Cruise Overview
day 1

Pre Cruise Extension in Buenos Aires
day 2

Flight to Ushuaia & Embarkation
day 3

At Sea - Drake Passage
day 4

At Sea & Barrientos Island
day 5

Mikkelsen Harbour & Cierva Cove
day 6

Cuverville Island & Brown Station
day 7

Lemaire Channel & Petermann Island & at Sea
day 8

Whalers Bay & at Sea
day 9

Elephant Island & at Sea
day 10

At Sea & Drygalski Fjord
day 11

Gold Harbour & Royal Bay
day 12

Ocean Harbour & Grytviken
day 13

Stromness & Fortuna Bay
day 14

Right Whale Bay & Elsehul
day 15

At Sea
day 16

At Sea
day 17

Port Stanley
day 18

Saunders Island & at Sea
day 19

At Sea
day 20

At Sea & Disembarkation in Puerto Madryn & Flight to Buenos Aires
day 21

Buenos Aires - Time to say goodbye

Epic Antarctica, South Georgia & The Falkland Islands - Discovering the White Continent
17 Mar - 06 Apr 2025

SO MUCH IS INCLUDED

18 nights aboard in your choice of stateroom or suite, all with private bathrooms and fine organic vegan toiletries
1 Pre-cruise hotel night in Buenos Aires (4*/5*), including dinner and breakfast
Buenos Aires City Tour
Economy Class flights Buenos Aires - Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn - Buenos Aires
Transfers between airport, hotel and ship
1 Post-cruise hotel night in Buenos Aires (4*/5*), including dinner and breakfast
Luggage Handling
Ship exclusive to Vegan Travel
Vegan fine dining (full board); light lunch and fresh fruit upon arrival; open seating
Welcome Dinner & Captain's-Gala-Dinner
Welcome & Farewell drink
Complimentary mineral water, regular tea/coffee, fruit Juices, soft drinks, selection of wines and beers onboard with lunch and dinner
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water at the self service station
Highly-qualified Expedition Team, comprising experts in their field
Guided Zodiac, land and sea tours; all shore side activities led by the Expedition Team
Hot towel service and shoe cleaning after expeditions
All activities on board
Enrichment lectures by our Expedition Team
Lectures by our Vegan Important Persons (VIPs)
Cooking classes, movie shows and ship tour
Gym facilities, sauna
Limited WiFi (1 GB per guest)
Vegan Travel Cruise director to guide and assist
All taxes, port charges and fees
Exclusive VT Polar Expedition Parka
Vegan Antarctica Cruise budgeting made easy. Pay the deposit today & spread the rest over time! Up to 18 monthly installments – without any extra fees. Vegan Travel simply charges the credit card on file every month. All details: https://vtr.onl/ECPII25Antarctica

Epic Antarctica, South Georgia & The Falkland Islands - Discovering the White Continent

Travel with Vegan Travel on one of life’s greatest adventures. At the tail end of the Pan-American Highway lies Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world where you embark the MS Seaventure. This 18 night-/19-day cruise to Antarctica, the Falklands and South Georgia is phenomenal! With each destination packed full of promise, this is your chance to enjoy the staggering beauty of Antarctica, the marine wildlife of the Falkland Islands and the sheer enormity of the Drake Passage. Breathtaking, spellbinding and unforgettable, this is an all-vegan voyage of endless discoveries that will stay with you long after you return home. Welcome aboard, Vegan Explorer!

The fascinating South Shetland Islands offer a thrilling addition to an expedition to Antarctica and are a favorite destination for historians, scientists and explorers alike. Offering incredible wildlife sightings, spectacular outdoor experiences, and sites of historic and scientific significance, this archipelago of 11 major islands promises an experience of a lifetime.

A trip to this remote region of the world is on every travel lover’s wish list. Join us as we explore the legendary white landscape of elemental forces that is home to so much wildlife. You won’t believe your eyes.
Every single destination will inspire and educate in equal measure.

For this unique expedition cruise, the following terms & conditions apply. Click here.

This cruise may be canceled if minimum passenger requirement (80 Guests) is not reached by the end of 2023 / early 2024.

