Antarctic Circle Expedition | February 18th, 2026
$21128 $11643 per person
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*Prices are USD per person, based on 2 people sharing, starting from a Polar Outside cabin (RR); Cruise only pricing; cabin upgrades available – please refer to the “Cabin/Deck Plans” tab for the various cabin options and rates.
*Fuel surcharge: The package rates are based on Hurtigruten’s current projections for the cost of fuel. Hurtigruten reserves the right to add a fuel surcharge to the above prices. Passengers will be charged the cruise fuel surcharge in effect at the time names are received by Hurtigruten. Name changes, if allowed, are subject to the cruise fuel surcharge in effect at the time of change. The cruise fuel surcharge is subject to implementation or increase without notice, but passenger names which have been reported to Hurtigruten as sold are protected from increase.
*February 18, 2026 is the arrival/start date to this program in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Roald Amundsen ship embarkation is February 19, 2026.
February 8th to 18th, 2026
11 Day/10 Night Patagonia Pre-Extension – Pricing is TBA – Trip is limited to 24 Guests Maximum
*We require a minimum of 10 passengers to operate
Terms and Conditions: TBA
Highlights: City Tour of Buenos Aires, Argentine Interactive Dining Experience, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Excursion, Torres De Paine National Park full day excursion, Argentinean and Chilean Lake Crossing, San Carlos de Bariloche, Circuito Chico Excursion and more….
Includes: All meals and sightseeing as per itinerary, 3 domestic flights (Buenos Aires to El Calafate | Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt | San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires) all taxes, tour guide from start to finish, all tipping for tour guide and locals guides, transportation, arrival transfer and hotel transfer, gratuities on all included meals and luggage handling
Not Including: Airfare, all other items not listed above.
Itinerary at a Glance:
Buenos Aires: 3 Nights
Fly to El Calafate (flight included)
El Calafate: 2 Nights
Puerto Natales: 2 Nights
Fly to Puntarenas and transfer to Puerto Varas (flight included)
Puerto Varas: 1 Night
San Carlos de Bariloche: 2 Nights
Fly to Buenos Aires (flight Included)
Commence main tour – Antarctica and the Falkland Islands
Day 1. Sunday, February 8th: Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) – Transfer to Hotel in Buenos Aires.
Upon arrival into Buenos Aires International airport you will be met by our English speaking tour guide and you will be transferred directly to your hotel in the heart of Buenos Aires upscale Recoleta District. An area filled with plenty of great restaurants, lively entertainment and shopping. This will be your home for the next 3 nights.
- Transfer Ezeiza Airport – Hotel – One way Private Service with English speaking guide
Capacity: 1 suitcase + 1 carry on per person
** Please note that a local Tourist City tax, commonly detailed as tourism tax, will be charged to visitors by the municipality with the aim of financing and maintaining tourist facilities, producing brochures and modernising tourist attractions. This is to be paid directly at the front desk in the hotel when checking-in.
Accommodation: Loi Suites Recoleta, Buenos Aires (Studio Junior Room)
Meals Included: No meals included
Day 2. Monday, February 9th: Buenos Aires
HD City Tour Excursion – Private Service with English speaking guide.
Recoleta cemetery – entrance fee included.
The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets.
Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings.
The Argentine Experience is not a gastronomy class, but an interactive dinner experience where guests participate in the preparation of their own empanada, alfajores and mate. During the course of the activity, you will enjoy the following activities
– Learn how to make the traditional empanada, with fillings of your choice, competing for the most original
– Taste what they say is the best steak in Argentina, made to taste and accompanied by a creamy mashed potato and roasted vegetables.
– Tasting the best Malbec wine, specially chosen to accompany the three dishes
– For dessert, our guests prepares their own alfajor -a traditional Argentinean sweet.
Accommodation: Loi Suites Recoleta, Buenos Aires (Studio Junior Room)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3. Tuesday, February 10th: Buenos Aires
Today enjoy a full day at leisure in Argentina’s Capital to explore as you wish or join an optional day trip to an Argentine Ranch!
Optional Excursion:
After the pick up at the hotel, the tour will head to the town called San Antonio de Areco. This is a 280 years old small town called San Antonio de Areco: with its colonial protected architecture, people with garments and still keeps the customs of the original Argentinean traditions.
