Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia

• Arrive in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

• Spend the day exploring Ushuaia or participating in optional tours.

• Attend a mandatory briefing in the evening.

Day 2: Embarkation

• Enjoy breakfast and check out of your hotel.

• Transfer to the port for embarkation.

• Settle into your cabin and attend mandatory briefings.

• Depart Ushuaia and begin your journey to Antarctica.

Days 3-4: Drake Passage Crossing

• Cross the Drake Passage, known for its unpredictable seas.

• Attend lectures on Antarctica's history, wildlife, and environment.

• Enjoy watching seabirds and possibly spotting whales.

• Use onboard facilities like the gym or observation lounges.

Days 5-10: Antarctic Peninsula and Antarctic Circle Crossing

• Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.

• Participate in Zodiac excursions and landings to visit penguin colonies, historic sites, and ice cliffs.

• Optional activities may include sea kayaking, snowshoeing, or polar plunging.

Days 11-12: Return to South America

• Begin the return journey across the Drake Passage.

• Enjoy final lectures and reflections on your Antarctic experience.

• Approach Cape Horn if weather permits.

Day 13: Disembarkation in Ushuaia

• Arrive in Ushuaia early in the morning.

• Disembark around 8:00 AM.

• Transfer to the airport or explore Ushuaia before departing.