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Highlights of Antarctica | 2028

Jan 19 - 30, 2028

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Corrine Heyeck

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Overview

There are few places left on Earth that feel truly untouched — and Antarctica is one of them.

Towering glaciers, sculptural icebergs, dramatic landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife combine to create a journey unlike anywhere else in the world. For many travelers, Antarctica is the ultimate bucket list destination: remote, awe-inspiring, and profoundly unforgettable.

I’m excited to invite you to join this small group expedition aboard the MS Roald Amundsen, a modern expedition ship designed to combine immersive exploration with exceptional comfort. Together, we’ll experience the wonder of the White Continent through guided landings, wildlife encounters, scenic cruising, and the shared excitement of traveling to one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.

Trip Details

12-day all-inclusive Antarctica Expedition Cruise

Your adventure at a glance Day 1 - Buenos Aires Day 2 - Early start in Ushuaia Day 3-4 - Get ready for Antarctica (crossing the Drake Passage) Day 5-9 - Antarctica: The Majestic 7th Continent Day 10-11 - Returning to warmer waters (crossing the Dr...

Antarctica in January

The Best time for... Penguin chicks The breeding season varies for different species, but best time to see penguin chicks in Antarctica is during the Antarctic summer, from mid-December to mid-February. That’s when you’ll see chicks bumbling aroun...

Travel Insurance Required

Is travel insurance absolutely necessary? Yes, comprehensive travel and health insurance that covers medical evacuation and repatriation (returning you to your home country for medical reasons) is mandatory for your trip. We recommend your insuran...

What can you expect on an all-inclusive expedition with HX?

Your all-inclusive includes... Breakfast, lunch and dinner, every day With a huge range of options, you can indulge in nearly anything your appetite desires. Start the day with an impressive buffet breakfast before moving on to a mouth-watering me...

Flights to Beunos Aires

Flights to Antarctica Since airlines typically release their schedules about 340 days out, it's too early to book your flights just yet. Once the schedules open up, you'll have two options: you can book directly with the airline on your own, or I'...

Day 1 · Wed, Jan 19 · Buenos Aires, Argentina

About Your Cruise Line - HX Expeditions

Since 1896, we’ve been taking curious travellers on mindful expeditions to the most remote and awe-inspiring places on the planet. Today we invite you to join us on an expedition with HX – and change the way you see the world.

Experts since 1896 and #1 for expedition cruises to Antarctica and the Arctic.

To travel with HX is to open yourself to a world of awe. From cultural encounters to wildlife wonders, what you see and learn on your trip will inspire and energise you. And...

About Your Ship - MS Roald Amundsen

MS Roald Amundsen is as pioneering as the man it is named after, Roald Amundsen - the legendary Norwegian explorer. One of two fully hybrid ships in our fleet, explore the wonders of the world onboard one of the most environmentally friendly cruise ships in the world.

Buenos Aires

Jan 19

Feel the rhythm of bustling Buenos Aires An overnight stay in Buenos Aires is the ideal way to start your Antarctic adventure. Home to a proud and diverse community of porteños, or ‘people of the port’, this city is a sensuous fusion of faded Euro...

Buenos Aires Hotel - Included

Jan 19 - 20, 2028

Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia - Included

Day 2 · Thu, Jan 20 · Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina

Ushuaia

Jan 20

Setting off at the bottom of the world Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where you’ll meet our hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters. This bustling port is the capi...

Choose Your Stateroom for the Highlights of Antarctica Expedition (prices presented based on total cabin occupancy)

Starting at $16,412

Jan 20 - 30, 2028

4 room options

Prices presented based on total occupancy.

Day 3 · Fri, Jan 21 · Drake Passage

Get ready for Antarctica

Cross the Drake Passage On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with everything you need to make the most of your polar expedition. Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen...

Crossing the Drake Passage

An extraordinary location Where is the Drake Passage? This particular body of water connects two regions that seem impossibly far away. It extends from Cape Horn at South America’s southernmost tip to Antarctica’s South Shetland Islands and serves...

Day 4 · Sat, Jan 22 · Drake Passage

Learn Onboard

Daily Lectures To supplement the hands-on experiences within the Science Center, our onboard Science and Expedition Team will run a series of lectures throughout the voyage. Tapping into their passions, interests, and background the lectures are d...

Day 5 · Sun, Jan 23 · Antarctica

5 Days in Antarctica: Exploring the 7th Continent

Experience Antarctica in all its natural majesty Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarctica’s immense, frozen beauty. Antarctica will fill you with wonder, surrounded by looming glaciers and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals. P...

Optional Extras: Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing (Only Bookable Onboard) Excursion Only bookable onboard $91/person Duration 2 hours When the conditions are right, there's no better way to cross the frozen terrain than by wearing snowshoes. Our modern equipment makes it easy to walk ...

Day 6 · Mon, Jan 24 · Antarctica

Landing Sites in Antarctica

HX Expedition's modern expedition ships strike the perfect balance between adventure, comfort and sustainability, and you’ll enjoy a varied schedule of landings, all designed to create unforgettable memories. The exact landing sites will depend on...

Optional extras: Guided Sea Kayaking Adventure

Guided Sea Kayaking Adventure (Only Bookable Onboard) Excursion Only bookable onboard $229/person Duration 3h00 Our experts will lead you on this sea kayaking adventure. Explore from a rare water-level perspective Encounter wildlife up close, with...

Day 7 · Tue, Jan 25 · Antarctica

Experience the Majesty of Antarctica

Optional Extras: Camping – Tent

Camping – Tent (Only Bookable Onboard) Excursion Only bookable onboard, $505/person Duration Late evening to early morning. Approx 9–10 hrs total experience Spend the night in a tent amid the Antarctic wilderness for a once-in-a-lifetime camping e...

Day 8 · Wed, Jan 26 · Antarctica

Onboard Science Program

Science Onboard The Science Program has one goal: To increase your curiosity, knowledge and interest of the areas you are sailing to. Expedition ships serve as the perfect platform for scientific research; with access to remote regions of the worl...

Optional Extras: Discovery Kayak

Discovery Kayak (Only Bookable Onboard) Excursion Only bookable onboard, $148/person Duration 1-1.5h00 Enjoy the freedom of paddling at your own pace, with no set route, on this inflatable kayak experience. Paddle at your own pace – no set route, ...

Day 9 · Thu, Jan 27 · Antarctica

Optional Extras: Camping – Bivvy Bag

Camping – Bivvy Bag (Only Bookable Onboard) Excursion Only bookable onboard $402/person Duration Late evening to early morning. Approx. 9-10 hrs total experience Spend the night under the stars amid the Antarctic wilderness on this once-in-a-lifet...

Day 10 · Fri, Jan 28 · Drake Passage

Crossing the Drake

Heading back north across the Drake Passage After five incredible days, you’ll have experienced so much in Antarctica. Your head will likely be filled with a swirling kaleidoscope of special memories and impressions. The next couple of days will b...

Day 11 · Sat, Jan 29 · Drake Passage

Returning to Warmer Waters

It's a rite of passage. Traversing the Drake Passage is likely to be on the bucket list of many an intrepid explorer. It remains an important part of exploring the continent of Antarctica and an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of some of hi...

Day 12 · Sun, Jan 30 · Ushaia to Buenos Aires

Ushuaia

Jan 30

From Ushuaia to Buenos Aires Your expedition cruise ends in Ushuaia, the main city in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina’s southernmost province. From here, you’ll take a flight back to Buenos Aires, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your adventure. W...

Flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires - Included