Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the world's most southerly city. Arrive in Ushuaia at any time.

Day 2 Ushuaia
Embarkation on the MS Expedition begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia. We enjoy the evening sailing through the Beagle Channel. (1B,1D)

Day 3-4 The Drake Passage
Our adventure begins with a 400-mile crossing of the passage that bears the name of the 16th-century English explorer Sir Francis Drake. Take in daily lectures from your expedition team and keep an eye out for the first sightings of icebergs, whales, and albatross following in our sturdy ship's wake. (2B,2L,2D)

Day 5-8 The Antarctic Peninsula/South Shetland Islands
Experience some of the most unique wildlife viewing and inspiring scenery in the world as you set foot on the Antarctic continent. Attempt two shore landings per day (weather conditions permitting) and encounter gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguin rookeries, Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals, and orca, humpback and minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters. The peninsula also has a remarkable human history. During the voyage we will learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world. (4B,4L,4D)

Day 9-10 The Drake Passage
Today we begin our journey north to our home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of your Antarctic experience with our lecturers and staff. Keep your eyes open on the observation deck for some final whale sightings. (2B,2L,2D)

Day 11 Depart Ushuaia
Disembark in the morning. (1B)

• Wandering to the 'end of the earth' in Ushuaia
• Conquering the Tierra del Fuego
• Witnessing immense icebergs
• Feeling like a legendary explorer as you set foot on the Antarctic Peninsula

• Group Size Notes: Max 126 on the M/S Expedition in Antarctica.
• 10:1 = Guest/Expedition staff ratio.
• Drinks and tips while on the ship are not included.
• Read this itinerary as a guide only; exact route and program varies according to ice and weather conditions and the wildlife we encounter. Flexibility is the key to the success of this expedition.
• All cabins consist of twin sized berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen bed.
• Shared triple cabins are same sex cabins only. Males and females can not stay in triple cabins together unless their traveling party has booked all berths in the cabin.
• Free Canada Goose jacket for each guest who PAYS for a Category 5 suite.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

* The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines.