Note: The day-by-day itinerary is for guidance only. Due to the variable weather conditions of the southern oceans and wildlife viewing opportunities, excursion details and ports of call may change during this expedition-style program.
Program Overview
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Day by Day
Day 1
Depart Home CityDay 2
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDay 3
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDay 4
Buenos Aires/Fly to Ushuaia/Embark ShipDay 5-6
Cruising the Drake PassageDay 7
Neumayer Channel / Port Lockroy / Jougla PointDay 8
Petermann Island / Lemaire ChannelDay 9
Neko Harbor / Paradise BayDay 10
Deception Island / Neptunes Bellows / Pendulum Cove / Half Moon IslandDay 11 - 12
Cruising the Drake PassageDay 13
Ushuaia, Argentina / Return to Home CityDay 14
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- Fourteen-day expedition to Antarctica, including 2 nights in vibrant Buenos Aires and a 9-night cruise aboard the deluxe Exploris One, an ice-class expedition ship designed for Antarctic waters with the flexibility to adjust course spontaneously, maximizing wildlife sightings.
- Be among the fortunate few to discover “The White Continent,” where whales, seals and penguins mingle among turquoise glaciers and glimmering icebergs.
- Retrace storied sea lanes navigated by legendary explorers Shackleton, Amundsen and Scott.
- Experience Zodiac excursions led by an expedition team of naturalists, with expertise spanning marine biology, ornithology, glaciology, conservation, history and photography.
- Included meals | 3 receptions, 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
Check into the InterContinental Buenos Aires Hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Back at the hotel this evening, gather with your group for a Welcome Reception.
Dinner is on your own tonight.
Free Time: See more of this vibrant city during afternoon leisure time and find a special spot for lunch on your own. Take advantage of the Hospitality Desk at the hotel for sightseeing and dining suggestions.
Tierra del Fuego National Park. Upon arrival, venture into the wild and remote landscape of the stunning Tierra del Fuego National Park, home to the subantarctic forest, tundra, glaciers, animals and more. Take in panoramic views of the Beagle Channel, rivers and bays.
Embark the Exploris One. This evening, attend a Gohagan & Company Welcome Briefing and lifeboat drill, followed by dinner.
Tonight, we begin cruising the Beagle Channel.
The Beagle Channel. One of three navigable routes linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans at the southern tip of the South American continent, this strait separates the main island of Tierra del Fuego from other small islands. “Discovered” in 1831 by British naval officer Robert FitzRoy, the channel was named after his research vessel, the HMS Beagle.
Drake Passage. Named for the renowned explorer, Sir Frances Drake, this deep waterway connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, north of the Antarctic Peninsula. The temperature drops noticeably as you reach the Antarctic Convergence, where you may see breaching humpback whales; seabirds feeding on plankton and krill; black-browed albatross; brown skua; cormorants; Sooty Shearwater; South American terns; and even hourglass dolphins from the top deck. Your expedition team will prepare you for your first landing in Antarctica. During the evening, enjoy the lingering golden light of the austral summer or attend a lecture on board the ship.
Attend a Captain’s Welcome Reception and dinner on board.
After breakfast the next day, another day of cruising the Drake Passage continues. Watch the scenery and wildlife unfold before you on this relaxing day at sea. You will be able to attend one of several lectures on board or embark on a Zodiac excursion for a more up-close view of this remarkable part of the world.
Drake Passage. Considered a “rite of passage” by many polar travelers, the Drake is your entryway to the wonders of the White Continent. While the Drake Passage can be cold and stormy (resulting in what has been nicknamed the “Drake Shake”), it can also be calm and quite lovely (the soft “Drake Lake” swells are ideal for spotting albatross!). Expect temperatures ranging from 26°F to 41°F.
Choose your favorite restaurant for dinner on board this evening.
Port Lockroy and Jougla Point. Built as a British intelligence port during World War II, then converted into a whaling station and scientific base, Port Lockroy is a living museum known as “Base A.” One of several small bases established on the Antarctic Peninsula to report on enemy activities and provide weather reports, Port Lockroy was built on Goudier Island in January 1944. The team was led by Lt. Commander James Marr, who first visited Antarctica as a young Boy Scout under the leadership of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Today, you may observe the daily activities of past researchers here and mail a postcard with an Antarctica postmark from the official British Post Office.
