Antarctica : Peninsula, Falklands and South Georgia

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Due to the size of the continent, Antarctica’s diversity is best appreciated on longer voyages, where greater distances can be covered. This extended expedition encompasses the wildlife paradise of South Georgia, the remote Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) as well as the extraordinary beauty of the Peninsula. Overnight at a hotel in Ushuaia.

Day 2: Embarkation Day
Afternoon embarkation in Ushuaia and sail along the Beagle Channel to start your Antarctic adventure.

Day 3: At Sea
There are many activities to keep you engaged while you are at sea. You could learn to identify the seabirds that glide alongside the ship, or attend the illustrated presentations by the Expedition Team. They prepare you for the shore landings and Zodiac cruising that is to come.

Days 4-5: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
En route, the shipboard education program introduces the flora and fauna that you will encounter. Properly prepared, Zodiacs zip you from ship to shore to hike where Kelp Geese graze and Magellanic Penguins guard their burrows. You’ll comb beaches and socialize with local residents.

Days 6-11: Southern Ocean and South Georgia
After crossing the Southern Ocean, the Expedition Team plans a series of landings at King Penguin rookeries, abandoned whaling stations and the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton. You can be as active as you like as South Georgia is an excellent locale for hiking.

Days 12-17: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Deception Island, Lemaire Channel, Neko Harbour, and Paradise Harbour …these are the names that conjure iconic images of the Antarctic Peninsula: Towering, glacier-capped mountains rising from a brilliant blue sea, dotted with ice floes. You’ll visit penguin colonies, listen for calving glaciers, visit historic sites and research stations.

Days 18-20: The Drake Passage to Ushuaia
The Drake Passage crossing is a fitting end to your visit to Antarctica - there may be a final chance to see a variety of seabirds on this final stretch of your journey. You will be transferred to the airport from the ship when you disembark in Ushuaia.

The 21-day Ocean Nova voyage embarks in Puerto Madryn - outline itinerary as follows:

Day 1 Puerto Madryn embarkation
Days 2-3: At sea 
Days 4-5: Falkland Islands 
Days 6-7: At sea
Days 8-12: South Georgia 
Days 13-14: At sea 
Days 15-18: Antarctic Peninsula 
Days 19-20: At sea 
Day 21: Ushuaia disembarkation 

Please note that all voyage itineraries are intended as a guideline only - embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy of expedition travel. Actual routes and landings will be dependent on weather, sea and ice conditions. A degree of flexibility is essential in the polar regions!