26-Day Scotia Arc: Antarctica, Falkla Cruise

Day 1 - Ushuaia, Argentina

Arrive: Sat 25 March 2028

The southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia is the capital of Argentine Tierra del Fuego and an important naval base boasting a strategic as well as a picturesque location on the shores of Ushuaia Bay and the Beagle Channel. This rustic coastal town is set among waterfalls, glaciers, snow-clad mountains and beech forests, and the nutrient-rich local waters abound with marine life. Though the houses here are painted warm, pastel colors, the weather is chilly year-round and winter sports such as downhill and cross-country skiing and skating are popular. Ushuaia's principal industries are raising sheep, logging, fishing and trapping. It became a boomtown with 30,000 residents in the late 1980's when the government sought to increase Argentina's presence near Antarctica by giving tax breaks to citizens who settled here.

Day 2 - Ushuaia, Argentina

Depart: Sun 26 March 2028 at 17:00

The southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia is the capital of Argentine Tierra del Fuego and an important naval base boasting a strategic as well as a picturesque location on the shores of Ushuaia Bay and the Beagle Channel. This rustic coastal town is set among waterfalls, glaciers, snow-clad mountains and beech forests, and the nutrient-rich local waters abound with marine life. Though the houses here are painted warm, pastel colors, the weather is chilly year-round and winter sports such as downhill and cross-country skiing and skating are popular. Ushuaia's principal industries are raising sheep, logging, fishing and trapping. It became a boomtown with 30,000 residents in the late 1980's when the government sought to increase Argentina's presence near Antarctica by giving tax breaks to citizens who settled here.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - The Seabourn Antarctic Experience

Day 6 - The Seabourn Antarctic Experience

Day 7 - The Seabourn Antarctic Experience

Day 8 - The Seabourn Antarctic Experience

Day 9 - The Seabourn Antarctic Experience

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - The Seabourn South Georgia Experience

Day 13 - The Seabourn South Georgia Experience

Day 14 - The Seabourn South Georgia Experience

Day 15 - The Seabourn South Georgia Experience

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Falkland Islands

Arrive: Tue 11 April 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 11 April 2028 at 17:00

An archipelago of over 700 islands spread over 4,700 square miles lies about 300 miles east of the coast of Argentina. Its political affiliation is with the United Kingdom, and it is named the Falkland Islands, although this is disputed by Argentina, which calls the island group Islas Malvinas. The islands were the focus of a short, violent military confrontation between the two nations in 1982 which resulted in many lives lost. Most visitors come to the islands attracted by the severe beauty of the landscape and the unusual wildlife to be seen there, especially colonies of penguins. Port Stanley, the capital, is a plucky outpost supporting the hardy islanders who farm and fish and, lately, newcomers set on exploiting the recently discovered oil reserves offshore.

Day 19 - The Seabourn Falkland Island Experience

Day 20 - The Seabourn Falkland Island Experience

Day 21 - At Sea

Day 22 - At Sea

Day 23 - Montevideo

Arrive: Sun 16 April 2028 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 16 April 2028 at 21:00

Tucked in between Brazil and Argentina, the republic of Uruguay has nevertheless maintained its own identity and traditions. As South America's second smallest country, it has been called a city surrounded by a big ranch. Montevideo has also been referred to as "The Switzerland of South America," for its same secretive bank system guaranteed by law. Uruguay is principally middle class and boasts the most highly educated citizens on the continent.

Day 24 - At Sea

Day 25 - At Sea

Day 26 - At Sea

Day 27 - Rio de Janeiro

Arrive: Thu 20 April 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 20 April 2028

Its stunning setting and joyous lust for life make Rio a cidade maravilhosa, "marvelous city." Ipanema, Copacabana, samba - the words alone conjure Brazilian paradise.