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Day 1 - Buenos Aires
Welcome to Buenos Aires, where you’ll have an overnight hotel stay. Perhaps plan to spend some time in the city, nicknamed the ‘Paris of South America’.
Day 2 - Buenos Aires > Ushuaia
Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, the main island of Tierra del Fuego and the southernmost city in the world. The Captain and crew will warmly greet you as you board your ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse.
Day 3 - At sea
Wake up in your own time as we cruise across the Drake Passage, the infamous waterway that connects South America to Antarctica. Perhaps ask your butler for breakfast to be delivered to your spacious suite or meet fellow guests in the Yacht Club.
Day 4 - Antarctica
Today you will enter Antarctic waters, an unpredictable but stunningly beautiful environment that always surprises. Put on your your complimentary polar parka and head to the Observation Deck to spot icebergs for the first time – it’s a feeling that will stay with you forever.
Day 5-9 Antarctica
Slide open the floor-to-ceiling doors of your verandah suite to see icebergs sculpted by nature and glacial mountains rising thousands of metres from the ocean. Antarctica is a birdwatcher's paradise, with more than 40 different species, so keep your eyes peeled for wandering albatrosses, which has the largest wingspan of any flying bird, as well as shearwaters, giant petrels and more.
Various species of penguins can be found in Antarctic and the sub-Antarctic region, with around 12 million penguins living on the Peninsula, including Adélie, Chinstrap, Gentoo, and the very rare Emperor penguins.
Portal Point^^ – a former British refuge hut – may be a potential landing site during your voyage.
Lemaire Channel^^, renowned for its picturesque views and often referred to as 'Kodak Alley', could be our next exciting destination. If during your voyage the Scenic Eclipse weaves through this channel, make sure you set your alarm and embrace the cool air from the Observation Terrace. Pass through the 11-kilometre-long channel, just 700 metres wide at its narrowest point, and be amazed at the dramatic rocky mountains and glowing blue icebergs so close to the ship.
In the distance on a clear day you can see Mount Francis ^^ standing tall as Anvers Island's highest peak, showcasing the rugged beauty of Antarctica. Every day is unique, you might get the chance to hike or spend time on the pebbled beach, enjoying the view surrounded by curious penguins.
Discovery: Daily experiences may include cruising on Zodiacs, stepping ashore to view vast penguin rookeries or historic huts, and kayaking or paddle boarding around icebergs. Wherever your voyage takes you, you will have countless “pinch me" moments.
Day 10-11 At Sea
As you cruise towards South Georgia, enjoy a specialty tea or coffee in the Observation Lounge and watch the world float by through Swarovski telescopes.
Day 12-15 South Georgia
Between the 3000-metre mountain range that forms the spine of South Georgia Island, shattered glaciers carve their way through tussock grass to the deeply indented coastline.
A possible landing site is Fortuna Bay^^, which has panoramic views of jagged summit peaks and remarkable Konig Glacier. You may also visit Salisbury Plain^^, home to the world's second largest King penguin of more than 250,000. Stand in an amphitheatre of snow-capped mountains to watch the colonies. Elephant and fur seals also frequent the three-kilometre-long pebble beach. Once on the brink of extinction, populations have rebounded since hunting was banned in the 1960s.
Beyond its remarkable wildlife, South Georgia Island is steeped in a fascinating human legacy. You may get the chance to pay your respects to Sir Ernest Shackleton, the renowned explorer, at his final resting place in the settlement of Grytviken^. Here, you can also see the remnants of old whaling stations, with some ships left rusting around the bay.
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the world, South Georgia was rightfully nicknamed the ‘Galápagos of the Poles’. Watch for giant petrels and brown skuas as they soar above and playful fur seals in underwater kelp forests.
Discovery: Everyday you may have the chance to explore this fascinating landscape on the fleet of custom-built Zodiacs and kayaks. Your expert Polar Discovery Team will take you on enlightening excursions that put you close to South Georgia's stunning wildlife and nature.
Day 16-17 At Sea
Choose one of up to 10 dining experiences and spend time with newly made friends – enjoy a casual lunch at Azure Bar & Café and an elegant dinner at Elements. At night, enjoy a performance in the state-of-the-art theatre before you retreat to your ultra-luxury suite with a nightcap.
Day 18-19 Falkland
Remote and sparsely populated, the Falkland Islands are a wildlife lover’s paradise. The world’s largest population of Gentoo penguins is found here, in addition to King, Magellanic and rockhopper penguins. Watch as they waddle along, interacting with each other.
You can also find black-browed albatross, plus Cobb’s wren and Falkland’s flightless steamer duck, which are both endemic bird species. Make sure to ask for some wildlife insights from the expert Polar Discovery Team – comprised of up to 20 members, this team of geologists, historians, ornithologists, marine biologists, and glaciologists is at the heart of your Antarctic Voyage.
While in the Falkland Islands, you will likely visit Stanley^^, the capital of the archipelago. Since its colonisation in the 18th century, the ownership of the Falkland Islands has been clouded in controversy between France, Britain, Spain and Argentina. This town offers a unique British outpost feel. Visit an array of local shops, see the Christ Church Cathedral with its whalebone arch, or share a pint with friendly locals at an English pub.
Discovery: Daily experiences during your expedition voyage may include cruising on Zodiacs, stepping ashore to view vast penguin rookeries or historic huts, and kayaking around icebergs. Wherever your voyage takes you, you will have countless “pinch me” moments.
Day 20-22 At Sea
Day 23 Buenos Aires
Your voyage ends this morning as you farewell the crew and fellow guests. Disembark after breakfast, taking away memories of a truly unforgettable experience.
Please book your flight to depart out of Buenos Aires after 12:00 PM.
