Itinerary
DAYS 3 & 4 | CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE Legendary for its high winds and
DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN USHUAIA, ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires
Santiago
You will begin your journey in Ushuaia, a small but bustling port town at the tip of South America. This Argentine town is an ideal gateway for you to explore the southern extent of Patagonia while preparing for your adventure ahead. Enjoy the mountains or sample handcrafted chocolate at a café in town. DAY 2 | EMBARK Embarkation will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail down the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of anticipation as you depart—the next time you see land, you’ll be on the world’s most southern continent!
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rolling seas, you may get lucky and have surprisingly calm seas through the Drake Passage. Spend your time in the lounge or chatting with your fellow travelers. As you gain your sea legs during the crossing, our Expedition Team will begin their series of presentations to help prepare you for your upcoming Zodiac and land excursions. You officially enter Antarctica when your ship crosses the Antarctic Convergence, a biological boundary that fluctuates around 60° south. DAYS 5–8 | SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS AND ANTARCTIC PENINSULA The most common reaction upon reaching the 7th Continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is beyond words, since few places are as
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Atlantic Ocean
Ushuaia
Punta Arenas
South Shetland Islands
Drake Passage
Anvers Island
Lemaire Channel
Weddell Sea
Antarctic Peninsula
ANTARCTIC EXPLORER Discovering the 7th Continent On board the Ocean Explorer or World Explorer
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