For this cruise, we offer a payment plan. Pay the deposit today & spread the rest over time! More here.

THIS IS YOUR ALL VEGAN FLOATING HOTEL

The Seaventure is made for visiting some of the most remote and exotic areas of the world as the ship's enviable maneuverability and miniscule draught allow it to cruise through ice-filled waters and into crevices where larger and more traditional passenger ships fear to tread.

With an E4 ice rating - the highest ice class awarded to passenger vessels - the 6,752-ton Seaventure is well-equipped to handle the challenge of gliding amongst glaciers.

The 4-star plus Seaventure has plenty of amenities for a small adventure vessel. Built in 1990 and constantly renovated and upgraded, the ship features a lounge, library, swimming pool, fitness center and beauty salon.

The ship is built to make the most of every memorable opportunity, and the crew is always poised to enhance the experience. The ship's contingent of 12 rubber zodiacs let passengers become part of their surroundings, rather than just viewing them from afar. The small boats can be launched at all hours of the day and night (especially during trips close to the poles, where sunlight often never wanes) to zip among nature's ice sculptures and enjoy animal encounters.

The dining room features big picture windows and open seating. Guests can also enjoy breakfast and lunch in The Club or al-fresco.The restaurant is large enough to accommodate all passengers in a single seating, eliminating the need for multiple seating times at dinner. Open seating is observed during breakfast and lunch.

All 80 staterooms are pretty spacious by expedition-ship standards at 194 square feet, and - in keeping with the ship's emphasis on constant exposure to the ship's scenic destinations - all cabins are outside rooms and feature large windows, with the exception of those on Deck 3 which have only portholes. Deck 6 is home to 16 balcony cabins. Two 258 square ft. balcony suites are located on Deck 7 and offer the added perk of a seating area.

Staterooms feature amenities like HDTV, DVD player, individual air conditioning, minibar, electronic safe box (in the closet), plush bathrobes. All staterooms are outside. Handicapped (wheelchair-accessible) cabins are also available.

Lectures are held in the roomy and comfortable Panorama Lounge, with boasts a layout that's half college lecture hall, half your living room.

The outdoor pool and sun deck is a relaxing place to spend down time on warm-weather days. Other distractions include a small fitness center with about five pieces of cardio equipment and a sauna.

Everything on Seaventure is geared toward one goal: To give passengers the opportunity to see some of the most amazing sights the world has to offer while sailing away the vegan way. It's hard to imagine a ship better equipped to deliver. Seaventure is designed to get you within an arm's length of those natural wonders, and the cordial and dedicated crew does everything possible to facilitate your enjoyment of the environment and activities. Passengers are often allowed on the bridge or into spaces usually limited to crew access in order to get better views of wildlife or to capture that perfect photo.

day 4

Enjoy a relaxed morning onboard the MS Seaventure.

In the early afternoon we will visit Barrientos Island. The Island is one of the Aitcho group of islands, a subset of the South Shetlands chain. It’s an ice-free island that was used as far back as the early 19th century by sealers and whalers, despite being only a mile long, and less than a third of a mile wide. It was given its name in 1949 by a Chilean Antarctic expedition.

The northern coast of Barrientos is formed by steep cliffs about 230ft above the sea level. The east and west coasts are made up of black sand and pebble beaches. To the west, you can see impressive columns of basalt rock left over from the tectonic forces involved in the island’s formation.

Barrientos is very popular with penguins - and because it is so small sometimes it can feel pretty crowded! Gentoo and chinstrap penguins breed here, and in peak season one colony can end up right next door to the other, making for a seamless vista of penguin nests!

Other species that are commonly seen include fur seals (later in the year), as well as nesting colonies of southern giant petrels. Your expert Antarctic guides will ensure you get close enough for some amazing photos while staying far enough away that you don’t disturb the beautiful creatures.

day 5

Located amid the incredible scenery of Trinity Island, Mikkelsen Harbour is a small bay where D’Hainaut Island can also be found. Here you’ll find a ruggedly beautiful bay strewn with partially submerged rocks and whale bones littering the beach, a reminder of times past. You can also enjoy seeing the gentoo colony of D’Hainaut Island, first charted by Jean-Baptiste Charcot but named after an officer from the Chilean Antarctic Expedition of 1952.

