• Breathtaking icescapes 

  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. 

• Wildlife Encounters

  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. You’ll see extraordinary wildlife that exists nowhere else on Earth: many species of penguins, whales, seals & seabirds

• Optional Excursions
  Participate in optional excursions using Zodiac boats to make landings on the continent or islands and cruise among icebergs and wildlife at water level. This is how you actually step onto Antarctica or get close to seals and penguins on floating ice. Other excursions may include Kayak among icebergs, Camping overnight on the continent, taking a polar plunge (yes, jump into freezing water! and snowshoe.ing or hike across pristine snowfields

Day 1 Feel the rhythm of bustling 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.
We recommend arriving a few days early to experience everything this vibrant city has to offer with our optional Pre-Program.

Day 2 Early start in Ushuaia 

Setting off from the bottom of the world, your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where you’ll meet our hybrid electric-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters.

This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia is a contender for the title of the world’s southernmost city.

After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to locate your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.

Day 3-4 Getting ready for Antarctica 

Cross the Drake Passage: On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with everything you need to make the most of your polar expedition.

Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen as experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. Learn how to make your visit as safe and as low-impact as possible and discover the Citizen Science projects you can join.

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.

Day 5-9 Antarctica: another world 

Experience Antarctica in all its natural majesty

Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarctica’s immense, frozen beauty. Antarctica will fill you with wonder, surrounded by looming glaciers and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. The stillness that reigns is broken every so often by the locals – the wildlife.

Whales begin to arrive in greater numbers by December and January. This is also when the first penguin chicks hatch. Seeing those clumsy clumps of feathers running around is always a charming sight. February and March are peak whale watching months, when huge amounts of krill lure whales to the area.

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.

Day 10-11 Returning to warmer waters 

Heading back north across the Drake Passage 

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. 

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 

From Ushuaia to 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. 

Why not join our optional Post-Programme before heading home.

Hotel

• Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise, including breakfast 

Flights

• Flights in economy class between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia 

Transfers

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

• Transfers between the Ushuaia airport and the ship

Expedition Cruise

• A stay in a cabin of your choice

• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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

• All day coffee, tea, and soft drinks

• Meals and takeout available throughout the day during Fredheim restaurant opening hours

• 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 gear

• Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer

• Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note that streaming is not supported.

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

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

• Range of included activities 

Onboard Activities

• In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team

• Full access to the ship’s Science Center

• The Citizen Science Program allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research 

• An onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos

• Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings

Landing Activities

• Escorted landings with small expedition boats

• Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities

• Expedition photographers on hand to assist you

Notes

• All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions

• Excursions and activities are subject to change

• Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements 

• Depending on your flight times, an additional overnight stay might be needed (not included)

What's Not Included

• International flights 

• Travel insurance 

• Luggage handling 

• Optional shore excursions with our local partners 

• Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team 

• Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area