Our Antarctica Vacation Itineraries (2025 Proposals)

Proposal#1: 15 Day Antarctica Cruise With Buenos Aires. Our Antarctica Vacation Itineraries (2025 Proposals)

About Expedition Ships

The storied history of Expedition Cruising began in Antarctica in 1960s. The idea was simple enough; charter an ice-hardened ship and take a group of hardy adventurers to a place that up until then had been the province of research and cargo vessels.

These early voyages were not for the faint of heart – prices were astronomical, and the ships they used were built for work rather than play, which meant cabins were tiny and amenities were scarce. Those who went didn’t care; they were captivated by the opportunity to explore Antarctica.

The first purpose-built, Antarctic Expedition ships for travelers emerged in the 1970s, and with them the beginning of regularly scheduled voyages. These first generation ships were slightly more gracious, but would still have been considered bare bones by today’s standards.

Over the next two decades adventure travel to Antarctica began to flourish, and in 1991 seven Antarctic tour operators banded together to found the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) – a global, non-profit industry alliance dedicated to safe and responsible travel to the White Continent. Today IAATO boasts more than 100 member companies.

Today’s Antarctic Expedition Ships offer an abundance of options and amenities.

From: $8929 (Land Only) $9569* (Air & Land)

Highlights:

Package Includes:

* Round Trip Flights Miami-Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires-Miami
* Some Departures May Be Offered From A Nearby Airport. Check Flight Itinerary Options When Booking. Other Departure Cities Available.
* Airline Taxes & Fuel Surcharges
* All Intra-Flights: Buenos Aires-Ushuaia & Ushuaia-Buenos Aires
* 13 Nights First Class Accommodations
* 3 Nights Buenos Aires
* 10 Nights Antarctica Cruise On The MS Fridtjof Nansen or MS Roald Amundsen
* Hotel Taxes, Fees & Service Charges
* Hotel & Cruise Porterage
* All Transfers Included Only With Airfare Purchase On Package Arrival & Departure Dates†
* 34 Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 12 Dinners
* Sightseeing Per Itinerary In Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicles
* Services Of English-Speaking Tour Manager Throughout
* Services Of English-Speaking Local Guides
* Entrance Fees Per Itinerary

This itinerary requires a high level of physical fitness. All passengers must be able to walk on uneven or slippery surfaces and to climb on and off the small boats used for landings.

An expedition cruise is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking, have heart conditions or require frequent medical care.

Special Features:

* Tour Of Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, The Sophisticated “Paris Of South America”
* Enjoy Tango Lessons With Professional Argentine Tango Dancers
* Navigate Through The Calm Waters Of The Beagle Channel In The Tierra Del Fuego Archipelago
* An Exciting Journey Takes You Along The Drake Passage Where The Atlantic & Pacific Converge
* From The Observation Deck, Opportunity To View Various Species Of Sea Birds, Whales, Dolphins, Seals, Albatross
* Reach The Spectacular Wilderness Of The South Shetland Islands – A Haven For Prolific Wildlife
* Exciting Explorations By Zodiac With Expedition Leaders In The Glacial Wonderland Of Antarctica
* Traverse Cape Horn, Once Of Great Strategic Importance Because Of Its Location And Trade Routes
* Onboard Activities While At Sea: Enriching Lectures, Discussions And Wildlife Spotting

Cruise Amenities:

* Welcome Dinner Reception
* Coffee & Tea With All Meals
* Panoramic Lounge & Bar
* Spa & Fitness Center
* Observation Deck
* Non-Smoking Ship Interior

†Transfers Are Available For Purchase For Land Only Or On Alternative Flight Dates

Is This Trip Right For You?

This is a very active trip. Our group covers a lot of ground each day. Expect to spend four to five hours on your feet during tours. Some of our tours will require walking over uneven surfaces or up and down steep slopes. Excursions during the cruise portion require clothing for cold weather. This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking. All passengers must be able to walk on uneven or slippery surfaces and to climb on and off the small boats used for landings. The Antarctica cruise route, sightseeing, and itinerary inclusions are subject to favorable weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety issues and wildlife migration patterns. Weather and conditions in the Antarctic region are often unpredictable and the ship Captain will make adjustments according to passenger comfort and safety. At final payment date, a medical questionnaire will be sent that must be completed by a physician and turned into reception upon embarkation. This is a Classic program.

Itinerary:

* MS Amundsen
* MS Fridtjof Nansen

All sightseeing and itinerary inclusions are subject to favorable weather conditions and safety issues. Weather and conditions in the Antarctic region are often unpredictable and the Captain of the ship will make adjustments according to passenger comfort and safety

DAY 1 – Depart For Argentina

Depart For Argentina

DAY 2 – Arrive in Buenos Aires

Arrive in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel. The city’s beauty is apparent as you drive through this 19th century “Paris of South America” with its elegant architecture, wide tree-lined boulevards, striking monuments and sprawling parks. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM.

Overnight: Buenos Aires

Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 – Buenos Aires City Tour

Discover the city’s highlights this morning on a tour that includes the Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Casa Rosada (government palace); see the balcony where Eva and Juan Peron made their speeches. Then, to the colorful La Boca neighborhood, a working-class barrio, and the old quarters of San Telmo and Caminito, a mix of colonial style homes, narrow lanes, artists’ lofts and very trendy cafes. Drive to the Recoleta Cemetery, final resting place of many of the wealthiest and most important Argentine historical figures. The grounds here cover more than four city blocks, filled with tombs adorned by works of local and international sculptors, and more than 6,400 mausoleums including the tomb of Eva “Evita” Peron. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure before this evening’s tango lesson with professional Argentine tango dancers. Tonight, participate in the optional Argentine Dinner and Tango Show

Optional: Buenos Aires Dinner & Tango Show (PM)

Overnight: Buenos Aires

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 – Flight to Ushuaia, Cruise Embarkation

Arrive in the quaint city of Ushuaia at the southern tip of South America and transfer to the port for embarkation on the MS Roald Amundsen. After a warm welcome by the Captain and crew, time to settle in and get acquainted with your new surroundings. Tonight’s dinner celebrates the beginning of your extraordinary voyage of discovery to the Great White Continent.