Day 1 Ushuaia | Embark
Your journey begins at the pier in Ushuaia, Argentina, with an 8 PM embarkation. Board your ship and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world, where the ship will clear formalities for your approach to Cape Horn.
Day 2 Cape Horn, Chile
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
After an overnight crossing of Nassau Bay, you awake in full view of the legendary Cape Horn! Weather permitting, board a Zodiac and be one of the few privileged adventurers to step foot on this famous and rarely visited island. Sail and explore the area in depth before setting a course north towards the Falkland Islands.
Day 3 At Sea
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
As you sail through the South Atlantic en route to the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), attend engaging programs of lectures and presentations. In the company of expert guides, watch for wildlife from the lounge or from the outside decks. You may spot magnificent seabirds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as different species of whales.
Day 4 South-West Falklands
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Ruggedly beautiful and remote, places such as New Island, Weddell Island or West Point are located at the west of the Falklands’ archipelago. Dramatic cliffs contrast with sheltered sandy bays and natural harbors. They host a large concentration and a great diversity of wildlife. Some of the best wildlife experiences are just a short distance from the settlements
Day 5 North-West Falklands, Carcass & Saunders
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today visit Carcass Island, named after the HMS Carcass, which visited in the late 18th century, the terrain is varied with rocky ridges, steep cliffs, open plains, white sand beaches, and coves. Next stop, Saunders Island, the second largest offshore island. It also has very varied terrain, from rocky hills to sweeping shorelines. It is an important bird area and has exceptional wildlife. All five breeding species of penguin can be spotted here along with black-browed albatross and many other birds.
Day 6 The Falkland Sound
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
As the ship sails through the Falkland Sound, take in the sights of its rough and untouched landscapes. Immerse yourselves in the past and recent history of the islands. You will visit settlements and meet the locals, getting to know the culture of farming families. As you stop at sites that were active battlefields during the 1982 conflict, your onboard historians introduce you to regional geopolitics.
Day 7 Port Stanley
- Ship
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Join the expedition team on guided walking tours in town or to Gipsy Cove. Or take the opportunity to explore on your own and absorb the local atmosphere, grabbing lunch at the pub, visiting the maritime museum, the church, hunting for souvenirs, walking down Ross Road, or paying tribute at the war memorials at the waterfront.
Note: Optional small-group day tours and half-day tours can be purchased on board the ship to visit Volunteer Point (by 4x4 vehicle or helicopter) or battlefield tours (by 4x4 vehicle). Options will be presented on board.
Day 8 Port Stanley | Disembark
Transfer to the airport at Mt. Pleasant for your scheduled flight.
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