12 Days
Day 1
USHUAIA, Argentina
Arrive in Ushuaia, located on the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the
Darwin Cordillera, glaciers, and forests of southern beech. Transfer to Las Hayas Resort Hotel,
beautifully situated amidst beech forests below the mountain of the
Martial Glacier. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with fellow
travelers.
Day 2
USHUAIA | TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK | USHUAIA | EMBARK
Explore the Tierra del Fuego National Park. The southernmost protected
region of Argentina, this splendid wilderness is celebrated for its
stunning scenery. Ride to Ensenada Bay and take a short walk to view
Redonda and Estorbo Islands, backed by the snow-white mountains of
Chile’s Sampaio Chain. Continue to Lake Roca, the Green and Black
Lagoon, and Lapataia Bay. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to
the pier to embark on Clelia II and sail. As the ship navigates the Beagle Channel, enjoy a spectacular vista of glaciers and misted mountains.
Day 3
AT SEA
Attend lectures by our onboard team as the ship sails through the Drake
Passage. Look for Albatross, Cape Petrels, and whales that may accompany
the ship on its passage.
Days 4 – 9
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Explore the pristine wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula, a
narrow finger of land that separates the ice-choked waters of the
Weddell and Bellingshausen Seas, and surrounding islands. As Clelia II
sails through scenic waterways, witness a breathtaking panorama of
icebergs, blue glaciers, and jagged, snow-capped mountains. Aboard the
ship’s fleet of Zodiacs cruise among ice floes; explore penguin
rookeries; and, if conditions permit, visit with scientists at research
stations. Although the itinerary varies according to local ice and wind
conditions, we plan to land at such places as Paradise Harbour, where
humpback and minke whales are often sighted offshore; Petermann Island,
the habitat of Gentoo and Adelie Penguins; and Deception Island, known
for its volcanically-heated hot springs. Voyages through the magnificent
Lemaire, Errera, Neumeyer, and other protected channels are also
planned.
Days 10 & 11
AT SEA
Watch for whales and seabirds and enjoy onboard lectures and the ship’s amenities as Clelia II sails back to Ushuaia.
USHUAIA | DISEMBARK | FLY TO USA
Disembark in Ushuaia and transfer to the airport for flights home.
