HIGHLIGHTS
- An expedition cruise in the southern seas, to discover
stunning wildlife, in the heart of three rich and unique ecosystems:
South Georgia; the Falkland Islands; and the Argentine province of
Chubut.
- Outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team
of experienced naturalist guides.
- Enjoy a magical experience as you are introduced to sea
kayaking.
- South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, two subantarctic
archipelagos of singular beauty, where the variety of fauna and flora
is astonishing.
- The discovery of the Valdes Peninsula, in Patagonia, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site and a veritable wildlife sanctuary with a
unique ecosystem, offering captivating landscapes of arid steppes,
unrivalled biodiversity, and traditional haciendas.
- Wildlife: Gentoo, king, Magellanic and macaroni penguins;
elephant seals and sea lions; maned and fur seals; light-mantled and
black-browed albatrosses; orcas; sei whales; guanacos; dusky and
Commerson’s dolphins.
- Landscapes: alpine landscapes, black sand beaches, verdant
plains and hanging glaciers in South Georgia; white sand beaches,
cliffs and moors dotted with moss and lichen in the Falkland Islands;
barren steppes with a unique ecosystem in southern Argentina.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Superior Stateroom | Deluxe Stateroom | Prestige Stateroom-I | Prestige Stateroom-II | Prestige Stateroom-III | Deluxe Suite | Prestige Suite-I | Prestige Suite-II | Owner's Suite |
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| Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 30, 2025 | 13,730 | 14,630 | 15,260 | 15,510 | 15,900 | 22,310 | 23,210 | 24,360 | 39,600 |
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Superior Stateroom | (Mid-range)
Prestige Stateroom-III | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
|---|
| Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 30, 2025 | 13,730 | 15,900 | 39,600 |
Day
2 : USHUAIA
Capital
of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the
gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed
“El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this
city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains
surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as
the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes
plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating
places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely
and the inaccessible…
Day
3-5 : AT SEA
During
your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities
on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay
in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself
be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey
without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities
offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT
photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea,
they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire
the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe
marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest
and entertainment.
Day
6-8 : SOUTH GEORGIA
Aboard
your ship, discover South Georgia, a region formed by an underwater
mountain chain that extends from the Andes to the Antarctic Peninsula.
All the wildlife of the Far South can be found there: king and Gentoo
penguins, elephant seals, fur seals… You might get the
chance to discover the majestic glaciers of Gold Harbour and the vast
plains of Fortuna Bay. If you are fortunate enough to land at Salisbury
Plain, you can expect a wonderful spectacle: more than 300,000 king
penguins, which you will recognise by the bright orange mark on their
head and neck, have taken up residence there.
Day
9-10 : AT SEA
During
your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities
on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay
in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself
be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey
without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities
offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT
photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea,
they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire
the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe
marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest
and entertainment.
Day
11 : PORT STANLEY
Situated
at the far eastern end of the Falklands' largest island, Port Stanley,
is the capital of this remote archipelago in the South Atlantic,
composed of nearly 700 islands and islets. In 1764, Louis Antoine de
Bougainville settled the first pioneers here and the port grew rapidly.
Placed under the Spanish crown in 1767, then under British sovereignty
since 1833, the town has retained some South American features fused
with the Victorian style that punctuate the city, and the houses with
their colourful roofs brighten the moorland landscapes with their windy
and harsh climate reminiscent of the Scottish islands of Orkneys or
Shetland. In front of the Cathedral, built in 1933, an arch made of
whale jaw bones reminds us that Port Stanley was once a whaling port.
Day
11 : VOLUNTEER POINT
A
peninsula located at the far north-east of the Falkland Islands,
Volunteer Point, named after the ship The Volunteer which called there
in 1815, promises moving encounters in the heart of totally unspoiled
nature. Due to its exceptional birdlife, the spot is identified as an
Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) and is, above all, renowned
as the home of the island’s largest king penguin colony.
These elegant birds, which are expressive and not particularly timid,
will offer you moments of pure awe and the opportunity to take
magnificent photos. You’ll certainly be touched by the
fledglings, dressed in their thick brown plumage.
Day
12 : THE NECK, SAUNDERS ISLAND
The
Neck is a narrow stretch of land connecting the two sides of Saunders
Island, located on the north-western edge of the Falklands. You'll
safely enter these blustery surroundings with the assistance of your
naturalist guides. And once there, a reward awaits you: a veritable
paradise of endless shoreline lapped by turquoise waters. Several bird
species, also attracted to this stunning location, have settled here.
At the other end of The Neck, you'll encounter Magellanic penguins,
southern rockhopper penguins, black-browed albatross and king penguins,
all basking in the beauty of their surroundings.
Day
12 : CARCASS ISLAND
Situated
in the north-west of the Falklands, Carcass Island was named after the
ship HMS Carcass, which visited the island in the late 18th century.
