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Argentina & Antarctica
Journey to the edge of the world, where glaciers, wildlife, and remote landscapes create an adventure unlike any other. Begin in Argentina, exploring the lively streets of Buenos Aires and feeling the thunder of Iguazú Falls deep within the rainforest. Then travel south to Ushuaia and sail across the legendary Drake Passage aboard one of the most intimate expedition vessels in Antarctica. Cross the Antarctic Circle before entering a frozen world of drifting icebergs, towering glaciers, penguin colonies, and whales as you explore some of the most remote places on Earth. Along the way, join expedition experts in citizen science initiatives that help advance our understanding of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. From vibrant cities to the silence of the White Continent, experience nature at its most powerful, untouched, and unforgettable.
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| Deck | Cabins | Size | Availability | Price | Book now |
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| Deck 7 | Owners Suite Cabin | 728 sqft | Available | Double: $51,995Single: Sold out | Book NowJoin Waitlist |
| Deck 7 | Grand Suite Cabin | 618 sqft | Available | Double: $46,495Single: Sold out | Book NowJoin Waitlist |
| Deck 7 | Navigator Suite Cabin | 400 sqft | Available | Double: $43,495Single: Sold out | Book NowJoin Waitlist |
| Deck 5 | Discovery Suite Cabin | 422 sqft | Available | Double: $40,495Single: Sold out | Book NowJoin Waitlist |
| Deck 5 | Balcony Suite Cabin | 206 sqft | Available | Double: $36,495Single: Sold out | Book NowJoin Waitlist |
| Deck 4 | Solo Vista Cabin | 192 sqft | Available | Double: $36,995Single: Sold out | Book NowJoin Waitlist |
| Deck 4 | Vista Cabin | 194 sqft | Available | Double: $32,495Single: $42,495 | Book NowBook Now |
| Deck 3 | Ocean Cabin | 157 sqft | Available | Double: $30,995Single: $40,995 | Book NowBook Now |
| Deck 3 | Porthole Cabin | 157 sqft | Available | Double: $26,995Single: Sold out | Book NowJoin Waitlist |
Private balcony with outdoor seating | Separate sitting area with writing desk | Marble bathroom with full tub & separate shower | Walk-in closet and fitted wardrobe with personal safe | Welcome fruit and sparkling wine | Restocked mini bar with soft drinks, juice, sparkling water & beer | Complimentary laundry service | In-room espresso machine
Private balcony with outdoor seating | Separate sitting area with writing desk | Marble bathroom with full tub & separate shower | Walk-in closet and fitted wardrobe with personal safe | Welcome fruit and sparkling wine | Restocked mini bar with soft drinks, juice, sparkling water & beer | Complimentary laundry service | In-room espresso machine
Private balcony with outdoor seating | Sitting area with writing desk | Marble bathroom with full tub & separate shower | Fitted wardrobe with personal safe | In-cabin refreshments including soft drinks, juice & sparkling water
Two Juliet balconies with glass doors | Comfortable sitting area with convertible sofa | Marble bathroom with full tub & separate shower | Writing desk & vanity area | Fitted wardrobe with personal safe | Fruit & sparkling wine on arrival | Restocked minibar | Complimentary laundry service | In-room espresso machine
Juliet balcony with glass doors | Sitting area with writing desk | Marble bathroom with shower | Fitted wardrobe with personal safe | In-cabin refreshments including soft drinks, juice & sparkling water
Large ocean-view window
Sitting area with writing desk
Marble bathroom with shower
Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
In-cabin refreshments including soft drinks, juice, and sparkling water
Large ocean-view window | Sitting area with writing desk | Marble bathroom with shower | Fitted wardrobe with personal safe | In-cabin refreshments including soft drinks, juice & sparkling water
Large ocean-view window | Sitting area with writing desk | Marble bathroom with shower | Fitted wardrobe with personal safe | Ample storage space | In-cabin refreshments including soft drinks, juice & sparkling water
Two porthole windows
Sitting area with writing desk
Marble bathroom with shower
Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
In-cabin refreshments including soft drinks, juice, and sparkling water
The Details
18 days
All-Inclusive
$26,995CAD
Per person in double occupancy; P5 Cabin
Difficulty Rating:
Very High(details)
Charted Ship Size: 127 travellers
No International Flights: save $2,075
Deposit Terms:
$5,000 per person at time of booking
$5,000 per person 14 days later
Balance due 180 days before departure
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Our approach perks
On land
Private car service to and from your home airport
International flights and transportation while abroad
Meals and excursions that are typically sold separately
Tips for all service providers
24/7 Group Guru (in addition to tour guide and local guides)
$5 million of emergency medical travel insurance coverage, as well as protection for lost, damaged or stolen luggage
All taxes at home and abroad (including airport and hotel taxes)
On board
All listed excursions & activities
All transfers to and from our cruise
Freeflowing alcoholic beverages
Wi-Fi on board
Total PERKS value: $13,248
This cruise also includes
Tour essentials
International flights with Air Canada or Avianca and 3 regional flights (details)
6 nights in first class hotels and 10 nights on board
Dedicated English-speaking tour guide, local guides and Antarctic expedition crew
Carefully selected visits, with entrance fees
Luxury coach bus transfers and luggage porterage throughout
Food & drink
All 45 meals, including: 15 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 15 dinners
Welcome / farewell dinner (included in meal count)
Tango dinner show in Buenos Aires (included in meal count)
Antarctica BBQ (included in meal count)
Welcome cocktail
Coffee and chocolate tasting
Filtered drinking water daily
Bring a Friend & Both Save
If you refer someone, and they book any Approach tour by 11:59pm ET June 30th, 2026 you get a $250 travel credit (like always), and they will also get $250 off their first Approach tour.
