Roald Amundsen
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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11 Night Highlights of Antarctica Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires

Ship: Roald Amundsen
Cruise Line: Hurtigruten Cruise Line
Sailed: Monday, Jan 2, 2023 from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ended: Friday, Jan 13, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Jan 2, 2023 departure of the Roald Amundsen. If Hurtigruten Cruise Line modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Monday - Jan 2, 2023
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina    
Unescorted overnight in Buenos Aires. Guests can explore the capital of Argentina with its colorful neighborhoods and beautiful parks. Included: One-night bed and breakfast at a centrally located three-star hotel.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Jan 3, 2023
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina    
Air Travel    
Cruise Begins    
Ushuaia, Argentina    
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for an early morning flight to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world and where MS Fridtjof Nansen awaits. Once aboard the ship, guests join a mandatory safety drill before the captain's introduction and welcome dinner. Included transfers and flight: Transfer from hotel to Buenos Aires Airport, flight in coach class from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, transfer from Ushuaia Airport to the ship.
Day 3 - Wednesday - Jan 4, 2023
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Drake Passage, Antarctica    
The Drake Passage connects the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern Oceans and is the shortest crossing to Antarctica. It is also nicknamed the 'Drake Shake' when the seas are stormy or the 'Drake Lake' when the waters are still. While at sea, and provided conditions are calm, guests may be able to sight whales, dolphins, and sea birds such as albatrosses and petrels. Join lectures and watch films about Antarctica in the Science Center or spend time enjoying the ship's infinity pool, hot tubs, gym, and Wellness Center.
Day 4 - Thursday - Jan 5, 2023
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Drake Passage, Antarctica    
Day 5 - Friday - Jan 6, 2023
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica    
Each day, we venture to one of 22 possible sites to go cruising in small boats and to make landings where guests are able to observe penguin colonies, seals, whales, glaciers, and icebergs up close. All aboard are invited to participate in lectures on glaciology, climate change, and marine biology. Guests can also engage in Citizen Science programs like photographing leopard seals and spotting whale tails that contribute directly to scientific research. Included: Daily landings with short hikes to scenic or wildlife spots, small-boat cruises near the ship and landing site, lectures on a wide range of scientific topics. Additional optional activities may include: kayaking near icebergs and possibly seals and penguins, longer small-boat cruises to explore hard-to-reach areas, guided longer hikes to scenic viewpoints, camping ashore possibly with penguins, snowshoeing through pristine snow fields, in-depth photography lessons.
Day 6 - Saturday - Jan 7, 2023
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica    
Day 7 - Sunday - Jan 8, 2023
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica    
Day 8 - Monday - Jan 9, 2023
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica    
Day 9 - Tuesday - Jan 10, 2023
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica    
Day 10 - Wednesday - Jan 11, 2023
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Drake Passage, Antarctica    
As we return to open water, guests will have time to learn more in the Science Center, attend lectures, enjoy the ship's infinity pool, hot tubs, gym, and Wellness Center, or just relax while bird and whale watching out on deck.
Day 11 - Thursday - Jan 12, 2023
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Drake Passage, Antarctica    
Day 12 - Friday - Jan 13, 2023
Ushuaia, Argentina
Ushuaia, Argentina    
Cruise Ends    
Air Travel    
Buenos Aires, Argentina    
It's time to return home via Ushuaia and Buenos Aires. Guests can extend their trip with a choice of excursions or a post-voyage program. Included transfers and flight: Transfer from the ship to Ushuaia Airport & flight in coach class from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires.
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