Cruise by Jougla Point just across the way on Wiencke Island, where you will have a rare opportunity to view the skeletal remains of an adult blue whale and see populous colonies of gentoo penguins and birdlife, particularly blue-eyed shags and kelp gulls that inhabit the region.
Return to the ship for dinner on board this evening.
Return to the ship for lunch on the deck, weather permitting, as we cruise through Lemaire Channel. Flanked by towering glacial cliffs between the Antarctic Peninsula and Booth Island, seven miles of mountains and interweaving patterns of floes brim with wildlife on this remarkable passage. Attend a lecture on board the ship this evening with dinner at your choice of restaurants.
Return to the ship to enjoy lunch on board and attend a briefing by the expedition naturalists as we cruise through Paradise Harbor — one of the most pristine spots in Antarctica. Behold crystal cliffs of ice descending from sky-bent mountains into the iceberg‑laden waters. Named by 19th‑century whalers who sought shelter in its coves, it is an ideal sanctuary for marine wildlife including humpback whales, crabeater seals and Cape petrels.
This afternoon, we embark on a second excursion to visit the Argentine Cámara Station on Half Moon Island.
Half Moon Island. This crescent-shaped island is known for its volcanic rock formations and tranquil lagoons. It houses an important research base monitored by Argentine biologists studying regional wildlife. Our visit includes a visit to the station to see how they live and work. We will also travel to another part of the island for opportunities to walk among a colony of chinstrap and gentoo penguins and observe other extraordinary birds.
Share your day’s adventures over dinner.
The following day at sea takes us back across the Antarctic Convergence to cross the Drake Passage. As we cruise these previously uncharted waters, our ship rounds Cape Horn — the graveyard of hundreds of ships that once battled the westerly winds. From here, the ship will go east then turn north toward the Beagle Channel back to Ushuaia.
Farewell Reception: Attend the Captain’s Farewell Reception this evening and share your favorite stories from the expedition with fellow passengers.
Your final day on this extraordinary expedition ends with a farewell gala dinner.
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These Special Savings consist of $500 Early Booking and $500 Pay‑in‑Full savings. The Special Savings rate is valid if you book by 6/20/25 and pay in full at the time of booking.
All suites and staterooms are ocean-view and feature: two twin beds or one queen bed; individual climate control; unlimited Wi-Fi; flat-screen TV; 110/220V sockets; 24-hour room service; luxury hotel-style amenities; minibar; bathrobes and slippers; and hair dryer.
Stateroom with two portholes; lounge area with desk; bathroom with shower. 155 sq ft | Deck 3, mid.
Stateroom with picture window; lounge area with desk; bathroom with shower. 190 sq ft | Deck 3, fwd.
Stateroom with picture window; lounge area with desk; bathroom with shower. 190 sq ft | Deck 3, mid.
Stateroom with picture window; lounge area with desk; bathroom with shower. 175 sq ft | Deck 4, fwd.
Stateroom with large picture window; lounge area with desk; bathroom with shower. 190 sq ft | Deck 4, mid.
Stateroom with French balcony with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors; lounge area with desk; bathroom with shower. 205 sq ft | Deck 5, mid & fwd.
Suite with large balcony with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors; lounge area with desk; bathroom with shower & separate bathtub. 400 sq ft | Deck 5, mid & fwd.
Suite with two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors; separate living room with sitting area; dressing room; bathroom with shower & separate bathtub. 420 sq ft | Deck 7, fwd.
Suite with large balcony with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors; separate living room with sitting area; dressing room; bathroom with shower & separate bathtub. 615 sq ft | Deck 7, fwd.
Suite with large balcony with two floor-to-ceiling sliding doors; large, separate living room with sitting area; large dressing room; spacious bathroom with shower & separate bathtub. 725 sq ft | Deck 7, mid.
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Exploris One
Explore the wonders of the Antarctic aboard the exclusively chartered, Exploris One. Each of the 72 suites and staterooms features a stunning ocean view. The ship's small capacity allows it to dock in ports typically inaccessible to larger ships. Enjoy complimentary nonpremium alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the cruise. All meals aboard the ship are included.
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