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Emblematic Antarctica

   
Destination:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration:
11 Nights
Offer ends:
03 January 2025
Valid for travel:
Itinerary Starts: 22 November, 2025, Other departures available between 10th DEC 2025 on board Le Boreal. Seasonal Surcharge may apply

Details

Embark on Ponant’s Emblematic Antarctica Voyage: A Bucket-List Adventure

Set sail with Ponant this November and December for an unforgettable journey to the heart of Antarctica during its vibrant early summer. Experience the pristine beauty of towering glaciers, freshly sculpted icebergs, and snow-covered landscapes, all bathed in the near-constant glow of the midnight sun.

In November, witness penguins nesting and seals basking on ice floes.
By December, penguin chicks hatch, whales arrive to feast, and seal pups appear amid the stunning scenery.

Travel aboard Ponant’s small, ice-class vessels designed for intimate exploration. Guided by expert naturalists and expedition leaders, enjoy safe and immersive experiences in this remote wilderness.

Delight in zodiac cruises, shore excursions to bustling penguin colonies, and insightful lectures.

With warmer temperatures, crystal-clear waters, and wildlife at its peak, this is the perfect time to explore Antarctica’s breathtaking beauty. Reserve your place on this exclusive voyage and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Lead in Deluxe Stateroom (Balcony) $17,745pp twin share (Category DEL)

Lead in Prestige Stateroom (Balcony) $18,491pp twin share (Category PR4)

In partnership with:

Inclusions

  • Transfer from Buenos Aires Airport to your hotel
  • 1 night 5-star accommodation in Buenos Aires, including breakfast
  • Transfer to Buenos Aires airport
  • Charter economy flight transfer from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia selected by PONANT
  • Transfer to Ushuaia port
  • Services of local guides, in Ushuaia
  • 10 night, Luxury cruise from Ushuaia return on L’Austral
  • All meals~ and select premium beverages* on board
  • Explore the magic of Antarctica with a sea kayak adventure amid the ice
  • Visit research stations and former whaling station
  • Transfer from port to airport in Ushuaia
  • Charter economy flight transfer from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

Itinerary

Transfer from Buenos Aires airport to your hotel in Buenos Aires
Provided by Ponant

Overnight in Buenos Aires hotel, including breakfast

Transfer to Buenos Aires airport

Charter Economy flight transfer from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Provided by Ponant
Approximate flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.

Embarkation 23/11/2025 From 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Departure 23/11/2025 at 6:00 pm

Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible

Arrival 24/11/2025

Departure 25/11/2025

Use your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarise yourself with your ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the zodiac outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience.  You will experience exceptional sailing moments on board and join the naturalist-guides on your ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.

Arrival 26/11/2025

Departure 30/11/2025

Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife. Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas. Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.

Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest zodiac outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula.  Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere. You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.

Arrival 1/12/2025

Departure 2/12/2025

If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.

Arrival 3/12/2025

Disembarkation 3/12/2025 at 7:00 am

Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible

Transfer to Ushuaia Airport

Charter Economy flight transfer from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
Approximate flight duration: 3 hours, 30 min.
provided by Ponant 

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 28 November 2024 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. A 25% deposit is required within 5 working days to secure the booking. Airfare not included unless otherwise stated. All savings and bonus nights (if applicable) are included in the advertised price. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Flights are not included unless otherwise specified, Charter flights are based on Economy Class and to be booked directly with PONANT. Offer is valid on a selection of 2024, 2025 and 2026 departures, for new bookings made between 25 November 2024 and 3 January 2025 inclusive. Offer is not retroactive, is subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Offer is combinable with PONANT Yacht Club discounts, Join the Club Offer, the PONANT Bonus, and Back-to-Back 10% discounts. Offer is not combinable with any Flight Credit offers, Free Single supplement, Shipboard Credit or any other offer. To take advantage of this offer, please quote the code "XMAS24."  Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Offer is valid until 3 January 2025, unless sold prior. Ponant, Cruiseco and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see in store for details. Images courtesy of Studio Ponant.

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$17,745* | per stateroom twin share (Deluxe Stateroom with Balcony)
SAVE up to $2,990* per stateroom
Destination:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration:
11 Nights
Offer ends:
03 January 2025
Valid for travel:
Itinerary Starts: 22 November, 2025
Other departures available between 10th DEC 2025 on board Le Boreal. Seasonal Surcharge may apply