Your voyage begins where the world drops off. Ushuaia, Argentina, reputed to be the southernmost city on the planet, is located on the far southern tip of South America. Starting in the afternoon, you will embark your vessel from the small resort town of Tierra del Fuego, nicknamed "The end of the world", and sail the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel for the remainder of the evening.

Several species of albatross follow your ship into the westerlies, along with storm petrels, shearwaters and diving petrels

The Falkland Islands offer an abundance of wildlife that is easily approachable, though caution is always advised. These islands are largely unknown gems, the site of a 1982 war between the UK and Argentina. Not only do various species of bird live here, but chances are great you'll see both Peale's dolphins and Commerson's dolphins in the surrounding waters. 

En route to South Georgia, you now cross the Antarctic Convergence. The temperature cools considerably within the space of a few hours, and nutritious water rises to the surface of the sea due to colliding water columns. This phenomenon attracts a multitude of seabirds near the ship, including several species of albatross, shearwaters, petrels, prions and skuas.

Today your ship arrives at the first South Georgia activity site. Over the next few days you will visit several sites including Prion Island, Fortuna Bay and more.

There may be sea ice on this route as we head further south. Snow petrels and other seabirds trail the vessel.

Depending on the conditions, you might visit Orcadas Base, an Argentina scientific station on Laurie Island in the South Orkney archipelago. The personnel here will happily show you their facility, where you can enjoy expansive views of the surrounding glaciers. If a visit isn't possible, you may instead land on Coronation Island's Shingle Cove.

Enormous icebergs and a fair chance of spotting fin whales ensure there's never a dull moment on your ships last sea voyage south. Also, this is your best chance to see Antarctic petrels.

Your ship now sails into the Weddell Sea. Here colossal tabular icebergs herald your arrival to the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula. Paulet Island, with its large population of Adelie penguins, is a possible stop. You might also visit Brown Bluff, located in the ice-clogged Antarctic Sound, where you get the chance to set foot on the Antarctic Continent itself.

Your return voyage is far from lonely. While crossing the Drake Passage towards Ushuaia, you're again greeted by the array of seabirds remembered from the passage south.

Every adventure, no matter how grand, must eventually come to an end. Today your ship arrives back in Ushuaia for disemberkation.

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