In the afternoon we will visit Cierva Cove - a stunning cove that lays 6 nautical miles southeast of Cape Sterneck in Hughes Bay, along the west coast of Graham Land, Antarctica. It is named after Juan de la Cierva, a Spanish pilot, engineer, and inventor.

Cierva Cove is located in a protected Antarctic area, so we do not make landings on the peninsula here, but we can enjoy Cierva Cove regardless via Zodiac cruise and viewing from our ship.

We often cruise by Base Primavera, an Argentinian research station located in Cierva Cove. This station was established in 1977, after being expanded from an earlier naval refuge built there in 1954. Located on the southwestern shore, the station operates only during the austral summer and we are not permitted to visit. Alongside the bright orange buildings of the station you might spot green grasses, moss and lichen – a rare sight in Antarctica.

The scenery there is stunningly beautiful, with fantastic icebergs, ice formations and snowy landscapes. A glacial face at the north end regularly calves ice, and seals frequently haul out on ice floes. Pressing through brash ice, we cruise through the region observing the breathtaking sights.

The waters in Cierva Cove are rich with krill, bringing an abundance of wildlife including penguins, seals and whales. The calving ice stirs up the water, oxygenating it and making it rich with nutrients.

day 6

This morning we will explore Cuverville Island. This small, steep-sided island is only 1.5 by 1.25 miles and two-thirds of it sits under a permanent ice-cap. On its northern shore is a pebble and boulder beach backed by steep cliffs where you will arrive by zodiac from the MS Seaventure and come ashore.

At both ends of this beach are the impressive Gentoo penguin colonies that Cuverville is famed for. You will be able to clearly see the trails they use to make their way to and from the water. There are other colonies and nesting sites on the higher ground behind the beach, and throughout the island.

You can also see the evidence of the whaling activity that went on here in the early 1900s, including discarded whale bones and the remains of the equipment used to haul them ashore for processing. If you are lucky, you might see Humpback Whales and Antarctic Minke Whales offshore.

This small island is carefully protected - only one ship at a time may land passengers here and there are other restrictions to ensure the wildlife is not unnecessarily disturbed. Some areas of the island are closed to visitors, but the rest allows you to roam freely, and your expert guides will show you the resident flora and fauna, as well as explaining the island’s whaling history.

In the afternoon you will visit Brown Station, an Argentine Antarctic base and scientific research station named after Admiral William Brown, the father of the Argentine Navy. It is located on Sanavirón Peninsula along Paradise Harbor, Danco Coast, in Graham Land, Antarctic Peninsula. The station served as a permanent base from its construction until 1984, but now it is only used during the summer for the purposes of scientific research. The research done at Brown Station has led to considerable advancements across multiple disciplines, along with the publication of over 100 scientific papers by the Argentine Antarctic Institute. Biology, oceanography, glaciology, geophysics, ozone monitoring, ionospheric observations, and many other topics are studied at Brown Station.

day 7

In the morning we will cross the Lemaire Channel. This spectacular channel is just 1,600 meters wide at its narrowest point, and is one of the most hoped for parts of any cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. Nicknamed 'Kodak Alley', it is beautifully photogenic, and wonderfully calm. Expect an iceberg-filled passage, surrounded by towering ice cliffs, usually as still as a mill pond due to its relative protection from the seas. Discovered by a German expedition in the 1870’s, the channel wasn’t traversed until 1898. Belgian explorer Adrian de Gerlache was the first to sail the Lemaire Channel, and unusually (since most explorers named new destinations after themselves) he chose to name it after another Belgian explorer – Charles Lemaire, who was famous for his exploration of the Congo.

After leaving the Channel we will be landing on the tiny Petermann Island, a haven for Weddell, crabeater and Elephant seals, as well as skuas and other seabirds along with an impressive number of penguins (the majority from the enormous Adélie penguin colony).

Petermann Island marks the extremes for two Antarctic species - not bad for a small rock less than a mile long!

