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Le Boreal, 18 Night Falklands, South Georgia & Valdes Peninsula: in the heart of the wilderness ex Ushuaia, Argentina to Buenos Aires, Argen

Cruise Le Boreal, 18 Night Falklands, South Georgia & Valdes Peninsula: in the heart of the wilderness ex Ushuaia, Argentina to Buenos Aires, Argen
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Boreal
Destination Antarctica
Brief Description 18 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia, Argentina onboard Le Boreal
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 12 Mar 2025
Cruise Description Admire a black and white sea of penguins on the remote beaches of South Georgia, hike along the rocky coastlines of the Falkland Islands as black-browed albatrosses fly overhead, hope to catch the unique sight of orcas voluntarily beaching themselves to hunt on the beaches of the Valdes Peninsula... PONANT is offering you the possibility of having these unforgettable experiences as you discover a spectacular natural environment during a 19-day expedition cruise aboard Le Boréal.

You will leave Ushuaia in your wake and sail to fabulous South Georgia. Here, king penguins, elephant and fur seals have invaded the shore and the young, newly emancipated from their parents, observe you with a curious eye. Light-mantled albatrosses fly above the black-sand beaches encircled by the island’s mountains. It is there, amid the snow-covered mountains, that Sir Ernest Shackleton miraculously ran aground during the famous Endurance Odyssey in 1916, before returning to rescue the rest of his crew, left behind on the remote Elephant Island. The museum commemorating this legendary expedition will teach you more about this fabulous saga, and the visit to the former whaling station will immerse you in the life of that little-known period.

Composing the wild beauty of the shorelines are beaches of white sand, jagged cliffs, windswept moors, and tall, swaying grass. This is the perfect setting for the thousands of Gentoo and king penguins, the elephant seals, sea lions, fur seals, and the black-browed albatrosses keeping watch from above.

The scenery soon shifts, as the mountains give way to the barren landscapes of the Chubut province, in Argentine Patagonia. Welcome to the Valdes Peninsula! This wildlife sanctuary, where the beauty of the underwater world is unmatched, also reveals numerous treasures on land. The scenery is composed of arid steppes, a rich and varied flora, and distinctive haciendas. In these unspoiled lands home to more than 180 bird species, orcas hunt young maned seals on the beaches under the watchful eye of the Magellanic penguins, as guanacos gallop across the arid plains and dusky dolphins swim around peacefully. Here, the majestic beauty of nature offers a gateway to a whole new world.

We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO.
Sailing Dates
12 Mar 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $32,130 AU $17,720 AU $9,730
DEL AU $19,370 AU $18,920
PR5 AU $20,560 AU $20,110
PR6 AU $21,080 AU $20,630
DS6 AU $29,620 AU $29,170
PS5 AU $30,820 AU $30,370 AU $16,060
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
12 Mar 2025 Ushuaia, Argentina 5:00 PM
13 Mar 2025 At Sea    
14 Mar 2025 At Sea    
15 Mar 2025 At Sea    
16 Mar 2025 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
17 Mar 2025 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
18 Mar 2025 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
19 Mar 2025 At Sea    
20 Mar 2025 At Sea    
21 Mar 2025 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
21 Mar 2025 Volunteer Island, Falkland Islands
22 Mar 2025 Saunders Island, Falklands
22 Mar 2025 Carcass Island, West Falkland Islands
23 Mar 2025 West Point, Falkland Islands
23 Mar 2025 Steeple Jason Island, Falkland Islands
24 Mar 2025 At Sea    
25 Mar 2025 Camarones, Argentina
26 Mar 2025 Puerto Madryn, Argentina
27 Mar 2025 Puerto Madryn, Argentina
28 Mar 2025 At Sea    
29 Mar 2025 At Sea    
30 Mar 2025 Buenos Aires, Argentina 7:00 AM
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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