HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience the Antarctic Peninsula and its surrounding
islands during the austral summer
- Ice cruising and landings will put you beside glaciers,
icebergs, seals, and penguins
- Our hybrid electric–powered expedition ship
creates the lowest possible CO2 footprint
- Our experienced and knowledgeable Expedition Team members
will present lectures and guide landings
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Nov 17, 2024 | Nov 28, 2024 | EUR 9,623 |
USD 11,201 |
Nov 27, 2024 | Dec 08, 2024 | EUR 10,250 |
USD 11,057 |
Dec 07, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | EUR 8,537 |
USD 9,249 |
Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 28, 2024 | EUR 9,065 |
USD 9,806 |
Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 07, 2025 | EUR 15,223 |
USD 15,942 |
Jan 06, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 | EUR 13,781 |
USD 15,361 |
Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 27, 2025 | EUR 10,287 |
USD 11,095 |
Jan 26, 2025 | Feb 06, 2025 | EUR 13,374 |
USD 14,318 |
Feb 05, 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 | EUR 12,454 |
USD 13,383 |
Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | EUR 9,276 |
USD 10,720 |
Feb 25, 2025 | Mar 08, 2025 | EUR 8,950 |
USD 10,340 |
Mar 07, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | EUR 8,389 |
USD 10,095 |
Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | EUR 7,447 |
USD 8,414 |
Nov 09, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | EUR 7,630 |
USD 8,619 |
Nov 19, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | EUR 7,813 |
USD 8,823 |
Nov 29, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | EUR 7,813 |
USD 8,823 |
Dec 09, 2025 | Dec 20, 2025 | EUR 7,813 |
USD 8,823 |
Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | EUR 8,270 |
USD 9,334 |
Dec 29, 2025 | Jan 09, 2026 | EUR 8,545 |
USD 9,641 |
Jan 08, 2026 | Jan 19, 2026 | EUR 8,270 |
USD 9,334 |
Jan 18, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | EUR 8,545 |
USD 9,641 |
Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 08, 2026 | EUR 8,545 |
USD 9,641 |
Feb 07, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | EUR 8,545 |
USD 9,641 |
Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | EUR 8,270 |
USD 9,334 |
Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | EUR 7,996 |
USD 9,028 |
Mar 09, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | EUR 7,447 |
USD 8,414 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Nov 17, 2024 | Nov 28, 2024 | EUR 9,623 |
USD 11,201 |
Nov 27, 2024 | Dec 08, 2024 | EUR 10,250 |
USD 11,057 |
Dec 07, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | EUR 8,537 |
USD 9,249 |
Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 28, 2024 | EUR 9,065 |
USD 9,806 |
Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 07, 2025 | EUR 15,223 |
USD 15,942 |
Jan 06, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 | EUR 13,781 |
USD 15,361 |
Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 27, 2025 | EUR 10,287 |
USD 11,095 |
Jan 26, 2025 | Feb 06, 2025 | EUR 13,374 |
USD 14,318 |
Feb 05, 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 | EUR 12,454 |
USD 13,383 |
Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | EUR 9,276 |
USD 10,720 |
Feb 25, 2025 | Mar 08, 2025 | EUR 8,950 |
USD 10,340 |
Mar 07, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | EUR 8,389 |
USD 10,095 |
Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | EUR 7,447 |
USD 8,414 |
Nov 09, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | EUR 7,630 |
USD 8,619 |
Nov 19, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | EUR 7,813 |
USD 8,823 |
Nov 29, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | EUR 7,813 |
USD 8,823 |
Dec 09, 2025 | Dec 20, 2025 | EUR 7,813 |
USD 8,823 |
Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | EUR 8,270 |
USD 9,334 |
Dec 29, 2025 | Jan 09, 2026 | EUR 8,545 |
USD 9,641 |
Jan 08, 2026 | Jan 19, 2026 | EUR 8,270 |
USD 9,334 |
Jan 18, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | EUR 8,545 |
USD 9,641 |
Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 08, 2026 | EUR 8,545 |
USD 9,641 |
Feb 07, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | EUR 8,545 |
USD 9,641 |
Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | EUR 8,270 |
USD 9,334 |
Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | EUR 7,996 |
USD 9,028 |
Mar 09, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | EUR 7,447 |
USD 8,414 |
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 Starting on the
right foot
Your adventure begins with an overnight stay in Buenos Aires, the
lovely capital of Argentina. Stroll past the well-preserved Italian and
French architecture, order a delicious cut of beef in one of Buenos
Aires’s many great steakhouses, or maybe even practice your
dance moves in this city famous for the tango. Embrace the heat in this
passionate city, because the temperature is about to drop precipitously.
We recommend arriving a few days early so you’ll have more
time to explore the city. Or you could extend your stay with a
Pre-Program to explore wild Patagonia?
Day 2 Southernmost city
in the world?
It’s early to rise for our flight to Ushuaia, where our
hybrid electric–powered expedition ship MS Fridtjof Nansen
awaits you. This port city competes with the Chilean town of Puerto
Williams for the title that they both seem to covet: the southernmost
city in the world. Overlooking the city is the Martial Glacier,
creating an impressive mountain backdrop for the ‘end of the
world’.
After the mandatory health and safety meeting on the ship, the
Expedition Team will kick off your journey by hosting a welcome dinner.
Then you can then spend some time getting to know the ship that will be
your home for the next several days.
Day 3-4 Centering on the
science
In order to arrive in Antarctica, we must first cross the infamous
Drake Passage. It was named after the English sea captain and privateer
Sir Francis Drake, who discovered it by chance in 1578 when heavy winds
forced his ship south. Since there is no landmass at this latitude,
wind and water flow freely, making it hard for ships to sail. But
don’t worry, even the ‘Drake Shake’
isn’t a big deal for our modern expedition ship.
