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

   South Shetland Islands

   Antarctica

   

   The South Shetland Islands, a stunning archipelago near the Antarctic Peninsula, are known for their rich history and pristine wilderness. Must-do experiences include visiting the research stations on King George Island and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Swift Bay and Crystal Sound. The best season to visit is during the Antarctic summer, from November to March, when daylight extends and wildlife is abundant.

6. Day 6

   Antarctic Sound

   Antarctica

   

   Antarctic Sound, a narrow ice-flanked strait at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, earned its name from the ill-fated Swedish expedition vessel that sank here in 1903 and is renowned among polar travellers as "Iceberg Alley" for its procession of colossal tabular icebergs. A Zodiac cruise among the bergs and penguin colonies ranks among the most singular experiences in expedition travel, best undertaken between December and February when extended daylight illuminates the ice in extraordinary colour. Silversea, HX Expeditions, and Azamara all navigate this remote passage during the austral summer season.

7. Day 7

   Antarctica

   

   Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins

8. Day 8

   Antarctic Sound

   Antarctica

   

   Antarctic Sound, a narrow ice-flanked strait at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, earned its name from the ill-fated Swedish expedition vessel that sank here in 1903 and is renowned among polar travellers as "Iceberg Alley" for its procession of colossal tabular icebergs. A Zodiac cruise among the bergs and penguin colonies ranks among the most singular experiences in expedition travel, best undertaken between December and February when extended daylight illuminates the ice in extraordinary colour. Silversea, HX Expeditions, and Azamara all navigate this remote passage during the austral summer season.

9. Day 9

   Gerlache Strait

   Antarctica

   

   The Gerlache Strait is the Antarctic Peninsula's most dramatic passage, where towering glaciated mountains, tabular icebergs, and extraordinary wildlife — humpback whales, orcas, leopard seals, and penguin colonies — create an experience of overwhelming natural grandeur. Key experiences include Zodiac cruising among icebergs and landing at Neko Harbour on the Antarctic continent. December and January offer the best conditions during the brief austral summer.

10. Day 10

    Antarctica

    

    Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins

11. Day 11

    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.

12. Day 12

    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.

13. Day 13

    Gerlache Strait

    Antarctica

    

    The Gerlache Strait is the Antarctic Peninsula's most dramatic passage, where towering glaciated mountains, tabular icebergs, and extraordinary wildlife — humpback whales, orcas, leopard seals, and penguin colonies — create an experience of overwhelming natural grandeur. Key experiences include Zodiac cruising among icebergs and landing at Neko Harbour on the Antarctic continent. December and January offer the best conditions during the brief austral summer.

14. Day 14

    Drake Passage

    

15. Day 15

    Drake Passage

    

16. Day 16

    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.

17. Day 16

    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.

Cabin Categories

Arctic Superior

Balcony

194 sq ftMax 4XTJ

High deck cabins with balcony. Spacious cabins, different sizes, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. With limited view.

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVCoffee Machine+4

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Arctic Superior

Outside

193 sq ftMax 4XT

High deck cabins with balcony, spacious cabins, different sizes, double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+4

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Arctic Superior

Outside

204 sq ftMax 2XY

Accessible cabin with balcony, high deck, broad balcony, double bed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee MachineHair Dryer+4

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Arctic Superior

Balcony

161–204 sq ftMax 2XTD

High deck cabins with balcony, spacious cabins, different sizes, double bed, some with sofabed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+4

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Arctic Superior

Outside

258–280 sq ftMax 2TY

Large accessible cabins without balcony, middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVHair DryerRoom Service Available+3

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Arctic Superior

Outside

290 sq ftMax 3TT

Large cabins without balcony, middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee

Double or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+4

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Polar Outside

outside

RS

Cabins on middle decks, double bed, TV

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Polar Outside

Outside

204–247 sq ftMax 2RR

Larger cabins on middle decks, most 20m², flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV

DoubleTwinShowerToiletries ProvidedTVHair Dryer+4

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Expedition Corner Suite

Suite

215–323 sq ftMax 2MC

Aft corner suite with private balcony and jacuzzi, various sizes, large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, some w/sofa, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTVCoffee Machine+5

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Expedition Corner Suite

Suite

236 sq ftMax 2MF

Corner cabin with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker, without balcony

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTVCoffee Machine+4

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Expedition Large Suite

Suite

378 sq ftMax 4MD

Large corner suite with private balcony, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle espresso maker, adapted for guests with wheelchair ]

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+6

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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, mini-bar, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee, bathrobe, espresso maker

DoubleShowerWhirlpool BathToiletries ProvidedTVHair Dryer+4

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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, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTVCoffee Machine+4

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Expedition XL Suite

Suite

495–517 sq ftMax 4MA

Extra large corner suite with private balcony, most spacious cabins w/flexible sleeping arrangements, large windows, sofa bed, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+5

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