South Georgia & Falklands - From Punta Arenas to Montevideo

12 Mar 2027
17 Nights
MS Fram
Antarctica
Holiday ID: 098946
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ITINERARY

The sights of Santiago de Chile Welcome to Santiago, Chile’s bustling capital. With its colonial-era architecture, award-winning restaurants and fascinating museums, it’s the perfect place to start your expedition cruise. There’s a lot to see, from the Mercado Central to the Plaza de Armas and the Presidential Palace. Check out the Sky Costanera, which offers panoramic views of the city from 1,000 feet up. Here, you’ll enjoy an overnight hotel stay.

Begin your expedition cruise in Punta Arenas You'll have an early start today as we depart Santiago and fly to Punta Arenas, Chile’s southernmost port, where your expedition ship awaits. Once you’ve boarded the ship, get settled in, explore, and meet your Expedition Team. As well as being your guides, hosts and local experts, they’re also your travel companions for the next three weeks. Friendly and welcoming, they’ll answer any questions you may have during your adventure in to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.

Centre on science before your adventureOn the day crossing to the Falkland Islands, the Expedition Team will equip you with all you need to make the most of your expedition cruise. Visit the onboard Science Centre 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 hot tub and sauna, enjoy some delicious cuisine and meet fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge & Bar.

Southeast coast of East FalklandBleaker Island was first known as Long Island. It subsequently became Bleaker Island after the large waves that crash against it, but since at least 1857 it has been called Bleaker Island. Forty different breeding birds have been recorded including Magellanic, southern rockhopper, macaroni, and gentoo penguins, and a very large colony of imperial cormorants. Peale’s dolphins reside in the bays south of the settlements year-round.

Relax and prepare for more adventures ahead As you savour your sailing, prepare for more adventures ahead as we cruise towards the South Georgia. Your Expedition Team will brief you about the history and biology of the islands. In the Science Centre, you can look through the microscope at the tiny krill and phytoplankton that sustains so much of the region's wildlife. Enjoy all the amenities on the ship and get tips on how to improve your skills from our professional photographer, or join workshops on topics such as wildlife painting and nautical knot tying.

Visit a wildlife watcher’s paradise South Georgia’s abundant wildlife has earned it the nickname ‘Serengeti of the Southern Ocean’. Its unique position free from sea ice makes the island a breeding site for large colonies of penguins, other seabirds and seals. By mid-March, the breeding season is beginning to wind down, but the island remains full of life, with penguin chicks forming crèches, fur seal pups active along the beaches, and seabirds still busy feeding and fledging. In fact, it’s an Important Bird Area, home to albatrosses, petrels, shags, skuas, and terns. You'll spend four days exploring this remarkable area. We’ll also try to reach Grytviken, the final resting place of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. As always, our plans are guided by nature, responding to daily conditions and wildlife activity, to ensure we explore safely and bring you the best possible experience.

Cruising the South AtlanticSailing from South Georgia, we’ll spend two days cruising towards the beautiful Falkland Islands. Look forward to seeing an archipelago filled with diverse wildlife. The Expedition Team will prepare you for what lies ahead with lectures on the area’s wildlife, history, geology, glaciology, and stories of battles. You’ll also learn how to make your visit as safe and low-impact as possible, and you can join our Citizen Science programmes to help collect data for global research projects.

Enjoy birding and hiking in these green islands The Falkland archipelago is filled with vast horizons and white sands teeming with birdlife. Only the occasional farm dots the landscape of grassy hills and wildflowers. In Stanley, you can stroll at your own pace and explore the charming town. Our landings, hikes, and excursions are always guided by the conditions. We hope to visit albatross and penguin colonies, often sharing space with seals, and get as close as we can without disturbing them.

Saunders Island is the fourth-largest of the Falkland Islands in the western portion of the archipelago. The island’s topography is unusual, being made up of three peninsulas linked by narrow necks, and three big upland areas. Today the island is run as a sheep farm, but has historical importance as the location of the first British settlement in the Falklands. Saunders’ wildlife is also impressively varied. It is possible to see Gentoo and King Penguins in the open dune and sand-flat area, while Rockhopper Penguins (with the odd pair of Macaroni Penguins in between them), Imperial Shags and Black-browed Albatrosses frequent Mount Richards, the highest point on the island at 457 m (1500 feet). Other key bird species are the Black–throated Finch, Ruddy-headed Goose and Falkland Steamer Duck.