This rocky outcrop that rises 500 ft above the sea has a permanent covering of ice. The island is just south of Booth Island in the Lemaire Channel. Petermann Island is volcanic in origin, and it has a permanent ice cap covering more than half of its surface. It’s home to the northernmost colony of Adelie penguins, but also the southernmost colony of Gentoo penguins. The latter are taking over (and pushing further south) and soon there may be no breeding Adelie Penguins on Petermann Island.

First mapped by a French expedition in 1909, Petermann Island is also home to breeding colonies of skuas and Wilson’s storm petrels. There’s also a good chance to observe Weddell, crabeater, and fur seals.

Visitors can hike up to the highest point of the island, where a cross and cairn remembers three members of the British Antarctic Survey who died in 1982 attempting to cross the sea ice from Petermann Island to Vernadsky station. There is also a refuge hut built by an Argentinian expedition in 1955 - its red metal walls make a fantastic contrast against the snow and ice.

The area can be superb for Zodiac cruises, especially around the larger icebergs grounded on the far side of the island, and Humpback Whales often appear in the main channel.

Afterwards we will cross the Lemaire Channel again and spend the rest of the day (the afternoon) at sea.

day 8

As your ship sails through the narrow “break” in the volcanic caldera known as Neptune's Bellows, the wide, circular beach of Whaler’s Bay is found to the right. The beach runs uninterrupted for one and a quarter mile and was used as a runway in the 1950s and 1960s when the site was the main hub of British Antarctic air movements. The hangar that was built in 1960 can be visited at the northern end of the beach where you can also see a roller that was used to maintain the runway.

At the southern end of the beach are large, rusted oil tanks, and behind them are buildings from the period 1906 to 1931. There was a significant whaling industry here, with the sheltered and shallow beach making it an ideal place to land whale carcasses and process them.

While you explore all this remarkable human history, please remember that you are standing on an active volcano! The instruments you may see around the beach in the Whalers Bay area are seismic monitors, and the island is monitored for activity 24 hours a day. The last eruption was in 1969, and this was responsible for some of the mudflows and damage to the buildings and metal tanks that you see here. It creates a very eerie derelict industrial landscape, in Antarctica, even bleaker with the black volcanic cinder.

No penguins breed, but small numbers of Gentoo and Chinstrap Penguins turn up on the beach and they can be surprisingly inquisitive. Later in the season you might encounter fur seals who have hauled out to rest and watch the humans. Other birds to look out for include Cape Petrels, giant petrels, skuas, Antarctic terns, and Kelp Gulls, that take the chance to feed on the krill and other prey stunned in the hot waters.

Guests often take the polar plunge here with the warmer layer of water with the heat from the steaming volcanic sands. There is also the walk up to the viewpoint at Neptune's window.

Enjoy your lunch onboard the MS Seaventure and spend the rest of the day onboard the ship as we set sail to Elephant Island.

day 9

Elephant Island is located 245 km (152 miles) from the Antarctic Peninsula’s northern tip and can be a good location for spotting migratory gentoo penguins and nesting chinstrap penguins. Covered in ice and towering above the surrounding Southern Ocean, it’s truly a sight to behold.

The adorable elephant seals that give the island its name are one of a kind. Their large hanging noses resemble elephants’ trunks, and they’re known for making loud, roaring noises, particularly during mating season. Don’t let their cuteness fool you — when giant males fight for mates, things can get ugly.

There aren’t any plants or permanent settlements on the island, apart from some Brazilian researchers at the Goeldi shelter during the summer. Despite this, Elephant Island in Antarctica has an incredible history and plenty of stories to tell.

Enjoy your afternoon aboard our ship while we cruise to our next destination: South Georgia!

day 10

Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the small spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring.

Enjoy interesting lectures by our team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable experts to discover the many facets of this stunning region.

In the early evening we will visit the southernmost point in South Georgia: the Drygalski Fjord. It lies just short distance from Cape Disappointment, named so by Captain James Cook when he rounded it in 1775 to learn that he was circumnavigating an island and had not after all discovered the fabled southern continent predicted by the ancient Greeks. The 8.5 mile (14km) long fjord is named for Eric von Drygalski, leader of the German Antarctic Expedition of 1901-03.

