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Roald Amundsen, 18 Night Antarctica & Falkland Expedition (Flight Included) ex Sydney, NSW, Australia Return
Cruise Roald Amundsen, 18 Night Antarctica & Falkland Expedition (Flight Included) ex Sydney, NSW, Australia Return
Cruise Line Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX)
Ship Roald Amundsen
Destination Antarctica
Brief Description 18 Night Cruise sailing from Sydney, NSW, Australia onboard Roald Amundsen
Type of Cruise Speciality
Departure Date 07 Dec 2025
Cruise Description Feel the rhythm of bustling Buenos Aires 

Your journey begins with a flight from Australia to 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 European splendour and Latin American panache.  

There are plenty of places to explore, including many parrillas serving authentic Argentine steak. Or maybe you’d like to practise your dance moves in the famous hometown of the tango. 

Flying south to Ushuaia where you'll board your ship 

Your adventure begins with an early morning flight to Ushuaia, where you'll meet your hybrid-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters. 

This bustling port is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Martial Glacier, Ushuaia vies for the title of the world’s southernmost city. 

After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to settle into your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.

Centre on science and learning before your Antarctic adventure 

On the two-day crossing through the Drake Passage, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your polar expedition cruise. 

Visit the onboard Science Center and find out what lies ahead. Listen to experts talk passionately about Antarctica’s history, the science beneath the ice, and the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. You'll learn how to make your visit as safe and as low-impact as possible, and about the Citizen Science projects you can join.  

There's plenty of time to relax, so unwind in the spa and wellness area, enjoy some delicious cuisine and meet fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.

Experience Antarctica in all its majesty 

Nothing quite prepares you for it. Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Perhaps the most surprising part of Antarctica is the silence. It's a stillness that's broken every so often by the locals – the wildlife. 

In the Antarctic summer, that might be penguins tending to their chicks; cormorants, sheathbills and petrels wheeling through the skies; or even orcas or humpback whales feeding on the krill-rich waters. Antarctica is simply a place where nature is king and the rest of us are mere observers. 

You’ll spend an exciting five days busily exploring several of the possible landing sites. Wherever we go and whatever we do, each day will offer something different and thrilling.  

You'll join the Expedition Team on landings and ice cruises. You can take part in activities such as kayaking, snowshoeing and hiking, and may even get the chance to go camping overnight. Back on board, the Expedition Team will continue their lectures, helping you grow in your insights of the frozen continent.

Discover more about the Falkland Islands 

As you savour your Antarctic experiences, prepare for more adventures ahead as we cruise towards the Falkland Islands. Your Expedition Team will brief you about the history and biology of the islands. In the Science Center, you can look through the microscope at the tiny krill and phytoplankton that sustains so much of the region's wildlife.  

Get tips from our professional photographer to improve your images or join workshops on wildlife painting and nautical knots. You can also book a spa treatment, visit the gym, and enjoy the locally sourced, regionally inspired dishes in our restaurants.

Enjoy birding and hiking in these green islands 

The Falkland archipelago is filled with seamless horizons and white sands teeming with birdlife. Only the occasional farm dots the landscape. You’ll find grassy hills and wildflowers, in contrast to the vast whiteness of Antarctica. You'll also enjoy a community walk of Stanley, taking in the Jubilee Villas gardens, Christ Church Cathedral and the Historic Dockyard Museum.  

Our landings, hikes and excursions are, as always, guided by the conditions. We hope to visit albatross and penguin colonies, which are often found sharing space with seals, and getting as close as we can without disturbing them.

A relaxing day at sea with time to reflect 

Your expedition cruise, taking in the wonders of Antarctica and the wildlife of the Falkland Islands nears its end. As we sail the final leg to Ushuaia, enjoy your final day at sea. 

Join the Expedition Team in the Science Center to examine special interests in more depth. Learn more about photography, or simply relax on deck, mulling over the highlights of a memorable adventure. End the day in the Explorer Lounge & Bar with the new friends you’ve made on your trip, sharing experiences over a relaxing drink.

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, where you’ll have an overnight to explore the city further.

From Buenos Aires to Australia

You’ll be transferred to the airport in Buenos Aires and take your flight back to Australia.

But it doesn’t have to be the end of your adventure. Why not join our optional Post-Programme before heading home.
Sailing Dates
13 Nov 2025
07 Dec 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
RR AU $27,965 AU $21,227 ‐ ‐
TT ‐ AU $22,750 ‐ ‐
TY ‐ AU $22,750 ‐ ‐
XTJ AU $32,582 AU $24,412 ‐ ‐
XY ‐ AU $24,827 ‐ ‐
XTD ‐ AU $24,827 ‐ ‐
XT AU $33,184 AU $24,827 ‐ ‐
ME AU $48,616 AU $27,745 ‐ ‐
MB ‐ AU $36,241 ‐ ‐
MC ‐ AU $37,051 ‐ ‐
MA ‐ AU $45,681 ‐ ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
7 Dec 2025 Sydney, NSW, Australia Flight
7 Dec 2025 Buenos Aires, Argentina Flight Arrival Transfer. Overnight Buenos Aires
8 Dec 2025 Buenos Aires, Argentina Overnight Buenos Aires
9 Dec 2025 Buenos Aires, Argentina Transfer. Flight
9 Dec 2025 Ushuaia, Argentina Flight Arrival Transfer
9 Dec 2025 Ushuaia, Argentina Embark 8:00 PM
10 Dec 2025 At Sea    
11 Dec 2025 At Sea    
12 Dec 2025 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
13 Dec 2025 Orne Harbour, Antarctica 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
13 Dec 2025 Gerlache Strait 8:00 PM 11:00 PM
14 Dec 2025 Gerlache Strait 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
15 Dec 2025 At Sea    
16 Dec 2025 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
17 Dec 2025 At Sea    
18 Dec 2025 At Sea    
19 Dec 2025 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
20 Dec 2025 Saunders Island, Falklands 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
21 Dec 2025 West Point, Falkland Islands 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
22 Dec 2025 At Sea    
23 Dec 2025 Ushuaia, Argentina 6:00 AM
23 Dec 2025 Ushuaia, Argentina Transfer. Flight
23 Dec 2025 Buenos Aires, Argentina Flight Arrival Transfer. Overnight Buenos Aires
24 Dec 2025 Buenos Aires, Argentina Transfer. Flight
25 Dec 2025 Sydney, NSW, Australia Flight Arrival
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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