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Roald Amundsen, 15 Night Antarctic Circle Expedition ex Buenos Aires, Argentina Return

Cruise Roald Amundsen, 15 Night Antarctic Circle Expedition ex Buenos Aires, Argentina Return
Cruise Line Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX)
Ship Roald Amundsen
Destination Antarctica
Brief Description 15 Night Cruise sailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina onboard Roald Amundsen
Type of Cruise Speciality
Departure Date 26 Dec 2026
Cruise Description Feel the rhythm of bustling Buenos Aires 

An overnight stay in Buenos Aires is the ideal way to start your Antarctic adventure.  

Home to a proud and diverse community of porteños, or ‘people of the port’, this city is a sensuous fusion of faded European splendour and Latin American panache.  

There are plenty of places to explore, including many parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak. Or maybe you’d like to practise your dance moves in the famous hometown of the tango.  

Why not consider arriving a few days early to see all this vibrant city has to offer, or explore the region with our optional Pre-Programme.

Fly to Ushuaia and start your adventure 

Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where we'll meet your hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for exploring polar waters.

This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world’s southernmost city. 

After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to settle into your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.

Centre on science and learning before your Antarctic adventure 

On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your polar expedition cruise. 

Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You'll learn how to make your visit as safe as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join.  

There's plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy some delicious cuisine and meet fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.

Experience Antarctica in all its natural majesty 

Nothing quite prepares you for it. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder.  

Large groups of penguins huddle on the ice floes, avoiding the cunning leopard seals that hunt them. Majestic, migrating whales glide among amazing icebergs, hunting the shoals of krill they feed on. Bird enthusiasts should look skywards to spot some of the 45 species of Antarctic seabirds that live here, such as skuas, cormorants, petrels and terns. 

Here, nature is king, and we are mere observers. Our experienced Captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure. You’ll spend an exciting 11 days busily exploring several of the many possible landing sites. Rest assured, each day will offer something different and thrilling.  

Crossing the Antarctic Circle and continuing well south to Marguerite Bay, we’ll explore various islands along the way. You'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice-cruises whenever opportunities present themselves. You may even get a chance to go kayaking among the icebergs. 

Back on board, the Expedition Team will continue their lectures, helping you grow in your insights into the frozen continent.

Reflect on your adventure 

After 9 days of exhilarating exploration, your expedition cruise, taking in the wonders and wildlife of Antarctica, nears its end. As we make the return trip to Ushuaia, enjoy this time at sea. 

Join the Expedition Team in the Science Center to delve into areas of interest in more depth and contribute your observations to Citizen Science projects. Enlist the help of our onboard photographer with the editing of your photos. 

Relax with a treatment in the spa and wellness area or take in the fresh sea air from the on-deck hot tubs. Spend time in the Explorer Lounge & Bar with the new friends you’ve made on your trip, sharing experiences over a relaxing drink.

Enjoy an expedition finale in Buenos Aires 

Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia, the main city in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina’s southernmost province. From here, you’ll take a flight back to Buenos Aires, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your adventure. 

Why not join our optional Post-Programme before heading home.
Sailing Dates
26 Dec 2026
09 Jan 2027
23 Jan 2027
06 Feb 2027
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
26 Dec 2026 Buenos Aires, Argentina Overnight Buenos Aires
27 Dec 2026 Buenos Aires, Argentina Transfer. Flight
27 Dec 2026 Ushuaia, Argentina Flight Arrival Transfer
27 Dec 2026 Ushuaia, Argentina Embark 8:00 PM
28 Dec 2026 At Sea    
29 Dec 2026 At Sea    
30 Dec 2026 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
31 Dec 2026 Gerlache Strait 8:00 PM 11:00 PM
1 Jan 2027 At Sea    
2 Jan 2027 Charcot Island, Antarctica 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
3 Jan 2027 Crystal Sound, Antarctica 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
4 Jan 2027 Marguerite Bay, Antarctica 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
5 Jan 2027 At Sea    
6 Jan 2027 At Sea    
7 Jan 2027 Penola Strait, Antarctica 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
8 Jan 2027 At Sea    
9 Jan 2027 At Sea    
10 Jan 2027 Ushuaia, Argentina 6:00 AM
10 Jan 2027 Ushuaia, Argentina Transfer. Flight
10 Jan 2027 Buenos Aires, Argentina Flight Arrival
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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