The fjord sits above an important geological faultline – the mountains on the southern side are basalt and lava from underwater volcanic activity, while the northern shore is part of the ancient edge of the Gondwana continent, and some of the oldest rocks in the Southern Ocean.

Glaciers cover the mountains, with the Risting and Jenkins Glaciers providing a truly majestic scene as they slowly pour into the head of the fjord.

The sheer cliffs that line Drygalksi Fjord offer prime breeding grounds for many seabirds, particularly burrowing petrels. The fjord is one of the most important places for snow petrels, which are found in abundance alongside cape petrels, Wilson's storm petrels and white-chinned petrels, plus imperial cormorants and Antarctic terns.

day 12

Ocean Harbour, on South Georgia’s northeast coast, was once known as New Fortune Bay (indeed, its Spanish name is still Puerto Nueva Fortuna). By the 1950s, surveyors reported that it was known locally as Ocean Harbour, probably after the Ocean Whaling Company that once used the inlet as its base of operations on South Georgia. Because of the potential for confusion with nearby Fortuna Bay, its name was changed to the one in local usage.

Ocean Harbor has some notable human history, including a cemetery which contains the oldest grave on the island, that of sealer Frank Cabrial who was buried here in 1820. There are also old try pots still visible, used for the rendering of seal blubber.

More recent relics can be seen that date back to its time as a whaling station, including the remains of a narrow-gauge steam locomotive that was used to haul coal and supplies to and from the ships.

There’s also a wreck in Ocean Harbour - the Bayard. She was a three-masted, iron-hulled ship over 200ft long that broke free from her moorings during a storm in 1911 and wrecked on the other side of the harbor from the coaling station where she was tied up.

Now, in a sign of nature reclaiming the past, South Georgia Shags and Antarctic Terns can be seen nesting on the grass that grows in abundance on the rotting deck of this 1000 ton former coal hauler.

In the afternoon we will visit Grytviken. Grytviken is a legendary location on South Georgia island that was home to the largest whaling station in the early 20th century. It is located at the head of King Edward Cove within the larger Cumberland East Bay. Present-day Grytviken features the now-defunct whaling station, its rusted equipment providing shelter for wildlife, as well as a church, a graveyard, a post office and a museum.

Though the haunting remnants of the whaling station provide a glimpse into the island’s history, they also provide interesting photography opportunities. First built in 1904 at a time when the waters were teeming with marine life, whalers swiftly decimated the whale and seal populations, and within 60 years had to close the station. Thankfully these populations have been able to make a comeback after being hunted to a point of almost complete disappearance. The corroded ruins of the processing plant have been properly cleaned out, so it is safe for visitors to meander amongst the remains.

The Neo-Gothic church in Grytviken was first built in Norway then erected there in 1913. This beautiful white church is one of the most southernmost churches in the world and people can get married there, though there are rarely services that you can attend. The South Georgia Museum has some wonderful exhibits on Antarctic exploration as well as a life-size replica of the James Caird sailboat. The museum has other exhibits that educate about the Falkland Islands war and the fascinating history of the region. There is also a post office on-site for you to send postcards home.

A visit to Shackleton’s grave is a must-do, and here we respectfully toast the great explorer as well as his right-hand man Frank Wild, whose ashes are buried next to his ‘boss’.

day 13

Fur seals are by far the dominant species at Stromness Harbour. When approaching by zodiac they can be seen colonizing the decayed buildings of the whaling station. In November and December, the sheer density of adult males claiming their breeding territories can make it impossible to land here. By the new year, they have been replaced by a multitude of pups, turning the sea into 'fur seal soup' and lolloping across the tussac grass.

The beach is also popular with elephant seals. Further inland, there is a small gentoo penguin colony, along with nesting brown skuas and Antarctic terns.

Whether you approach Stromness by zodiac or by hiking from Fortuna Bay, it's impossible not to be moved by the place that witnessed Shackleton's final triumph on his rescue mission for the stranded Endurance crew.

