SMALL SHIP ADVENTURES
Argentina: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park | Antarctic Expedition Cruise: Beagle Channel, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula Region, South Shetland Islands
Small groups of no more than 25 travelers, guaranteed
Colossal glaciers calving into the sea in a sudden thunderous clap... Weddell seals hauled out on ice floes ... jagged icebergs bathed in pink-hued summer sunlight—this is Antarctica. On this adventure, you'll journey to the bottom of the world with 9 nights aboard the 170-passenger M/S World Traveller, and get closer than you ever imagined to the wonders of the seventh continent, coming away with a deep understanding of this rugged wilderness.
14 days starting from $15,595
including international airfare from Miami
Single Supplement: $6,495
Departure Dates: Jan; Feb
Activity Level: Moderate Strenuous
IT'S INCLUDED
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12 nights accommodation, including 9 nights aboard the privately chartered, 170-passenger M/S World Traveller
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International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges, unless you choose to make your own air arrangements
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31 meals: 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
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3 guided tours; daily Antarctic activities including Zodiac cruises and landings (weather permitting); and discussions with an Expedition Team
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Gratuities for local guides, motorcoach drivers, and onboard Expedition Team
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Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips
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Rubber boots and parkas provided onboard ship for duration of cruise
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5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next trip
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U.S.
Your overnight flight to Buenos Aires departs in the evening.
DAY 2 • Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel, where you'll join travelers who took our Bariloche's Patagonian Andes & Lakes pre-trip extension.
Loi Suites Recoleta, Libertador Buenos Aires or similar
DAY 3 • Buenos Aires
Explore lively Buenos Aires and discover some of its many highlights, such as the Avenida 9 de Julio and the vast Plaza de Mayo.
Meals: B,D | Loi Suites Recoleta, Libertador Buenos Aires or similar
DAY 4 • Ushuaia
Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina, known as the "City at the End of the World" in the "Land of Fire," Tierra del Fuego. You'll discover this unique city during a guided tour.
Meals: B | Cilene del Faro Hotel or similar
DAY 5 • Ushuaia • Tierra del Fuego National Park • Embark ship
Visit the remote and rugged Tierra del Fuego National Park. After, enjoy a traditional Argentine asado de cordero (lamb barbecue) lunch before boarding the ship. Your Antarctica expedition begins with a passage through the Beagle Channel. As you set sail, you'll meet your experienced Expedition Team, an enthusiastic group of explorers, researchers, and naturalists who will share their expertise with our small group, as well as the other travelers aboard our shared charter.
Meals: B,L,D | M/S World Traveller
DAY 6 • Drake Passage
The Drake Passage is the most direct route to Antarctica, as well as the most adventurous. If conditions are rough, you may need to stay in your cabin until calmer waters are reached. But if you're lucky enough to encounter placid waters, you could be invited to the lounge to enjoy the first in a series of lectures from your Expedition Team.
Meals: B,L,D | M/S World Traveller
DAY 7 • Drake Passage
Cross the Antarctic Convergence, where polar waters sink beneath the warmer waters of the more temperate zones. Your ship may be accompanied by albatross and other seabirds vying for food. You may also catch sight of whales as they traverse the passage.
Meals: B,L,D | M/S World Traveller
DAY 8 • Antarctic Peninsula Region • South Shetland Islands
Your ship nears the South Shetland Islands. If conditions allow, it may be your first chance to go ashore. Throughout your journey, your Captain and Expedition Team will assess weather conditions and wildlife-viewing opportunities, as well as coordinate with other tour operators, to take you out into the Antarctic environment as often as possible. We'll aim to make at least one Zodiac landing or Zodiac cruise per day.
Meals: B,L,D | M/S World Traveller
DAY 9 • Antarctic Peninsula Region • South Shetland Islands
Continue to explore this unspoiled wilderness with your Expedition Team. You might board Zodiacs bound for an island to hike along the shore. Upon landing, you may encounter colonies of penguins. Your Expedition Team will also watch for rare plant species that can sometimes be found in the warmer soil here.
Meals: B,L,D | M/S World Traveller
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
Experience Antarctica's frozen expanse on a 9-night cruise aboard the 170-passenger M/S World Traveller
DAY 10 • Antarctic Peninsula Region • South Shetland Islands
Depending on conditions, you may happen upon "penguin highways" carved into the snow. Long-tailed gentoos form this delicate infrastructure as they waddle between the sea and their cliffside rookeries. You may also notice impressive mountains and flocks of seabirds overhead. Onboard our ship, the Expedition Team may lead informative discussions on everything from marine life to scenic photography.
Meals: B,L,D | M/S World Traveller
DAY 11 • Antarctic Peninsula Region • South Shetland Islands
As your ship cruises, you might witness mountain peaks, seals, and penguins hunting for fish. You may have the opportunity to ride Zodiacs near icebergs—many of which are larger than most expedition ships—to marvel at their jagged angles and frozen coves. Your Expedition Team will offer even more insights into Antarctica's ecology, wildlife, and history.
Meals: B,L,D | M/S World Traveller
DAY 12 • Drake Passage
Bid farewell to Antarctica as you begin your journey back to Ushuaia across the Drake Passage. If it is safe to do so, 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 Traveller
DAY 13 • Drake Passage
Savor your final day onboard as you complete your Drake Passage crossing, enjoying lectures from your Expedition Team and Trip Experience Leader as you cruise.
Meals: B,L,D | M/S World Traveller
DAY 14 • Return to U.S.
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport to board your flight to Buenos Aires, where you'll connect for your flight back to the U.S. Or begin your Iguassu Falls: Thundering Cascades of Argentina & Brazil post-trip extension.
Meals: B
See the full deck plan for the M/S World Traveller small ship on page 224. 
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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Choose to maximize your discoveries and value when you add a pre- or post-trip extension—or both—to your adventure. All extensions include the services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader; all transfers; and gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage handlers.
Bariloche’s Patagonian Andes & Lakes
PRE-TRIP: 5 nights from $1,795
Explore glittering lakes, lofty mountain peaks, and ample alpine culture in this rugged region known as Argentina’s “Little Switzerland.”
Learn more at www.oattravel.com/atc-bariloche-2026
Iguassu Falls: Thundering Cascades of Argentina & Brazil
POST-TRIP: 3 nights from $1,495
Experience the roaring cascades of Iguassu Falls from both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides—and get close enough to feel the cool mist wash over you.
Learn more at www.oattravel.com/atc-brazil-2026
ARRIVE EARLY
- Arrive early in Buenos Aires before your Patagonia pre-trip extension or before your main adventure from $160 per room, per night
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