Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina

• Arrive at Ushuaia Airport.

• Transfer to a comfortable hotel.

• Evening welcome meeting with fellow travelers and the Expedition Team.

• No meals included.

Day 2: Ushuaia to Beagle Channel

• Morning at leisure in Ushuaia.

• Transfer to the port and board the Ocean Nova.

• Begin journey through the Beagle Channel.

• Breakfast and dinner included.

• Welcome briefing onboard.

Day 3-4: Drake Passage

• Spend two days crossing the Drake Passage.

• Look for dolphins, whales, and seabirds from the outer decks.

• Onboard lecture program begins.

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

• Citizen Science Program and onboard activities available.

Day 5: South Shetland Islands or Antarctic Peninsula

• Reach the South Shetland Islands or the Antarctic Peninsula.

• First sighting of land.

• Zodiac excursions and wildlife spotting.

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

• Onboard lectures and Citizen Science activities.

Day 6-9: Antarctic Peninsula

• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula.

• Daily Zodiac excursions for wildlife viewing.

• Look for whales, penguins, seals, and seabirds.

• Onboard lectures and Citizen Science projects.

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

• Optional activities like polar plunge or day paddle.

Day 10-11: Return Journey

• Begin return journey across the Drake Passage.

• Continue with onboard activities and lectures.

• Reflect on the adventure.

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day.

Day 12: Disembarkation in Ushuaia

• Arrive back in Ushuaia.

• Disembark the Ocean Nova.

• Transfer to Ushuaia Airport or downtown.

• Breakfast included.