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Antarctic Circle 16 Day Expedition Cruise

Antarctic Circle 16 Day Expedition Cruise

From AUD $16,451

Description

Enjoy nine days in Antarctica Join your Expedition Team for ice-cruising activities, shore landings and fascinating lectures. You’ll get close to colossal glaciers and icebergs. We’ll observe Antarctic wildlife in their habitat – colonies of penguins, seals, whales and seabirds, maybe even kayaking or hiking past them. 
South of the Antarctic Circle During the Antarctic summer, new routes through the sea ice below the Antarctic Circle become possible. Aboard your hybrid-powered ice-class expedition ship, we’ll set course for Marguerite Bay and islands along the way, looking out for Adélie Penguins and visiting remote historical stations. 

Trip Name
Antarctic Circle 16 Day Expedition Cruise
Days
16
Overview
Vessel Type: Expedition Length: 140 m Passenger Capacity: 530 Built: 2020 MS Fridtjof Nansen, launched in 2020 and built by Kleven Yards in Norway, is a next-generation expedition ship designed for polar exploration. Accommodating 490 guests, the 140-metre vessel combines robust expedition capabilities with luxury, featuring Scandinavian-inspired interiors with natural materials like oak, birch, granite, and wool. All cabins are outside-facing, with 50% offering private balconies and select aft suites including outdoor hot tubs. Guests can choose from a range of accommodation types, from Arctic Superior and Polar Outside cabins to spacious Expedition and corner suites, many with private balconies, hot tubs, and seating areas. Each suite is equipped with ensuite bathrooms, toiletries, TVs, safes, coffee and tea facilities, and turn-down service, ensuring comfort and convenience during the voyage. The ship offers extensive amenities, including three restaurants serving Nordic-inspired and international cuisine, a pool bar, and a takeaway service. Public areas feature the Explorer Lounge & Bar, a gym and wellness center with spa treatments, and aft hot tubs and an infinity pool. The onboard Science Center provides interactive educational experiences, lectures, and workshops led by a hand-picked Expedition Team of experts. With daily excursions, state-of-the-art safety and sustainability features, and inclusive offerings covering meals, drinks, and activities, MS Fridtjof Nansen delivers a high-comfort, immersive expedition experience across some of the world’s most spectacular destinations.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 The beat of Buenos Aires
Feel the rhythm of bustling Buenos Aires An overnight stay in Buenos Aires is the ideal way to start your Antarctic adventure.  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.  Why not consider arriving a few days early to see all this vibrant city has to offer, or explore the region with our optional Pre-Programme.
Day 2 - Day 2 Setting sail from Ushuaia
Fly to Ushuaia and start your adventure Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where we'll meet your hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for exploring 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 settle into your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.
Day 3 - Day 3-4 Get set for Antarctica
Centre on science and learning before your Antarctic adventure On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your polar expedition cruise. Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You'll learn how to make your visit as safe as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join.  There's plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy some delicious cuisine and meet fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.
Day 4 - Day 5-13 Antarctica: another world
Experience Antarctica in all its natural majesty Nothing quite prepares you for it. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder.  Large groups of penguins huddle on the ice floes, avoiding the cunning leopard seals that hunt them. Majestic, migrating whales glide among amazing icebergs, hunting the shoals of krill they feed on. Bird enthusiasts should look skywards to spot some of the 45 species of Antarctic seabirds that live here, such as skuas, cormorants, petrels and terns. 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. You’ll spend an exciting 11 days busily exploring several of the many possible landing sites. Rest assured, each day will offer something different and thrilling.  Crossing the Antarctic Circle and continuing well south to Marguerite Bay, we’ll explore various islands along the way. You'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice-cruises whenever opportunities present themselves. You 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 into the frozen continent.
Day 5 - Day 14-15 Back through Drake Passage
Reflect on your adventure After 9 days of exhilarating exploration, your expedition cruise, taking in the wonders and wildlife of Antarctica, nears its end. As we make the return trip to Ushuaia, enjoy this time at sea. Join the Expedition Team in the Science Center to delve into areas of interest in more depth and contribute your observations to Citizen Science projects. Enlist the help of our onboard photographer with the editing of your photos. Relax with a treatment in the spa and wellness area or take in the fresh sea air from the on-deck hot tubs. Spend time in the Explorer Lounge & Bar with the new friends you’ve made on your trip, sharing experiences over a relaxing drink.
Day 6 - Day 16 Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
Enjoy an expedition finale in Buenos Aires 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, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your adventure. Why not join our optional Post-Programme before heading home.
Day 7 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
26-12-202610-01-2027AUD $22,958Polar Outside. From
26-12-202610-01-2027AUD $25,184Arctic Superior. From
26-12-202610-01-2027AUD $32,672Expedition Suite. From
18-02-202705-03-2027AUD $17,187Polar Outside. From
18-02-202705-03-2027AUD $19,077Arctic Superior. From
18-02-202705-03-2027AUD $25,436Expedition Suite. From
29-01-202813-02-2028AUD $16,451Polar Outside. From
29-01-202813-02-2028AUD $18,260Arctic Superior. From
29-01-202813-02-2028AUD $24,347Expedition Suite. From
11-02-202826-02-2028AUD $18,260Arctic Superior. From
11-02-202826-02-2028AUD $24,347Expedition Suite. From
11-02-202826-02-2028AUD $16,451Polar Outside. From
12-02-202827-02-2028AUD $16,451Polar Outside. From
12-02-202827-02-2028AUD $18,260Arctic Superior. From
12-02-202827-02-2028AUD $24,347Expedition Suite. From

Inclusions

    • Spend nine days exploring the wonders of Antarctica as we head through the sea ice below the Antarctic Circle.
    • Milder summer weather means we'll aim to journey below the Antarctic Circle to the secluded and magnificent Marguerite Bay.
    • Enjoy whale spotting, seeing young penguins, hiking, kayaking, ice-cruising, and even camping on the Antarctic snow.

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