Credits are unlimited, so bring your friends!
This tour’s itinerary
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DAY 1 & 2 GOODBYE CANADA, HOLA BUENOS AIRES!
Enjoy a private car ride to the airport before boarding your overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s passionate capital. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel to settle in. After lunch, enjoy time to rest or begin exploring the city at your own pace. This evening, gather for a welcome cocktail before diving into the soul of Argentina with a spectacular tango dinner show. Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 THE HEART OF BUENOS AIRES
After breakfast, explore the historic heart of Buenos Aires with visits to Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the colonial Cabildo. Continue to the cobblestone streets of San Telmo, where antique markets and tango music bring the neighbourhood to life. Later, tour the legendary Teatro Colón — one of the world’s most celebrated opera houses — before dinner at a traditional parrilla restaurant. Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B,L,D)
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DAY 4 RECOLETA & TANGO ROOTS
Begin in elegant Recoleta with a guided visit to its famed cemetery, where Argentina’s history is told through marble, bronze, and grand mausoleums. Continue to the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes before visiting Puerto Madero and the Museo de la Inmigración, housed in the original immigrant hotel that welcomed millions of new arrivals. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Palermo, Puerto Madero, or simply relax at your hotel before rejoining the group for dinner in Buenos Aires. Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B,L,D)
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DAY 5 INTO THE JUNGLE: ARRIVE IN IGUAZÚ (FLIGHT)
Fly north to Iguazú Falls, gateway to one of South America’s most spectacular natural wonders. Upon arrival, transfer to your jungle lodge and settle into the surrounding rainforest scenery before joining an orientation walk along Sendero Verde, an interpretive trail within the lodge grounds. Dinner and overnight in Iguazú. (B,L,D)
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DAY 6 DEVIL’S THROAT & THE FALLS UP CLOSE
Today, experience the incredible Argentinian side of Iguazú Falls. Begin along the Upper Circuit for sweeping panoramic views before continuing to the Lower Circuit, where walkways and jungle paths bring you remarkably close to the roaring waterfalls below. Later, those who wish can join an exhilarating Zodiac ride through the mist and spray beneath the falls for an unforgettable up-close perspective. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight in Iguazú. (B,L,D)
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DAY 7 USHUAIA — END OF THE WORLD (FLIGHT)
Enjoy one final morning immersed in the Atlantic rainforest. Explore more of Iguazú’s natural surroundings with guided wildlife and birdwatching experiences before taking part in a traditional Guaraní yerba mate ritual and learning about the culture, traditions, and deep connection Indigenous communities have to this region. After lunch, fly south to Ushuaia — the southernmost city on Earth and gateway to Antarctica. This evening, celebrate your arrival at the End of the World with a memorable king crab dinner overlooking the Beagle Channel. Overnight in Ushuaia. (B,L,D)
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DAY 8 USHUAIA & SET SAIL FOR ANTARCTICA
Begin the day at the Museo del Fin del Mundo, where stories of Indigenous peoples, explorers and early settlers bring Tierra del Fuego’s frontier history to life. Continue to Tierra del Fuego National Park for a walk at Lapataia Bay, the southern end of the Pan-American Highway. After lunch on the Ushuaia waterfront, board the MV Discoverer and meet your expedition team. This evening, enjoy the Captain’s welcome reception and dinner as you sail through the Beagle Channel toward Antarctica. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
Antarctica's weather is as untamed as the continent itself. Specific landing sites may be subject to change based on conditions, but any substitutions will always be with comparable experiences — the White Continent never disappoints. View image gallery
Antarctica's weather is as untamed as the continent itself. Specific landing sites may be subject to change based on conditions, but any substitutions will always be with comparable experiences — the White Continent never disappoints. View image gallery
DAY 9 & 10 CROSS THE DRAKE PASSAGE