Its landscapes, combining steep rocks, sheer cliffs, wild expanses and
white-sand beaches, form a rich and varied panorama that amateur or
experienced bird watchers will appreciate. On this island, one of the
few where no predators have been introduced, numerous species of birds
live, breed and are born in total serenity. Due to the fresh, windy and
humid subarctic oceanic climate, a fauna and flora similar to those of
Patagonia, situated 460 km (286 miles) away, thrive here. You could get
the chance to observe royal or southern rockhopper penguins.
Day
13 : WEST POINT ISLAND
It
is no coincidence that West Point Island was once called Albatross
Island. Like everywhere else in the Falkland Islands, seabirds have
taken up residence here. Among them, the huge colonies of black-browed
albatrosses observe your arrival by zodiac dinghy, from the surrounding
cliffs. The gentoo and king penguins are also curious about travellers
arriving by sea. The turquoise waters of the island wash up against the
undulating shores, where the stretches of yellow gorse brighten the
scenery composed by this wild natural environment. On the hill
overlooking the bay stand the dwellings of the few people still living
in this remote land. The calm and serenity of the island is only broken
by the sound of the wind.
Day
13 : STEEPLE JASON ISLAND
If
one island of the Falklands calls for use of superlatives, it would
undoubtedly be Steeple Jason. Located at the extreme north-west corner
of the Falklands, the island is home to the largest black-browed
albatross colony in the world. You'll be rapt at the sight of these
magnificent birds with black-contoured eyes. Photographers will delight
in immortalising the endless ballet of the albatross, who soars
majestically and then alights awkwardly amidst nests. Caracaras, gentoo
penguins and Magellanic penguins are also abundantly present, as if to
prove to the visitor that here nature is king.
Day
14 : AT SEA
During
your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities
on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay
in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself
be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey
without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities
offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT
photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea,
they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire
the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe
marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest
and entertainment.
Day
15 : CAMARONES
Camarones
is a small town located in Chubut Province, in Southern Argentina.
Chubut stretches from the Atlantic to the Andes, the coast is marked by
high cliffs and sandy beaches. Before the Spaniards arrived in the
Americas, nomadic indigenous people had inhabited the Patagonia region.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Spanish missionaries settled. Camarones
is the head town of the Florentino Ameghino department which is noted
for its wealth of geological and paleontological features. People are
attracted to the region by its lengthy unspoiled coastline and its
fauna. Camarones means ‘shrimps’ in Spanish, once
the town was well-known for the abundance of shrimps in its bay.
Day
16-17 : PUERTO MADRYN
On
the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, in the Argentinian province of
Chubut, stands the city of Puerto Madryn nestling in the Golfo Nuevo
and surrounded by wild and abundant nature. You will be able to follow
the narrow strip of land formed by the isthmus for a few kilometres, to
reach the Valdes Peninsula nature reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Its microclimate, protected from the extreme conditions of the
Southern Atlantic, makes this an ideal breeding ground for southern
right whales in winter, but also for southern elephant seals, southern
sea lions, and orcas. You may get the chance to spot numerous birds,
Magellanic penguins, guanacos and Patagonian maras living in this
desert steppe.
Day
18-19 : AT SEA
During
your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities
on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay
in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself
be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey
without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the
conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities
offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT
photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea,
they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire
the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe
marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest
and entertainment.
Day
20 : BUENOS AIRES
A
port city built on the south-western shore of the Rio de la Plata,
between the Atlantic Ocean and the vast Argentine Pampas, Buenos Aires
is a unique city in Latin America. Nicknamed “the Little
Paris of South America”, the Argentine capital is a clever
blend of architecture with European influences and a joyful Latin
American atmosphere. Designed on an orthogonal grid plan, it has 48
districts, all of which are as charming as they are different, with a
range of styles such as Belle Époque, gothic and baroque.
With its markets overflowing with treasures, its legendary cultural and
architectural heritage, and tango providing its background music, the
Argentine capital will delight you on every street corner.
Le Boreal (Luxury Expedition, 264-guests)
Le Boreal embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy and wellbeing which is PONANT's signature. The elegance of her exterior and interior lines and her intimate size (only 132 staterooms and suites) make this a rare and innovative yacht on the cruise market. Superior materials, discreet elegance and a tasteful decor reflect a nautical mood subtly revisited. Aboard, soothing neutral grey tones are enlivened by splashes of red, our signature theme linking tradition and innovation to create personal touches in the spirit of a private yacht.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transfer to your hotel, the day before embarkation.
- 1-night accommodation in 5* Hilton hotel in Deluxe room the
night before embarkation.
- Early check-in available from late morning.
- Hospitality desk at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
- Return flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by
PONANT, in economy class.
- Services of local guides, in Ushuaia.
- Meals as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.
- Transfers as mentioned in the programme.
Excluded
from this voyage:
- Tips for the local guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Other meals and services not mentioned in the programme.