Nestled in lush farmlands, San Antonio de Areco still has the narrow sidewalks and the local handicrafts, blacksmiths, silversmiths and leather shops along the streets, so it is possible to learn about this art from the skillful artisans.
Accommodation: Loi Suites Recoleta, Buenos Aires (Studio Junior Room)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4. Wednesday, February 11th: Buenos Aires / El Calafate
- Transfer Hotel – Aeroparque Airport – One Way Private Service with English speaking guide
Capacity: 1 suitcase + 1 carry on per person
Welcome to El Calafate!
- Transfer El Calafate Airport – Hotel – One Way Private Service with English speaking guide
Capacity: 1 suitcase + 1 carry on per person
Accommodation: Design Suites Calafate Hotel or similar (Standard Room), El Calafate
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5. Thursday, February 12th: El Calafate
Full Day Perito Moreno Excursion – Private Service with English speaking guide.
Los Glaciares National Park – Entrance Fee and Lunch included
Departing in the morning from El Calafate, after 80 km you reach the western end of the Peninsula de Magallanes from where the walk along the walkways begins. Here you can spend the time you want to this amazing place, with various stops at panoramic points within the National Park.
The walkways are 3 km long. They are located at different levels and allow you to contemplate the glacier from different perspectives and balconies. Depending on the physical conditions, you can reach the lower balconies and near the glacier or stay on the first balconies easily accessible for anyone.
Accommodation: Design Suites Calafate Hotel or similar (Standard Room), El Calafate
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Friday, February 13th: El Calafate – Puerto Natales
- Transfer El Calafate – Puerto Natales – One Way Private Service with English speaking guide.
Capacity: 1 suitcase + 1 carry on per person – for more, please check
Welcome to Puerto Natales!
Accommodation: Altiplanico Puerto Natales or similar (Standard Room), Puerto Natales
Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast
Day 7. Saturday, February 14th: Puerto Natales / Torres de Paine National Park / Puerto Natales
Full Day Excursion to Torres de Paine National Park (entrance fee and lunch included)
Torres del Paine is known worldwide for the massifs that give it its name, giant granite modelled by the force of glacial ice. The excursion begins with a visit to the Milodon’s Cave, a remarkable cavern 200 meters long, 30 meters high and 80 meters wide located 25 km from Puerto Natales. At Cerro Castillo, we make a stop at a cafeteria and then continue towards Torres del Paine crossing numerous estancias and a landscape . On the way, it is possible to spot local fauna including the South American ostrich or Ñandu and the guanaco, a wild llama. After entering the park, we discovered a series of intense coloured lagoons, mountains covered with ice and abundant local fauna. Afterwards we will go for a 15 minute walk to the Salto Grande on the Paine River. After lunch, we continue to Lake Grey, where we will take a walk to a panoramic point from which we can contemplate the icebergs and the glacier of the same name. Later, the return to Puerto Natales is undertaken by the same route, or by the road that borders the lakes Toro, Porteño and Sofía.
DURATION:10 HOURS
DEPARTURE: 7:30 AM
Accommodation: Altiplanico Puerto Natales or similar (Standard Room), Puerto Natales
Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8. Sunday, February 15th: Puerto Natales / Punta Arenas / Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas
- Transfer Puerto Natales / Punta Arenas Airport – One Way Private Service with English speaking guide
Capacity: 1 suitcase + 1 carry on per person – for more, please check
Welcome to Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas!
- Transfer Puerto Montt Airport – Hotel in Puerto Varas – One Way Private Service with English speaking guide
Capacity: 1 suitcase + 1 carry on per person
Accommodation: Solace Hotel or similar (Superior Room), Puerto Varas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Monday, February 16th: Puerto Varas / Bariloche
Transfer from Puerto Varas to Lake Crossing office.
Full Day Andean Crossing (Puerto Varas – Bariloche)
The only crossing that travels the Andes Mountains through 3 beautiful lakes connected by 4 land sections, which goes from Puerto Varas in Chile to San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina. A trip that takes place every day of the year revealing mountain landscapes with a beauty that crosses the most colourful portion of Patagonia.