Enjoy two days crossing the legendary Drake Passage en route to the White Continent. Attend expert-led talks on Antarctic wildlife, penguins, glaciology and polar exploration, and keep watch from the observation decks for seabirds, whales and wandering albatross. As the ocean shifts and the first icebergs appear, anticipation builds for your first glimpse of Antarctica. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
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DAY 11 SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
Welcome to Antarctica. Arrive in the South Shetland Islands, where jagged glaciers, penguin colonies and ice cliffs create a landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. Board Zodiac boats for your first Antarctic landing at Aitcho or Barrientos Islands, home to chinstrap and gentoo penguins, elephant seals and unforgettable polar scenery. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
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DAY 12 MIKKELSON HARBOUR & CIERVA COVE
Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula with a landing at Mikkelson Harbour on Trinity Island, where historic huts, penguin colonies and icy shorelines offer a powerful introduction to life in this remote region. Later, cruise by Zodiac through Cierva Cove, weaving between icebergs and glacier-carved scenery while watching for seals, seabirds and whales. For those who like to be refreshed, join a polar plunge and jump directly into the icy ocean waters directly from the ship. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
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DAY 13 CUVERVILLE & DANCO ISLANDS
Today’s expedition brings you to Cuverville Island, home to one of the largest gentoo penguin colonies on the Antarctic Peninsula. Cruise by Zodiac through the surrounding waters before continuing to Danco Island, where dramatic views of the Errera Channel reveal Antarctica’s scale and stillness. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
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DAY 14 NEKO HARBOUR & SKONTHORP COVE
Step onto the Antarctic continent itself at Neko Harbour, one of the few landing sites where guests can set foot on mainland Antarctica. Surrounded by glaciers, penguins and towering ice, this is a true once-in-a-lifetime moment. Later, continue by Zodiac through Skonthorp Cove, where ice and water create an unforgettable polar landscape. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
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DAY 15 CROSS THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE
Sail farther south to cross the Antarctic Circle — a milestone reached by relatively few travellers. Celebrate as you enter one of the most remote regions on Earth before exploring remote sites such as Detaille Island and Horseshoe Island, where historic research stations, dramatic mountain landscapes, and remarkable polar scenery offer a glimpse into Antarctica's pioneering past. This evening, celebrate your expedition with an Antarctic BBQ dinner and onboard festivities. (B,L,D)
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DAY 16 & 17 RETURN ACROSS THE DRAKE PASSAGE
Bid farewell to Antarctica as your ship begins the journey north across the Drake Passage. Spend time reflecting on your extraordinary adventure while enjoying the ship’s amenities, photography presentations and final lectures from your expedition team. Overnight on board.(B,L,D)
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DAY 18 HOME SWEET HOME
Arrive back in Ushuaia and disembark the MV Discoverer before transferring to the airport for your journey home. Connect through Buenos Aires for your international flight to Canada, arriving with unforgettable memories of Argentina, Iguazú Falls and the White Continent. (B)
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Exterior
The Discoverer brings together everything we value in a small expedition ship — intimate scale, authentic exploration, and elevated comfort — creating a warm and contemporary onboard experience designed for the polar regions.
Observation Lounge
Take in Antarctica’s breathtaking landscapes from the Observation Lounge, where panoramic windows and comfortable seating create the perfect place to relax, spot wildlife, or reflect on the day’s adventures.
Restaurant
Gather over expertly prepared meals in the ship’s welcoming restaurant, where international cuisine and attentive service accompany every day of Antarctic exploration.
Wellness Spa
After a day exploring ashore, the Wellness Center offers a peaceful space
to unwind. Facilities include a sauna, steam room, fitness center and treatment room
where guests can relax and recharge before the next adventure.
Outdoor Jacuzzi & Fitness Center
Stay active in the Fitness Center with sweeping ocean views, or unwind in the outdoor jacuzzis surrounded by Antarctica’s icy landscapes.
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