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ANTARCTICA! JOIN US ON THIS AMAZING EXPEDITION ! 12/6/2025
Our Vision
At Your Travel Designers - Cathy Hoffman & Associates - Cruise Planners, our vision is to create unique and immersive travel experiences that go beyond the ordinary. We believe that travel should be transformative and inspire personal growth, and we're committed to making it happen.
Our Approach
We take a holistic approach to travel, considering every aspect of your journey to create a seamless and unforgettable experience. From the moment you start planning to the day you return home, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Our Destinations
We specialize in a variety of destinations around the world, from the pristine beaches of the Maldives to the rugged wilderness of Patagonia. Our team of travel experts have first-hand knowledge of these locations and can provide insider tips and recommendations to make your trip unforgettable.
ITINERARY
December 6, 2025, Saturday
Transfer from Buenos Aires Hotel (EZE) to your hotel
Ezeiza International Airport, the airport for Buenos Aires. Referred to as the 'Paris of South America', Buenos Aires is considered as one of the most livable cities in South America. Although the bustling capital city has just under 3,000,000 inhabitants and a population density of 13,680 inhabitants per square kilometer (34,800 per square mile), it was rated in 2018 as one of the top cities on the continent for its ‘quality of life’. Twinned with world cities such as Moscow and Miami, Buenos Aires displays through its architecture, a cultural past rooted in both the Old and New Worlds. A vibrancy for life can be seen everywhere. Crowded public markets, street performers dancing the tango, colorful graffiti-style street art, ultra-modern buildings, a dramatic skyline and a bustling port. Culturally, Buenos Aires has the busiest live theatre industry on Earth, outperforming New York, London and Paris. Every weekend, over 300 theatres are active with plays and productions.
Buenos Aires was founded in 1580 by Spanish explorer Juan de Garay, and has changed hands many times during its history.
December 7, Sunday - Buenos Aires & Flight to Ushuaia
- Breakfast
- Check out of your Hotel
- Transfer to bue Jorge Newbery Airfield for your flight to Ushuaia, Argentina
- Charter Flight to Ushuaia
- Transfer to the Seabourn Pursuit
December 7, Arrival into Ushuaia, Ships departs at 7:00pm
Once deemed too harsh for European settlement, Ushuaia's rugged beauty was the realm of its native inhabitants - the Yahgan People. Today, it holds the distinctive title of being the southernmost city on Earth, often referred to as 'the end of the world.' Situated along the banks of the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia unveils itself like an artist's masterpiece. A mosaic of vibrant houses adds a splash of color against the dramatic backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Dominating this breathtaking panorama is Monte Olivia, its jagged peaks soaring 4,530 feet above the landscape.
The terrain transforms from dense forests of Southern beech trees at sea level to alpine ecosystems as you ascend. Thanks to its strategic location and proximity to the Antarctic Peninsula, Ushuaia has earned its status as the gateway to the Great White Continent. Yet, Ushuaia is more than just a stepping stone to Antarctica. It's a treasure trove of natural history, indigenous heritage, and the spirit of exploration. From embarking on awe-inspiring treks in the nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park to delving into the rich narratives at 'The End of the World' museum, Ushuaia promises a plethora of experiences that cater to the curious and the adventurous alike.
December 8, Day At Sea - Drake's Passage
Interesting Fact: Drake never actually sailed these waters.
While the Drake Passage is the shortest route from Antarctica to the rest of the world, Sir Francis Drake actually opted for the less dangerous, albeit much longer, Strait of Magellan. Nevertheless, this part of the ocean became named after the renowned circumnavigator when one of his ships drifted far south after passing through the Strait of Magellan in 1578. Having realized there might be a connection between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, Drake and his crew inadvertently discovered what would become named Drake Passage.
The first person on record for sailing through the Drake Passage’s choppy waters was a Dutchman named Willem Schouten. Schouten traversed the passage in 1616, almost forty years after Drake’s initial Antarctic exploration.
It's a rite of passage.
Traversing the Drake Passage is likely to be on the bucket list of many an intrepid explorer. It remains an important part of exploring the continent of Antarctica and an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of some of history’s greatest explorers.
It’s also guaranteed to be an adventure, as there’s no particular time of the year when the crossing is calm. Luckily, modern vessels are able to handle the waves brilliantly.
December 9, Day At Sea - Drake's Passage
Fact:
Hidden depths.
Connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, this particular waterway is an impressive 620 miles (997 kilometers) wide – about the distance from London to Berlin. Its average depth is 11,150 feet, although the ocean floor is thought to reach up to 15,700 feet deep near the passage’s southern and northern boundaries.
An extraordinary location.