PUERTO VARAS OFFICE | 8:30 | Departure by bus from the Puerto Varas Office (Del Salvador 72) to Petrohué, passing by Lake Llanquihue. |
PTO. VARAS – PETROHUE | 08:30 – 10:00 | Impressive views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. Entrance to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park . |
PETROHUE – PEULLA | 10:00 – 12:00 | We’ll sail to Peulla, navigating across Lake Todos los Santos. If the weather permits, different and breathtaking views of the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes and Cerro Tronador can be seen. |
LUNCH PEULLA | 12:30 – 15:00 | Arrival to Peulla, an ecological lodge and a paradise for nature lovers. Lunch (NOT included – additional cost). |
PEULLA – PTO. FRÍAS | 15:00 – 17:00 | We’ll board the following bus destined for Puerto Frías, close to Chilean customs to follow the necessary steps at the border. We’ll cross the Andes Mountains, following the route to Puerto Frías. |
PTO. FRÍAS – BLEST | 17:00 – 19:00 | The trip continues in the following sail across Lake Frías for 20 minutes aboard the Victoria del Sur headed towards Puerto Alegre. Upon arrival to Puerto Alegre we’ll take our third bus to Puerto Blest. |
Accommodation: NH Edelweiss Hotel or similar (Standard Room), San Carlos de Bariloche
Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast
Day 10: Tuesday, February 17th: Bariloche
The trip starts from Bariloche along Bustillo Avenue. The road is paved, winding and borders Lake Nahuel Huapi. At the height of Km. 8 is Playa Bonita, where Huemul Island can be appreciated. Ten kilometers ahead and after crossing different landscapes, you arrive at the foot of Campanario Hill. In this place there is a chairlift that takes the traveler to the summit (1,050mts.), from where one of the most beautiful and fascinating views of the region can be appreciated. You can observe the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno Lakes, El Trébol Lagoon, San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, Otto, López, Goye, Catedral and the city of Bariloche. Following the trip and after passing through the area of the peninsula of San Pedro, you reach the peninsula of Llao Llao, there are the great hotel Llao Llao and the chapel San Eduardo, architectural gems of the region, on Lake Nahuel Huapi: Puerto Pañuelo. Continuing the journey we will cross the golf courses, the Angostura bridge over the river of the same name that joins lakes Moreno and Nahuel Huapi and López Bay at the foot of the hill of the same name. Further on you will reach the Panoramic Point, which is a natural balcony with a view over Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula. Then we cross the bridge that crosses Lake Moreno, we border El Trébol Lagoon and 2 km further on we join Bustillo Avenue, at the height of Km 18, where we return to the city closing the circuit.
Accommodation: NH Edelweiss Hotel or similar (Standard Room), San Carlos de Bariloche
Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast
Day 11: Wednesday, February 18th: Bariloche / Buenos Aires
- Transfer Hotel – Bariloche Airport – One Way Private Service with English speaking guide
Capacity: 1 suitcase + 1 carry on per person
Welcome to Buenos Aires!
You will be transferred to the hotel used as part of the “Hurtigruten package”. You have now officially joined the beginning of your Antarctic Circle Expediton!
Capacity: 1 suitcase + 1 carry on per person
Meals Included: Breakfast
Antarctica cruise – Antarctic Circle Expedition February 18th to March 7th, 2026
Spend 11 days exploring the wonders of Antarctica
With the milder summer weather, we’ll aim to journey below the Antarctic Circle to the secluded and magnificent Marguerite Bay.
There are opportunities for whale spotting, seeing young penguins, hiking, kayaking, ice-cruising, and even camping on the Antarctic snow.
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.
What’s included
Hotel
- Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
Flights
- Flights in economy class between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
Transfers
- Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise
- Transfers between the Ushuaia airport and the ship, including a brief tour of the town
Expedition Cruise
- A stay in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- All wine, beer and spirits are included (Top shelf alcohol is additional)
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
- Complimentary reusable water bottle
- English-speaking Expedition Team that organizes and accompanies activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
- †Please note that the Wi-Fi signal and phone reception are very limited in the remote areas where we travel, and streaming is not supported.
