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Antarctic Circle Expedition

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Oceanview
$18,115
Balcony
$21,143
Suite
$24,744
* Port charges, taxes and fees included
 Cruise Length
18 Days
 Cruise Starts
Buenos Aires
 Cruise Finishes
Buenos Aires
18 Day Antarctic Circle Expedition Itinerary (Hurtigruten)
Countries Explored: Argentina, Antarctica
Ship
Ship Class
Expedition
Departures
Passengers
600
Crew
150
Launched
2019
Cruise Code
ACE.6

Overview

After a night in Buenos Aires, we fly to Ushuaia to board hybrid-powered MS Fridtjof Nansen and cruise south of the Antarctic Circle. Along the way, you'll encounter awe-inspiring icebergs, majestic sunsets, unique wildlife and elemental wilderness on an expedition of a lifetime. Nature sets our itinerary. The late summer season is the best time for whale-watching and to see young penguins growing their plumage. We’ll bring you ashore in Antarctica and take you out expedition boat cruising or kayaking every chance we get.

Itinerary

Feel the rhythm of bustling Buenos Aires

An overnight stay in Buenos Aires is the ideal way to start your Antarctic adventure.

Home to a proud and diverse community of porteños, or ‘people of the port', this city is a sensuous fusion of faded European splendour and Latin American panache.

There are plenty of places to explore, including many parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak. Or maybe you'd like to practise your dance moves in the famous hometown of the tango.

Why not consider arriving a few days early to see all this vibrant city has to offer, or explore the region with our optional Pre-Programme.

Fly to Ushuaia and start your adventure

Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where we'll meet your hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters. This bustling port is the capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world's southernmost city.

After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you'll have time to settle into your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.

Centre on science before your Antarctic adventure

On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your polar expedition cruise.

Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica's history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You'll learn how to make your visit as safe and as low-impact as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join.

There's plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy some delicious cuisine and meet fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.

Experience Antarctica in all its natural majesty

Nothing quite prepares you for it. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder.

Large groups of penguins huddle on the ice floes, avoiding the cunning leopard seals that hunt them. Majestic, migrating whales glide among amazing icebergs, hunting the shoals of krill they feed on. Bird enthusiasts should look skywards to spot some of the 45 species of Antarctic seabirds that live here, such as skuas, cormorants, petrels and terns.

Here, nature is king, and we are mere observers. Our experienced Captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure. You'll spend an exciting 11 days busily exploring several of the many possible landing sites. Rest assured, each day will offer something different and thrilling. 

Crossing the Antarctic Circle and continuing well south to Marguerite Bay, we'll explore various islands along the way. You'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice-cruises whenever opportunities present themselves. You may even get a chance to go kayaking among the icebergs.

Back on board, the Expedition Team will continue their lectures, helping you grow in your insights into the frozen continent.

Reflect on your adventure

After 11 days of exhilarating exploration, your expedition cruise, taking in the wonders and wildlife of Antarctica, nears its end. As we make the return trip to Ushuaia, enjoy this time at sea.

Join the Expedition Team in the Science Center to delve into areas of interest in more depth and contribute your observations to Citizen Science projects. Enlist the help of our onboard photographer with the editing of your photos.

Relax with a treatment in the spa and wellness area or take in the fresh sea air from the on-deck hot tubs. Spend time in the Explorer Lounge & Bar with the new friends you've made on your trip, sharing experiences over a relaxing drink.

Enjoy an expedition finale in Buenos Aires

Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia, the main city in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina's southernmost province. From here, you'll take a flight back to Buenos Aires, but it doesn't have to be the end of your adventure.

Why not join our optional Post-Programme before heading home.

Life Onboard MS Roald Amundsen

MS Roald Amundsen
MS Roald Amundsen

Hybrid powered, a warm and informal atmosphere, premium comfort, and state of the art technology. Read more

Expert Expedition Team
Expert Expedition Team

Passionate. Knowledgeable. Specialists in their field. Your dedicated Expedition Team bring each destination to life. Read more

The Science Centre
The Science Centre

A dedicated space to enjoy fascinating lectures from the specialist team and get hands on with interactive fun. Read more

A World of Flavours
A World of Flavours

Three onboard restaurants serve up delicious international dishes, local cuisine, and traditional Norwegian favourites. Read more

Embrace 'Hygge'
Embrace 'Hygge'

A Hurtigruten cruise goes hand in hand with the notion of 'hygge', a sense of cosiness, conviviality, comfort and contentment. Read more

Supreme Viewing Spaces
Supreme Viewing Spaces

Take in the scenery from the comfort of your cabin, the pool, outdoor hot tubs, sauna, or light-filled public spaces. Read more

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