Antarctica Cruise

19 Days from $3,799 USD

Immerse yourself into the dramatic scenery of the White Continent, as you discover the Antarctic islands and its wildlife and ecosystems. You’ll trace the paths of Antarctica’s first and greatest explorers on a series of excursions to Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Harbor and Half Moon Island.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Buenos Aires

Begin your journey with an overnight flight on a major airline to Buenos Aires.

Day 2 - Buenos Aires

After you clear customs, a representative greets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel. This evening, enjoy an included Welcome Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Buenos Aires

This morning, join an Argentinean Estancia optional excursion. Otherwise, the day is free to explore Buenos Aires on your own. With its grand avenues, old-world cafés and large public squares, the city has the feel of a European capital but its charm is distinctly Latin. You might take a stroll through Buenos Aires’ historic neighborhoods, such as San Telmo, the birthplace of tango.
Included meals: breakfast

Argentinian Estancia $129 USD

Argentinian Estancia

Leave the bustle of Buenos Aires for the peace of the pampas. Journey out to the Estancia Santa Susana. As you tour the estancia you’ll learn about the gaucho’s daily life, and you might even take a horse ride into the untamed countryside. Come together for a rustic asado, or barbecue, lunch, followed by a folklore show before returning to the city.

Day 4 - Buenos Aires

After a morning tour of Buenos Aires, begin your South Atlantic adventure on board the Celebrity Infinity, where you can pamper yourself with a visit to the AquaSpa or relax in the company of music at Notes, the ship’s digital music library.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 - South Atlantic Cruise

Journey through the South Atlantic. From every vantage point onboard, enjoy stunning ocean scenery. Inside, relax with a dip in the pool.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 - South Atlantic Cruise

During another day of cruising, gaze upon glaciers, rare wildlife and other wonders of nature as you travel to Falkland Islands, one of the last untouched wildlife wonders of the World. Unspoiled beaches, islands and cliffs provide a natural safehaven for hundreds of species that have made the Falklands their home.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 - South Atlantic Cruise

Stop at Port Stanley for a full-day of land exploration of the capital and only true city in the Falkland Islands. With a relatively small population, Port Stanley offers several attractions to see, including the Falkland Islands Museum; Government House, built in 1845 and home to the Governor of the Falkland Islands; its whalebone arch; and several war memorials and harbour shipwrecks.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 - South Atlantic Cruise

Cruise toward the White Continent. On your way to Elephant Island, admire nature’s most natural state with its rich geology, geography and fauna. Inside your cruise ship, visit the martini and champagne bar or try your luck at the Fortune’s Casino.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9 - South Atlantic Cruise

Cruise to Elephant Island in the outer reaches of the South Shetland Islands. The very spot where in 1916, 22 sailors spent four long, dark Antarctic winter months awaiting rescue, Elephant Island will astound you with its monolithic presence.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10 - South Atlantic Cruise

Glide thorugh the Gerlache Strait for stunningly beautiful scenic views. Cruise past tall, rugged mountains along both sides of the ship, and of course, even more glaciers. You may spot fulmars, shearwaters, cape pigeons and perhaps even an albatross. This afternoon, reach Paradise Harbor, a bay christened by whalers at the beginning of the 20th century. An ideal spot for viewing scenery and wildlife, the harbor offers an array of jagged mountains, glaciers and drifting icebergs. It’s also home to a Chilean outpost with a fully functioning weather station. A variety of animals call the bay home, including penguins and sheathbills.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11 - South Atlantic Cruise

On your way to Ushuaia, Argentina, keep an eye out for glaciers of unimaginable magnitude. Also, consider pampering yourself today with a relaxing aromatherapy session in the AquaSpa.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 12 - South Atlantic Cruise

Today, you’ll dock at Ushuaia in Argentina. On Beagle Channel, surrounded by water, sky and mountains, Ushuaia calls itself the End of the World. As the closest city to Antarctica, the city is a hub for Antartic touring and navigating the Strait of Magellan. You’ll have all morning and afternoon to explore the city, so consider visiting The Maritime Museum that displays model ships, archaeological artifacts, and collections of old-time Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego. Or just consider a leisurely walk to enjoy the view of sea, mountains and forests at the same time.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 13 - South Atlantic Cruise

Our journey north takes us through the waters of famous Cape Horn, the southernmost point in South America and part of the archipelago known as Tierra del Fuego. Enjoy amazing views from the cruise ship’s decks and entertaining stories of Old World ships that used to “round the Horn” from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 14 - South Atlantic Cruise

Cruise along the icy blue waters of the Magellan Strait, where glaciers have edged their way down mountainsides to break off into fjords. You may spot giant condors soaring amid this dramatic backdrop. Pass countless islands throughout the breathtaking landscape of the Chilean fjords, where the snowcapped peaks rise over lush green forests sloping down to the water’s edge.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 15 - South Atlantic Cruise

Arrive in the early morning to Puerto Madryn, where you’ll dock for the day. Protected by the Golfo Nuevo, Puerto Madryn and is one of the most sheltered places on the Patagonian coast. Here, you can walk along the coast avenue to observe the installations of the port and the serene waters of the gulf. With five kilometers of beaches bordering the city, Puerto Madryn offers several attractions to visitors, including Valdes Peninsula Nature Reserve, a UNESCO heritage site since 1999.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 16 - South Atlantic Cruise

Cruise northward toward Uruguay. En route, enjoy dramatic views of the Chilean coast from the deck of your cruise ship. Or head indoors to relax at the Rendezvous Lounge.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 17 - Buenos Aires

Reach Uruguay and dock in Montevideo for the day. The country’s capital and largest city, Montevideo is a vibrant place with a rich cultural life. Explore Ciudad Vieja, the heart of historic Montevideo, with its boldly painted cafés and galleries, and venture down by the port to discover the sprucedup Mercado del Puerto and Carnaval museum.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 18 - Buenos Aires

Your cruise ends where it began, in upbeat Buenos Aires. Spend an afternoon bidding adieu to your sea-legs, before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
Included meals: breakfast (In the case of early morning departures, breakfast
may not be provided.)

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