Highlights of Antarctica 11 night Cruise Only - from £7615

11 night - Cruise Only

Marvel at colossal glaciers and icebergs on this incredible 11-night Antarctica expedition cruise with pre-cruise stay in Buenos Aires

Enjoy an overnight stay in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, where an optional city tour showcases the highlights. Take an early morning flight to Ushuaia to join your ship and cross the Drake Passage to Antarctica. Take part in lectures and watch films about the frozen landscape.

Spend six days exploring the Antarctic wilderness where there will be non-stop photo opportunities. Come close to penguins and seals and feel like a real explorer setting foot on the snow and ice. The final route will depend on the weather conditions. One of the highlights may be sailing into the harbour of Deception Island where you will see an abandoned whaling station and a derelict British base. You may also visit Half Moon Bay or Yankee Harbour, home to a staggering number of Gentoo penguins. Other highlights may include Neko Bay, Paradise Bay and Wilhelmina Bay.

After discovering the white landscape of Antarctica cross the Drake passage back to Ushuaia for a return flight to Buenos Aires.

NE477 Operated by Hurtigruten Expeditions

Cruise Includes

Range of included activities 

Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner

A cruise in a cabin of your choice

All day coffee, tea and soft drinks

Transfers between the Ushuaia airport and the ship

Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note, streaming is not supported

Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room, lounges and more

Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests

A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home

A polar expedition jacket, a backpack, or another piece of HX kit

Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer

Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise

Overnight in Buenos Aires before and after the expedition cruise, including breakfast

Meals and take-away available throughout the day during Fredheim restaurant opening hours

Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws, excludes premium drinks)

Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX – though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated

Itinerary

Day 1 Buenos Aires (Argentina)

<p>Your journey begins with a flight from UK to Buenos Aires.</p> <p>Home to a proud and diverse community of porteños, or ‘people of the port’, this city is a sensuous fusion of faded European splendour and Latin American panache.  </p> <p>There are plenty of places to explore, including many parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak. Or maybe you’d like to practise your dance moves in the famous hometown of the tango. </p>
Day 2 Ushuaia

<div class="flex flex-col flex-1 p-6 tablet:p-0"> <div class="flex-1 mb-8 contentfulTextBlockRouteOverview tablet:mb-0" data-testid="itinerary-long-description"> <p>Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where you’ll meet our hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters. </p> <p>This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world’s southernmost city. </p> <p>After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to locate your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.</p> </div> </div>
Days 3-4 Drake Passage

<div class="flex flex-col flex-1 p-6 tablet:p-0"> <div class="flex-1 mb-8 contentfulTextBlockRouteOverview tablet:mb-0" data-testid="itinerary-long-description"> <p>On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your polar expedition. </p> <p>Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You'll learn how to make your visit as safe and as low-impact as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join.  </p> <p>There's plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy some delicious cuisine and meet fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.</p> </div> </div>
Days 5-9 Antarctica

<div class="flex flex-col flex-1 p-6 tablet:p-0"> <div class="flex-1 mb-8 contentfulTextBlockRouteOverview tablet:mb-0" data-testid="itinerary-long-description"> <p>Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarctica’s immense, frozen beauty. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It's a stillness that's broken every so often by the locals – the wildlife. </p> <p>Whales begin to arrive in greater numbers by December and January. This is also when the first penguin chicks hatch and seeing the clumsy clumps of feathers run around is always a charming sight. February and March offer peak whale-watching opportunities, when large amounts of krill lure them to the area. </p> <p>Here, nature is king, and we are mere observers. Our experienced Captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure. Rest assured, each day will offer something different and thrilling.  </p> <p>You'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice-cruises, and may even get a chance to go kayaking among the icebergs.  </p> <p>Back on board, the Expedition Team will continue their lectures, helping you grow in your insights of the frozen continent. Over five magical days, you'll experience this amazing world in a way that will stay with you for a lifetime.</p> </div> </div>
Day 10 Drake Passage

<div class="flex flex-col flex-1 p-6 tablet:p-0"> <div class="flex-1 mb-8 contentfulTextBlockRouteOverview tablet:mb-0" data-testid="itinerary-long-description"> <p>After 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. </p> <p>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.</p> </div> </div>
Day 11 Ushuaia - Buenos Aires

<div class="flex flex-col flex-1 p-6 tablet:p-0"> <div class="flex-1 mb-8 contentfulTextBlockRouteOverview tablet:mb-0" data-testid="itinerary-long-description"> <p>Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia, the main city in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina’s southernmost province. After arriving in Buenos Aires, you’ll have an overnight to explore the city further.</p> </div> </div>
Day 12 Buenos Aires

<p>Transfer back to the airport with memories to last a lifetime.</p>

Date and Prices

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October 2026 Depatures & Prices	Polar Outside	Arctic Superior	Expedition Suite	RR	TT	TY	XT	XTJ	XTD	XY	MF	ME	MD	MC	MB	MA
Fri 30 Oct *Best Price Fridtjof Nansen	£7615pp	£10841pp	£10841pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

November 2026 Depatures & Prices	Polar Outside	Arctic Superior	Expedition Suite	RR	TT	TY	XT	XTJ	XTD	XY	MF	ME	MD	MC	MB	MA
Mon 09 Nov Fridtjof Nansen	£9563pp	£11564pp	£11565pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Thu 19 Nov Fridtjof Nansen	£7981pp	£11916pp	£11916pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sun 29 Nov Fridtjof Nansen	£10219pp	£11916pp	£11916pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

December 2026 Depatures & Prices	Polar Outside	Arctic Superior	Expedition Suite	RR	TT	TY	XT	XTJ	XTD	XY	MF	ME	MD	MC	MB	MA
Wed 09 Dec Fridtjof Nansen	£10215pp	£12692pp	£12693pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sat 19 Dec Fridtjof Nansen	-	£12619pp	£12619pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tue 29 Dec Fridtjof Nansen	£9142pp	£12800pp	£12800pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

January 2027 Depatures & Prices	Polar Outside	Arctic Superior	Expedition Suite	RR	TT	TY	XT	XTJ	XTD	XY	MF	ME	MD	MC	MB	MA
Fri 08 Jan Fridtjof Nansen	-	£11791pp	£11791pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sat 09 Jan Roald Amundsen	-	£11791pp	£11790pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Mon 18 Jan Fridtjof Nansen	-	£12225pp	£12225pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tue 19 Jan Roald Amundsen	-	£12225pp	£12224pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Thu 28 Jan Fridtjof Nansen	£9142pp	£12225pp	£12225pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Fri 29 Jan Roald Amundsen	£9142pp	£12225pp	£12224pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

February 2027 Depatures & Prices	Polar Outside	Arctic Superior	Expedition Suite	RR	TT	TY	XT	XTJ	XTD	XY	MF	ME	MD	MC	MB	MA
Sun 07 Feb Fridtjof Nansen	£9142pp	£12225pp	£12225pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Mon 08 Feb Roald Amundsen	£8713pp	£12225pp	£12224pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Wed 17 Feb Fridtjof Nansen	£8832pp	£11791pp	£11791pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sat 27 Feb Fridtjof Nansen	-	£11356pp	£11356pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

March 2027 Depatures & Prices	Polar Outside	Arctic Superior	Expedition Suite	RR	TT	TY	XT	XTJ	XTD	XY	MF	ME	MD	MC	MB	MA
Tue 09 Mar Fridtjof Nansen	£7979pp	£10597pp	£10597pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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