Itinerary

Day 1: USA or Canada/Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Depart on your overnight flight to Buenos Aires.
Day 2: Buenos Aires

    Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel, where immediate check-in has been arranged. Relax before this afternoon’s optional tour of the city’s highlights, including the Plaza de Mayo and the Metropolitan Cathedral. You may drive past the La Boca District or San Telmo, the birthplace of the tango. Get to know your fellow travellers this evening at a welcome cocktail reception.
    Caesar Park Hotel Buenos Aires B
Day 3: Buenos Aires/Ushuaia

    Fly to Ushuaia at the southern tip of South America. Enjoy some sightseeing (time permitting) and a traditional Patagonian barbecue lunch. This afternoon, board your ship and settle in for a first night on the water. Familiarize yourself with your luxury cruiser; you may even want to toast your journey in the bar.
    MV 'Le Boreal' B L D
Day 4: At Sea

    As you sail east toward the Falkland Islands, your lecturers begin their informal series of enlightening discussions on the flora, fauna and the history of the region. A professional staff photographer is on hand to assist you with specific camera questions and leads lectures focusing on various photo skills throughout your cruise. The waters here are rich in krill, making them a favorite with local wildlife searching for food. Alongside your naturalist guides, spot whale and seabirds from the cruiser’s deck.
    MV 'Le Boreal' B L D
Day 5: Port Stanley, Falkland Islands*

    Today, you have the opportunity to step back in time to a place where nature reigns supreme. Spend your day walking to penguin rookeries and other unspoiled wildlife habitats, or perhaps strolling the charming streets of the village of Stanley, the Falklands’ capital.
    MV 'Le Boreal' B L D
Days 6-7: Cruising the South Atlantic

    As the ship approaches South Georgia, deck-side sightings of whale, seal and other wildlife become more frequent. The time spent cruising to South Georgia is filled with informative lectures — as well as casual talks with your guides — that soon have you scanning the seas like an expert.
    MV 'Le Boreal' B L D
Days 8-10: South Georgia

    South Georgia is actually a nearly submerged continuation of the Andes mountain range, and your days here are spent exploring its glacier-carved coves and rugged shores. Visit the impressive Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay or Gold Harbour, all home to a vast colony of king penguin as well as fur and elephant seal. You also have the opportunity to retrace part of the route taken by Ernest Shackleton during his historic crossing of South Georgia Island in 1916. Weather permitting, you may visit his gravesite in Grytviken.
    MV 'Le Boreal' B L D
Days 11-12: Cruising the Scotia Sea

    During your time cruising the deep-blue Scotia Sea — rich with marine mammals and fish — expert lecturers recap your adventures in South Georgia.
    MV 'Le Boreal' B L D
Days 13-16: Antarctica

    The ship’s itinerary calls for landings on the Antarctic Peninsula and a number of South Shetland Islands, which may include Half Moon, Penguin and Deception islands. Other possible island visits may include Cuverville, Paulet and Goudier islands. There are also plans to sail through Paradise Bay and the Lemaire Channel, with additional opportunities for exploration, including a stop at a scientific research station. While on board, you may view whale and birdlife from the deck or from your own cabin’s private balcony.
    MV 'Le Boreal' B L D
Days 17-18: Drake Passage

    Return through Drake Passage, where there are more chances to observe marine and birdlife. Compare notes on your incredible journey with your fellow travellers, either on deck or in one of ‘Le Boreal’s’ comfortable gathering spots.
    MV 'Le Boreal' B L D
Day 19: Ushuaia/Buenos Aires/USA or Canada

    Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport.
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Day 20: USA or Canada

    Arrive in the USA or Canada.

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