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Embark on a cruise adventure with Tauck’s elegant sister ships, Le Boréal or L’Austral, featuring knowledgeable onboard naturalists to enhance your experience. Additionally, Tauck offers a unique water-resistant hooded parka during your journey, which you get to keep as a souvenir.
- 93395
- Ocean
- 01 Jan 24
- Buenos Aires
- Ushuaia
- Antarctica
- 05 Jan 24
- 17 Jan 24
- 13 nights
- Tauck Cruising
- Multiple Cruiseships 5.5 - 6 stars
- Cruise Only
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Buenos Aires, Drake Passage, Antarctic Archipelago, Ushuaia
Inclusions
- All gratuities to Tauck Directors, local guides, naturalists and ship staff
- Your cruise may be a shared ship experience with non-Tauck guests onboard as well; all Tauck guests will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests, and your itinerary will always be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions
- Shore Excursions to islands in the Antarctic Archipelago that are guided by expert naturalists, ornithologists, historians or oceanographers.
- Two nights in a premium hotel in Buenos Aires in the heart of the city
- Guided city sightseeing in Buenos Aires includes a tango dance performance and demonstration
- We are pleased to welcome wildlife filmmaker Peter Bassett aboard the January 15 and 25 departures; he'll be sharing his expertise both onboard the ship and ashore.
- Aboard ship – alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day aboard ship including house wines and spirits; premium spirits and wines are available at extra cost
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- 34 meals; including a welcome dinner with entertainment in Buenos Aires, service charges, applicable fuel surcharges, taxes and porterage.
Important Terms
- * Rates quoted are in Australian dollars.
- Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
- Advertised price includes any bonus nights, special offers or discounts listed in the inclusions.
- Surcharges may apply due to demand, Christmas & New Year's Eve, school or public holidays, trade shows, special events & other unforeseen circumstances.
- Prices may be based on Dynamic Rates and as such, may fluctuate at anytime without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, or at the property's discretion.
Departures & Rates
*Rates are based on per person for two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates, or other cabin types not listed, please contact our Travel Specialists for a quote.
Cabins
Area: 18 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- Private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet acces wifi
Area: 27 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- Private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet acces wifi
Area: 18 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- Private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet acces wifi
Area: 36 m²
Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- 8m² private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet acces wifi
Area: 45 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- Situated on Deck 6
- Decorated by French designers
- Breathtakting panoramic sea view
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet acces wifi
- Butler service
- 1 private transfer (round trip): Airport – Hotel – Port
- 1 free hour of Spa treatments
Area: 21 m²
Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin
Amenities:
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower
- Minibar
- Flat screen
- Satellite TV
- Desk with stationery
- Ipod™ players
- Video on demand
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Satellite direct line telephone
- 110/220 volts outlet
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
- Internet acces wifi
Itinerary
Day 1: Your Antarctica trip begins in Buenos Aires
Tour begins: 2:00 PM, Hilton Buenos Aires. A transfer is included upon arrival at the Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport to the Hilton Buenos Aires. Your exploration of Buenos Aires begins this afternoon with a tour of the northern portion of the city. First, take the magnificent 9 de Julio Avenue and head north to the elegant neighborhoods of Palermo and Recoleta, with their wonderful parks and gardens, monuments and magnificent mansions. Then you’ll visit the Recoleta Cemetery; established in 1822 as the first public cemetery in Buenos Aires, it became the final resting place for many of the city’s elite in the 1870s. Walk around the majestic necropolis, which features over 47,000 ornate mausoleums, vaults, tombs and funeral monuments. Trace back the history of the country through the important figures interred here, from Remedios Escalada de San Martín to Eva Perón, whose mausoleum attracts pilgrims and visitors from all over the world. Return to the hotel for this evening’s welcome reception and dinner featuring live music, tango dancers and lessons.