Time at sea to rest and reflect On our sea days between the Falklands and Montevideo, our ship becomes a moving wildlife observatory. As we head north at the end of the season, we’ll be sailing alongside nature’s great migration– whales beginning their journey from Antarctic feeding grounds toward warmer waters, and seabirds tracking the same invisible ocean highways. From the decks (and often right from the ship’s side), keep watch for blows on the horizon, breaching moments, and the effortless glide of albatrosses and other pelagic birds riding the wind. With the Expedition Team on hand to help spot and identify species, these days at sea turn into a shared 'migration watch', combining real-time observations with talks and briefings that bring the journey – and the ocean’s wildlife corridors – to life. This is the perfect time to go through your pictures and relive your experiences in Falklands and South Georgia. Enjoy the onboard comforts one last time. Relax in the hot tubs or sauna or unwind in our Explorer Lounge & Bar. Plus, you can join the Expedition Team in the Science Centre for further investigations and contribute to Citizen Science projects.

Disembark the ship and explore the vibrant city Disembark the ship in the morning and enjoy time to explore Uruguay’s interesting capital at your leisure. You might stroll along the Rambla of Montevideo, a picturesque waterfront promenade stretching over 13 miles, or wander through Ciudad Vieja, the historic centre lined with colonial architecture, art galleries, and bustling markets. Don’t miss the colourful Mercado del Puerto, a lively spot selling traditional Uruguayan cuisine. This is your chance to soak in Montevideo’s culture, history, and waterfront at your own pace.

Day 1

Santiago

12 Mar 2027

Santiago

Punta Arenas

13 Mar 2027

Punta Arenas

Cruising

14 Mar 2027

Cruising

Bleaker Island

15 Mar 2027

Bleaker Island

Cruising

16 Mar 2027

Cruising

17 Mar 2027

Cruising

Day 7

Right Whale Bay

18 Mar 2027

Right Whale Bay

Salisbury Plain

18 Mar 2027

Salisbury Plain

Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia

19 Mar 2027

Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia

Day 8

Gold Harbour

19 Mar 2027

Gold Harbour

Day 9

St Andrews Bay, South Georgia

20 Mar 2027

St Andrews Bay, South Georgia

Day 9

Grytviken

20 Mar 2027

Grytviken

Day 10

Stromness

21 Mar 2027

Stromness

Day 10

Fortuna Bay, South Georgia

21 Mar 2027

Fortuna Bay, South Georgia

Day 11

Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean

22 Mar 2027

Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean

23 Mar 2027

Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean

Day 13

Port Stanley

24 Mar 2027

Port Stanley

Saunders Island

25 Mar 2027

Saunders Island

Carcass Island

25 Mar 2027

Carcass Island

Day 15

Sailing The Atlantic Ocean

26 Mar 2027

Sailing The Atlantic Ocean

27 Mar 2027

Sailing The Atlantic Ocean

Day 17

Sailing The Atlantic Ocean

28 Mar 2027

Sailing The Atlantic Ocean

Day 18

Montevideo

29 Mar 2027

Montevideo

This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

Explore MS Fram

Aune

Aune Restaurant is getting an upgrade, refining its menu and creating an even better atmosphere for your meals at sea.

Social, informal and with an emphasis on the natural, Aune is MS Fram’s main dining area. Breakfast, lunch and dinner choices are influenced by the areas we explore and our own rich heritage, dating back to 1896.

Lindstrøm

A speciality restaurant named after Adolf Lindstrøm, the favourite chef of the Norwegian polar heroes. Fine dining in Restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests. Non-suite guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in Lindstrøm for an additional cost.

Shore Excursions

We offer a rich and varied program of optional shore excursions. In many ports, we offer an included excursion, which can be reserved for no additional charge. In many cases the included excursion can be combined with other optional excursions in the port. Most excursions can be pre-booked but may also be bookable onboard if capacity remains.

We advise that you book well in advance in order to avoid disappointment due to the excursion being fully booked. Please note that registration is binding, and once on board the Expedition Team will advise you of booking deadlines for excursions still available. Our excursions have English speaking guides unless otherwise indicated and other languages cannot be guaranteed unless otherwise specified. Excursions are subject to change and possible cancellation due to weather conditions. They are also dependent on the number of participants.

