BONUS AUD $300^ onboard credit per cabin

Highlights of Antarctica

   
Destination:
Buenos Aires, Antarctica
Duration:
11 Nights
Offer ends:
31 October 2025
Valid for travel:
Itinerary starts 30 October 2026, Other 2026/2027 departures also available

Details

One of our most popular expeditions that gives a streamlined Antarctica experience – powerful, purposeful and packed with discovery.

Witness incredible wildlife scenes as we spot seals, penguin colonies and whales against a backdrop of staggering natural beauty. 

Join the Expedition Team as they lead you on a journey of learning and adventure. 

Breathtaking icescapes 

Marvel at colossal glaciers and icebergs on this incredible Antarctica expedition cruise. Experience nature's majesty as we navigate ever-changing icescapes on our hybrid-powered ship. Your Expedition Team will bring you close to your stunning surroundings on ice-cruising and landing activities. 

Antarctic wildlife 

It's a busy time for the wildlife of Antarctica between November and March. In October and November, penguins court and nest, while December and January are when penguins hatch. February and March offer peak whale watching opportunities. 

Lead in Polar Outside – Category (RR) from $15,839* per person twin share

Lead in Expedition Suite – Category (ME) from $22,529* per person twin share

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Inclusions

  • 1 night pre-cruise accommodation in Buenos Aires, including breakfast
  • Transfer from the hotel to the domestic airport in Buenos Aires
  • Economy class charter flight between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
  • Transfers between the Ushuaia airport and the port
  • 10 night all-inclusive expedition cruise exploring Antarctica from Ushuaia return on MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • All main meals~ and and standard wine, beer and spirits
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi#
  • Escorted landings with small expedition boats
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles and other necessary equipment for activities.
  • Port charges and gratuities

Itinerary

Overnight Hotel in Buenos Aires, including breakfast.  

Home to a proud and diverse community of porteños, or ‘people of the port’, this city is a sensuous fusion of faded European splendour and Latin American panache.  

There are plenty of places to explore, including many parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak. Or maybe you’d like to practise your dance moves in the famous hometown of the tango.  

Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where you’ll be transferred to meet our hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters. 

This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world’s southernmost city. 

After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to locate your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.

On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with everything you need to make the most of your polar expedition.Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen as experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. Learn how to make your visit as safe and as low-impact as possible and discover the Citizen Science projects you can join.There’s plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy delicious cuisine, and meet fellow travelers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.

Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarctica’s immense, frozen beauty. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It's a stillness that's broken every so often by the locals – the wildlife. 

Whales begin to arrive in greater numbers by December and January. This is also when the first penguin chicks hatch and seeing the clumsy clumps of feathers run around is always a charming sight. February and March offer peak whale-watching opportunities, when large amounts of krill lure them to the area. 

Here, nature is king, and we are mere observers. Our experienced Captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure. Rest assured, each day will offer something different and thrilling.  

You'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice-cruises, and may even get a chance to go kayaking among the icebergs.  

Back on board, the Expedition Team will continue their lectures, helping you grow in your insights of the frozen continent. Over five magical days, you'll experience this amazing world in a way that will stay with you for a lifetime.

After five incredible days, you’ll have experienced so much in Antarctica. Your head will likely be filled with a swirling kaleidoscope of special memories and impressions. The next couple of days will be a chance to reflect on your adventure to the seventh continent. 

As your mind tries to conjure up the magical Antarctic scenery, now could be a good time to sift through your photos and videos to recapture a sense of its magnitude. Why not take the chance to unwind in the sauna, or enjoy a few relaxing spa treatments in the wellness area.

Ship arrives 06:00 AM

Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia, the main city in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina’s southernmost province. From here, you’ll take a flight back to Buenos Aires.

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 09 Sep 25 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. All savings and bonus nights (if applicable) are included in the advertised price. Airfare not included unless otherwise stated. Depending on your flight times, an additional overnight might be needed (not included). ~ Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included only for suite guests. ++ subject to licensing laws, excludes premium drinks. #Limited complimentary Wi-Fi.  ^Onboard credit is given in the currency used onboard. The AUD equivalent will fluctuate due to the exchange rate. The onboard credit is applied to the 1st & 2nd guest in a cabin. Guests who do not use the total amount of onboard credit during their sailing will not be refunded the remaining amount. Offer valid until 31 Oct 2025, unless sold prior. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. HX Expeditions, Cruiseco and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see online or in store for details.  

From

$15,839* | per person twin share
BONUS AUD $300^ onboard credit per cabin
Destination:
Buenos Aires, Antarctica
Duration:
11 Nights
Offer ends:
31 October 2025
Valid for travel:
Itinerary starts 30 October 2026
Other 2026/2027 departures also available

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