Onboard Activities
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
- Full use of our Science Center, library and advanced biological and geological equipment
- Our Citizen Science Program, where you can assist with ongoing scientific research
- Photography tips and techniques for capturing landscapes and wildlife from our on-board professional photographer
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, infinity pool, panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms, and running track
- Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers on hand to assist you
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please ensure you can meet all entry and boarding requirements
- Depending on your flight arrival, an additional overnight might be needed.
What’s Not Included
- International flights
- Travel protection
- Baggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
Terms and Conditions:
A deposit of 25% is required for each cabin within 7 days of making a reservation. The deposit is 100% refundable up until 181 days prior to departure. Final Payment is due at 180 Days prior to departure.
For anybody wanting Trip Merchant to book their international airfare, please provide a Canadian passport that is valid for 6 months beyond your expected return date.
Cancellation charges:
All cancellations must be received in writing and receipt will be acknowledged by Hurtigruten. If you do not receive a written acknowledgement from Hurtigruten, it means your notice of cancellation
was not received.
Days prior to departure Cancellation fee
More than 181 No cancellation fee
180 – 90: 50%
89 – 61: 75%
Less than 60: 100%
No refund will be made for cancellations received within 60 days of sailing, no shows, or for guests who do not complete their cruise.
Cancellation charges are calculated based on total fares paid to Hurtigruten for all trip components. No refund will be made for passengers who do not show up for the cruise or who do not complete their cruise. Cancellation charges will apply notwithstanding that the company is able to rebook the cabin in question. The passenger must submit a claim for refund, in writing, within 20 days of the
actual termination date of the voyage in question, failing which the refund claim shall be barred. Partial cancellation will result in the application of the above penalties to the persons who have cancelled and the remaining passengers being charged the applicable prices for the revised number of passengers in the cabin.
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Destination
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Arrival City
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Departure City
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Activity Level
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Passenger Limit
265 Cabins (Maximum 500 passengers capacity in Antarctica)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026: Buenos Aires - The beat of Buenos Aires
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Fire and flavour in Argentina’s capital -
If you’d like to extend your vacation, we are offering an optional 10 Night Pre-Extension to Patagonia - Click on the Summary Tab and scroll down to the "Optional Patagonia Pre Extension to see the full details!
Take in the beautiful architecture. Visit the beautiful opera house of Teatro Colón, the pretty-in-pink Casa Rosada, and the National Museum of Fine Arts, displaying works by Van Gogh, Monet and Picasso.
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Explore the colourful street museum in La Boca with its buzzy markets and restaurants. Or take in a tango show before savoring delicious Argentinian beef in one of the city's steakhouses.
Accommodation: 4* Centrally located Hotel
Meals Provided: N/A
Thursday, February 19, 2026: Buenos Aires/Ushuaia - Setting sail from Ushuaia
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. Later, you'll join your Expedition Team for a welcome dinner.
During the southbound voyage, prepare yourself for what lies ahead by joining lectures in the dedicated onboard Science Center.
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Photo Credit: Oscar Farrera
The Expedition Team will make sure you are familiar with the IAATO guidelines, which were written to protect both you and Antarctica’s precious wildlife—for example, why we must wear special rubber boots when going ashore. The experts from the Expedition Team are passionate about Antarctica’s history and will shed light on the science beneath its surface—not to mention the far-reaching effects of climate change and plastic pollution. You’ll also learn about how to participate in Citizen Science programs. These projects help research centers around the world document Antarctica’s environment and wildlife. Swing over to the Science Center for helpful tips from our onboard photographer, whose useful advice—for example, how to adjust the white balance on your camera—will greatly improve the quality of your photos. With so many things to do, your two days at sea will fly by.
Accommodation: MS Roald Amundsen (Hurtigruten)
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Friday, February 20, 2026: Drake Passage (For 2 Days) - Get set for Antarctica
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Photo Credit: Andrea Klaussner
Get set for Antarctica!
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Photo Credit: Andrea Klaussner
There's plenty of time to relax so take an invigorating swim, unwind in the Wellness Spa, enjoy delicious cuisine or meet fellow adventurers in the Explorer Lounge.
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You’ll also appreciate how the ship is equipped with all services and facilities added for your comfort. Work out in the gym and or run along the outdoor track circuit. Steam away the soreness from your workout in the sauna, or let masterful hands relax you during a message in the Wellness Spa. Three different onboard restaurants will delight your palate, while the Explorer Lounge & Bar is always the perfect place to relax with a glass of wine or a bit of bubbly. Just because the expedition is exciting doesn’t mean it can’t be luxurious too!
