Antarctica & Falkland Expedition – MS Roald Amundsen
16-day all-inclusive Antarctica expedition cruise with round-trip flights from Buenos Aires
The 14-night Antarctica voyage aboard MS Roald Amundsen sails round trip from Ushuaia, calling at South Shetland, Northern Gerlache, Southern Gerlache, Port Stanley, Saunders Island and West Point Island, with 3 days at sea.
Beyond the expedition cruise itself, this package includes:
- Flights in economy class between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
- Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
- Transfer from the hotel to the airport in in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise
- Transfers between the airport and the ship in Ushuaia.
- Summer in Antarctica means longer days and milder weather
- See different species of penguin in Antarctica and the Falkland Islands
- MS Roald Amundsen is the first hybrid-powered expedition ship of its kind in history
- An experienced Expedition Team to guide all lectures, landings and small boat cruises
You sail aboard MS Roald Amundsen. The very first of our revolutionary hybrid-powered expedition vessels with battery packs that store electric power. This ship has more efficient engines, lower fuel usage, reduced C02 emissions, and the ability to sail almost silently. On board: Three restaurants; Science Center with advanced microscopes; All cabins and suites enjoy outside views; Sauna with a panoramic outside view; Wellness Center with massage and spa treatments; Expedition Team; Outdoor infinity pool and two hot tubs; Indoor and outdoor gyms with on-deck running track.
- 28 Nov 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
from $18,909 pp twin share / $26,664 pp sole use * - 18 Mar 2027 – 02 Apr 2027
from $16,545 pp twin share / $23,236 pp sole use * - 07 Mar 2028 – 22 Mar 2028
from $17,045 pp twin share / $23,822 pp sole use *
Additional Pricing Information
- Polar Outside from $16,545 pp twin share
- Arctic Superior from $18,121 pp twin share
- Expedition Suite from $22,598 pp twin share
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Itinerary
Day 1 – City of many passions
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 on our optional Pre-Programme.
Day 2 – Setting sail from Ushuaia
Flying south to Ushuaia where you’ll board your ship
Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where you’ll meet your hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in 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.
Day 3 – 4 – Get set for Antarctica
Centre on science 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 Centre 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 and as low-impact 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.
Day 5 – 9 – Antarctica: another world
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. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It’s a stillness that’s broken every so often by the locals – the wildlife.
In the Antarctic summer, that might be penguins tending to their chicks; cormorants, sheathbills and petrels wheeling through the skies; or even orcas or humpback whales feeding on the krill-rich waters. Antarctica is simply a place where nature is king and the rest of us are mere observers.
You’ll spend an exciting five days busily exploring several of the possible landing sites. Wherever we go and whatever we do, each day will offer something different and thrilling.
You’ll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice cruises. You can take part in activities such as kayaking, snowshoeing and hiking, and may even get the chance to go camping overnight. Back on board, the Expedition Team will continue their lectures, helping you grow in your insights of the frozen continent.
Day 10 – 11 – The Drake Passage
Discover more about the Falkland Islands
As you savour your Antarctic experiences, prepare for more adventures ahead as we cruise towards the Falkland Islands. Your Expedition Team will brief you about the history and biology of the islands. In the Science Centre, you can look through the microscope at the tiny krill and phytoplankton that sustains so much of the region’s wildlife.
Get tips from our professional photographer to improve your images or join workshops on wildlife painting and nautical knots. You can also book a spa treatment, visit the gym, and enjoy the locally sourced, regionally inspired dishes in our restaurants.
Day 12 – 14 – Wildlife of the Falklands
Enjoy birding and hiking in these green islands
The Falkland archipelago is filled with seamless horizons and white sands teeming with birdlife. Only the occasional farm dots the landscape. You’ll find grassy hills and wildflowers, in contrast to the vast whiteness of Antarctica. You’ll also enjoy a community walk of Stanley, taking in the Jubilee Villas gardens, Christ Church Cathedral and the Historic Dockyard Museum.
Our landings, hikes and excursions are, as always, guided by the conditions. We hope to visit albatross and penguin colonies, which are often found sharing space with seals, and getting as close as we can without disturbing them.
Day 15 – Out last day at sea
A relaxing day at sea with time to reflect
Your expedition cruise, taking in the wonders of Antarctica and the wildlife of the Falkland Islands nears its end. As we sail the final leg to Ushuaia, enjoy your final day at sea.
Join the Expedition Team in the Science Centre to examine special interests in more depth. Enlist the help of the Expedition Team to help identify species captured in your photos or simply relax on deck, recalling the highlights of your memorable adventure. End the day in the Explorer Lounge & Bar with the new friends you’ve made on your trip, sharing experiences over a relaxing drink.
