Cruise Advice
Duration
15 Nights
Journey Type
Sailing from Argentina
Ports
4 Ports
Before you board
One night in Santiago
Board your flight from the UK and enjoy a one-night stay in the city before the following day transferring to the airport to fly to Ushuaia and embark the ship.
12 November
Setting sail from Ushuaia
Perched on the ragged southern edge of Argentina, where the snow-capped Andes fall away into the churning sea, Ushuaia has a frontier town feel to it, and serves as the base for expeditions into the icy waters of Antarctica.
13-14 November
At sea
15 November
Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica is the world’s last great wilderness, an alien landscape of snow-covered mountains, jagged icebergs and extraordinary wildlife. Visiting at the beginning of the cruise season in October or November means bigger icebergs and pristine snowy landscapes, along with the chance to see breeding elephant seals. There may still be sea ice around the Antarctic Peninsula, and temperatures are cold.
16-21 November
Antarctica: Weddell Sea
The Weddell Sea is part of the Southern Ocean, and it was here that Ernest Shackleton’s ship the Endurance was trapped and crushed by pack ice in 1915. Huge tabular icebergs drift across the water, a breathtaking sight, and the region is rich in wildlife, including Weddell seals, leopard seals, killer whales and Adélie penguins.
22-23 November
At sea
24 November
Arriving in Ushuaia
Perched on the ragged southern edge of Argentina, where the snow-capped Andes fall away into the churning sea, Ushuaia has a frontier town feel to it, and serves as the base for expeditions into the icy waters of Antarctica.
Before returning home
One night in Santiago
Disembark and board your flight from Ushuaia to Santiago and enjoy a one-night stay in the city before the following day transferring to the airport to fly overnight back to the UK.
Mundy Exclusive
Your fare includes: 12 nights in a Prestige Stateroom Deck 6; all meals, drinks, gratuities and taxes; choice of excursions; pre-cruise Santiago overnight hotel stay; return charter flights between Santiago and Ushuaia; all overseas transfers; FREE international flights; FREE post-cruise Santiago hotel stay; 15% fare saving.
Your home from home
The world's first electric hybrid polar expedition ship, Le Commandant Charcot may be the most exciting addition yet to the Ponant fleet.
What we love
Jean-Baptiste Charcot was a true polar pioneer, and Ponant's icebreaker explores the parts of the Arctic and Antarctica that other expedition vessels can't reach. On board you can expect Ponant's customary French flair, and the ship is also designed to have a minimal effect on the environment, with technological innovations such as hybrid propulsion and an advanced waste water treatment system.
| Capacity | 245 Guests |
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| Crew | 187 Staff |
| Style | This may be the world's most luxurious icebreaker, blending contemporary decor with a refined French flair. |
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Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Where to stay in Ushuaia
Los Cauquenes Resort and Spa is your best option, if you have time to stay.
Tours from Ushuaia
What you choose to do on tour will need to supplement whatever cruise you are taking. So if you are heading to Antarctica, whilst here you will want to go to the Tierra del Fuego National Park.
