Solar Eclipse Expedition to Antarctica & South America

(regional and premium class flights may be available upon request). BOOK an MB Suite & above and enjoy Premium Class flight upgrades

Upon arrival transfer to a 4★ hotel for your two night stay, including breakfast

Santiago is a versatile and exciting city showcasing the best of Chilean culture. With festivals of colour, sound and flavour and the breath-taking views of the Andes which tower above this metropolis, the Chilean capital displays the essence of this diverse and stimulating country. With everything from bars, nightclubs and restaurants, art galleries and shopping malls, there is plenty to do and lots to see

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Punta Arenas, Chile

Embark MS Roald Amundsen for your 16 night expedition

Your adventure starts here as you set sail on your expedition

Sail through the scenic Beagle Channel and over the legendary Drake Passage. On board, the Expedition Team starts the lecture programme, giving you information about Antarctica’s fantastic animals, geology and history. You will also learn what it takes to be an Antarctic Ambassador in the mandatory briefing and join the Citizen Science programme to learn more about the wildlife and ecosystems of Antarctica.

The time at sea is also great time to enjoy all the amenities of an advanced hybrid powered expedition ship

Antarctica never fails to inspire awe and wonder, with white horizons above oceans full of icebergs and whales. Perhaps even more awe-inspiring will be your first meeting with huge colonies of fearless penguins on the pristine ice. Your Captain and Expedition Team will work with the elements to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure as you explore the most beautiful and remote places on Earth. Landings will be attempted on several sites in the South Shetlands and on the Antarctic Peninsula and aim to bring you to the incredible diversity of wildlife and landscapes the area has to offer. Everywhere you explore in Antarctica is truly pristine and offers great chances to observe penguin colonies, seals, whales, glaciers or icebergs in every shape and colour. Nowhere else on Earth offers such untouched wild beauty, explorer history and rich wildlife. Antarctica is unlike anywhere you´ve ever been

Relax in the tranquility of a day at sea, sharing experiences and exchanging stories with your fellow adventurers. Enjoy the amenities of the innovative expedition ship and look out for wildlife from our outside decks

The South Orkney Islands consist of four islands situated in the Scotia Sea about 600 km northeast of the Antarctic Peninsula. You will arrive here in the very early morning to experience the Solar Eclipse, weather permitting. The Expedition Team will be on deck to give out special-purpose solar filters which will protect your eyes while you observe the extraordinary occurrence.

A professional astronomer will also be part of the Expedition Team for the full duration of the voyage, delivering a series of in-depth lectures and providing insights during the Solar Eclipse. After observing the Solar Eclipse, explore the South Orkney Islands themselves. 85% of the islands’ surface is made up of glaciers, which make it the perfect home for various species of penguins and seals

After exploring this unforgettable continent, your ship will set course for the Falkland Islands. The Expedition Team will brief you about the history and biology of the Islands, point out wildlife from our outer decks and scout for the Albatrosses that often guide our way. Using the state-of-the-art microscopes in the ship’s Science Center, you can analyse samples taken during the expedition cruise to see another kind of ‘wildlife’ at the cellular level

Reach the westernmost outposts in the Falklands and see remote farms that have been family-owned for several generations. Call on New Island which boasts white-sand beaches and turquoise waters that could easily be mistaken for those on a Caribbean island. You may be able to go ashore on Carcass Island where your Expedition Team will look for every opportunity to take you exploring, hiking or cruising to get a closer look at the local wildlife. Stanley, the inviting capital of the Falklands, is a good size for roaming the streets on foot. Or you can join an optional excursion to explore the wilderness and wildlife in the surrounding area

As the ship completes the loop of the Magellan Strait, you will have a recap of everything you have experienced on this expedition cruise in the Science Center. Make sure you also spend some time on deck looking for wildlife

After breakfast disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago, Chile

Upon arrival transfer to a 4★ hotel in Santiago, Chile, including breakfast