Antarctic Exploration-Rio De Janeiro to Santiago Cruise

Day 1 - Rio De Janeiro

Arrive: Sun 19 January 2025 / Depart: Sun 19 January 2025 at 21:00

There’s a little bit of Carnival celebrated here everyday. From its famous beaches to its iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio radiates an air of exuberance that is hard to find anywhere else. Make the scene on trendy Ipanema or take a cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain and enjoy the amazing views. Sway your hips to the rhythm at a samba show or enjoy the tranquility of king Dom João VI’s Botanical Gardens and verdant Tijuca Forest.

Day 2 - Ilha Grande, Brazil

Arrive: Mon 20 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 20 January 2025 at 18:00

Some of Brazil's most gorgeous beaches and exotic rainforests can be found 120 miles south of Rio de Janeiro on the Ilha Grande. Ilha Grande boasts over 200 beaches and historically was a pirates hideaway. Enjoy exploring this beautiful island hiking its trails, kayaking, snorkeling, diving to spectacular sites or simply relaxing on its gorgeous beaches. Savor the dense Atlantic forest, the birds, flowers, iguanas, monkeys and myriad wildlife found in this protected reserve. Please be advised that due to the under-developed nature of this destination, organized tours are not available.

Day 3 - Santos, Brazil

Arrive: Tue 21 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 21 January 2025 at 18:00

Santos, a coastal city in southern Brazil's São Paulo state, is a major seaport stretching from the mainland to São Vicente Island. The island's urban center borders the Bay of Santos, known for its wide beach and adjacent 5.3km-long garden. The Museu do Café, occupying a 1922 commodities exchange preserved in the historic district, explores the area's key role in Brazil's coffee trade.

Day 4 - Itajai

Arrive: Wed 22 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 22 January 2025 at 16:00

Itajaí is a port city in southeast Brazil. It’s known for surf beaches like Praia Brava and Praia do Atalaia. At Geremias Beach, Bico do Papagaio rock resembles a parrot’s head. The 1955 Blessed Sacrament Church was built in neo-Gothic and Romanesque styles. The Ethno-Archaeological Museum shows prehistoric artifacts. Set in art-nouveau Marcos Konder Palace, the Historical Museum houses items tracing the city’s past.

Day 5 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 6 - Montevideo

Arrive: Fri 24 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 24 January 2025 at 20:00

Laid-back Montevideo is home to nearly half of Uruguay’s population. The relatively small capital is the nation’s only major city, yet visitors do not come here in search of the hustle and bustle of a large metropolis. It is said that Montevideanos themselves travel to Buenos Aires and São Paulo when they crave big city excitement. As Uruguay’s cultural, political and economical center, the city boasts a good number of monuments, museums and impressive architecture.

Day 7 - Buenos Aires

Arrive: Sat 25 January 2025 at 08:00

Rivaling Madrid or Paris for sophistication and culture, the tree-lined boulevards of fashionable Buenos Aires are home to superb restaurants, art galleries, museums, the magnificent Teatro de Colon and the brightly colored houses of La Boca barrio. As the sun sets, Recoleta awakens and the passionate melodies of the tango rise from the milangas along San Telmo’s cobbled streets. Few cities in South America share the ambiance, lifestyle and amenities that make Buenos Aires so endearing.

Day 8 - Buenos Aires

Depart: Sun 26 January 2025 at 17:00

Rivaling Madrid or Paris for sophistication and culture, the tree-lined boulevards of fashionable Buenos Aires are home to superb restaurants, art galleries, museums, the magnificent Teatro de Colon and the brightly colored houses of La Boca barrio. As the sun sets, Recoleta awakens and the passionate melodies of the tango rise from the milangas along San Telmo’s cobbled streets. Few cities in South America share the ambiance, lifestyle and amenities that make Buenos Aires so endearing.

Day 9 - Punta del Este

Arrive: Mon 27 January 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 27 January 2025 at 18:00

Spend the day enjoying this beautiful, chic beach resort, its marinas, museums and fascinating shops. Or venture into the equally picturesque countryside and visit a cattle station. Take a trip to Sea Wolves Island and view a colony of endangered sea lions and seals. Visit the 18th-century city of Maldonado with its many enchanting buildings, cathedral and lovely museum. Look for fine leather goods, jewelry and artwork. Excellent beef and seafood highlight the menus here.

Day 10 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 11 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 12 - Falkland Islands

Arrive: Thu 30 January 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 30 January 2025 at 18:00

Located about 480 miles northeast of Cape Horn, the Falklands Islands are the most easily accessible sub-Antarctic islands. The English navigator, John Davis, aboard the Desire made the first confirmed sighting of the Islands in 1592. The Falklands have been a disputed area between Great Britain and Argentina. Argentina invaded and occupied the islands in April 1982, spurring a British counter-invasion that June. With all the charm of a rural English village, Stanley is characterized by its bright rooftops, red telephone boxes, shops, and local pubs. Nearby is the Grave Cove penguin colony.

Day 13 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 14 - Antarctic Peninsula

Day 15 - Antarctic Peninsula

Day 16 - Antarctic Peninsula

Day 17 - Drake Passage

Day 18 - Ushuaia, Argentina

Arrive: Wed 05 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 05 February 2025 at 17:00

Here at the bottom of the world, mountains and sea come together like in no other place in America. Considered to be the world’s southernmost city (though that is up for a heated debate), Ushuaia is the capital of the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego. The town itself has an interesting museum and a variety of shops selling everything from souvenirs to duty-free luxury items.

Day 19 - Punta Arenas, Chile

Arrive: Thu 06 February 2025 / Depart: Thu 06 February 2025 at 20:00

Punta Arenas or ‘Sandy Point,’ is the most prominent settlement on the Strait of Magellan and the capital of Chile’s Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region. Founded in 1848, Punta Arenas was originally a remote military garrison and penal colony. Today, it is the charming gateway for a number of exhilarating experiences viewing the awesome majesty of Torres del Paine with its soaring peaks and rugged beauty .

Day 20 - Chilean Fjords

Day 21 - Chilean Fjords

Day 22 - Puerto Chacabuco

Arrive: Sun 09 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 09 February 2025 at 16:00

There is an old Chilean proverb that states, “If you are in a hurry in Patagonia, you are wasting your time.” In Puerto Chacabuco, a Chilean town in the Aysen commune, time passes at the leisurely pace of nature’s cycles. The gorgeously landscaped town is a small, isolated settlement situated along the wild-west fjordland coast. Patagonian ice sheets fall into the sea and the area provides a chance to view Black Necked Swans and the endangered Giant Condor.

Day 23 - Puerto Montt

Arrive: Mon 10 February 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 10 February 2025 at 19:00

The first German colonists arrived to this area in 1852, and have remained to the present day, a small but influential percentage of the 130,000 inhabitants. The town spreads along a narrow seaboard and climbs the slopes enclosing it to the north. Since 1985, the city has experienced considerable growth and development, fueled by more than 30 salmon farms, in addition to forestry, fishing industries and service companies. A gateway to Chile’s picturesque lakes and spectacular indigo mountains.

Day 24 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 25 - San Antonio, Chile

Arrive: Wed 12 February 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 12 February 2025