White Christmas in Antarctica

Falklands, South Geogia & Antarctica 20 days

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14 DEC, 2017 | Up to 19 nights

Falklands, South Geogia & Antarctica 20 days

Aboard: MS Fram

Starting in Buenos Aires, there are opportunities to sample the delights of this vibrant city before heading south to Ushuaia and on to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica. Here, you will have plenty of time to immerse yourself in the wonders of the White Continent, marvelling at incredible scenery and delighting in the myriad bird and marine wildlife. An unforgettable experience.

Highlights

  • Spectacular polar scenery
  • Myriad birds and marine wildlife
  • Exciting Zodiac landings and excursions
  • Amazing South Georgia

What's Included

  • Overnight hotel in Buenos Aires
  • Airport transfers
  • Flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and return
  • Full board accommodation on ship
  • Programme of expert lectures
  • Excursions from ship
  • Polar parka
  • Loan of rubber boots

Our popularitinerary Suggestions

All our itinerary holidays are fully customisable

Buenos Aires
1Day

Buenos Aires

Arrive at any time and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay including breakfast.

Ushuaia
2Day

Ushuaia

Take morning flight to Ushuaia and transfer to your ship. Set sail through the Beagle Channel

At Sea
3Day

At Sea

Spend time on deck watching for whales and birds and enjoy the first of our series of expert lectures.

Falkland Islands
4-5Days

Falkland Islands

The Falklands are teeming with wonders of wildlife and nature. Penguins comes close to you, stop and take a glance, before continuing on their way in total disregard to your presence, giving you some great photo opportunities!

Stanley, the islands’ capital, makes a wonderful starting point for the various excursions we offer in the area. The town is easy enough to discover on foot as most shops and services are centred on the port.

At Sea
6-7Days

At Sea

As we cross to South Georgia, enjoy the on-board facilities and continuing programme of expert lectures. Watch for birds and marine wildlife from deck.

South Georgia
8-9Days

South Georgia

South Georgia is a superb place to celebrate Christmas Eve! There is nowhere, in any latitude, quite like this amazing island. It offers magnificent mountain scenery with majestic glaciers and beaches teeming with wildlife. In addition, we will explore abandoned whaling stations, the whaling museum, a Norwegian whaler’s church and the tiny graveyard in Grytviken where we can pay our respects to one of Antarctica’s greatest explorers, Sir Ernest Shackleton.

At Sea
10Day

At Sea

More opportunities for spotting wildlfe. Look out for our first icebergs too. 

South Orkney Islands
11Day

South Orkney Islands

The deserted South Orkney Islands are every photographer's dream, with majestic snow-capped mountains, blue icebergs and an endless wilderness. We spend one day exploring these islands.

At Sea
12Day

At Sea

As we head towards the Antarctic Peninsula, enjoy the on-board facilities and continuing programme of expert lectures. Watch for birds and marine wildlife from deck.

Antarctica
13-17Days

Antarctica

Some of the highlights during our time here are Deception Island and Half Moon Island, because of the resident colonies of chinstrap penguins. Enjoy beautiful vistas and the gentoo penguin colonies on Yankee Harbour, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour and Paradise Harbour.
On Petermann Island you will see thousands of Adélie penguins. The British base in Port Lockroy is one of the most popular sites in Antarctica, and offers a peek into life on an Antarctic base in the 1950s. The nesting gentoo penguins surrounding the main building have become accustomed to the frequent human visitors.

The huge ice shelves of the Antarctic sound are home to an estimated half million Adélie penguins as well as gentoo penguins, leopard seals, and killer whales. The best way to experience Adélie penguins in Brown Bluff is to sit quietly and watch nature’s cutest comedians at work. When opportunities arise we will launch our kayaks, pitch tents ashore and take you on unforgettable hikes to explore one the most beautiful, untouched places on the planet.

At Sea
18-19Days

At Sea

Cross the Drake Passage and take last opportunities for spotting birds and marine mammals.

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires
20Day

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires

Disembark and transfer to airport for flight to Buenos Aires

A view from Above

All Aboard

MS Fram
Mid range vessel

MS Fram

The MS Fram has been specifically designed for those who thirst for adventure. As an expedition cruise ship, it is an ideal base camp for explorers. The ship places a high priority on your comfort, which means that after a long day of exploring, you can kick back and relax in a hot tub or enjoy a meal at one of two restaurants, including an outdoor BBQ. You can also socialize with other guests over cocktails in the Explorer Lounge & Bar, taking in the stunning views as you go.

At the heart of MS Fram lies the Science Centre, where you can learn more about the places you'll be sailing to and listen to talks by the Expedition Team. The ship is equipped with key expedition features and technology, making it the perfect vessel to take you on a journey of discovery to some of the most beautiful and unspoiled regions on the planet.

The MS Fram offers an expedition experience that will bring you closer to nature and leave a lasting impression. The recent 2022 upgrade has given the ship a fresh new look that's quintessentially Nordic, while still keeping exploration and learning at the forefront of the experience.

The Science Center has been expanded and improved, and there's now a larger fleet of small expedition boats available for off-ship exploration. Lecture areas have been upgraded, and you can stream Expedition Team talks directly to your cabin.

One of the most notable aspects of MS Fram is the way the ship has been designed to blur the line between inside and outside. The Explorer Lounge & Bar, gym, sauna, and hot tubs all offer panoramic views of the surrounding scenery. The top-deck BBQ allows you to dine al fresco and enjoy local flavours, while numerous artworks commissioned from local Arctic artists adorn the interior, adding an extra layer of inspiration to your journey.

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44 Google reviews

Now that I am back from my odyssey voyage, I thought I would let you know that after all that planning it really did exceed my expectations – we managed landings everywhere even on Tristan da Cuhna and had great bird sightings. The guides all knew what they were talking about too and made sure I got some great photos – still sorting them all out! Thanks for everything and see you at Birdfair!

Dave Martin

I want to thank you for all you did to make my recent Falklands trip run so smoothly and comfortably. Thank you for all your help over the diet too.

Dr Lorna Mairs

Just a quick note to express my sincere thanks to you and all your staff for making this an epic adventure of immense proportions. Everything went smoothly, pickups, hotels and most of all the expedition itself. Truly a mind blowing experience unlike any I have ever taken.

Mr J Borg, Malta

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