In your cabin18
Private balcony with 2 chairs, a hammock, and a table
Bridge Deck: Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
In your cabin18
Private balcony with 2 chairs, a hammock, and a table
Bridge Deck: Junior suite features a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; espresso maker; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation per departure.
In your cabin18
Private balcony with 2 chairs, a hammock, and a table
Bridge Deck: Suites feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; espresso maker; large walk-in closet; and a spacious bathroom with a double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer and rain shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation per departure.
In your cabin18
Private balcony with 2 chairs, a hammock, and a table
Walk-in closet
2 49" TVs
Bathroom with double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer, and rain shower
Itinerary and landing sites are indicative and subject to change based on weather, sea ice, and wildlife conditions.
Daily schedule
DAY1Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, ChileNov 18
Arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina, or Santiago, Chile's mountainous capital. In Buenos Aires: Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Art, or similar ( National Geographic Endurance ). In Santiago: Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, or similar ( National Geographic Resolution ). Arrival Time: Arrive before 11:00 a.m. local time. Arrival City: Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
DAY2Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina / Embark ShipNov 19
Join the recommended flight to Ushuaia; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. Sandwiched between ice-mantled peaks and the frigid waters of Beagle Channel, this is a fittingly wild place to be known as “El Fin del Mundo” or “The End of the World.” Before departing, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, clad in dense beech forest just as much of Antarctica was millions of years ago. Savor lunch onboard a private catamaran as you cruise the Channel, keeping an eye out for plump South American sea lions and sleek seabirds like the imperial cormorant. By day’s end, you’ll be comfortably on board your ship and ready to meet the White Continent.
DAYS3–4At Sea Crossing the Drake PassageNov 20 – 21
At times ferocious, at others flat calm, this legendary 500-mile-wide strait divides South America from the Antarctic Peninsula. Feel the excitement build as you begin the crossing, often accompanied by seabirds like the wandering albatross and—if luck allows—a pod of killer whales or rare dolphins. Get to know the ship and prepare for the adventures ahead. Visit the Bridge (ideal for wildlife spotting), relax with a massage or attend a talk on the unique biology of penguins. Or simply settle into a comfy chair in the observation lounge, looking out over the waves as you contemplate the history of this passage named for English privateer Francis Drake, but first discovered by Spanish navigator Francisco de Hoces.
DAYS5–9Exploring AntarcticaNov 22 – 26
With long hours of daylight at this time of year, you'll have ample opportunities to explore. The schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we’re watching whales at play off the bow of the ship, hiking alongside penguin highways or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid porpoising penguins. While wildlife is magnificent, ice defines the Antarctic. You’ll get to know ice up close and personal—from icebergs the size of islands, bergy bits and near-vertical glaciers, to the fragile, nearly invisible layers that have just begun to freeze. One day, you might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level; embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags; or walk amid thousands of Adélie and gentoo penguins. The next, you might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice. Everywhere you go in Antarctica you'll be surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way your expert expedition team will enrich your experiences.
DAYS10–11At SeaNov 27 – 28
Enjoy the ship’s amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Take some time to go through your photos or send a message home to friends and family. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner on board.
DAY12Ushuaia / Disembark Ship / Buenos Aires or SantiagoNov 29
Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Take the recommended flight to Buenos Aires or Santiago and connect with your flight home. Departure Time: Depart after 9:00 p.m. local time. Departure City: Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago, Chile
A stocky, orange-billed penguin of the genus Pygoscelis, closest kin to the Adélie and Chinstrap. Its loud, trumpeting call, delivered with head thrown back, carries across the shoreline colonies where expedition landings are made.
Black and white apex predator instantly recognizable by its pale eye patches, the orca is the largest of the dolphins and one of the ocean's most capable hunters. Sightings often involve a tight-knit family pod working the ice edge together.
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