It takes two days to cross the Drake Passage, which is roughly 620
miles wide. That means you’ll have some time on your hands,
which is definitely a good thing—there is plenty to do to
prepare yourself for the Antarctic adventure. The Expedition Team will
draw on decades of experience for the lecture program in the Science
Center. There, you will learn how to make your visit as safe as
possible, and how to leave the smallest environmental footprints on
this pristine environment so that our visits are as sustainable as
possible. For example, in accordance with IAATO guidelines, everyone
wears sterilized rubber boats when ashore and we must vacuum our
clothing before we land on shore to remove all possible foreign
contaminants. You will also learn how to participate in hands-on
Citizen Science projects, all of which contribute to current science
research projects.
MS Fridtjof Nansen is worthy of your exploration. Work out in the
indoor or outdoor gym or indulge in a spa treatment in our Wellness
Area. There are also three superb restaurants on board serving
delicious meals that are a treat for both your eyes and taste buds. But
even among these amenities, don’t forget to venture onto the
deck from time to time to keep an eye out for your first iceberg and to
spot wildlife such as whales, and different types of petrels and
albatross.
Day 5-9 Otherworldly
Welcome to Antarctica. Here, surrounded by icy waters, glaciers, and
icebergs as big as cathedrals, you may feel like you’ve
arrived in a new world. Antarctica is magnificent, mesmerizing, and
massive. Stop for a moment and take it all in. The awe-inspired silence
doesn’t last forever, though—it is inevitably
broken when enthusiastic cheers spontaneously erupt throughout the ship
at the sight of wildlife such as penguins, whales or seals.
Just as the Antarctic icescapes change throughout its seasons, so does
the wildlife. In late austral spring, from October to November, there
is much more snow, making the landscapes seem even more pristine. This
is the backdrop for penguin courting and nest building. Whales are
still few and far in between during this time. Most are on their way
and begin to arrive in greater numbers by December and January. The
arrival of more whales marks the height of austral summer, which is
also when the penguin chicks hatch. Seeing those clumsy clumps of
feathers running around is always a charming sight. February and March
are peak whale-watching months, when huge amounts of krill lure the
whales into the area.
The Expedition Team will seize every opportunity to take you
ice-cruising and on landings to get closer to the impressive scenery
and wildlife. Penguin spotting from the ship was pretty exciting, but
nothing compares to the wonderous experience of seeing them on shore.
Imagine the feeling when a seal or whale suddenly appears next to you
when cruising in our small boats (RIBs) or when kayaking (an optional
activity). Needless to say, keep your camera at the ready. For a
heightened feeling of discovery, the expert Expedition Team members
will give talks on fascinating subjects like the frozen
continent’s history, the biology of the local wildlife, and
Antarctica’s glaciology.
Day 10-11 Heading back to
civilization
After exploring remote and wild Antarctica over five days, the time has
come to sail back home. By this point, lifelong memories will fill your
head and your heart. Hopefully, you will have captured many of these
special moments with your camera. But you know these will be
experiences you’ll never forget. Maybe you’ll spend
the next few days, during our return crossing of the Drake Passage,
going through your pictures to try and stay connected to
Antarctica—and the whole experience—just a little
bit longer. The Expedition Team will be doing the same thing in the
Science Center, as they recap the journey’s many experiences.
Enjoy time at your leisure working out in one of many of the
ships’ facilities, or discuss your Antarctic journey over a
drink with a new friend in the Explorer Lounge and Bar.
Day 12 Explorers unite!
Back at Ushuaia, your expedition cruise is at its end. You will be
transferred to the airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires, where
you’ll have a second chance to explore the Argentine capital.
Since you’re already here, why not extend your stay and keep
your adventure going even longer by joining our Post-Program to the
magnificent Iguazú Falls?
You have traveled to the bottom of the world and back. You’ve
seen the fabled seventh continent with your own eyes and have
enchanting stories (and penguin photos) to prove it. Antarctica will
likely hold a place in your heart unlike anywhere else on the planet.
As one the special few who have had the opportunity to visit the Great
White Continent, we must consider all that needs to be done, and all
that we can do, to help preserve the most fragile of ecosystems and its
unique beauty.
MS Fridtjof Nansen (Expedition, 500-guests)
Featuring Hurtigruten's revolutionary battery hybrid powered propulsion system, MS Fridtjof Nansen combines state of the art technology and premium on board experience with Hurtigruten's 125 years of experience and unparalleled destinations.
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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 In Your
Expedition
- 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
- Pre-excursion: Buenos Aires City Tour.
55 EUR. It starts from your hotel in Buenos Aires one day prior to
embarkation (approximately 15:00-18:30).
- Pre & Post-Excursion: Estancia Visit. From
210 EUR. It starts from your hotel in Buenos Aires (daily,
approximately 09:00-17:00)
- Buenos Aires Post-excursion: Dinner & Tango Show.
It starts from your hotel in Buenos Aires on the day of disembarkation
(approximately 20:00-24:00).
- Post-excursion: Tigre Delta Tour. It
starts from your hotel in Buenos Aires one the day after disembarkation
(approximately 09:00-13:00).
- Pre-programme Wild Patagonia. 4
days. From 2399 EUR - single supplement may apply for single
travellers.
- Post-programme Iguazu Falls 4 days.
From 1890 EUR – single may apply for single travellers.
Activities offered on
board ( as per weather and ice conditions):
- Camping in Antarctica
- Kayaking
- Extended hikes
- Snowshoeing