Flight Credit RM8,000. Solo Traveller Offer
Polar Expedition
AntarcticaSouth Georgia
Join us on an18-day polar expedition cruise to Southern Ocean to reach the frozen shores of the nearly inaccessible White Continent, Antarctica. The expedition will cover the famous South Georgia Island which houses the thousands of King Penguin colonies and sail to the White Continent Antarctica Peninsula which cover with huge the icebergs, glaciers, mountains and frozen sea all around you. You will be one of the rare few travellers to have laid eyes on this legendary land, the theatre of the greatest expeditions and the witness of the most extraordinary adventures.
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You will sail on the Southern Ocean to reach the frozen shores of the nearly inaccessible White Continent, Antarctica. White shades take on a thousand nuances as it covers the icebergs, glaciers, mountains and frozen sea all around you. You will be one of the rare few travellers to have laid eyes on this legendary land, the theatre of the greatest expeditions and the witness of the most extraordinary adventures.
Throughout your trip, our team of naturalist guides will share with you the secrets of these faraway lands inhabited by unique wildlife. Discover the vast territory of the penguins – Adelie, king, chinstrap, Gentoo, Magellanic, southern rockhopper – albatrosses, numerous species of seals, and majestic whales blowing on the horizon.
What's included
Destination
Departure Location
Ushuaia
Return Location
Ushuaia
Tour Validity
Now till 27 Dec 2024
From November 25, 2024 till February 12, 2025
From November 25, 2024 till February 12, 2025
Additional Information
Tour Deal:
: ~ PONANT Bonus Discount up to 20%
: ~ First Time Cruiser EUR 250
: ~ NO Single Supplement Charge for Solo Traveller
Early Bird Offer: ~ Enjoy Flight Credit RM8,000 (December 2024)
Price includes
- ~ A shuttle for your way towards your hotel, the day before embarkation.
- ~ 1-night accommodation in a 4* hotel the night before embarkation.
- ~ Early check-in available from late morning.
- ~ Hospitality desk at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
- ~ Return flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT, in economy class.
- ~ Services of local guides, in Ushuaia.
- ~ Meals as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.
- ~ Transfers as mentioned in the programme.
Price does not include
- ~ International air ticket
- ~ Airport transfer
- ~ Gratuities
Luxury cruise aboard to experience a truly exceptional sea voyage with a difference. Discover expeditions to the majestic landscapes of the Artic and the Antarctic. Great choice for couples, solo travelers and those who love small-ship cruising. Ponant Cruises offers exceptional bilingual service, world-class dining and elegantly-appointed accommodation and public areas in terms of the onboard experience. Choose a cruise on an Explorer Class vessel, you will benefit from several expedition-style features. Relaxing in the Blue Eye Lounge, an underwater multi-sensory environment that boasts comfortable seating and privileged views of life beneath the waves. Ponant’s expedition ships also carry a fleet of Zodiacs deployed frequently throughout each itinerary for sightseeing excursions and trips ashore.
Cancellation Policy
~ Postpone or cancel free of charge up to 10 days after the booking is confirmed
~ From 10 days after the booking is confirmed to 365 days prior to departure: EUR 150 plus RM100 refund admin fees per guest per cruise for the cruise service only
~ From 364 to 211 days prior to departure: 10% of total price
~ From 210 – 91 days prior to departure: 25% of total price
~ Cancellation within 90 days prior to departure: 100% of total price
Payment Terms
~ Deposit payment of 25% must be received within 10 days after the booking is confirmed.
~ Balance payment must be made 90 days prior to departure
~ Booking made within 90 days prior to departure require full payment at the time of booking
- DAY 1
- Day 2
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
- Day 12
- Day 13
- Day 14
- Day 15
- Day 16
- Day 17
- Day 18
- Day 19
DAY 1
BUENOS AIRES
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Meet at Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) international airport in the arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative.
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A shuttle from the airport will permit you to join your hotel.
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Check-in from late morning.
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Lunch on your own and time at leisure in the afternoon.
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Organised dinner for the group.
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Overnight at the hotel (included)
Day 2
BUENOS AIREA - USHUAIA
- After breakfast, early morning check out and transfer to airport for your chartered flight by Ponant to Ushuaia. 3.5hr flight
- Upon arrival you will be transferred to a restaurant for lunch.
- Later transfer to port and your cruise ship is ready for boarding.
- Ship Departure at 18h00hr.
- Note : Optional tours (book in advance) on Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia
- Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible.
**Embarkation from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
**Departure at 6:00 pm
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 4
AT SEA - TOWARDS SOUTH GEORGIA
- During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board.
- Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre.
- Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing.
- This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space.
- As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species.
- A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 5
AT SEA - TOWARDS SOUTH GEORGIA
- During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board.
- Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing.
- This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space.
- As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species.
