Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

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Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey

   Your voyage begins where the world drops off. Ushuaia, Argentina, reputed to be the southernmost city on the planet, is located on the far southern tip of South America. Starting in the afternoon, you embark from this small resort town on Tierra del Fuego, nicknamed 'The End of the World,' and sail the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel for the remainder of the evening.

2. Day 2: The winged life of the westerlies

   Several species of albatross follow the vessel into the westerlies, along with storm petrels, shearwaters, and diving petrels.

3. Day 3: Finding the Falklands

   The Falkland Islands offer an abundance of wildlife that is easily approachable, though caution is always advised. These islands are largely unknown gems, the site of a 1982 war between the UK and Argentina. Not only do various species of bird live here, but chances are great you'll see both Peale's dolphins and Commerson's dolphins in the surrounding waters. During this segment of the voyage, you may visit Carcass Island and Saunders Island.

4. Day 4: The seat of Falklands culture

   The capital of the Falklands and center of its culture, Port Stanley has some Victorian-era charm: colorful houses, well-tended gardens, and English-style pubs are all to be found here. You can also see several century-old clipper ships nearby, silent witnesses to the hardships of 19th century sailors. The small but interesting museum is also worth a visit, covering the early days of settlement up to the Falklands War. Approximately 2,100 people live in Port Stanley. Admission to the museum is included.

5. Day 5: Once more to the sea

   En route to South Georgia, you now cross the Antarctic Convergence. The temperature cools considerably within the space of a few hours, and nutritious water rises to the surface of the sea due to colliding water columns. This phenomenon attracts a multitude of seabirds near the ship, including several species of albatross, shearwaters, petrels, prions, and skuas.

6. Day 6: Once more to the sea

   En route to South Georgia, you now cross the Antarctic Convergence. The temperature cools considerably within the space of a few hours, and nutritious water rises to the surface of the sea due to colliding water columns. This phenomenon attracts a multitude of seabirds near the ship, including several species of albatross, shearwaters, petrels, prions, and skuas.

7. Day 7: South Georgia Journey

   Today you arrive at the first South Georgia activity site. Please keep in mind that weather conditions in this area can be challenging, largely dictating the program. Over the next several days, you have a chance to visit the following sites: Fortuna Bay, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, Gold Harbour, and Grytviken.

8. Day 8: South Georgia Journey

   Visiting sites such as Fortuna Bay, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, Gold Harbour, and Grytviken. In the afternoon of day 11 and depending on the conditions, we will start sailing southwards in the direction of the South Orkney Islands.

9. Day 9: South Georgia Journey

   Visiting sites such as Fortuna Bay, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, Gold Harbour, and Grytviken. In the afternoon of day 11 and depending on the conditions, we will start sailing southwards in the direction of the South Orkney Islands.

10. Day 10: South Georgia Journey

    Visiting sites such as Fortuna Bay, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, Gold Harbour, and Grytviken. In the afternoon of day 11 and depending on the conditions, we will start sailing southwards in the direction of the South Orkney Islands.

11. Day 11: Southward bound

    There may be sea ice on this route, and at the edge of the ice some south polar skuas and snow petrels could join the other seabirds trailing the vessel south.

12. Day 12: The scenic vistas of South Orkney

    Shingle Cove, on the southern shore of Coronation Island in the South Orkney Islands, is home to a large and vibrant Adélie penguin colony. Gravel beaches and metamorphic rock formations serve as key Antarctic wildlife sites, featuring penguin colonies, nesting petrels, and lounging elephant and fur seals.

13. Day 13: Entering the Antarctic

    Enormous icebergs and a fair chance of fin whale sightings ensure there's never a dull moment on this last sea voyage south. Also, your best chance to spot Antarctic petrels is here. Depending on conditions, we aim to begin activities the afternoon of day 15.

14. Day 14: Entering the Antarctic

    Enormous icebergs and a fair chance of fin whale sightings ensure there's never a dull moment on this last sea voyage south. Also, your best chance to spot Antarctic petrels is here. Depending on conditions, we aim to begin activities the afternoon of day 15.

15. Day 15: Awe-inspiring Antarctica

    If the ice conditions permit, you now sail into the Weddell Sea. Here colossal tabular icebergs herald your arrival to the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula. Paulet Island, with its large population of Adélie penguins, is a possible stop. You might also visit Brown Bluff, located in the ice-clogged Antarctic Sound, where you could get the chance to set foot on the Antarctic Continent itself. If conditions aren't favorable to enter the Weddell Sea from the east, the ship will set course for Elephant Island and head into the Bransfield Strait.

16. Day 16: Awe-inspiring Antarctica

    If the ice conditions permit, you now sail into the Weddell Sea. Here colossal tabular icebergs herald your arrival to the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula. Paulet Island, with its large population of Adélie penguins, is a possible stop. You might also visit Brown Bluff, located in the ice-clogged Antarctic Sound, where you could get the chance to set foot on the Antarctic Continent itself. If conditions aren't favorable to enter the Weddell Sea from the east, the ship will set course for Elephant Island and head into the Bransfield Strait.

17. Day 17: Familiar seas, familiar friends

    Your return voyage is far from lonely. While crossing the Drake, you're again greeted by the vast array of seabirds remembered from the passage south. But they seem a little more familiar to you now, and you to them.

18. Day 18: Familiar seas, familiar friends

    Your return voyage is far from lonely. While crossing the Drake, you're again greeted by the vast array of seabirds remembered from the passage south. But they seem a little more familiar to you now, and you to them.

19. Day 19: There and back again

    Every adventure, no matter how grand, must eventually come to an end. It's now time to disembark in Ushuaia, but with memories that will accompany you wherever your next adventure lies.

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