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    South Atlantic cruise from South Africa to Antarctica

    Highlights

    Embark on an extraordinary journey with a South Atlantic luxury cruise from South Africa to Antarctica. Starting from the vibrant city of Cape Town, the voyage takes you on an adventure to the world’s most remote islands including Tristan da Cunha, with its unique wildlife, and culminates on the awe-inspiring Antarctic Peninsula. This experience ends in the quaint city of Ushuaia, offering an unforgettable experience from start to finish. During this voyage, you’ll have the opportunity to witness breathtaking destinations.

    • Learn more about the unique islands of the Southern Atlantic from our onboard experts
    • Pay homage to explore Ernest Shackleton as we discover the island where he spent his last days
    • Get up close to at least five different species of penguin who live on these isolated coasts

    Map/Itinerary

    Day 1Arrival in Cape Town

    Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to a designated hotel for an overnight stay (included). The following day, you will be transferred to the port for embarkation.

    Day 2Cape Town - Embarkation

    Between mountains and the ocean, Cape Town is a vibrant, multicultural city with a lively waterfront featuring seafood restaurants, shopping and attractions. A cable car transports visitors to distinctive Table Mountain with sweeping views. Boats head to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated.Boulders Beach is home to African penguins, and world-class Stellenbosch vineyards offer wine tastings amid Cape Dutch architecture.

    Day 3-6At Sea

    Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.

    Day 7Tristan Da Cunha

    Seabirds outnumber humans on this remote British outpost in the middle of the southern Atlantic. Millions of species like the rare yellow-nosed albatross, skuas, terns and petrels, including the endangered Tristan albatross, inhabit the bluffs. Northern rockhopper penguins breed on the beaches, while upwellings attract whales and dolphins. Fur seals also haul out on the island teeming with avian life.

    Day 8-11At Sea

    Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.

    Day 12-13South Georgia

    Often called the ‘Galapagos of the Poles,’ South Georgia has a number of landing sites with tens of thousands of King Penguins and gentoo penguins, making up some of the largest populations in the world alongside harrumphing elephant seals. Among its remarkable sites is Grytviken, the historic whaling station where legendary British explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922) is laid to rest.

    Day 14-15At Sea

    Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.

    Day 16-19Antarctic Peninsula

    Among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent live their Antarctica dream. It’s the most accessible part, with scientific bases and incredible scenery, like the photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Mikkelsen Harbour, where among gentoo penguins, snowy sheathbills and skuas, Antarctic Weddell seals haul out.

    Day 20-21At Sea

    Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.

    Day 22Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires

    After disembarkation in Ushuaia, you will be transferred to the airport for your charter flight to Buenos Aires.

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    Start: Oct 22, 2026

    End: Nov 12, 2026

    Departure: Cape Town

    Arrival: Buenos Aires

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    Duration: 22 Days

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    Inclusions/Exclusions

    This expedition includes:

    • Charter flights to the port of embarkation/ disembarkation (Longyearbyen, Ushuaia, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk, Honiara, Jayapura and Sorong)
    • Group return transfers from airport to cruise port and to the hotel (where included)
    • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (exemptions apply)
    • Your selected stateroom
    • All meals onboard
    • Complimentary hot & cold beverages, beer, wine & spirits any time throughout your cruise
    • 24-hour room service
    • Lecture programs by expedition team and guest speakers
    • One selected shore excursion per port of call
    • All expedition landings
    • Entry level WI-FI (upgraded packages available)
    • Gym, sauna, pool
    • 24/7 self service laundry
    • Waterproof backpack and refillable water bottle, yours to keep
    • In polar regions: branded parka, yours to keep and use of rubber boot
    • Memory Package
    • Onboard gratuities & port taxes

    This expedition excludes:

    • Additional activities such as kayaking, private tours, special arrangements, plus private Zodiac tours, cost extra.
    • Premium wines and spirits, plus purchases from the ship’s boutique and any spa treatments are not included.
    • You will need to purchase your own visas where required, travel insurance, flights, domestic transfers and any hotel requirements pre or post cruise, unless otherwise stated within the itinerary description. 

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