HX Expeditions

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Buenos Aires

   Argentina

   

   Twice-founded and once the wealthiest city in Latin America, Buenos Aires seduces with the world-class acoustics of the Teatro Colón, the ritual theatre of a wood-fire asado at a San Telmo parrilla, and the cobblestoned milongas where tango was born and where it burns still. Cross the estuary to UNESCO-listed Colonia del Sacramento or head south toward the glaciers of Patagonia. As South America's premier cruise hub for Antarctic expeditions and round-the-continent voyages, the city is most inviting from November through March.

2. Day 2

   Ushuaia, Argentina

   Argentina

   

   Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is a captivating blend of history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, making it a unique port of call in Argentina. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like centolla and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of nearby Los Glaciares National Park. The best time to visit is during the summer months of December to March, when the weather is mild, and the scenery is at its most stunning.

3. Day 3

   Drake Passage

   

4. Day 4

   Drake Passage

   

5. Day 5

   Antarctic Peninsula

   Antarctica

   

   The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.

6. Day 6

   Antarctic Peninsula

   Antarctica

   

   The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.

7. Day 7

   Antarctic Peninsula

   Antarctica

   

   The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.

8. Day 8

   Antarctic Peninsula

   Antarctica

   

   The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.

9. Day 9

   Antarctic Peninsula

   Antarctica

   

   The Antarctic Peninsula, that dramatic arc of rock and ice reaching toward South America, remains one of Earth's last true wildernesses — governed by international treaty and unchanged since the heroic age of Shackleton and Amundsen. Towering glaciers calve icebergs the size of cathedrals into mirror-calm fjords; colonies of hundreds of thousands of penguins line volcanic black-sand beaches; humpback whales breach at improbable distances from Zodiac boats. November through March is the expedition season, with peak wildlife encounters from December to February. A voyage here is not merely travel — it is a transformation, a reckoning with scale and silence that stays with you for life.

10. Day 10

    Drake Passage

    

11. Day 11

    Drake Passage

    

12. Day 12

    Falkland Islands

    Falkland Islands

    

    The Falkland Islands are a windswept South Atlantic archipelago famed for extraordinary wildlife — five penguin species, elephant seals, and black-browed albatrosses — set against a stark, treeless landscape of rugged beauty. Must-dos include visiting the king penguin colony at Volunteer Point, exploring Stanley's maritime heritage, and hiking the wild outer islands. November through January offers peak wildlife breeding activity and the longest summer days.

13. Day 13

    Falkland Islands

    Falkland Islands

    

    The Falkland Islands are a windswept South Atlantic archipelago famed for extraordinary wildlife — five penguin species, elephant seals, and black-browed albatrosses — set against a stark, treeless landscape of rugged beauty. Must-dos include visiting the king penguin colony at Volunteer Point, exploring Stanley's maritime heritage, and hiking the wild outer islands. November through January offers peak wildlife breeding activity and the longest summer days.

14. Day 14

    Falkland Islands

    Falkland Islands

    

    The Falkland Islands are a windswept South Atlantic archipelago famed for extraordinary wildlife — five penguin species, elephant seals, and black-browed albatrosses — set against a stark, treeless landscape of rugged beauty. Must-dos include visiting the king penguin colony at Volunteer Point, exploring Stanley's maritime heritage, and hiking the wild outer islands. November through January offers peak wildlife breeding activity and the longest summer days.

15. Day 15

    At sea

    

16. Day 16

    Puerto Madryn

    Argentina

    

    Puerto Madryn, gateway to Patagonia's UNESCO-listed Península Valdés, offers marine wildlife encounters rivaling the Galápagos—southern right whales breaching meters from shore, elephant seal colonies, orca beach-hunting, and Magellanic penguin rookeries. Welsh-heritage afternoon teas and Patagonian lamb roasted on iron crosses over open fires define this windswept coastal city's unique cultural blend. Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Viking anchor in Golfo Nuevo to access one of the planet's greatest wildlife destinations.

17. Day 17

    At sea

    

18. Day 18

    At sea

    

19. Day 19

    Buenos Aires

    Argentina

    

    Twice-founded and once the wealthiest city in Latin America, Buenos Aires seduces with the world-class acoustics of the Teatro Colón, the ritual theatre of a wood-fire asado at a San Telmo parrilla, and the cobblestoned milongas where tango was born and where it burns still. Cross the estuary to UNESCO-listed Colonia del Sacramento or head south toward the glaciers of Patagonia. As South America's premier cruise hub for Antarctic expeditions and round-the-continent voyages, the city is most inviting from November through March.

Cabin Categories

Balcony Cabin

Outside

194 sq ftMax 2XTJ

Cabin with balcony, double bed (optional twin)*, some with sofa bed. Limited view.

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+2

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Balcony Cabin

Outside

161–204 sq ftMax 2XTD

Cabin with balcony, double bed.

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVHair DryerRoom Service Available+2

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Balcony Cabin

Outside

204 sq ftMax 4XY

Wheelchair-accessible cabin with balcony, double bed.

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+4

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Balcony Cabin

Outside

193 sq ftMax 4XT

Cabin with balcony, double bed (optional twin)*, with sofa bed or seating area.

Double or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-Fi+5

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Arctic Superior

Outside

236 sq ftMax 2TY

Large accessible cabins without balcony. Middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. 22 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

DoubleShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+2

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Arctic Superior

Outside

290 sq ftMax 2TT

Large cabins without balcony. Lower/middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. 24 - 27 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

Queen or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+2

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Polar Outside

outside

RS

Cabins on lower/middle decks with double bed and TV. 17 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

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Polar Outside

Outside

204–247 sq ftMax 4RR

Larger cabins on middle decks. Most 20 square meters, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV. 19 - 23 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

DoubleTwinSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTV+1

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Expedition Corner Suite

Suite

215–322 sq ftMax 2MC

Aft Corner Suite with private balcony and hot tub. Various sizes, large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofa, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 20 - 30 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVCoffee MachineSafe+3

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Expedition Corner Suite

Suite

236 sq ftMax 4MF

Corner cabin with large windows. Flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. Without balcony. 22 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee MachineHair Dryer+3

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Expedition Large Suite

Suite

376 sq ftMax 4MD

Large Corner Suite with private balcony, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, espresso maker. Adapted for guests with wheelchair. 35 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+2

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Expedition Suite

Suite

236–301 sq ftMax 4ME

Suites with private balcony, different sizes, top-high decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 20 - 28 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+6

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Expedition XL Suite

Suite

474 sq ftMax 4MB

Extra Large Corner Suite without balcony. Aft corner suite with sofabed, flexible sleeping arrangements, large windows, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 44 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+4

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Expedition XL Suite

Suite

495–516 sq ftMax 4MA

Extra Large Corner Suite with private balcony. Ship’s most spacious cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 46 - 48 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerWhirlpool BathToiletries ProvidedSuite Benefits+7

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