All expedition shore landings and small boat cruising during our exploration of Antarctica are included the programme. Along with the optional excursions available to book, the Expedition Team also arrange a variety of activities during the voyage. These will depend on location and season, but may include hiking, small boat cruising, kayaking, snowshoeing, or camping. A limited amount of kayaking is available for booking prior to select voyages, but all other activities are booked on board and subject to availability.

Lecture Halls

The ship's experienced lecturers' command an in-depth knowledge of the areas in which Ms Fram sails. they will conduct, on a regular basis, lectures on topics such as biology, history and geology throughout the course of the trip. The lecturing schedule will be announced everyday in the on board daily program.

Science Centre

The Science & Education program brings together like-minded individuals

Covering over 3/4 of the planet's surface, our oceans are vital in supporting human life on earth and are also home to over 90% of all known wildlife. Despite it influencing everything from our weather to transportation and yes, expedition cruises, very little is known about our blue planet.

This is where HX Expeditions and our fleet of small, state-of-the-art Expedition ships come in. We can reach, explore and collect vital scientific data on some of the planet’s most remote regions. From understanding whale migrations and phytoplankton communities to cloud observations and the Northern Lights, our onboard Science & Education Teams - with the help of you, our guests - captures, analyses, and reports invaluable data to organisations and research projects around the world.

Resident Photographer

Professional photos of your trip from our onboard photographer

Every expedition has an onboard photographer who’ll capture stunning images from each day of your voyage. After you’ve returned home, we’ll send you a beautiful digital album along with a summary video to bring back your favourite memories and make those highlights easy to share.

Explorer Lounge & Bar

Situated at the stern of the ship, the Explorer Lounge & Bar is the perfect spot to relax with talk with your fellow explorers and take in the sweeping panoramic views through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Shop

In our on-board shop you can buy clothing suitable for expedition cruises. Our Expedition Team will be happy to give you expert advice on how to dress properly according to the destinations. We offer a great range of both warm and practical clothing, and we focus on fabrics with natural fibres. We also offer souvenirs, handicrafts, and postcards, in addition to a small selection of soap, toothpaste, and other personal effects.

Reception & Expedition Desk

The Reception & Expedition Desk can be found on Deck 4.

Around the ship

Embarking on MS Fram, you’ll quickly feel safe and relaxed. Surrounding you with quality, natural materials and plenty of light and space, your expedition ship is reassuring, comfortable and built for adventure.

Sauna & Relaxation

Get warm and cosy as you watch the world glide by through the windows of sauna on the top deck.

Fitness Room

Maintain your regular fitness regime (or kickstart a new one) in the well-equipped gym on Deck 7. The panoramic views will help you stay motivated.

Hot Tubs

After a day of exploring new destinations, guests can relax and rejuvenate in one of the two steaming outdoor hot tubs.

MS Fram Cabins & Suites

Polar Inside | Inside Cabin

Our cosy Polar Inside cabins feature double beds that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Upper-deck cabin
No window
Double bed (optional twin)
Bathrobes and slippers on request
Guests: 2 | Size: 10-13 m2
Cabin Code: I2

Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin

Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable and spacious. These cabins feature a double bed which can be divided into two single beds in some cabins on request at the time of booking. All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A bathrobe and slippers are also available free of charge.

Upper deck cabin
Window (some with limited view)
Refrigerator
Double bed
Sofa bed
Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
Guests: up to 4 | Size: 22-23 m2
Cabin Code: F4

Polar Outside | Outside Cabin

Enjoy sea views from our Polar Outside cabins, most of which feature double beds that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Upper-deck cabin
Window (limited or no view)
Refrigerator
Double bed (optional twin)
Bathrobes and slippers on request
Guests: up to 4 | Size: 17-21 m2
Cabin code: FJ

Polar Outside | Wheelchair-Accessible Outside Cabin

Lower-deck cabin
Window
Wheelchair-accessible cabin, may be available for general booking
Refrigerator
Twin beds (one converts to a sofa)
Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
Guests: 2 | Size: 15-16 m2
Cabin Code: SD

Expedition Suite | Mini Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Fram and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, elegant suites with thoughtful features such as private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and generous seating areas, some with a sofa bed. Exclusive to Suite guests, fine dining is available in the Lindstrøm restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the added option of in-suite takeaway. Enjoy complimentary daily laundry and evening turn-down service for added comfort and ease throughout your HX expedition. Each suite includes a flat-screen TV, minibar, personal safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Your suite welcome includes a bottle of Champagne on ice and a handpicked platter of delicacies, to mark the start of your adventure.