The Drake Passage has rightly earned its notorious reputation as a rite of passage for any voyager. It can be rough. It can be choppy. It can be exhilarating! In 2019, a crew of six fatigued men became the first to row across it, skirting drifting ice and huge waves. It took them 13 days. Thankfully, it won’t take you more than two, all in the comfort of MS Roald Amundsen.
Accommodation: MS Roald Amundsen (Hurtigruten)
Meals Provided: All Meals
Saturday, February 21, 2026: Last Day taking the Drake Passage - Get set for Antarctica
There's plenty of time to relax so take an invigorating swim, unwind in the Wellness Spa, enjoy delicious cuisine or meet fellow adventurers in the Explorer Lounge.
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Photo Credit: Backpack Photo
Like all polar explorers, you’re going to whip up an appetite. Satisfy your appetite in one of our three restaurants, or end the day in the Explorer Lounge enjoying the beverage of your choice. As you stroll through the ship, with its wide, floor-to-ceiling windows, you’ll notice how every effort was made to put the stunning scenery at center stage. Whether from the comfort of a hot tub, the infinity pool, or the spectacular sauna, you won’t miss a second of the breathtaking views around you.
Accommodation: MS Roald Amundsen (Hurtigruten)
Meals Provided: All Meals
Sunday, February 22, 2026: Antarctica - The Seventh Continent - Antarctica: another world
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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. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It's a stillness that's broken every so often by the locals—the wildlife.
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You'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice cruises, all included as part of your expedition. You can join optional activities that include memorable possibilities such as snowshoeing and hiking.
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Our lecture program continues, providing you with fascinating insights in real time. You can take part in Citizen Science programs like the Happy Whale project. Upload your whale pictures to help researchers track migration patterns and population health, where your precious memories will contribute to real conservation.
Accommodation: MS Roald Amundsen (Hurtigruten)
Meals Provided: All Meals
Monday, February 23rd, 2026: Antarctica - The Seventh Continent - Antarctica: another world
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In the Antarctic summer, that might be penguins tending to their chicks; cormorants, sheathbills and egrets wheeling through the skies; or humpback whales and even orca feeding on the krill-rich waters. Antarctica is simply a place where nature is king and the rest of us, mere observers.
Surrounded by such pristine nature, you will quickly understand the importance of the most commonly given advice on Antarctica: Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints. That is exactly how we explore. Along every step of the way, whether on ice-cruises or landings, the Expedition Team will ensure that we strictly adhere to all safety and sustainability procedures.
Accommodation: MS Roald Amundsen (Hurtigruten)
Meals Provided: All Meals
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026: Antarctica - The Seventh Continent - Antarctica: another world
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Nothing quite prepares you for it. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It's a stillness that's broken every so often by the locals—the wildlife.
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You'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice cruises, all included as part of your expedition. You can join optional activities that include memorable possibilities such as snowshoeing and hiking.
Accommodation: MS Roald Amundsen (Hurtigruten)
Meals Provided: All Meals
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026: Antarctica - The Seventh Continent - Antarctica: another world
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You might have read about Antarctica or watched every documentary you could get your hands on. You might even have taken detailed notes in the onboard lectures given the day before. But nothing prepares you for when you see it yourself. Welcome to an endless wilderness of ice, icebergs, and glaciers. A place where nature is king and us mortals mere observers. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. Its stillness is broken from time to time by the only locals on the continent. These of course are the wide range of seabirds, including bitterns, swans, and petrels, who soar in the sky and gather on the shores. In addition to thousands of penguins, you might see seals playing in the water, a breaching humpback whale, or, if luck will have it, even spot an orca. You’ll quickly note that penguins are unafraid of humans—after all, this is their turf. Our Expedition Team will take you ice-cruising and on landings to bring you even closer to the impressive scenery. You may even have the opportunity to kayak among the icebergs in an optional activity. The Expedition Team will continue giving lectures, which help provide insights into the fascinating world we are exploring.
