After a warm welcome at the airport, you'll be transferred to the Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort. Once there, take time to relax or explore Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. In the evening, attend a briefing to meet fellow travelers and ask any questions about the journey ahead.

Spend the morning relaxing at the hotel, visiting a museum, or browsing the shops in Ushuaia. In the mid-afternoon, you'll be escorted to the ship. Once on board, meet the Expedition Team and crew and get settled in. After a safety and orientation briefing, enjoy the Captain’s welcome dinner as the journey to Antarctica begins.

Join the Polar Experts as they share their vast knowledge of Antarctica, from its enchanting wildlife to its bold history. Participate in the pioneering Citizen Science program or sit back and take in this fabled journey while catching glimpses of rarely seen wildlife. Keep your binoculars handy to identify the many seabirds that escort the ship as you cross the Antarctic Convergence into Antarctica’s waters and its noticeably cooler temperatures.

You travel into the captivating region at the northeastern tip of the continent, the Antarctic Sound, the gateway to the Weddell Sea. This area boasts some of Antarctica's most striking scenery, from the vast Adelie Penguin colonies at Hope Bay and Devil's Island to the dramatic volcanic cliffs at Brown Bluff. Continuing southward toward the Weddell Sea, you’ll likely encounter immense tabular icebergs as well as a diverse array of wildlife, including penguins, seals, seabirds, and humpback whales.

In the days ahead, venture further west along the Antarctic Peninsula into the Gerlache Strait region, consisting of the 'spine' of the Antarctic Peninsula and a large number of mountainous glaciated islands, while offering a plethora of iconic Antarctic experiences. From Zodiac cruises in Paradise Bay to witnessing penguins nesting on Cuverville Island, each potential stop promises awe-inspiring encounters. Explore historic huts at Damoy Point, witness humpback whales in Wilhelmina Bay, and marvel at the jaw-dropping scenery of the Lemaire Channel.

Despite the inhospitable elements, the South Shetland Islands boast a remarkable richness of wildlife, with numerous colonies of Gentoo and Chinstrap Penguins dotting the island shores, accompanied by an array of formidable seabirds like the predatory Giant Petrels. The ice-capped peaks of Livingstone, Greenwich, and King George Islands offer a stunning backdrop to explore. Experience the eerie landscape of Deception Island, an active volcanic crater with black steaming sands and rusting ruins, or witness the bustling penguin colonies on Aitcho and Half Moon Islands.

Leave this magical place and make your way north, once again crossing the legendary Drake Passage. You have one last hurrah as you celebrate the conclusion of the expedition with a special slideshow and a final meal together.

With huge smiles on weary, content faces, disembark in the morning, letting you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.