Welcome to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city and the starting point for your Antarctic expedition! After arriving at the airport, Poseidon Expedition staff will meet you and arrange your transfer to a quality hotel included in your itinerary. The rest of the day is yours to explore this vibrant port city and adventure hub.

To dive into the local history and wildlife, consider visiting the fascinating Museo del Fin del Mundo. If you have some extra time, you can choose from a variety of nature activities designed to match different interests and fitness levels, such as hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park or spotting wildlife in the picturesque Beagle Channel. For dinner, treat yourself to Ushuaia’s culinary offerings, including Patagonian lamb and fresh Fuegian seafood, at one of its excellent restaurants.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and get ready for an exciting day. Today, set sail on the beautiful Sea Spirit towards the Subantarctic islands.

As you sail towards the subantarctic islands, make the most of your time! Attend the captivating presentations from experts, familiarize yourself with the Sea Spirit, and get ready for your arrival at a wildlife paradise.

The remote and sparsely-populated Falkland Islands are a birders’ paradise. The Falklands are also a great place to observe marine mammals. The waters around the archipelago are home to cetaceans such as Peale’s dolphins and Commerson’s dolphins. Your exact route and exploration opportunities are dependent on the weather among these isolated and windswept islands.

Visit the port of Stanley, the charmingly British capital of the Falkland Islands. Attractions within pleasant walking distance along the waterfront promenade include the Falkland Islands Museum, the governor’s house, a cathedral with impressive whalebone arch outside, a war memorial, quality gift shops, pubs, and views of shipwrecks in the harbor.

From the Falkland Islands, head east toward South Georgia. Cross the Antarctic Convergence, the biological boundary of the Southern Ocean. Briefings, bio-security procedures, and lectures from your experts prepare you for your arrival in South Georgia.

This is expedition cruising at its most authentic. Our route and exploration opportunities in South Georgia are heavily dependent on the weather conditions. Your experienced captain and expedition leader decide the itinerary and continually adjust plans as conditions and opportunities warrant. You can be sure that the best possible advantage will be taken of the circumstances presented to us by nature in this wild and remote corner of the world. Take every safe opportunity to go ashore in this amazing place.

South Georgia is a scenic wilderness and an unrivaled paradise for subantarctic wildlife viewing. The islands are said to host upwards of 100 million seabirds, including numerous species of albatross, penguins, prions, petrels and terns. On beaches such as those at Salisbury Plain and St. Andrews Bay, over 100,000 elephant seals and three million fur seals jostle for space among innumerable penguins including stately king penguins and sprightly macaroni penguins. The recently completed rat eradication program is sure to make this wilderness even more pristine and rich with birdlife. The bountiful waters surrounding South Georgia are also inhabited by an increasing number of whales. The historical whaling station of Grytviken is now home to the excellent South Georgia Museum managed by the South Georgia Heritage Trust. Grytviken is also the final resting place of Ernest Shackleton, the legendary polar explorer.

Your days in South Georgia are filled with memorable excursions, sumptuous meals, presentations by the experts, and enough incredible scenery and wildlife to fill your camera and overwhelm your emotions.

It is time to head back toward the Falkland Islands. However, the adventures are not over yet. There will be sharing impressions, reviewing all the great photos you’ve taken, and enjoying a friendly atmosphere of like-minded fellow travelers.

In this remote and stunningly beautiful wilderness, seabirds and marine mammals are counted in the millions. The waters around the archipelago are home to cetaceans such as Peale’s dolphins and Commerson’s dolphins. In this rugged yet accessible environment, superb wildlife viewing is best complemented by active adventure. The knowledgeable guides will offer hiking and hill climbing for an even greater perspective of this raw polar wilderness. This is expedition cruising at its most authentic. The precise route and exploration opportunities will be shaped by weather. The experienced captain and expedition leader will continually adjust plans to take maximum advantage of the conditions in this challenging polar environment.

As you sail, immerse yourself in fascinating presentations from our expert staff and bond with fellow travelers. On the open deck, marvel at the sight of birds and marine mammals that grace our journey. South polar skuas, snow petrels, and albatrosses may escort our vessel, enhancing your experience with their majestic presence. This is also the time for festivities such as the Captain’s Farewell Cocktail and the end-of-voyage slideshow. The seabirds you saw at the beginning of your voyage reappear, offering a full-circle experience of natural wonder.

After breakfast bid farewell in the city of Ushuaia. board a group transfer to the airport or to the town center if you wish to spend more time here. As you look back on your wonderful experience, you may already be looking forward to your next incredible polar adventure!