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11 Night Highlights of Antarctica Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires

Ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen
Cruise Line: Hurtigruten Cruise Line
Sailed:  Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023 from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ended: Sunday, Mar 5, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023 departure of the MS Fridtjof Nansen. If Hurtigruten Cruise Line modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Wednesday - Feb 22, 2023
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina      
Unescorted overnight in Buenos Aires. Guests can explore the capital of Argentina with its colorful neighborhoods and beautiful parks. Included: One-night bed and breakfast at a centrally located three-star hotel.
Day 2 - Thursday - Feb 23, 2023
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina      
Air Travel      
Cruise Begins      
Ushuaia, Argentina      
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for an early morning flight to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world and where MS Fridtjof Nansen awaits. Once aboard the ship, guests join a mandatory safety drill before the captain's introduction and welcome dinner. Included transfers and flight: Transfer from hotel to Buenos Aires Airport, flight in coach class from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, transfer from Ushuaia Airport to the ship.
Day 3 - Friday - Feb 24, 2023
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Drake Passage, Antarctica      
The Drake Passage connects the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern Oceans and is the shortest crossing to Antarctica. It is also nicknamed the 'Drake Shake' when the seas are stormy or the 'Drake Lake' when the waters are still. While at sea, and provided conditions are calm, guests may be able to sight whales, dolphins, and sea birds such as albatrosses and petrels. Join lectures and watch films about Antarctica in the Science Center or spend time enjoying the ship's infinity pool, hot tubs, gym, and Wellness Center.
Day 4 - Saturday - Feb 25, 2023
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Drake Passage, Antarctica      
Day 5 - Sunday - Feb 26, 2023
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica      
Each day, we venture to one of 22 possible sites to go cruising in small boats and to make landings where guests are able to observe penguin colonies, seals, whales, glaciers, and icebergs up close. All aboard are invited to participate in lectures on glaciology, climate change, and marine biology. Guests can also engage in Citizen Science programs like photographing leopard seals and spotting whale tails that contribute directly to scientific research. Included: Daily landings with short hikes to scenic or wildlife spots, small-boat cruises near the ship and landing site, lectures on a wide range of scientific topics. Additional optional activities may include: kayaking near icebergs and possibly seals and penguins, longer small-boat cruises to explore hard-to-reach areas, guided longer hikes to scenic viewpoints, camping ashore possibly with penguins, snowshoeing through pristine snow fields, in-depth photography lessons.
Day 6 - Monday - Feb 27, 2023
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica      
Day 7 - Tuesday - Feb 28, 2023
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica      
Day 8 - Wednesday - Mar 1, 2023
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica      
Day 9 - Thursday - Mar 2, 2023
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica      
Day 10 - Friday - Mar 3, 2023
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Drake Passage, Antarctica      
As we return to open water, guests will have time to learn more in the Science Center, attend lectures, enjoy the ship's infinity pool, hot tubs, gym, and Wellness Center, or just relax while bird and whale watching out on deck.
Day 11 - Saturday - Mar 4, 2023
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Drake Passage, Antarctica      
Day 12 - Sunday - Mar 5, 2023
Ushuaia, Argentina
Ushuaia, Argentina      
Cruise Ends      
Air Travel      
Buenos Aires, Argentina      
It's time to return home via Ushuaia and Buenos Aires. Guests can extend their trip with a choice of excursions or a post-voyage program. Included transfers and flight: Transfer from the ship to Ushuaia Airport & flight in coach class from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires.