Antarctica 2017

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Earth Journeys, created by Tauck and BBC Earth... Our Antarctica cruise takes you to the mystical Antarctic archipelago and the continent of Antarctica, with two nights in Buenos Aires. Explorers throughout the centuries have been mesmerized and captivated by the ice - today, you are that Antarctic explorer.

Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • 10-night cruise and two nights in Buenos Aires with sightseeing
    • shore excursions to islands in the Antarctic Archipelago that are guided by expert naturalists
    • ornithologists
    • historians or oceanographers
    • on-board naturalists
    • on-tour film vignettes custom-made for Tauck by BBC Earth natural history experts
    • field equipment that may include FLIR® thermal imaging cameras and shotgun microphones

What's this trip about?

    Earth Journeys, created by Tauck and BBC Earth... Our Antarctica cruise takes you to the mystical Antarctic archipelago and the continent of Antarctica, with two nights in Buenos Aires. Explorers throughout the centuries have been mesmerized and captivated by the ice - today, you are that Antarctic explorer.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityBuenos Aires, Argentina
End CityBuenos Aires, Argentina

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • All gratuities to Tauck Directors, local guides, naturalists and ship staff On-tour film vignettes custom-made for Tauck by BBC Earth natural history experts Field equipment may include FLIR® thermal imaging cameras and shotgun microphones Cruise aboard one of Tauck's sleek sister ships, Le Boréal or Le Soléal, accompanied by onboard naturalists who share their expert insights Your cruise may be a shared ship experience with non-Tauck guests onboard as well; all Tauck guests will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests, and your itinerary will always be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions Tauck provides you with a special, water-repellent hooded parka that you will receive aboard ship; this parka is yours to keep Shore Excursions to islands in the Antarctic Archipelago that are guided by expert naturalists, ornithologists, historians or oceanographers Two nights in Buenos Aires at the Hilton Buenos Aires, located in the Puerto Madeira section of the city Guided city sightseeing in Buenos Aires includes a tango dance performance and demonstration Aboard ship - bar & restaurant beverages throughout the day, including house wine & spirits Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 34 meals (12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners) including a welcome dinner with entertainment in Buenos Aires Service charges, applicable fuel surcharges, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires
Tour begins: 2:00 PM, Hilton Buenos Aires. A transfer is included upon arrival at the Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport to the Hilton Buenos Aires. Join us for a sightseeing tour that visits La Recoleta Cemetery, and Evita Perón's grave, before returning to the h...
Day 2 City Sightseeing
Your exploration of Buenos Aires continues today. City sightseeing includes Avenue 9 de Julio, renowned as the world's widest avenue, Plaza de Mayo, site of Argentina's most important historical events, the Cathedral and Palermo's garden-graced parks - here you will find...
Day 3 Fly to Ushuaia / Embark Ship
Fly south along the coast of Argentina to the southernmost city in the world. Ushuaia, a frontier town located on the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago and the Beagle Channel, is also the only Argentine city that sits on the other side of the Andes. Get an overview of life at...
Day 4 Cruising the infamous Drake Passage
Find your sea legs on a two-day crossing of the Drake Passage, named after 16th-century explorer Sir Francis Drake who sailed these waters back in the late 1500s. While there is no land in sight during this part of your Antarctica cruise, you will have an opportunity to ...
Day 5 Getting closer to Antarctica
One more day to go until you spot your first sight of the Antarctic Peninsula islands. Once part of a large Equatorial land mass, these islands broke off on their own more than 180 million years ago and are now home to glacial landscapes and wildlife that are awe-inspiri...
Day 6 Feel terra firma, Antarctic-style, under your feet
Wake up to a glacial wonderland. For the next four days, you'll be able to join an expedition team leader for a Zodiac excursion to any one of a number of Antarctic islands. Due to changing weather and shifting glacial patterns, your day-to-day itinerary will vary; each ...
Day 7 Explore the world of the penguin
If conditions permit, take a shore excursion to a polar village populated by fascinating and very amusing penguins. Walk softly among them on the beaches where their rookeries are found. See them waddle and wave as they make treks into the sea and back with food for them...
Day 8 The main attractions are made of ice... cruising the Archipelago
Dramatic icebergs, masterfully carved in all manner of shapes and sizes by the elements, don technicolor coats of blues, greens and snow whites and are the main event here in Antarctica. Get a closer look as you cruise among them and watch their transformation with the c...
Day 9 Seabirds of different feathers
By your fourth day cruising the Antarctic Archipelago, you may have passed by Penguin Island, blessed with diverse wildlife that includes chinstrap and Adélie penguins, southern giant petrels, Antarctic terns and skuas, and Hannah Point, one of the best places to see gen...
Day 10 Whales and seals of Antarctica
The wildlife experts on your ship are eager to point out the region's fur seals and elephant seals who share the frigid waters with penguins and humpback whales. You may find a fur seal or two languidly sunning or sleeping on ice floes, their faces endearing with natural...
Day 11 Back through the Drake Passage
Your yacht begins its voyage back through the Drake Passage today, making it the perfect time to record the experiences you had during the past week. Your private ship log might include your thoughts about the array of icebergs and the Swedish expeditioners' hut you saw ...
Day 12 Enjoy your last day aboard ship as your cruise concludes
Savor your last day of your cruise to Antarctica as you cross the Drake Passage again. Activities include on-board lectures that enrich your new-found knowledge; spa treatments that keep you relaxed and refreshed; work-out equipment that invigorates; and card games or ch...
Day 13 Cruise ends in Ushuaia - fly to Buenos Aires
Your cruise ends when you disembark ship today in Ushuaia for your flight back to Buenos Aires. A transfer to Buenos Aires' (Ezeiza) Ministro Pistarini International Airport is included. Tour ends: 5:30 PM at Buenos Aires' (Ezeiza) Ministro Pistarini International Airport. You should allow three hours for flight check-in. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Last Updated: 2/16/2023