Day 16 – Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
From Ushuaia to 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 popular, optional Post-Programme before heading home.
Highlights
- Round-trip flights from Buenos Aires included
- Overnight stay in Buenos Aires before the cruise
- Transfers between airport, hotel and ship provided
16-day all-inclusive Antarctica expedition cruise with round-trip flights from Buenos Aires
The 14-night Antarctica voyage aboard MS Roald Amundsen sails round trip from Ushuaia, calling at South Shetland, Northern Gerlache, Southern Gerlache, Port Stanley, Saunders Island and West Point Island, with 3 days at sea.
Beyond the expedition cruise itself, this package includes:
- Flights in economy class between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
- Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
- Transfer from the hotel to the airport in in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise
- Transfers between the airport and the ship in Ushuaia.
- Summer in Antarctica means longer days and milder weather
- See different species of penguin in Antarctica and the Falkland Islands
- MS Roald Amundsen is the first hybrid-powered expedition ship of its kind in history
- An experienced Expedition Team to guide all lectures, landings and small boat cruises
You sail aboard MS Roald Amundsen. The very first of our revolutionary hybrid-powered expedition vessels with battery packs that store electric power. This ship has more efficient engines, lower fuel usage, reduced C02 emissions, and the ability to sail almost silently. On board: Three restaurants; Science Center with advanced microscopes; All cabins and suites enjoy outside views; Sauna with a panoramic outside view; Wellness Center with massage and spa treatments; Expedition Team; Outdoor infinity pool and two hot tubs; Indoor and outdoor gyms with on-deck running track.
Inclusions
- Flights in economy class between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.
- Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise, including breakfast.
- Transfer from the hotel to the airport in in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise.
- Transfers between the airport and the ship in Ushuaia.
- A stay in a cabin of your choice.
- All day coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Exclusions
- International flights
- Additional overnight(s) if required due to international flight timings
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
FAQs
Hotels
Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
- Day 1 – Alvear Art or Hotel Emperador Buenos Aires
MS Roald Amundsen
The very first of our revolutionary hybrid-powered expedition vessels with battery packs that store electric power. This ship has more efficient engines, lower fuel usage, reduced C02 emissions, and the ability to sail almost silently.
On board: Three restaurants; Science Center with advanced microscopes; All cabins and suites enjoy outside views; Sauna with a panoramic outside view; Wellness Center with massage and spa treatments; Expedition Team; Outdoor infinity pool and two hot tubs; Indoor and outdoor gyms with on-deck running track; Explorer Lounge and Bar; Indoor and outdoor Observation decks; On board shop; Expedition launch/Tender pit; Lecture hall and group room; 50% of all cabins are suites with a private balcony.
Polar Outside
The Polar Outside cabins on MS Roald Amundsen have
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A double bed that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking, and some have a sofa bed.
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All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
- RR – Outside cabin: window, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 19–23 m².
Arctic Superior
Arctic Superior cabins are both comfortable and spacious.
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These cabins feature a double bed which can be divided into two single beds in some cabins on request at the time of booking. Some also have a sofa bed, and many have a private balcony.
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All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A bathrobe and slippers are also available free of charge.
- XT – Outside cabin with balcony: private balcony, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 18 m².
- XTD – Outside cabin with balcony: private balcony, double bed, 15–19 m².
- XY – Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin with balcony: private balcony, double bed, 19 m².
- XTJ – Outside cabin with balcony: private balcony, limited view, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 18 m².
- TT – Outside cabin: window, double bed, optional twin, 27 m².
- TY – Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin: window, double bed, optional twin, 24–26 m².
Expedition Suite
Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Roald Amundsen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites.
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Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and hot tubs.
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Suites feature a double bed that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking, and some have a sofa bed.
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All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, a single-serve coffee machine, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities as well as a minibar (charges apply), daily turn-down service, and laundry.
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Complimentary fine dining in our Lindstrøm restaurant is part of the experience, and a takeaway service means you can also enjoy dinner exclusively. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.
- MA – XL Suite with balcony: private balcony and large windows, double bed, optional twin, 46–48 m².
- MC – Corner Suite with balcony: private balcony, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 20–30 m².
- MB – XL Suite: large windows, double bed, optional twin, 44 m².
- MD – Large Suite with balcony: private balcony and large windows, double bed, optional twin, 35 m².
- ME – Suite with balcony: private balcony, double bed, optional twin, sofa bed, 22–28 m².
- MF – Corner Suite: large windows, double bed, optional twin, 22 m².
How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 16 days and 15 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 28 Nov 2026 and 22 Mar 2028, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
Can I travel solo?
Solo pricing may be available on selected departures, and final options can be confirmed at enquiry.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
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