Arrive at the airport and head to your hotel. Relax, and spend the overnight here preparing for your adventure.

*Pre/Post hotels and flights are always subject to change until the Travel Documents are provided.

In the morning, join the group and transfer to the airport. Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and hop on the group transfer to the port. Afterward, embark on SH Diana for your Polar adventure.

Located at the base of the snow-capped Martial Range, Ushuaia is a city with colorful streets and buildings that are a sight to see. The city sits right at the shores of the Beagle Channel, with the imposing mountains providing a beautiful backdrop. Being one of the southernmost cities in the world, Ushuaia is known for its 'end of the world' reputation, which is well-deserved. The dramatic surroundings and moody weather only add to the charm of the city. Embark on a journey through one of the most captivating wilderness regions of the world by boarding the boutique ship.

Spend your day at sea enjoying the many facilities available. Head to the sauna, get in a workout in the state-of-the-art gym or relax in the jacuzzi whilst taking in incredible views along the way. If you prefer to learn a little more about the surroundings, listen to an informative talk or have a chat with one of the knowledgeable on-board experts.


 

Birdlife is the big draw on this lush sheep-farming island, where thousands of rams and ewes roam. Settled by British explorers in 1765, the island’s unique scenery includes the beaches at The Neck filled with the cacophony of rockhopper, Gentoo, and king penguin colonies, and you might spot the pillar-shaped nests of black-browed albatross. Nine of the Falklands’ 14 endemic plants, including silvery buttercup and hairy daisy, grow here and are a real treat.

Included Excursion

ZODIAC TOUR WITH THE EXPEDITION TEAM

• Enjoy a zodiac cruise with the onboard team and learn about the Falkland's wildlife
• Spot the small Peale's or Commerson's Dolphins and Magellanic Penguins

NATURE WALK WITH THE EXPEDITION TEAM

• Hike across the undulating dramatic grassy landscape to the Devil's Nose
• See Black-browed Albatross and Rockhopper Penguins nesting

Black-browed albatross soar above this rugged weather-beaten island in the west of the Falklands, while Commerson’s dolphins swim below. With a sparse population of people and sheep, this inhabited island is also home to fur seals, burrowing rockhopper penguins, Magellanic penguins and imperial cormorants who roost in the jagged cliffs and the striking Cliff Mountain towering above the dramatic coastal scenery. As you hike across the moss, keep an eye open for pink-petalled Felton’s flowers.

Included Activity

NATURE WALK WITH THE EXPEDITION TEAM

• Explore the rugged rock cliffs and beaches on foot
• Search of Gentoo, Magellanic, Rockhopper Penguin and Black-browed Albatross

Anyone familiar with Britain’s trademark red post boxes might spot a resemblance in this British outpost. Port Stanley, on East Falkland, is the tiny capital of the Falkland Islands and is small enough to get around on foot. You can visit The Historic Dockyard Museum, devoted to maritime history and exploration, or pop into the post office. Magellanic penguins gather in hordes at nearby Gypsy Cove, and sea lions and dolphins frolic in the harbor.

Included Excursion 

STANLEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Panoramic Views of Stanley
• Key Highlights of Stanley
• Hystoric Dock Yard Musuem

Today, as you sail, you’ll bask in the endless comforts of your ship. From the deck, marvel at the dramatic sea views. Relax with a nurturing facial treatment or massage in the spa or delve into the ship’s learning resources. Or, simply take refuge in your cabin and enjoy the opportunity to rest.

Often called the “Galapagos of the Poles”, South Georgia has several landing sites where you get up close to half a million king penguins or three million breeding pairs of macaroni penguins, making up the largest population in the world. If you are lucky you will also see harrumphing elephant seals - from a distance! Also visit Grytviken, the historic whaling station where legendary British explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922) is buried.

Today as you sail, you’ll bask in the endless comforts of your ship. From the deck, marvel at the dramatic sea views. Relax with a nurturing facial treatment or massage in the spa or delve into the ship’s learning resources. Or, simply take refuge in your cabin and enjoy the opportunity to rest.

Among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent will live out their Antarctica dream. The Antarctic Peninsula, the most accessible area of the continent, hosts several scientific bases and some of the most interesting wildlife scenery, such as the extremely photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Petermann Island, where among Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags and skuas, huge, lumbering elephant seals haul out.

Days at sea are the perfect chance to relax, unwind, and do whatever you fancy. So whether going to the gym, visiting the spa, trying to spot a whale from the deck, reading a chapter or two, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to the green days spent exploring on land.


 

Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Found at the southernmost tip of South America in Argentinian Patagonia, the city is often described as “the End of the World”. The city’s mountain backdrop rises above the harbor and entrance to the Beagle Channel. The town itself is walkable and has a few small museums as well as pubs, restaurants, and cafes - a good place to try Patagonian lamb cooked over open fire pits.

​On this day, make your farewell to your fellow travelers and crew. Head to the airport via the group transfer provided and then catch the flight to Buenos Aires.