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South America & Antarctica (14 days)World / Long • 14 days

South America & Antarctica (14 days)

14 days • World / Long
🚢 Book this cruise — Celebrity Cruises · $2499
🧭 The trip
Embark on the ultimate expedition, where the elegance of South American culture meets the raw, majestic silence of the Antarctic. This 14-day voyage is curated specifically for the adventurous spirit who values comfort as much as discovery. We have balanced invigorating zodiac excursions with plenty of time for reflection, expert-led lectures, and the refined amenities of your ship. You will transition from the sun-drenched, rhythmic streets of Buenos Aires to the crystalline, awe-inspiring landscapes of the White Continent. This journey is designed for those who seek the thrill of a lifetime without sacrificing the luxury of a well-appointed home base. Whether you are sipping hot cocoa while watching glaciers calve from the observation deck or learning about penguin colonies from world-class naturalists, every moment is paced to ensure you remain energized and inspired. It is more than a cruise; it is a profound connection with the farthest reaches of our planet, shared with like-minded travelers.

🗓️ Day by day — full guide

Day 1
Buenos Aires, Argentina
⚓ Buenos Aires, Argentina 📍 Full local guide →
Board; tango show in the evening
🍽️Food: Indulge in a classic Argentine steak at a local parrilla, known for its tender, grass-fed beef that is easy to digest and savor. Pair it with a glass of smooth Malbec for a quintessential local experience.
Café TortoniCafé Tortoniℹ️
El Pobre LuisEl Pobre Luisℹ️
El Preferido de PalermoEl Preferido de Palermoℹ️
👀See & do: Stroll through the colorful streets of La Boca to admire the vibrant architecture and visit the historic Recoleta Cemetery to view the stunning mausoleums at a leisurely, flat-walking pace.
Teatro ColónTeatro Colónℹ️
Museo Nacional de Bellas ArtesMuseo Nacional de Bellas Artesℹ️
🎉Events & evenings: Enjoy an intimate dinner tango show in the San Telmo district, where you can experience the passion of Argentine dance from the comfort of your reserved seat.
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Tango Buenos Aires Festival and World Cup
📅 August
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La Rural Livestock Show
📅 July
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Buenos Aires Jazz Festival
📅 November
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Day 2
Montevideo, Uruguay
⚓ Montevideo, Uruguay 📍 Full local guide →
Old city walk; mate tasting
🍽️Food: Sample a chivito, a hearty but manageable sandwich of thinly sliced steak and local toppings, or enjoy fresh alfajores, soft cookies filled with dulce de leche that melt in your mouth.
Mercado del PuertoMercado del Puertoℹ️
Café BrasileroCafé Brasileroℹ️
La Corte RestaurantLa Corte Restaurantℹ️
👀See & do: Walk the tree-lined Plaza Independencia to see the Artigas Mausoleum, then stroll along the Rambla, a beautiful, flat coastal promenade perfect for a gentle afternoon breeze.
Ciudad Vieja (Old City)Ciudad Vieja (Old City)ℹ️
Rambla de MontevideoRambla de Montevideoℹ️
🎉Events & evenings: Visit the Mercado del Puerto for a lively midday atmosphere where local artisans display leather goods and handmade crafts in a historical setting.
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Carnival
📅 February (variable dates)
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Heritage Day (Día del Patrimonio)
📅 First weekend of October
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Uruguay Wine Harvest Festival
📅 March
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Day 3
At Sea
⚓ At Sea
Expedition team introductions
🍽️Food: The ship’s chef will prepare a sophisticated welcome dinner featuring local South American seafood, ensuring a light yet flavorful start to your culinary journey at sea.
👀See & do: Make yourself comfortable in the panoramic observation lounge, where you can watch the horizon for wandering albatross and dolphins while enjoying a quiet morning coffee.
🎉Events & evenings: Attend the Captain’s Welcome Reception in the main lounge to meet your fellow travelers and the expert expedition team who will guide your Antarctic adventure.
Day 4
Puerto Madryn
⚓ Puerto Madryn 📍 Full local guide →
Punta Tombo penguin colony (coach)
🍽️Food: Try fresh Patagonian lamb, slow-roasted to perfection, which is a regional delicacy known for its mild flavor and tenderness.
Cantina El NauticoCantina El Nauticoℹ️
En Mis FuegosEn Mis Fuegosℹ️
La CabañaLa Cabañaℹ️
👀See & do: Observe the massive Magellanic penguin colony from well-maintained wooden boardwalks that offer excellent, accessible views without requiring strenuous hiking.
Ecocentro Pampa AzulEcocentro Pampa Azulℹ️
Puerto Madryn Coastal PromenadePuerto Madryn Coastal Promenadeℹ️
🎉Events & evenings: Enjoy a quiet evening on the ship’s deck, where the clear Patagonian night sky offers a breathtaking view of the Southern Cross constellation.
