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DAY 11 • Antarctic Circle crossing As you press ever southward toward the Antarctic Circle , you ’ ll notice the landscape beginning to shift : icebergs are larger , the continent ’ s shores are more rugged , and the glittering sun shines through midnight .
Meals : B , L , D | M / S World Explorer
DAY 12 • Antarctic Circle crossing Your Antarctic expedition is subject to the whims of pack ice and sustained winds — which is why so few travelers cross the Antarctic Circle . If it is safe , you ’ ll experience a true travel milestone .
Meals : B , L , D | M / S World Explorer
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
DAY 13 • Antarctic Circle crossing If it is safe to do so , you ’ ll explore what lies beyond the Antarctic Circle today . You ’ ll likely witness icebergs that are even larger and shorelines that are even more rugged than what you ’ ve seen so far .
Meals : B , L , D | M / S World Explorer
DAY 14 • Antarctic Peninsula Region Spend a final day exploring Antarctica before we return north across the Drake Passage . Keep an eye out for humpback whales , Adélie penguins , or any creatures you have yet to see .
Meals : B , L , D | M / S World Explorer
DAY 15 • Drake Passage Bid farewell to Antarctica today as you begin your journey back to Ushuaia . If sea conditions allow , your Expedition Team may invite you to the lounge to share some final insights into the discoveries you ’ ve made .
Meals : B , L , D | M / S World Explorer
DAY 17 • Return to U . S . Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport to return to the U . S . Or begin your Iguassu Falls : Thundering Cascades of Argentina & Brazil post-trip extension .
Meals : B
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Explore the wonders at the bottom of the world for 12 nights aboard the shared charter , 172-passenger M / S World Explorer
DAY 16 • Drake Passage Enjoy your final day onboard as you complete your Drake Passage crossing , taking in lectures from your Expedition Team and Trip Experience Leader as you cruise .
Meals : B , L , D | M / S World Explorer
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