Crossing the Circle

On day 3 it’s time to check out of your hotel and board a domestic flight to the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, where you’ll transfer to the Arakur Resort & Spa. Spend the next day as you wish, exploring local sights including museums and Argentinean leather markets, or simply relaxing at your hotel. There is even an optional briefing where you can meet some of your fellow explorers and ask the crew any questions you have about your forthcoming trip.  

After a morning at leisure, the time has come to board the MS Seaventure, a world-class expedition ship that will take you on your adventure into the ‘Frozen Continent’. After being welcomed by the Expedition Team and listening to a safety and orientation briefing, a Captain’s welcome dinner marks the beginning of your journey.  

As you cross the Antarctic Convergence into Antarctic waters, you’ll start to notice the temperatures dropping, preparing you for your first sighting of one of the many majestic icebergs you’re cruising ever nearer to. Spend your days with the ship’s Polar Experts in the lounge learning about all things Antarctic or participate in the renowned Citizen Science program helping with real-world scientific research.  Alternatively, you might choose to simply sit back and soak up the journey, perhaps using a pair of binoculars to spot some of the many seabirds that follow the ship. 

The volcanic South Shetland Islands are home to diverse wildlife, including penguins and seals, and breathtaking landscapes. Travelling onto land on an inflatable Zodiac boat, it’s time to explore the first stop on your Antarctic adventure. 

Travelling south across the Bransfield Strait towards the Antarctic Circle, you’ll pass through ice-covered waters surrounded by dramatic mountain ranges and towering glaciers. From the most southern point (south of the Antarctic Circle), you’ll make your way back north, cruising through the narrow channels of the Antarctic Peninsula. 

Heading north, you can spend the next three days exploring, as the ship manoeuvres through ice-clad channels and traverses wildlife-rich waters. Stops at scientific bases and historic landing sites allow you to get close to penguins, seals and whales.  

As your journey draws to a close, it’s time to leave this magical place, once again crossing the Drake Passage on your way back to Argentine waters. A special slideshow and final meal with your fellow travellers is a special end to a memorable adventure.  

Disembark and travel to the airport for your domestic flight back to Buenos Aires. A night in Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires gives you the chance to rest before your international flight back home the next day.