HIGHLIGHTS
Spend a night in the Argentine capital, where tango was invented and is
still celebrated and performed in establishments across the city. The
next day, you’ll fly to Ushuaia and board your hybrid
electric–powered ship, MS Roald Amundsen. Then
you’ll sail south into the Drake Passage, toward Antarctica.
That’s when we enter expedition mode for real, allowing sea
ice and local weather to determine our agenda on any given day. Never
to fear, our decades of experience here and with more than 20 landing
spots available in the Antarctic Peninsula, we’ll always
bring you to the best available sites.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Dec 04, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 | EUR 7,762 |
USD 9,249 |
Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | EUR 8,180 |
USD 9,726 |
Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | EUR 7,332 |
USD 8,714 |
Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 09, 2025 | EUR 7,202 |
USD 8,140 |
Dec 22, 2025 | Jan 02, 2026 | EUR 7,614 |
USD 8,601 |
Mar 06, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | EUR 7,037 |
USD 7,956 |
Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | EUR 6,872 |
USD 7,772 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Dec 04, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 | EUR 7,762 |
USD 9,249 |
Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | EUR 8,180 |
USD 9,726 |
Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | EUR 7,332 |
USD 8,714 |
Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 09, 2025 | EUR 7,202 |
USD 8,140 |
Dec 22, 2025 | Jan 02, 2026 | EUR 7,614 |
USD 8,601 |
Mar 06, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | EUR 7,037 |
USD 7,956 |
Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | EUR 6,872 |
USD 7,772 |
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Buenos Aires
Day 2 - Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
Day 3-4 - Drake Passage
Day 5-9 - Antarctica
Day 10-11 - Drake Passage
Day 12 - Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Day 1 Start your trip
with the tango
Kickstart your adventure with an overnight stay in Buenos Aires. Aptly
called the ‘Paris of South America’, Buenos Aires
is a sensuous fusion of faded European splendor and Latin American
panache. Spend the evening at your leisure. Enjoy an authentic steak
dinner at one of the city’s many parrillas, or head to Plaza
de Mayo to spend time sightseeing at the city’s best-known
landmarks.
One day in Buenos Aires just isn’t enough, though. We highly
recommend that you arrive a few days early to truly immerse yourself in
this seductive and sophisticated city, filled with historic French and
Italian architecture.
There is so much to do in Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires is home to
numerous fine and modern art museums, landscaped parks, and one of the
world’s greatest opera houses, Teatro Colón.
That’s during the day—then comes Buenos
Aires’s world-famous nightlife. If you’re in the
city of tango, you shouldn’t leave without joining the locals
for an informal lesson. For the less bold, enjoy a dance performance.
If you have more time on your hands, why not extend your stay? Take
advantage of our Pre-Program and explore wild Patagonia.
Day 2 Beginning at the
‘End of the World’
First thing in the morning, we fly to the so-called ‘End of
the World’: the port city of Ushuaia. Here, your voyage truly
begins. Your base camp at sea awaits you! Welcome aboard the
world’s first hybrid electric–powered expedition
ship, the MS Roald Amundsen. On board, you’ll meet the
Expedition Team and the crew members, who will take you through a
mandatory health and safety meeting, for your safety and that of
others. Later that evening, we will launch our journey with a welcome
dinner. Afterward, take some time familiarize yourself with our
state-of-the-art vessel, designed especially for sustainable voyages in
polar waters. As we pass through the scenic Beagle Channel, watch for
the rare, endemic Peale’s dolphin and other wildlife.
Day 3-4 The crossing to
the seventh continent
The Drake Passage has rightly earned its notorious reputation as a rite
of passage for any voyager. It can be rough. It can be choppy. It can
be exhilarating! In 2019, a crew of six fatigued men became the first
to row across it, skirting drifting ice and huge waves. It took them 13
days. Thankfully, it won’t take you more than two, all in the
comfort of MS Roald Amundsen.
During the southbound voyage, prepare yourself for what lies ahead by
joining lectures in the dedicated onboard Science Center. The
Expedition Team will make sure you are familiar with the IAATO
guidelines, which were written to protect both you and
Antarctica’s precious wildlife—for example, why we
must wear special rubber boots when going ashore. The experts from the
Expedition Team are passionate about Antarctica’s history and
will shed light on the science beneath its surface—not to
mention the far-reaching effects of climate change and plastic
pollution. You’ll also learn about how to participate in
Citizen Science programs. These projects help research centers around
the world document Antarctica’s environment and wildlife.
Swing over to the Science Center for helpful tips from our onboard
photographer, whose useful advice—for example, how to adjust
the white balance on your camera—will greatly improve the
quality of your photos. With so many things to do, your two days at sea
will fly by.
