The Great Adventure

• Day 1 - Ushuaia; Embarkation Day

  Capital of Argentinaﾒs Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia lies in a bay opening into the Beagle Channel at the countryﾒs southernmost tip. Its colourful houses are framed against towering mountains, snow-capped in winter and summer alike. Downtown, the End of the World Museum showcases Tierra del Fuegoﾒs natural and indigenous history. A ride on the heritage railway is an exciting excursion into the Tierra del Fuego National Park, while a cruise on Ushuaia Bay is the perfect way to spot ﾠsea lions and Magellanic penguins.

• Day 2/15 - The Great Adventure

  Set sail in the footsteps of the Great Explorers during a 16-day cruise between the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia.

  Sailing from Ushuaia, you will board Le Soléal for an exceptional journey to a land at the end of the world.

  You will start this expedition cruise with the discovery of the extraordinary landscapes of the Peninsula. Between long stretches of ice floes and sparkling tabular icebergs, you will be able to admire a captivating polar desert made of ice and water.
  Le Soléal will then continue her course towardsDeception Island. Nestled within the South Shetland Islands, this volcanic island with its extremely rich wildlife is notably home to elephant seals, fur seals and more than 100 000 pairs of chinstrap
  penguins.

  Further to the north you will reach the coastline of South Georgia. This sub-Antarctic region offers a wide variety of landscapes, between long mountain chains and black sandy beaches, where huge colonies of King Penguins have taken refuge.

• Day 16 - Montevideo; Disembarkation

  Perched on the far southern tip of Uruguay , Montevideo is a white city, and one of the loveliest capital cities of South America. Come and admire the beautiful historical remains dating from Spanish rule; you’ll find the most interesting within the Cuidad Vieja, formerly fortified, its old town dates from the 18th century. The best preserved are the cathedral and the former governmental palace of the Cabildo, both listed historical monuments. In the crook of a vast blue bay, the city is also blessed with beautiful beaches.

Please consider that our voyages are expeditionary in nature. This means, that there are no concrete itineraries, your Captain and Expedition Leader will utilise their vast experience to chart the best course for your expedition depending on the climatic and environmental conditions. Mentioned highlights and wildlife cannot be guaranteed.