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Southern Right Whale Season
📅 June to December
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Madryn al Plato
📅 July
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Summer Beach Season
📅 December to March
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Day 5
At Sea
⚓ At Sea
Expedition team introductions
🍽️Food: The ship’s chef will prepare a sophisticated welcome dinner featuring local South American seafood, ensuring a light yet flavorful start to your culinary journey at sea.
👀See & do: Make yourself comfortable in the panoramic observation lounge, where you can watch the horizon for wandering albatross and dolphins while enjoying a quiet morning coffee.
🎉Events & evenings: Attend the Captain’s Welcome Reception in the main lounge to meet your fellow travelers and the expert expedition team who will guide your Antarctic adventure.
Day 6
Ushuaia (gateway)
⚓ Ushuaia (gateway) 📍 Full local guide →
Optional Tierra del Fuego national park
🍽️Food: Savor a bowl of warming king crab soup, a local specialty of the 'End of the World' that is both comforting and rich in flavor.
La Cantina Fueguina de FreddyLa Cantina Fueguina de Freddyℹ️
Ramos GeneralesRamos Generalesℹ️
KaupéKaupéℹ️
👀See & do: Take a gentle coach tour through Tierra del Fuego National Park to see the dramatic contrast between the snow-capped mountains and the serene coastal inlets.
Tierra del Fuego National Park (End of the World Train)Tierra del Fuego National Park (End of the World Train)ℹ️
Maritime and Prison MuseumMaritime and Prison Museumℹ️
🎉Events & evenings: Browse the local craft market near the port, which features unique items made from local wood and wool, perfect for a meaningful souvenir.
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Peak Cruise Season
📅 November - March
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Festival of the Longest Night
📅 June 21
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Whale Watching Season
📅 September - November
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Day 7
Cape Horn
⚓ Cape Horn 📍 Full local guide →
Scenic cruising around the legendary cape
🍽️Food: Enjoy a hot, steaming bowl of traditional beef stew served on deck, designed to keep you warm and satisfied while you brave the crisp maritime air.
Restaurant El Ovejero (Puerto Williams)Restaurant El Ovejero (Puerto Williams)ℹ️
Café Dientes de NavarinoCafé Dientes de Navarinoℹ️
Restaurante MicalviRestaurante Micalviℹ️
👀See & do: View the iconic lighthouse and the monument dedicated to the sailors who navigated these legendary waters, all from the comfort of the ship’s stable observation deck.
Cape Horn MonumentCape Horn Monumentℹ️
Wulaia BayWulaia Bayℹ️
🎉Events & evenings: Join the bridge officers for a narration of the history of the Cape, an evocative storytelling session that brings the maritime legends to life.
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Peak Wildlife Viewing
📅 December - February
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Cape Horn Regatta Season
📅 January - March
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Autumnal Foliage
📅 April - May
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Day 8
Drake Passage
⚓ Drake Passage 📍 Full local guide →
Crossing; expedition films, cozy lounges
🍽️Food: The kitchen offers light, ginger-infused teas and snacks throughout the day, which are excellent for staying comfortable while the ship navigates the open ocean.
Shipboard Dining RoomShipboard Dining Roomℹ️
Observation Lounge Tea ServiceObservation Lounge Tea Serviceℹ️
The Captain's Gala DinnerThe Captain's Gala Dinnerℹ️
👀See & do: Relax in the library with a book on Antarctic explorers, or watch the waves from the comfort of a plush armchair in the ship's quietest lounge.
Albatross and Petrel WatchingAlbatross and Petrel Watchingℹ️
The Antarctic ConvergenceThe Antarctic Convergenceℹ️
🎉Events & evenings: Gather in the cinema room for a screening of classic documentaries about the early heroic age of Antarctic exploration.
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Peak Whale Migration
📅 February - March
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The Midnight Sun
📅 December - January
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Sea State Variability
📅 November - March
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Day 9
Antarctic Peninsula
⚓ Antarctic Peninsula 📍 Full local guide →
First zodiac landing — penguins up close
🍽️Food: Warm up after your zodiac excursion with a mug of rich, artisanal hot chocolate and fresh-baked pastries served immediately upon your return to the ship.
The Expedition Dining Room (Onboard)The Expedition Dining Room (Onboard)ℹ️
Port Lockroy 'Base A' Post Office & ShopPort Lockroy 'Base A' Post Office & Shopℹ️
👀See & do: Walk slowly along the icy shorelines to see Gentoo penguin rookeries, keeping a respectful distance as recommended by your expert guides.
