14-Day Itinerary

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Day1

Embarkation in Ushuaia

December 1, 2024

Board the MS Roald Amundsen. Safety briefing and ship orientation.

ShipShip tourSafety drillWelcome dinner

MS Roald Amundsen

Bring warm layers for deck viewing.

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Day2

Drake Passage Crossing

December 2, 2024

Full day at sea crossing the legendary Drake Passage.

ShipWildlife lecturesSeabird watching

MS Roald Amundsen

Sea sickness medication recommended.

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Day3

First Antarctic Landing

December 3, 2024

First landing at Half Moon Island. Chinstrap penguin colony visit.

ZodiacZodiac landingPenguin colonyPhotography

MS Roald Amundsen

Follow 5-meter wildlife distance rule.

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Day4

Volcanic Deception Island

December 4, 2024

Sail through Neptune's Bellows into the volcanic caldera.

ZodiacVolcanic beach walkHot springs

MS Roald Amundsen

Unique chance to swim in heated waters!

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Day5

Helicopter Glacier Tour

December 5, 2024

Helicopter flight over Antarctic Peninsula glaciers.

HelicopterHelicopter tourMountain landing

MS Roald Amundsen

Weather dependent activity.

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Day6

Paradise Bay Exploration

December 6, 2024

Zodiac cruising through Paradise Bay.

ZodiacZodiac cruiseIceberg explorationSeal watching

MS Roald Amundsen

Bring extra camera batteries!

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Day7

Continental Antarctica at Neko

December 7, 2024

Land on the Antarctic continent. Polar plunge opportunity!

ZodiacContinental landingPolar plungeGlacier hike

MS Roald Amundsen

Polar plunge certificates awarded!

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Day8

Lemaire Channel Transit

December 8, 2024

Navigate the stunning Lemaire Channel.

ShipChannel transitPhotography

MS Roald Amundsen

Known as Kodak Gap - camera ready!

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Day9

Whale Watching Day

December 9, 2024

Full day whale watching in Wilhelmina Bay.

ZodiacWhale watchingZodiac cruising

MS Roald Amundsen

Humpback feeding grounds!

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Day10

Port Lockroy History

December 10, 2024

Visit the historic British base and post office.

ZodiacMuseum visitPostcard mailing

MS Roald Amundsen

Bring cash for post office.

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Day11

Cuverville Island Adventure

December 11, 2024

Explore one of the largest gentoo penguin colonies.

ZodiacPenguin colonyIceberg kayaking

MS Roald Amundsen

Optional kayaking excursion.

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Day12

Antarctic Sound & Icebergs

December 12, 2024

Navigate to see massive tabular icebergs.

ShipTabular iceberg viewingZodiac cruise

MS Roald Amundsen

Icebergs can be size of countries!

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Day13

Northbound Drake Passage

December 13, 2024

Begin return crossing. Recap presentations.

ShipExpedition recapPhoto sharing

MS Roald Amundsen

Farewell dinner tonight.

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Day14

Return to Ushuaia

December 14, 2024

Arrive back in Ushuaia. Disembarkation.

ShipDisembarkationAirport transfers

Flight home

Book afternoon flights for delays.

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