Like all polar explorers, you’re going to whip up an
appetite. Satisfy your appetite in one of our three restaurants, or end
the day in the Explorer Lounge enjoying the beverage of your choice. As
you stroll through the ship, with its wide, floor-to-ceiling windows,
you’ll notice how every effort was made to put the stunning
scenery at center stage. Whether from the comfort of a hot tub, the
infinity pool, or the spectacular sauna, you won’t miss a
second of the breathtaking views around you.
Day 5-9 Where nature
reigns
You might have read about Antarctica or watched every documentary you
could get your hands on. You might even have taken detailed notes in
the onboard lectures given the day before. But nothing prepares you for
when you see it yourself. Welcome to an endless wilderness of ice,
icebergs, and glaciers. A place where nature is king and us mortals
mere observers.
Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. Its
stillness is broken from time to time by the only locals on the
continent.
These of course are the wide range of seabirds, including bitterns,
swans, and petrels, who soar in the sky and gather on the shores. In
addition to thousands of penguins, you might see seals playing in the
water, a breaching humpback whale, or, if luck will have it, even spot
an orca. You’ll quickly note that penguins are unafraid of
humans—after all, this is their turf. Our Expedition Team
will take you ice-cruising and on landings to bring you even closer to
the impressive scenery. You may even have the opportunity to kayak
among the icebergs in an optional activity. The Expedition Team will
continue giving lectures, which help provide insights into the
fascinating world we are exploring.
Surrounded by such pristine nature, you will quickly understand the
importance of the most commonly given advice on Antarctica: Take
nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints. That is exactly how
we explore. Along every step of the way, whether on ice-cruises or
landings, the Expedition Team will ensure that we strictly adhere to
all safety and sustainability procedures.
Day 10-11 A return to
open waters
After five days of exploration in Antarctica, you may need a little
time to absorb this life-affirming experience. The two-day trip back up
the Drake Passage will give you that time to reflect. Take the
opportunity to participate in the Citizen Science program and analyze
samples on a microscopic level. Continue to learn by attending lectures
on topics such as climate change or plastic pollution, and we will
reflect on our experiences on the frozen continent.
When you feel ready to kick back and enjoy the amenities on the
advanced hybrid electric–powered vessel, you can do that,
too. Work out in our large gym, jog around our outdoor running track,
treat yourself to a massage or facial in the Wellness Center, or simply
relax on deck while spotting the numerous seabirds following the ship.
Day 12 All good
things…
Your expedition cruise ends where it began: in Ushuaia. Soon,
you’ll be back in Buenos Aires. From there, you can head home
or take this opportunity to get to know the passionate city of the
Porteños. You can also join a Post-Program to the
magnificent Iguazú waterfalls.
Even though it’s time to say goodbye to the crew, the
captain, Expedition Team, and your fellow passengers, this ending is
really only the beginning. The memories you’ve made are yours
forever. Your connection to the frozen continent? Unbreakable.
You’re one of us now: an adventurer, a lifelong ambassador
for Antarctica
MS Roald Amundsen (Expedition, 500-guests)
Named after the first man to cross Antarctica and reach the South Pole, MS Roald Amundsen leads the way towards an even more sustainable way of traveling. The ship is specially constructed for voyages in polar waters. It serves as a comfortable base camp at sea - bringing adventurers from all over the world to the most spectacular destinations in the most sustainable way.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Hotel
- Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise,
including breakfast
- Flights
- Flights in economy class between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
- Transfers
- Transfer from the hotel in Buenos Aires to the airport
before the expedition cruise
- Transfers between the Ushuaia airport and the ship,
including a brief tour of the town
- Expedition
Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages (house
beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and
Fredheim
- Fine-dining À la carte restaurant
Lindstrøm is included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in
remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard
water refill stations
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide
activities, both on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
- Onboard
activities
- Experts from the Expedition Team present detailed lectures
on a variety of topics
- Use the ship’s Science Center, which features an
extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- The Citizen Science program allows guests to contribute to
current scientific research projects
- The onboard professional photographer will give tips and
tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
- The ship has hot tubs, a sauna, an outdoor and indoor gym,
and an outdoor running track
- Participate in informal gatherings with the crew, such as
daily recaps and the next day’s preparations
- Landing
activities
- Escorted landings in a small boat (RIB) while in Antarctica
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for
the activities
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers will help configure your camera
settings before landings
- Not Included
- International flights
- Travel protection
- Baggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
- Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice
conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please ensure you can meet all entry and boarding
requirements
- No gratuities are expected
Get the most out of
your cruise with activities run by our Expedition Team. They start from
the ship, and are available for reservation once you get on board.
Activities are subject to change.
- Camping
in Antarctica (An Amundsen Night)
- Extended
Hikes in Antarctica
- Kayaking
Adventure in Antarctica
- Snowshoeing
in Antarctica