Day 1 - Friday - Jan 27, 2017
This morning's charter flight offers some rare views of Patagonia en route to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city. Take a catamaran cruise through Patagonia's scenic Beagle Channel before embarking our ship. (B,L,D)
Day 2 - Saturday - Jan 28, 2017
Awake well into our journey across the Drake Passage--a milestone in any adventurer's personal travel history--with time to hear talks preparing you for the exciting days ahead. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Sunday - Jan 29, 2017
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With long hours of daylight, we make the most of our days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding islands. Our schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected. We'll sail through the incomparable Lemaire Channel and land on the "White Continent", exploring via Zodiac, kayak and on foot, and using our arsenal of tools for exploration. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Monday - Jan 30, 2017
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Day 5 - Tuesday - Jan 31, 2017
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Day 6 - Wednesday - Feb 1, 2017
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Day 7 - Thursday - Feb 2, 2017
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Day 8 - Friday - Feb 3, 2017
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Day 9 - Saturday - Feb 4, 2017
As we voyage south, head up to the Bridge to watch for icebergs and observe expert navigation at work as our skilled Captain and officers sail these historic waters. There'll also be time to enjoy a massage in the wellness center, workout in the gym, and browse in the library. Each day our naturalists offer talks that add depth to your experience. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Sunday - Feb 5, 2017
Day 11 - Monday - Feb 6, 2017
This is the final resting place for explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and we'll hoist a toast at his gravesite. Teeming wildlife and breathtaking scenery greet our ship. Hundreds of Antarctic fur seals are on hand as our Zodiacs make landfall. And at a vast penguin colony you'll be surrounded by 300,000 king penguins! (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Tuesday - Feb 7, 2017
Day 13 - Wednesday - Feb 8, 2017
Day 14 - Thursday - Feb 9, 2017
Day 15 - Friday - Feb 10, 2017
Day 16 - Saturday - Feb 11, 2017
Whales beneath, birds above, as you head to the legendary South Georgia Islands. Our naturalists will prepare us for the exciting days ahead with presentations on the wildlife of South Georgia, and, of course, the inspiring story of Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance. (B,L,D)
Day 17 - Sunday - Feb 12, 2017
Day 18 - Monday - Feb 13, 2017
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The Falklands boast the largest albatross colony in the world, irresistible Magellanic penguins in their burrows amid the green tussock grass and herds of enormous elephant seals. Stroll the photogenic tin-roofed, Victorian-style houses of Port Stanley. Visit the Anglican Cathedral with its organic archway of whalebones, and the Falkland Islands Museum. (B,L,D)
Day 19 - Tuesday - Feb 14, 2017
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Day 20 - Wednesday - Feb 15, 2017
Awake well into our journey across the Drake Passage--a milestone in any adventurer's personal travel history--with time to hear talks preparing you for the exciting days ahead. (B,L,D)
Day 21 - Thursday - Feb 16, 2017
Disembark in Ushuaia with time to explore before our charter flight to Buenos Aires. Continue on an overnight flight to the U.S. (B,L)
