Travel at the peak of the Austral summer when weather and wildlife viewing are at their best. Explore shorelines teeming with penguins and seals and chat with on-board experts about the day's discoveries.
To Preserve and Protect
The December 11 departure is dedicated
to raising awareness about climate
change and its effects on Antarctica, with special
programming, lectures and excursions focused on
environmental conservation.
Antarctica 2013-2014
Brochure
Cruise in style and comfort on board 'Le Boreal,' the only all-balcony vessel in Antarctica when chartered by A&K
Discover some of the world's rarest wildlife and terrain on excursions led by the region's most seasoned guides
Learn about Antarctica's environment - and efforts to conserve it - on a visit to a working scientific research station
Gain a deep understanding of the region with enriching lectures by award-winning experts
Leave the details to us - this all-inclusive journey includes on-board gratuities, unlimited drinks (except premium wines, premium liquors and champagne) and all port charges on 'Le Boreal'
Save time with private charter flights to and from Ushuaia
Arrive this morning to Argentina’s capital and transfer to your hotel, where immediate check-in has been arranged. Enjoy some time to relax before this afternoon’s city tour. As complex as it is energetic and seductive, this port city has been the gateway to Argentina for centuries, bringing many porteños (as locals are known) into its boundaries. Although it is reminiscent of a European city, the spirit of Buenos Aires is evident in its diverse and distinctly local neighborhoods. Meet your fellow adventurers this evening for a welcome cocktail reception.
Sofitel Buenos Aires | Meals: BToday, take a flight down to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world and a charming seaside town. Upon arrival, enjoy sightseeing (time permitting) and a traditional Patagonian barbecue lunch. Later this afternoon, arrive at your ship and settle in for your first night on board. Only on A&K journeys to the White Continent, the passenger-friendly, stylish ‘Le Boreal’ features all-balcony staterooms and suites. Wander the decks to become acquainted with the ship, relax in the lounge and mingle with fellow guests in anticipation of your voyage.
'Le Boreal' | Meals: B L DThe southward journey toward Antarctica is an exciting one. An important trade route in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Drake Passage is a 600-mile-wide swath of water where the Southern Ocean currents are squeezed between South America’s southern tip and Antarctica’s northernmost reaches. Its stormy waters and icy conditions often made the journey around Cape Horn a difficult one, though the stabilizer-equipped ‘Le Boreal’ handles it easily. The krill-rich waters of the Drake Passage are a particular favorite with marine mammals and seabirds. As you travel in the comfort of your luxury cruiser, enjoy several enriching lectures every day by leading experts on topics spanning Antarctica, from birdlife and geology to photography and history. After lunch, join your naturalists on the deck to look for various species of whales and abundant seabirds, all just a taste of the wildlife you will encounter in the days to come. Later in the evening, chat with experts about the wildlife spotted today and discuss the next day’s itinerary.
'Le Boreal' | Meals: B L DAs the Antarctic Peninsula and its offshore islands appear on the horizon, a sense of excitement begins to build. While day-to-day itineraries depend on the weather, water and wildlife conditions, two excursions are carefully planned for each day by the captain and expedition leader. Each cruise day begins with an early breakfast. Afterward, venture out in swift Zodiacs — guided by expert drivers and accompanied by lecturers, in groups of no more than 12 guests — to a number of sites, which may include the penguin-filled islands in the South Shetlands of Half Moon, Penguin or Deception; islands off the continental coastline such as Cuverville, Paulet or Vortex; and, weather permitting, the fabled Antarctic Peninsula. ‘Le Boreal’ also plans to sail through Paradise Bay and the Lemaire Channel, referred to as “Kodak Alley” for its stunning, camera-ready vistas of towering icebergs and deep blue waters. After a morning exploring native species and striking terrain, return to ‘Le Boreal’ for lunch and perhaps some time to relax and scan the wildlife rich waters that surround you. In the afternoon, set out for the day’s second excursion, which may include a visit to a scientific research station, the remains of turn-of-the- century whaling and sealing stations, a sheltered beach teeming with basking elephant seals or simply circumnavigating colossal icebergs that serve as floating homes to seals and penguins. Return to your cruiser to relax and chat over cocktails in the cozy, comfortable lounge and enjoy dinner in the dining room. Afterward, you may choose to recap the day's discoveries with your naturalist guides or enjoy time on deck, taking photos in the stunning low light characteristic of Antarctica’s long, ethereal twilight.
'Le Boreal' | Meals: B L DBid farewell to wondrous Antarctica and begin your cruise back to Ushuaia. The ship’s return through the Drake Passage is an interlude for recap and reflection, with time to compare notes with your expert lecturers on the wildlife, history and geology of the White Continent. Spend time on board with newfound friends in the comfortable common spaces of ‘Le Boreal,’ relax in your spacious cabin and absorb the fascinating lectures by your excellent expedition team. While cruising through this historic passage, you may spot various species of whales and seabirds such as skuas and albatrosses. The latter are an especially beautiful sight to behold — these birds boast a wingspan of 11.5 feet on average, using their powerful wings to glide through the air for hours at a time in search of food.
'Le Boreal' | Meals: B L D‘Le Boreal’ docks at Ushuaia this morning, where after breakfast you bid farewell to the A&K staff and ship’s crew and disembark. Afterward, transfer to the airport to board your flight home via Buenos Aires.
Meals: BPrices are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy.
| Dec. 11, 2013 - Dec. 22, 2013 | $12,395 | Classic Balcony Stateroom- Category 1 | Sold Out |
| Dec. 11, 2013 - Dec. 22, 2013 | $13,395 | Deluxe Balcony Stateroom- Category 2 | Sold Out |
| Dec. 11, 2013 - Dec. 22, 2013 | $14,395 | Premier Balcony Stateroom- Category 3 | Sold Out |
| Dec. 11, 2013 - Dec. 22, 2013 | $15,395 | Superior Balcony Stateroom- Category 4 | Sold Out |
| Dec. 11, 2013 - Dec. 22, 2013 | $17,995 | Premier 2-room Balcony Suite- Category 5 | Sold Out |
| Dec. 11, 2013 - Dec. 22, 2013 | $18,495 | Prestige Balcony Suite- Category 6 | Sold Out |
| Dec. 11, 2013 - Dec. 22, 2013 | $19,995 | Prestige 2-room Balcony Suite- Category 7 | Sold Out |
| Dec. 11, 2013 - Dec. 22, 2013 | $24,995 | Owner's Balcony Suite- Category 8 | Sold Out |
Private Charter Air
For the ultimate in exclusive comfort and convenience, A&K privately charters your flight between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia,
timing it to your Antarctica cruise.
Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires From..... $750
Per person, round trip. Taxes are included. All air quotes are subject to change and carry penalties and surcharges. Flight confirmations are based on availability.
Please check with A&K for our special international airfares.
Category 1-3 cabin savings are valid on double occupancy reservations made by February 28, 2013. Offer is not valid for single bookings, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.