Meal(s): Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Buenos Aires
Day 2: Spend the day exploring Buenos Aires
Your discovery of Buenos Aires continues today with more city sightseeing featuring the central and southern area. Your sightseeing today includes Buenos Aires’ Main Square, Plaza de Mayo with its neo-classical Cathedral, colonial town-hall and the Presidential Palace, the “Casa Rosada.” Then it’s on to the old neighborhood of San Telmo with its narrow, cobbled-stone streets; and La Boca, home to multicolored tin houses and Buenos Aires’ soccer stadium. Finally, experience the modernization of the city as you travel along Puerto Madero, and see its docks and large buildings presenting the latest architectural trends. (NOTE: Depending on traffic conditions and the day of the week, the Main Square may be visited on day 1 of the tour instead of day 2.) The remainder of the day is free for you to explore on your own.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hilton Buenos Aires
Day 3: Spend the day exploring Buenos Aires
Your discovery of Buenos Aires continues today with more city sightseeing featuring the central and southern area. Your sightseeing today includes Buenos Aires’ Main Square, Plaza de Mayo with its neo-classical Cathedral, colonial town-hall and the Presidential Palace, the “Casa Rosada.” Then it’s on to the old neighborhood of San Telmo with its narrow, cobbled-stone streets; and La Boca, home to multicolored tin houses and Buenos Aires’ soccer stadium. Finally, experience the modernization of the city as you travel along Puerto Madero, and see its docks and large buildings presenting the latest architectural trends. (NOTE: Depending on traffic conditions and the day of the week, the Main Square may be visited on day 1 of the tour instead of day 2.) The remainder of the day is free for you to explore on your own.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hilton Buenos Aires
Day 4: Spend the day exploring Buenos Aires
Your discovery of Buenos Aires continues today with more city sightseeing featuring the central and southern area. Your sightseeing today includes Buenos Aires’ Main Square, Plaza de Mayo with its neo-classical Cathedral, colonial town-hall and the Presidential Palace, the “Casa Rosada.” Then it’s on to the old neighborhood of San Telmo with its narrow, cobbled-stone streets; and La Boca, home to multicolored tin houses and Buenos Aires’ soccer stadium. Finally, experience the modernization of the city as you travel along Puerto Madero, and see its docks and large buildings presenting the latest architectural trends. (NOTE: Depending on traffic conditions and the day of the week, the Main Square may be visited on day 1 of the tour instead of day 2.) The remainder of the day is free for you to explore on your own.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hilton Buenos Aires
Day 5: Getting closer to Antarctica
One more day to go until you spot your first sight of the Antarctic Peninsula islands. Once part of a large Equatorial land mass, these islands broke off on their own more than 180 million years ago and are now home to glacial landscapes and wildlife that are awe-inspiring in every way. If you haven’t yet watched one of the ship’s collection of documentaries, today might be a good day to do so.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ship
Day 6: Feel terra firma, Antarctic-style, at your feet
Wake up to a glacial wonderland. For the next four days, you’ll be able to join an expedition team leader for a Zodiac excursion to any one of a number of Antarctic islands. Due to changing weather and shifting glacial patterns, your day-to-day itinerary will vary; each new day aboard this Antarctica cruise brings something different. Be on the lookout for seals on ice floes along the shore. Look up to spot seabirds flying against a cloudless blue sky. Look down in the waters where marine animals may be seen. At night, share stories during the daily cocktail hour and enjoy the camaraderie with fellow explorers.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ship
Day 7: Explore the world of the penguin
If conditions permit, take a shore excursion to a polar village populated by fascinating and very amusing penguins. Walk softly among them on the beaches where their rookeries are found. See them waddle and wave as they make treks into the sea and back with food for themselves and their families. Your naturalist guide will share expert insights with you about these locals!
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ship
Day 8: Cruising the Archipelago
Dramatic icebergs, masterfully carved in all manner of shapes and sizes by the elements, don technicolor coats of blues, greens and snow whites and are the main event here in Antarctica. Get a closer look as you cruise among them and watch their transformation with the changing light of day. The sun never completely sets at this time of year so you can stroll on the deck late into the night and still enjoy an amazing glacial show.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ship
Day 9: Seabirds of different feathers
By your fourth day cruising the Antarctic Archipelago, you may have passed by Penguin Island, blessed with diverse wildlife such as chinstrap and Adélie penguins, southern giant petrels, Antarctic terns and skuas, and Hannah Point, one of the best places to see gentoo and macaroni penguins, blue-eyed shags, and Wilson’s storm petrels, with the occasional fur seal or elephant seal among them. Don’t worry if their names sound confusing; you will soon become a pro at identifying them with some help from your on-board ornithologists.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ship
Day 10: Whales and seals of Antarctica
The wildlife experts on your ship are eager to point out the region’s fur seals and elephant seals who share the frigid waters with penguins and humpback whales. You may find a fur seal or two languidly sunning or sleeping on ice floes, their faces endearing with natural smiles, in large part because there are few native predators like polar bears here. Southern elephant seals, so named for their massive sizes and trunk-like noses of the males, prefer to hang out in beach parties; look for them on rocky island shores. As your captain skillfully navigates your yacht around Lemaire Channel, you’ll have a good chance to see humpback whales, always a breathtaking sight. The evening colors are spectacular too!
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ship
Day 11: Back through the Drake Passage
Your ship begins its voyage back through the Drake Passage today, making it the perfect time to record the experiences you had during the past week. Your private ship log might include your thoughts about the array of icebergs and the Swedish expeditioners’ hut you saw in Hope Bay, or the old whaling station you encountered near Neptune’s Bellows and that dip you were tempted to make in the hot geothermal springs there. You may have had an opportunity to meet the researchers and scientists of King George Island or explore the history of Elephant Island, linked to Ernest Shackleton and his men. Your stories will make great reading back home!