- A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 6
AT SEA - TOWARDS SOUTH GEORGIA
- During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board.
- Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing.
- This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space.
- As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species.
- A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 7
ARRIVE SOUTH GEORGIA
- Aboard your ship, discover South Georgia, a region formed by an underwater mountain chain that extends from the Andes to the Antarctic Peninsula.
- All the wildlife of the Far South can be found there: king and Gentoo penguins, elephant seals, fur seals…
- You might get the chance to discover the majestic glaciers of Gold Harbour and the vast plains of Fortuna Bay. If you are fortunate enough to land at Salisbury Plain,
- Home of thousands of King Penguins Colonies (2nd largest Penguin species)
- You can expect a wonderful spectacle: more than 300,000 king penguins, which you will recognise by the bright orange mark on their head and neck, have taken up residence there.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 8
SOUTH GEORGIA
- Aboard your ship, discover South Georgia, a region formed by an underwater mountain chain that extends from the Andes to the Antarctic Peninsula.
- All the wildlife of the Far South can be found there: king and Gentoo penguins, elephant seals, fur seals…
- You might get the chance to discover the majestic glaciers of Gold Harbour and the vast plains of Fortuna Bay. If you are fortunate enough to land at Salisbury Plain,
- Home of thousands of King Penguins Colonies (2nd largest Penguin species)
- You can expect a wonderful spectacle: more than 300,000 king penguins, which you will recognise by the bright orange mark on their head and neck, have taken up residence there.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 9
SOUTH GEORGIA
- Aboard your ship, discover South Georgia, a region formed by an underwater mountain chain that extends from the Andes to the Antarctic Peninsula.
- All the wildlife of the Far South can be found there: king and Gentoo penguins, elephant seals, fur seals…
- You might get the chance to discover the majestic glaciers of Gold Harbour and the vast plains of Fortuna Bay. If you are fortunate enough to land at Salisbury Plain,
- Home of thousands of King Penguins Colonies (2nd largest Penguin species)
- You can expect a wonderful spectacle: more than 300,000 king penguins, which you will recognise by the bright orange mark on their head and neck, have taken up residence there.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 10
AT SEA -WEDDELL SEA
- South Georgia to Antarctica Peninsula
- During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board.
- Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre.
- Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space.
- As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species.
- A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 11
AT SEA -WEDDELL SEA
- South Georgia to Antarctica Peninsula
- During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board.
- Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre.
- Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space.
- As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species.
- A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 12
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments.
- Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife.
- Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas.
- Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.
- Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest zodiac outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere.
- You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 13
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments.
- Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife.
- Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas.
- Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.
- Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest zodiac outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere.
- You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 14
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments.
- Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife.
- Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas.
- Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.
- Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest zodiac outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere.
- You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 15
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments.
- Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife.
- Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas.
- Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.
- Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest zodiac outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere.
- You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 16
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments.
- Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife.
- Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas.
- Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.
- Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest zodiac outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere.
- You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 17
CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE
- If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage.
- Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America.
- Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent!
- As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 18
CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE
- If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage.
- Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America.
- Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent!
- As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 19
USHUAIA
- Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible.
**Disembarkation at 8:00 am
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
~ An expedition cruise to explore the stunning natural settings of South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, in the wake of the great explorers of the high southern latitudes.
~ Outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
~ Enjoy a magical experience as you are introduced to sea kayaking. Lead by experienced, State-Certified kayak guides, you will skim the water’s surface amid the ice. For more information about your kayak tour, please go to the section ‘PONANT activities’ and to book your kayak tour, contact your cruise advisor.
~ Hiking opportunity.
~ Lectures and information sessions hosted by our naturalist guides, covering wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection and educational discovery in the respect of environment.
~ Landscapes: drifting icebergs, ice floe, glaciers and snow-capped mountains in the Antarctic Peninsula; alpine landscapes, lush green plains and suspended glaciers in South Georgia.
~ Wildlife: humpback whales; Gentoo, Adelie, and chinstrap penguins; leopard, crabeater and Weddell seals in the Antarctic Peninsula; king and macaroni penguins; elephant and fur seals in South Georgia.
~ For your comfort, your cruise package includes an overnight in Buenos Aires the day before embarkation and the flights to/from Ushuaia (for details, see the “Included in your cruise” tab).
| Cruise price (Price shown subject to exchange rate fluctuation) | Superior Stateroom (pperson) | Deluxe stateroom (pperson) | Prestige Stateroom (pperson) | Deluxe Suite (pperson) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2024] 25 Nov - 12 Dec 2024 | RM 86,548 | RM 92,446 | RM 96,622 | RM 142,767 |
| [2024] 05 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2024 | RM 86,234 | RM 92,029 | RM 96,205 | RM 141,984 |
| [2024] 27 Dec 2024 - 14 Jan 2025 | RM 102,469 | RM 109,568 | RM 114,683 | RM 170,694 |
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