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Accommodation: MS Roald Amundsen (Hurtigruten)
Meals Provided: All Meals
Thursday, February 26th, 2026: Antarctica - The Seventh Continent - Antarctica: another world
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Nothing quite prepares you for it. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It's a stillness that's broken every so often by the locals—the wildlife.
In the Antarctic summer, that might be penguins tending to their chicks; cormorants, sheathbills and egrets wheeling through the skies; or humpback whales and even orca feeding on the krill-rich waters. Antarctica is simply a place where nature is king and the rest of us, mere observers.
You’ll spend an exciting five days busily exploring several of the possible landing sites. Wherever we go and whatever we do, each day will offer something different and thrilling.
You'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice cruises, all included as part of your expedition. You can join optional activities that include memorable possibilities such as snowshoeing and hiking.
Our lecture program continues, providing you with fascinating insights in real time. You can take part in Citizen Science programs like the HappyWhale project. Upload your whale pictures to help researchers track migration patterns and population health, where your precious memories will contribute to real conservation.
Accommodation: MS Roald Amundsen (Hurtigruten)
Meals Provided: All Meals
Friday, February 27th, 2026: Antarctica - The Seventh Continent - Antarctica: another world
Saturday, February 28th, 2026: Antarctica - The Seventh Continent - Antarctica: another world
Sunday, March 1st, 2026: Antarctica - The Seventh Continent - Antarctica: another world
Antarctica: another world
Experience Antarctica in all its natural majesty
Accommodation: MS Roald Amundsen (Hurtigruten)
Meals Provided: All Meals
Monday, March 2nd, 2026: Antarctica - The Seventh Continent - Antarctica: another world
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026: Antarctica - The Seventh Continent - Antarctica: another world
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026: Antarctica - The Seventh Continent - Antarctica: another world
Thursday, March 5th, 2026: Back through Drake Passage
Accommodation: MS Roald Amundsen (Hurtigruten)
Meals Provided: All Meals
Friday, March 6th, 2026: Back through Drake Passage
Saturday, March 7th, 2026: Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
Enjoy an expedition finale in Buenos Aires
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Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina’s southernmost province. Or you can stay and enjoy the sights of Buenos Aires before heading home. You will have an included charter flight from Ushuaia back to Buenos Aires.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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These suites are large, well-appointed cabins with expansive windows and most have balconies. Some have a private outdoor hot tub. The suites feature flexible sleeping arrangements with comfortable sofas, sitting areas and TV. They can accommodate up to four passengers. Expedition suites are exclusively in upper and mid-deck locations. Our Expedition Suite concept includes a bathrobe, espresso maker, and more. An exciting welcome gift awaits all suite guests in their cabin.
XL Suite w/balcony (Rates on Request)
Extra Large Corner Suite with private balcony. Ship’s most spacious cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. Please note: This cabin is automatically made with a double bed. To order twin beds, please notify us at time of booking.
Cabin code: MA | 495 - 517 sq ft
Suite w/balcony - $16,621 USD (ME Category)
Suites with private balcony, different sizes, top-high decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. Please note: This cabin is automatically made with a double bed. To order twin beds, please notify us at time of booking.
Cabin code: ME | 215 to 301 sq Ft
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Arctic Superior - $14,181 USD (XT Category)
Arctic Superior class cabins are comfortable and roomy accommodation and most have balconies. Flexible sleeping arrangements, sofa beds, TV and other features make this one of our most popular categories. Our Arctic Superior concept includes a kettle, tea and coffee. Can accommodate two to four passengers.
Outside cabin w/balcony
High deck cabins with balcony. Spacious cabins, different sizes, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. Please note: This cabin is automatically made with a double bed. To order twin beds, please notify us at time of booking.
Cabin Code: XT | 161-205 sq ft![](https://tripmerchant.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1628111532919-300x234.jpg)
Outside cabin on lower/middle decks
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Polar Outside - $11,643 USD (RR Category)
The Polar Outside cabins are primarily on the middle decks with windows, most are spacious, have flexible sleeping arrangements and TV for excellent and high standard accommodation. Can accommodate two to four passengers.
Outside cabin on lower/middle deck
Larger cabins on middle decks. Most 20 square meters, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV. Please note: This cabin is automatically made with a double bed. To order twin beds, please notify us at time of booking.
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