In the afternoon we will explore Fortuna Bay. Fortuna Bay is located on the north shores of South Georgia, surrounded by rugged mountainous beauty and teeming wildlife. A nature photographer’s dream come true, this site’s varying tundra and curious penguins will likely provide some of the best pictures of your voyage. This is a great spot for viewing icebergs and is also home to healthy populations of king penguin, Antarctic fur seal, elephant seal, brown skua, giant petrel, and Antarctic tern. Fur seals, which were once almost hunted out of existence, are now so abundant in Fortuna Bay that it is sometimes difficult to find a landing spot along the shore.

This scenic bay was named after a co-owned Norwegian and Argentinian whaling ship and was one of the last points on legendary British explorer Ernest Shackleton’s arduous trek (known as the Shackleton Traverse) from King Haakon Bay. Shackleton and his crew managed to hike to Stromness Whaling Station, where they arranged a rescue for the remainder of their team stranded at Elephant Island. When possible, hikes that follow part of the Shackleton Traverse are offered.

day 14

In the morning you will explore Right Whale Bay, a bay 1.5 miles wide, between Craigie Point and Nameless Point along the north coast of South Georgia Island. The bay is named for the southern right whales found in the area.

Right Whale Bay's main attraction is its king penguin colony, made up of around 25,000 breeding pairs. Rather than being gathered on a plain as in many spots in South Georgia, the colony spreads up the side of a hill, giving the impression of a massive amphitheater packed with noisy avian spectators.

It's not uncommon to see gentoo penguins on the beach even though they do not breed here. Chinstrap penguins may also sometimes be seen. Historically Right Whale Bay lay beyond their northernmost limit on South Georgia, but in January 2023 researchers at the British Antarctic Survey research base at nearby Bird Island recorded the first known chinstrap chicks, suggesting possible changes in behavior and distribution.

Binder Beach is an enormously popular fur seal breeding location. At the height of summer, the beach is so packed that landings are impossible. Elephant seals breed here in smaller numbers, and leopard seals are sometimes seen patrolling the shoreline.

Other breeding bird species include giant petrels, brown skuas and snowy sheathbills. The grassy cliffs host the nests of a smaller number of light-mantled albatross as well as some of the smaller burrowing petrels – best viewed during a zodiac cruise.

After your lunch you will enjoy the beautiful natural harbor of Elsehul, ringed by cliffs and one of the most stunning locations in South Georgia. Its prehistoric landscapes are some of the best on the island for bird watching, with three species of nesting albatrosses to be seen along with macaroni and gentoo penguins and a large number of petrel species.

Elsehul is one of the few accessible places in South Georgia where black-browed albatrosses and gray-headed albatrosses nest together, along with a smaller number of light-mantled albatrosses. The eastern cliffs of the harbor around Pull Point have the largest numbers of nesting birds, along with imperial cormorants and giant petrels.

A significant number of macaroni penguins also form a rookery on the lower cliffs, ascending the steep slopes with their crampon-like claws on their feet. White-chinned petrels, cape petrels, Wilson's storm -petrels, brown skuas and wandering albatrosses can also be seen on the wing.

In season, fur seals and elephant seals line the narrow beach at the south of the harbour. Above them, gentoo penguins nest in the tussock, along with increasing numbers of South Georgia pipits. Small number of king penguins can also sometimes be seen on the beach here, although there is no colony.

day 17

Despite it being a stalwart of Britishness, Stanley more resembles Patagonia than Portsmouth or Southampton. But, despite the windswept, vast and achingly beautiful landscape of the Falkland Islands, don’t be too surprised to find the odd pub serving ales. While landmarks such as Christ Church Cathedral, with its whalebone arch are 100% local, there is also a good smattering of imported garden gnomes and Union Jacks to remind you whose territory you are really on. The Falkland Islands’ ownership has long been a matter of controversy, ever since colonization in the 18th century. At various points in their life they have been considered French, British, Spanish and Argentine. The Falklands War in 1982, despite only lasting for a short while, proved that the Brits clung to this remote outpost and the islands remain part of the British Commonwealth today. Margaret Thatcher, under whom the war was masterminded, remains something of a local hero as can be seen in the street signs (such as Thatcher Drive). For those who want to dig deeper into the past, the Historic Docklands Museum provides lots of information on the chequered historical and political background of the Falklands. However, the true heroes of Stanley are of course the thousands and thousands of penguins. Five species nest here during mating season (including the rare rockhopper penguin). There are virtually no barriers between you and the wildlife, allowing for a truly interactive, authentic and totally unforgettable experience before heading to Saunders Island.

