Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) | 12 Days | Roundtrip Buenos Aires
Departures available January 2025 - March 2026
Experience a mesmerising expedition cruise that's all about the frozen continent. Marvel at colossal glaciers and icebergs on this incredible Antarctica expedition cruise. Experience nature's majesty as we navigate ever-changing icescapes on our hybrid-powered ship. Your Expedition Team will bring you close to your stunning surroundings on ice-cruising and landing activities. It's a busy time for the wildlife of Antarctica between November and March. In October and November, penguins court and nest, while December and January are when penguins hatch. February and March offer peak whale-watching opportunities.
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Day 1: The Beat of Buenos Aires
Start your Antarctic adventure with an overnight stay in Buenos Aires. Home to a proud and diverse community of ‘porteños’, or ‘people of the port,’ this city is a sensuous fusion of faded European splendor and Latin American panache. There are plenty of places to explore, including many ‘parrillas’ serving authentic Argentine steak. This is the renowned hometown of the tango, so maybe you’d like to practice your dance moves.
Day 2: Early Start in Ushuaia
After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to locate your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.
Days 3-4: Get Ready for Antarctica
There’s plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy delicious cuisine, and meet fellow travelers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.
Days 5-9: Antarctica: Another World
Nature is king here and we are mere observers. Our experienced Captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure. Rest assured that each day will offer something different and thrilling. Join the Expedition Team on landings and while ice cruising. You may even have the chance to kayak among the icebergs. Back on board, the Expedition Team will continue their lectures, helping expand your insight into the frozen continent. Over five magical days, experience this amazing world in a way that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Days 10-11: Returning to Warmer WatersAfter five incredible days, you’ll have experienced so much in Antarctica. Your head will likely be filled with a swirling kaleidoscope of special memories and impressions. The next couple of days will be a chance to reflect on your adventure to the seventh continent. As your mind tries to conjure up the magical Antarctic scenery, now could be a good time to sift through your photos and videos to recapture a sense of its magnitude. Why not take the chance to unwind in the sauna, or enjoy a few relaxing spa treatments in the wellness area.
Day 12: Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia, the main city in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina’s southernmost province. From here, you’ll take a flight back to Buenos Aires, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your adventure. Work with you AAA Travel advisor to book an option post-cruise stay before heading home.
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Guests receive 90 euro onboard credit per person
for all HX cruises, except on MS Santa Cruz II where guests receive $100 USD
onboard credit per person. For cruises where the onboard credit is given in
euro (EUR), the USD equivalent will fluctuate due to the exchange rate at the
time of usage. The offer is valid for new bookings, and North American
residents 18 years or older only. The offer is limited to two persons per
cabin. The onboard credit is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Guests who do not use the full amount of the onboard credit during their
purchased sailing will not be refunded the remaining credit.