
Explore Antarctica during its summer, admiring icebergs and visiting penguin colonies ashore. This expedition also visits the Falkland Islands, where you can explore its capital, Stanley, and see penguins and seals.
The fabled frozen continent
Start off in romantic Buenos Aires before heading to Ushuaia, where your hybrid electric-powered ship awaits you. We’ll sail the Drake Passage and arrive at the white wilderness of Antarctica, where you’ll spend five wonderful days. Our exact itinerary depends on the sea ice and weather conditions, but we’ll always bring you to the best spots available at the time.
Just as the icescapes change with the seasons, so does the wildlife. In November, you’ll likely see thousands of penguins courting and building nests. Whales are rarely seen until December and January, which is also when penguin eggs hatch. By February and March, penguin chicks start growing up. These are also peak whale-watching months. No matter when you visit, you can join the Expedition Team in fascinating lectures, landings, and ice-cruises.
The many charms of the Falklands
The rolling green hills and white-sand beaches of the Falkland Islands will be a welcome sight, along with the friendly pubs in the capital, Stanley. We’ll spend time touring this picturesque archipelago and might even go ashore near penguin and seal colonies.

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Day 1Buenos Aires
City of many passions
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Day 2Buenos Aires/Ushuaia
Boarding your base camp at sea
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Day 3-4Drake Passage
Making the most of the crossing
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Day 5-9Antarctica
The Seventh Continent
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Day 10-11Drake Passage
Returning north to continue the exploration
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Day 12-14The Falkland Islands
Beauty in its purest form
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Day 15At Sea
Homeward Bound
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Day 16Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Until next time
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Included in Your Expedition
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 in Buenos Aires to the airport before the expedition cruise
- Transfers between the Ushuaia airport and the ship, including a brief tour of the town
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- Fine-dining À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
Onboard activities
- Experts from the Expedition Team present detailed lectures on a variety of topics
- Use the ship’s Science Center, which features an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- The Citizen Science program allows guests to contribute to current scientific research projects
- The onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
- The ship has hot tubs, a sauna, an outdoor and indoor gym, and an outdoor running track
- Participate in informal gatherings with the crew, such as daily recaps and the next day’s preparations
Landing activities
- Escorted landings in a small boat (RIB) while in Antarctica
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers will help configure your camera settings before landings
Not Included In Your Expedition
- International flights
- Travel protection
- Baggage 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
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please ensure you can meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities are expected
Photo: Dan Avila, Roger Brendhagen, Agurtxane Concellon and Karsten Bidstrup
MS Roald Amundsen
Year built | 2019 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards |
Passenger capacity | 530 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
In 2019, Hurtigruten added a brand new ship to its fleet: the MS Roald Amundsen. The state of the art vessel features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that will reduce fuel consumption and show the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible.
Practical Information
Sailing with MS Roald Amundsen
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Practical Information for Expedition Cruises On Board MS Roald Amundsen
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Meet Our Expedition Team
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Landing Sites in Antarctica
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Young Explorers’ Program: Bring your kids on board
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