ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & FALKLANDS
HOLIDAY VOYAGE
December 21 – January 8, 2026
Overview:
Interested in more information? To learn more about this tour operated by Abercombie & Kent, please contact Africa Easy by calling 1-800-617-2319 or click here to e-mail the Africa Easy Team.
ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & FALKLANDS
HOLIDAY VOYAGE
December 21 – January 8, 2026
Day-by-day Itinerary:
Day 1 – 21, December, 2025 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Argentina’s capital, you are met and transferred to the Palacio Duhau — Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. In the evening, gather for a welcome cocktail reception.
Day 2 – 22, December, 2025 –Ushuaia
Fly to Ushuaia, your gateway to Antarctica. Here, you might opt for a trek in the Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve before boarding your vessel and cruising out to sea.
Day 3 – 23, December, 2025 – The South Atlantic
Awake to your first morning aboard. Today, cruise east toward the Falkland Islands while A&K’s Expedition Team begins its lecture series and the Young Explorers Guides entertain with a host of onboard activities.
Day 4 – 24, December, 2025 – The Falkland Islands
Today, your Captain may set a course for the remote Falkland Islands, a starkly beautiful sub-Antarctic enclave harboring a wealth of marine and bird life. Conditions permitting, you may visit the historic capital of Stanley or explore its surrounding wilderness.
Day 5 – 25, December, 2025 – The Falkland Islands
Experience a Christmas Day like no other as you continue your exploration of the West Falkland Islands region. Here, you may spot gentoo or rockhopper penguins, or the majestic albatross. This evening, partake in memorable holiday festivities as your vessel is scheduled to sail toward South Georgia.
Day 6 – 26, December, 2025 – The South Atlantic
Today, your planned course continues toward South Georgia. Time aboard is once again filled with fascinating lectures by your Expedition Team as well as exciting family-friendly programming led by Young Explorers Guides.
Day 7 – 27, December, 2025 – The South Atlantic
As you approach South Georgia, deckside wildlife sightings may become more frequent. This stretch of ocean is a treasure chest bursting with life. Scan for seabirds as you keep an eye out for remote islets like the six distinctively pointed outcroppings of the Shag Rocks.
Day 8 – 28, December, 2025 – South Georgia
The day’s planned destination is South Georgia, one of the Southern Ocean’s most biodiverse regions. Weather permitting, explore its glacier-carved coves and rugged shores, searching for vast colonies of king penguins, as well as southern elephant and fur seals.
Day 9 – 29, December, 2025 – South Georgia
Today, you might explore sites with your A&K historian as they share tales of the whaling era and the exploits of legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Day 10 – 30, December, 2025 – South Georgia
A photographer’s paradise, beguiling South Georgia invites you to take your best shot. Conditions permitting, you may visit the southern end of South Georgia, home to fur seals, southern elephant seals and king penguins.
Day 11 – 31, December, 2025 – The Scotia Sea
Today’s planned course plies the Scotia Sea. As the end of the year approaches, celebrate with onboard festivities and the anticipation of Antarctica.
Day 12 – 01, January, 2025 – The Scotia Sea
Awake to a New Year’s Day unlike any other as your Expedition Team ushers in tomorrow’s planned landing on the Antarctic continent.
Day 13 – 02, January, 2025 – Antarctica
Weather and ice conditions permitting, your Expedition Team takes advantage of the best opportunities for landings on the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands in search of gentoo and chinstrap penguins.
Day 14 – 03, January, 2025 – Antarctica
If the weather holds, younger guests may get a turn at the tiller of a nimble Zodiac boat. In the evening, capture photos in the stunning Antarctic twilight.
Day 15 – 04, January, 2025 – Antarctica
Antarctica invites another day of adventure as snowcapped mountains, shimmering glaciers and iceberg-strewn channels compete for your attention.
Day 16 – 05, January, 2025 – Antarctica
Pause to take it all in on this, your final day in Antarctica. Keep your eyes peeled for species that may have eluded you until this point.
Day 17 – 06, January, 2025 – The Drake Passage
While cruising this historic passage, keep an eye out for the giant petrel and the elusive albatross.
Day 18 – 08, January, 2025 – Depart Ushuaia
After your scheduled arrival in Ushuaia, disembark and transfer to your connecting flight to Buenos Aires.
*Please note: This itinerary is subject to change. In the spirit of expedition travel, plans may change slightly to take full advantage of encounters with the destination and its people, culture, and wildlife. This trip is operated through Abercrombie & Kent.
ARCTIC CRUISE ADVENTURE
IN SEARCH OF THE POLAR BEAR
July 25 – August 8, 2025
Rates:
Trip Package Rate: Approx.
Classic Stateroom:
Price: $25,995
Single Supplement: $6,495
Deluxe Stateroom:
Price: $29,495
Single Supplement: $7,375
Premier Stateroom:
Price: $31,495
Single Supplement: $7,875
Prestige Suite:
Price: $44,995
Single Supplement: $33,745
Premier Two-Room Suite:
Price: $53,995
Single Supplement: $40,495
Privilege Two-Room Suite:
Price: $57,495
Single Supplement: $43,125
– Rates are per person and are based on shared accommodations
– Rates are approximate until the time of booking
– Rates are quoted in USD and subject to change without prior notice
– Rates are based on availability at the time of booking
International Airfare:
Africa Easy does not make international air reservations and international air is not included in your quote. However, please do let us know if you would like assistance with booking your international air. We would be happy to put you in touch with our airline partner, Exito Travel to assist you with your international air reservation.
Included:
- An Exclusively Chartered, All-Inclusive Voyage Led by A&K’s Expedition Team
- Pre-Cruise Stay at Stylish, Ideally Located Hotel and A&K-Led Excursion
- Airport Meet and Greet and Transfers
- Private Balcony with Every Onboard Accommodation and Butler Service with Every Suite
- Maximum Personnel-to-Guest Ratio of 1 to 1.2 and ship occupancy limited to 80 percent
- Culinary Program Featuring French-Inspired Cuisine, Including House Drinks, Afternoon Tea and Pastries
- 24-Hour Room Service and Breakfast in Bed on board
- Complimentary Expedition Parka, Backpack and Water Bottle, and Use of Waterproof Pants, Boots and Trekking Poles
- Zodiac Excursions Led by A&K Expert Naturalist Driver-Guides
- Traveller’s Valet® Laundry Service on board
- All Gratuities, Port Charges and Taxes
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on Board and in Hotels
- Onboard Service from an English-Speaking Staff, Including an Accredited Physician
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
General Information:
– Medical Evacuation insurance is mandatory for travel with Africa Easy and proof of purchase is required. Africa Easy also strongly recommends purchasing a policy that includes trip cancellation /interruption coverage.
Deposit & Payments:
A completed & signed Africa Easy Reservation Form, along with your 25% trip deposit and full regional and/or domestic air payment (if applicable) is required at the time of booking.
Reservations:
This itinerary is subject to the availability of all services at the time of making a reservation. No space is being held at this time. Please contact Africa Easy for the full terms and conditions that apply. We are happy to answer questions and discuss your trip.
To reserve space on a trip on the Africa Easy website, please contact Africa Easy by calling 1-800-617-2319 or (206) 284-2319. Click here to e-mail the Africa Easy Team.
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December 21, 2025 - January 08, 2026
Operated by Abercrombie & Kent