day 18

Saunders Island has dramatic scenery with some of the most iconic vistas of the Falklands, particularly the Neck, with its splendid white sand beach. Steep cliffs, hills sweeping gently to shorelines, open plains, wetlands and ponds make up the island’s terrain.

Saunders is home to an amazing amount of wildlife, with five species of penguin and colonies of magnificent, black-browed albatross. Add to this the beautiful red-backed hawks, inquisitive striated caracaras and a range of waterfowl and wading-birds to create a birders’ paradise.

Marine mammals are often observed with elephant seals at Elephant Point in the north-west. Nine of the fourteen Falklands’ endemic plants can be found here. It is internationally recognised as both an “Important Bird Area” and an “Important Plant Area”.

There are many walking opportunities with the highest point, Mount Richards 457m (1,462 feet) providing great views across this unusually shaped island.
At noon we set sail to Puerto Madryn, Argentina.

Date	Ports of Call	Arrival	Departure
17-03-25	Pre Cruise Extension in Buenos Aires	-	-
18-03-25	Flight to Ushuaia & Embarkation	-	-
19-03-25	At Sea - Drake Passage	-	-
20-03-25	At Sea & Barrientos Island	-	-
21-03-25	Mikkelsen Harbour & Cierva Cove	-	-
22-03-25	Cuverville Island & Brown Station	-	-
23-03-25	Lemaire Channel & Petermann Island & at Sea	-	-
24-03-25	Whalers Bay & at Sea	-	-
25-03-25	Elephant Island & at Sea	-	-
26-03-25	At Sea & Drygalski Fjord	-	-
27-03-25	Gold Harbour & Royal Bay	-	-
28-03-25	Ocean Harbour & Grytviken	-	-
29-03-25	Stromness & Fortuna Bay	-	-
30-03-25	Right Whale Bay & Elsehul	-	-
31-03-25	At Sea	-	-
01-04-25	At Sea	-	-
02-04-25	Port Stanley	-	-
03-04-25	Saunders Island & at Sea	-	-
04-04-25	At Sea	-	-
05-04-25	At Sea & Disembarkation in Puerto Madryn & Flight to Buenos Aires	-	-
06-04-25	Buenos Aires - Time to say goodbye	-	-
Note: The itinerary presented is subject to modification due to water levels, lock closures or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate cruise programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This schedule is su bject to change. Your final itinerary will be provided with the cruise tickets.

Seaventure

THIS IS YOUR ALL VEGAN FLOATING HOTEL

With an E4 ice rating - the highest ice class awarded to passenger vessels - the 6,752-ton Seaventure is well-equipped to handle the challenge of gliding amongst glaciers.

Lectures are held in the roomy and comfortable Panorama Lounge, with boasts a layout that's half college lecture hall, half your living room.

The outdoor pool and sun deck is a relaxing place to spend down time on warm-weather days. Other distractions include a small fitness center with about five pieces of cardio equipment and a sauna.

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Cat. 1 Oceanview Stateroom with Portholes

Standard oceanview cabins are pretty spacious by expedition-ship standards at 194 square feet, and - in keeping with the ship's emphasis on constant exposure to the ship's scenic destinations - all cabins are outside rooms and feature large windows, with the exception of those on Deck 3 which have only portholes.

Each room has wood accenting, a flat screen TV, telephone, refrigerator, vanity desk with 220V electrical sockets. Cabins have either twin beds (convertible to a quen-size bed) plus bedside reading lights and alarm clock.
Large towels and 100 percent cotton bathrobes are provided in the private bathrooms, as is a full range of fine vegan organic toiletries.