Lemaire ChannelLemaire Channelℹ️
Neko HarbourNeko Harbourℹ️
🎉Events & evenings: Attend the evening recap session where the expedition team shares photos and stories from the day’s landing, fostering a sense of community among guests.
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Penguin Chick Hatching
📅 December - January
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Whale Migration Peak
📅 February - March
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🎉
Midnight Sun
📅 December - January
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Day 10
Antarctic Peninsula
⚓ Antarctic Peninsula 📍 Full local guide →
First zodiac landing — penguins up close
🍽️Food: Warm up after your zodiac excursion with a mug of rich, artisanal hot chocolate and fresh-baked pastries served immediately upon your return to the ship.
The Expedition Dining Room (Onboard)The Expedition Dining Room (Onboard)ℹ️
Port Lockroy 'Base A' Post Office & ShopPort Lockroy 'Base A' Post Office & Shopℹ️
👀See & do: Walk slowly along the icy shorelines to see Gentoo penguin rookeries, keeping a respectful distance as recommended by your expert guides.
Lemaire ChannelLemaire Channelℹ️
Neko HarbourNeko Harbourℹ️
🎉Events & evenings: Attend the evening recap session where the expedition team shares photos and stories from the day’s landing, fostering a sense of community among guests.
🎉
Penguin Chick Hatching
📅 December - January
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🎉
Whale Migration Peak
📅 February - March
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🎉
Midnight Sun
📅 December - January
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Day 11
Antarctic Peninsula
⚓ Antarctic Peninsula 📍 Full local guide →
First zodiac landing — penguins up close
🍽️Food: Warm up after your zodiac excursion with a mug of rich, artisanal hot chocolate and fresh-baked pastries served immediately upon your return to the ship.
The Expedition Dining Room (Onboard)The Expedition Dining Room (Onboard)ℹ️
Port Lockroy 'Base A' Post Office & ShopPort Lockroy 'Base A' Post Office & Shopℹ️
👀See & do: Walk slowly along the icy shorelines to see Gentoo penguin rookeries, keeping a respectful distance as recommended by your expert guides.
Lemaire ChannelLemaire Channelℹ️
Neko HarbourNeko Harbourℹ️
🎉Events & evenings: Attend the evening recap session where the expedition team shares photos and stories from the day’s landing, fostering a sense of community among guests.
🎉
Penguin Chick Hatching
📅 December - January
ℹ️
🎉
Whale Migration Peak
📅 February - March
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🎉
Midnight Sun
📅 December - January
ℹ️
Day 12
Drake Passage
⚓ Drake Passage 📍 Full local guide →
Crossing; expedition films, cozy lounges
🍽️Food: The kitchen offers light, ginger-infused teas and snacks throughout the day, which are excellent for staying comfortable while the ship navigates the open ocean.
Shipboard Dining RoomShipboard Dining Roomℹ️
Observation Lounge Tea ServiceObservation Lounge Tea Serviceℹ️
The Captain's Gala DinnerThe Captain's Gala Dinnerℹ️
👀See & do: Relax in the library with a book on Antarctic explorers, or watch the waves from the comfort of a plush armchair in the ship's quietest lounge.
Albatross and Petrel WatchingAlbatross and Petrel Watchingℹ️
The Antarctic ConvergenceThe Antarctic Convergenceℹ️
🎉Events & evenings: Gather in the cinema room for a screening of classic documentaries about the early heroic age of Antarctic exploration.
🎉
Peak Whale Migration
📅 February - March
ℹ️
🎉
The Midnight Sun
📅 December - January
ℹ️
🎉
Sea State Variability
📅 November - March
ℹ️
Day 13
At Sea
⚓ At Sea
Expedition team introductions
🍽️Food: The ship’s chef will prepare a sophisticated welcome dinner featuring local South American seafood, ensuring a light yet flavorful start to your culinary journey at sea.
👀See & do: Make yourself comfortable in the panoramic observation lounge, where you can watch the horizon for wandering albatross and dolphins while enjoying a quiet morning coffee.
🎉Events & evenings: Attend the Captain’s Welcome Reception in the main lounge to meet your fellow travelers and the expert expedition team who will guide your Antarctic adventure.
Day 14
Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
⚓ Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Disembark; fly home with memories of a lifetime
🍽️Food: Before your flight, enjoy a final Argentine breakfast of medialunas (sweet croissants) and strong coffee, the perfect energy boost for your journey home.
👀See & do: Take a final walk along the Beagle Channel waterfront in Ushuaia to breathe in the crisp, clean air one last time before heading to the airport.
🎉Events & evenings: Exchange contact information with your new friends during the final group breakfast, ensuring that the connections made on this voyage continue long after you return.

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