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LE SOLEAL, LE BOREAL
LE SOLEAL Sophisticated styling, cutting-edge “green” technology and service that is welcoming and attentive combined for unsurpassed small ship cruising when Le Soléal joined her sister ships, Le Boréal and L’Austral, in 2013. Like the award-winning Le Boréal, this luxe mega-yacht features six decks, a choice of two dining venues and all-included bar and restaurant beverages throughout the day aboard ship, including house wines and spirits. Le Soléal’s facilities and observation areas make your time at sea a pleasure; they include three lounges, bars with access to the open decks and evening entertainment. A state-of-the-art theatre provides an intimate space for lectures and entertainment, while a fitness and beauty complex and medical center provide for travel with ease. 132 staterooms (200 to 226 sq. ft.) and suites (290 to 398 sq. ft.) have sea views; 95% have private balconies. Staterooms offer individually controlled air conditioning, two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed or, a sofa converting to a queen-size bed. Amenities include video on demand, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electronic safe, hair dryer, iPod Dock and minibar. Superior staterooms and Prestige suites can accommodate triples. LE BOREAL Le Boreal, a sleek yacht launched in 2010, is small enough to provide a truly intimate cruise experience; she was named 'Best Newcomer of the Year in 2010' for elegance, personality, eco-friendly technologies and the highest quality standards, and heralded a new era of award-winning small ship cruising. Her size makes her ideally suited for visiting ports and islands along the coast of Iceland, in the Baltics, and throughout the Antarctica archipelago that bigger ships can’t reach. Le Boreal sports 6 decks that include Le Restaurant Gastronomique, the elegant main dining room serving French and international cuisine; the casual Le Grill Restaurant; three lounges offering evening entertainment, bars and access to the open decks; Le Théâtre hosting informative lectures and entertainment; a Fitness and Beauty Corner; a Medical Center; and multiple observation areas. Elevators serve all passenger decks. Staterooms (ranging in size from 200 to 210 sq. ft.) and suites (ranging in size from 301 to 398 sq. ft.) have ocean views; 95% have private balconies. Staterooms are decorated by French designers, offering individually controlled air conditioning, twin beds converting to a queen-size bed (or one queen-size bed), DVD / CD player, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electronic safe and mini bar.
Built: 2013 Length: 466 ft. or 142 m. Draft: 15.3 ft. or 4.7 m. Beam: 59 ft. or 18 m. Tonnage: 10,944 gross tons Cruising Speed: 14 knots Air Conditioned: Yes Elevator: Yes Number of Guests: 224 - 264 Crew Members: 139 Registry: France Crew Nationality: French / International Internet: Send / Receive Built: 2010 Length: 466 ft. Draft: 15.3 ft. Beam: 59 ft. Tonnage: 10,700 tons Cruising Speed: 14 knots Air Conditioned: Yes Elevator: Yes Number of Guests: 224 - 264 Crew Members: 140 Registry: France Crew Nationality: French / International Internet: Send / Receive / Surf
LE SOLEAL LE BOREAL
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