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ship
Day 12: Enjoy the last day of your Antarctica cruise
Savor your last day of your Antarctica cruise as you cross the Drake Passage again. Activities include on-board lectures that enrich your new-found knowledge; spa treatments that keep you relaxed and refreshed; work-out equipment that invigorates; and card games or chess tournaments with shipmates. Your last evening aboard ship is a perfect time to toast your expedition, and celebrate what for many travelers is their “seventh continent.”
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ship
Day 13: Fly from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires & home
Your Antarctica cruise ends when you disembark ship today in Ushuaia for your flight back to Buenos Aires. A transfer to Buenos Aires’ (Ezeiza) Ministro Pistarini International Airport is included. Tour ends: 5:30 PM, Buenos Aires’ (Ezeiza) Ministro Pistarini International Airport. You should allow three hours for flight check-in.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Ship Info
Le Boreal
Le Boreal is a luxury ice-class ship operated by Ponant. This modern and sleek ship features all-suite accommodations, each with a private balcony and stunning ocean views. The ship offers a range of onboard amenities, including multiple dining venues, a spa, fitness center, and theater. With a maximum capacity of 264 passengers, Le Boreal provides an intimate and comfortable atmosphere for passengers to explore the Arctic.
The ship is equipped with advanced technology and environmentally-friendly features, including a dynamic positioning system that allows it to maintain its position in the water without the need for anchors, minimizing its impact on the environment. Expert naturalist guides lead excursions, including Zodiac cruises and hiking expeditions, to explore the Arctic’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. With its modern design and innovative features, Le Boreal offers a luxurious and immersive Arctic expedition experience.
Cruise Line
Tauck Cruising
Go beyond the ordinary and experience cruise travel at its best with Tauck. What makes Tauck’s Small Ship Cruising and River Cruising unique is the focus on the destination. Each scenic ports of call connect you with people and places, which will give you a moving, compelling and heart-warming experience both onboard and ashore.
Time ashore is enriched by in-depth cultural exploration and insider access that ensures up-close-and-personal connections with the locals and daily life. Tauck’s cruise travel adventures include guided sightseeing with local experts such as naturalists, historians, and accomplished lecturers. You’ll dine on regional cuisine on land at aboard ship that showcases specialties of the destination. After a day of extraordinary sightseeing, Tauck welcome you back onboard the hand-picked vessels for warm camaraderie and lively conversation that’s inherent on every Tauck cruise travel experience. The stories are endless, the memories are timeless and the connections priceless.
You can expect to see the sights a bit differently than you would with anyone else. Tauck explores Europe’s great waterways from the Rhine and the Danube to the Rhône and the Seine in France. Their luxurious riverboats are spacious and comfortable, welcoming you to an onboard experience characterized by the Tauck. Discover river cruises that go beyond the ordinary!
Tauck Voted World’s Best River Cruise Line
For the second time in three years, Tauck has been named the “World’s Best River Cruise Line" by the readers of Travel + Leisure, one of the world’s most authoritative and respected publications for travellers. The World’s Best Awards from Travel + Leisure are selected by the magazine’s readers. Every year, T+L holds a survey for readers to fill out on their main website. The survey remains open until April.
Winners are announced in the August/September issues of Travel + Leisure. These awards are given in categories such as hotels, resorts, spas, cruises, airlines, travel companies, tour operators, cities, islands, family travel, and more.
River Cruising
The heart of history meets the art of sophisticated river cruise travel aboard Tauck’s river cruises. Experience the Tauck difference on cruise travel days along great European waterways from the Rhine to the Danube, from the canals of the Netherlands to the Rhône, from the Main to the Danube and the Moselle…
You’ll cruise aboard spacious riverboats that have been custom designed to meet American standards with well appointed outside facing cabins and suites, a choice of on-board dining venues, complimentary wine with dinner, fitness centers and attentive personal service from Tauck’s staff and the ship’s crew.
Ancient civilizations beckon on cruise travel days along the River Nile in Egypt and China’s Yangtze River on Tauck’s Exotic journeys, where 3- and 4-night river cruise travel enhances land journeys.
Small Ship Cruising
The difference in Tauck’s small ship cruise travel lies in the choreography of the total cruise travel experience – the combination of personalized cruising with cultural land exploration. How you spend your days ashore – where you go, what you do, who you meet – that’s the Tauck difference. From the moment you step ashore, with 85 years of expertise on land ensures that on every cruise travel day, every moment of your shore excursions (all included in the price) count! Smaller ships hold fewer passengers, which means more personal attention from the captain and the crew – you’ll find the on-board atmosphere to be both club-like and comfortable. The pace is more relaxed, the conversations are richer, and the day-to-day experiences are shared with like-minded travelers.
