Antarctic Encounter Cruise

Day 1 - Buenos Aires

Arrive: Sat 20 February 2027 / Depart: Sat 20 February 2027 at 17:00

Rivaling Madrid or Paris for sophistication and culture, the tree-lined boulevards of fashionable Buenos Aires are home to superb restaurants, art galleries, museums, the magnificent Teatro de Colon and the brightly colored houses of La Boca barrio. As the sun sets, Recoleta awakens and the passionate melodies of the tango rise from the milangas along San Telmo’s cobbled streets. Few cities in South America share the ambiance, lifestyle and amenities that make Buenos Aires so endearing.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Falkland Islands

Arrive: Tue 23 February 2027 at 13:00 / Depart: Tue 23 February 2027 at 20:00

Located about 480 miles northeast of Cape Horn, the Falklands Islands are the most easily accessible sub-Antarctic islands. The English navigator, John Davis, aboard the Desire made the first confirmed sighting of the Islands in 1592. The Falklands have been a disputed area between Great Britain and Argentina. Argentina invaded and occupied the islands in April 1982, spurring a British counter-invasion that June. With all the charm of a rural English village, Stanley is characterized by its bright rooftops, red telephone boxes, shops, and local pubs. Nearby is the Grave Cove penguin colony.

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Elefanteninsel, Antarktis

Arrive: Thu 25 February 2027 at 12:00 / Depart: Thu 25 February 2027 at 15:00

Day 7 - Admiralty Bay , Antarctica

Arrive: Fri 26 February 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 26 February 2027 at 15:00

Day 8 - Drake Passage

Day 9 - Ushuaia, Argentina

Arrive: Sun 28 February 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 28 February 2027 at 16:00

Here at the bottom of the world, mountains and sea come together like in no other place in America. Considered to be the world’s southernmost city (though that is up for a heated debate), Ushuaia is the capital of the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego. The town itself has an interesting museum and a variety of shops selling everything from souvenirs to duty-free luxury items.

Day 10 - Punta Arenas, Chile

Arrive: Mon 01 March 2027 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 01 March 2027 at 17:00

Punta Arenas or ‘Sandy Point,’ is the most prominent settlement on the Strait of Magellan and the capital of Chile’s Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region. Founded in 1848, Punta Arenas was originally a remote military garrison and penal colony. Today, it is the charming gateway for a number of exhilarating experiences viewing the awesome majesty of Torres del Paine with its soaring peaks and rugged beauty .

Day 11 - Chilean Fjords

Day 12 - Chilean Fjords

Day 13 - Puerto Montt

Arrive: Thu 04 March 2027 at 10:00 / Depart: Thu 04 March 2027 at 18:00

The first German colonists arrived to this area in 1852, and have remained to the present day, a small but influential percentage of the 130,000 inhabitants. The town spreads along a narrow seaboard and climbs the slopes enclosing it to the north. Since 1985, the city has experienced considerable growth and development, fueled by more than 30 salmon farms, in addition to forestry, fishing industries and service companies. A gateway to Chile’s picturesque lakes and spectacular indigo mountains.

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Santiago

Arrive: Sat 06 March 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 06 March 2027 at 15:00

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Lima, Peru

Arrive: Tue 09 March 2027 at 18:00

Lima was founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on the banks of the Rimac river that forms a splendid and strategically located valley. At 133 meters above sea level, Lima enjoys mild yet humid weather with almost little or no rain. The city of Lima is one of South America’s largest, and is Peru’s center of political, cultural and economic life. Lima is your gateway to the splendid ruins of Cuzco and Machu Picchu, the ancient city in the clouds.

Day 19 - Lima, Peru

Depart: Wed 10 March 2027

Lima was founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on the banks of the Rimac river that forms a splendid and strategically located valley. At 133 meters above sea level, Lima enjoys mild yet humid weather with almost little or no rain. The city of Lima is one of South America’s largest, and is Peru’s center of political, cultural and economic life. Lima is your gateway to the splendid ruins of Cuzco and Machu Picchu, the ancient city in the clouds.