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17 Night The Great Adventure

From Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

L'Austral

Ponant Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 4044459
  • Departs: Sat, Nov 9, 2024
  • Returns: Tue, Nov 26, 2024
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    *Prices are per person based on double occupancy
    Oceanview $18,320
    Balcony $21,570
    Suite $32,460
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Nov 9, 2024
    Day
    1
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    • Buenos Aires, Argentina
    • Depart: 6:00 pm
    A port city built on the south-western shore of the Rio de la Plata, between the Atlantic Ocean and the vast Argentine pampas, Buenos Aires is a unique city in Latin America. Nicknamed the "Little Paris of South America", the Argentine capital is a clever blend of architecture with European influences and a joyful Latin American atmosphere. Designed on an orthogonal grid plan, it has 48 districts, all of which are as charming as they are different, with a range of styles such as Belle Epoque, Gothic, and Baroque. With its markets overflowing with treasures, its legendary cultural and architectural heritage, and tango providing its background music, the Argentine capital will delight you on every street corner. ...
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    Sunday - Nov 10, 2024
    Day
    2
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    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 center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. 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. ...
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    Monday - Nov 11, 2024
    Day
    3
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Tuesday - Nov 12, 2024
    Day
    4
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Wednesday - Nov 13, 2024
    Day
    5
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Thursday - Nov 14, 2024
    Day
    6
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Friday - Nov 15, 2024
    Day
    7
    South Georgia Island
    • South Georgia Island
    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, 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. ...
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    Saturday - Nov 16, 2024
    Day
    8
    South Georgia Island
    • South Georgia Island
    Sunday - Nov 17, 2024
    Day
    9
    South Georgia Island
    • South Georgia Island
    Monday - Nov 18, 2024
    Day
    10
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    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 center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. 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. ...
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    Tuesday - Nov 19, 2024
    Day
    11
    South Orkneys, Antarctica
    • South Orkneys, Antarctica
    More than 85% glaciated, these remote mountainous islands are hidden in the Southern Ocean, some 600 km from the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. The archipelago is composed of four main islands: Coronation Island, Signy Island, Powell Island, and Laurie Island. Discovered in 1821 by seal hunters, they were also explored in 1823 by the British navigator James Weddell, who gave them their current name. Despite the ravages caused by whale and seal hunting, today a sizeable leopard seal population can be found there, along with chinstrap penguins and snow petrels. Laurie Island is home to an old scientific station that is still in operation. ...
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    Wednesday - Nov 20, 2024
    Day
    12
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    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 center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. 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. ...
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    Thursday - Nov 21, 2024
    Day
    13
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    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 floes, 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 Antarctica 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. ...
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    Friday - Nov 22, 2024
    Day
    14
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Saturday - Nov 23, 2024
    Day
    15
    Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    • Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
    Sunday - Nov 24, 2024
    Day
    16
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    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. ...
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    Monday - Nov 25, 2024
    Day
    17
    Drake Passage, Antarctica
    • Drake Passage, Antarctica
    Tuesday - Nov 26, 2024
    Day
    18
    Ushuaia, Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Argentina
    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... ...
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