Where is the Drake Passage? This particular body of water connects two regions that seem impossibly far away. It extends from Cape Horn at South America’s southernmost tip to Antarctica’s South Shetland Islands and serves as the shortest route possible to the icy continent. En route, you’ll pass the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, both of which have their own extraordinary stories to tell.
Water, water everywhere…
There’s around 600 times the amount of water in the Drake Passage as there is in the Amazon River. It moves with a strong eastward current, passing through at an estimated 125-200 million cubic yards per second, explaining its notoriety among explorers.
Sailing conditions make for a thrilling crossing.
The Drake Passage is famously choppy and sailing through it is often an exhilarating adventure. It’s the convergence of oceans and temperatures that makes this region so lively, with cyclones that form in the warm Pacific sweeping into the passage below the cape.
Which leads to the question, is it safe to sail through the Drake Passage? Quite simply, yes. As you follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and the HMS Beagle, you’ll enjoy the benefit of modern forecasting, advanced technology and developments in the design of seafaring vessels, all of which make the route safe to travel today.
Enjoy your day whether it is the "Drake Lake" or the "Drake Shake"! Your ship is built for this adventure and will handle the Drake better than most!
December 10, Arctic Experience - Arrives 7:00am departs 5:00pm
Depending on weather, ice conditions and reported wildlife distribution during your voyage, your captain and expedition team will program an additional day of discovery and adventure for you in Antarctica.
December 11, Arctic Experience - Arrives 7:00am departs 5:00pm
Depending on weather, ice conditions and reported wildlife distribution during your voyage, your captain and expedition team will program an additional day of discovery and adventure for you in Antarctica.
December 12, Arctic Experience - Arrives 7:00am departs 5:00pm
Depending on weather, ice conditions and reported wildlife distribution during your voyage, your captain and expedition team will program an additional day of discovery and adventure for you in Antarctica.
December 13, Arctic Experience - Arrives 7:00am departs 5:00pm
Depending on weather, ice conditions and reported wildlife distribution during your voyage, your captain and expedition team will program an additional day of discovery and adventure for you in Antarctica.
December 13, Arctic Experience - Arrives 7:00am departs 5:00pm
Depending on weather, ice conditions and reported wildlife distribution during your voyage, your captain and expedition team will program an additional day of discovery and adventure for you in Antarctica.
December 14, Arctic Experience - Arrives 7:00am departs 5:00pm
Depending on weather, ice conditions and reported wildlife distribution during your voyage, your captain and expedition team will program an additional day of discovery and adventure for you in Antarctica.
December 15, Day At Sea - The Drake
December 16, The Drake
At Your Travel Designers - Cathy Hoffman & Associates - Cruise Planners, our mission is to provide you with unforgettable travel experiences that are tailored to your interests and needs. We believe that travel has the power to transform and enrich our lives, and we're committed to making it accessible to everyone.
December 17, 2025 Arrives Ushuaia 7:00am
We arrive back to Ushuaia in the morning. After breakfast disembark and transfer to Airport for flight to Buenos Aires.
Arriving Buenos Aires either continue onward for your flight home (late evening) or extend your stay. Perhaps a post extension in Buenos Aires or Iguazzu Falls
Suites/Cabins & Pricing
Veranda Cabin - Call for Pricing & Availability (pricing starts at around $10,709 per person)
Veranda Cabin - Call for Pricing & Availability (pricing starts at around $10,709 per person)
Veranda Cabin - Call for Pricing & Availability (pricing starts at around $10,709 per person)
Amenities
- A large picture window
- Comfortable living area
- Queen-size bed or two twin beds
- Walk-in closet
- Interactive flat-screen television with music and movies
- Fully stocked bar and refrigerator
Approximate total space: 355 sq. ft. (33 sq. m.) including veranda of 75 sq. ft. (7 sq. m.)* Suites on Seabourn Venture feature a comfortable living ar
Amenities
- A large picture window
- Comfortable living area
- Queen-size bed or two twin beds
- Walk-in closet
- Interactive flat-screen television with music and movies
- Fully stocked bar and refrigerator
Approximate total space: 355 sq. ft. (33 sq. m.) including veranda of 75 sq. ft. (7 sq. m.)* Suites on Seabourn Venture feature a comfortable living area; private veranda; queen-size bed or two twin beds; extra-large walk-in closet for expedition gear; personal safe; interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies; fully stocked bar and refrigerator; writing desk with personalized stationery; makeup vanity; spacious bathroom with double vanities, tub and shower, plush robes, slippers, hairdryer and 110/220V AC outlets
Penthouse Suite - Call for Pricing & Availability
Veranda Cabin - Call for Pricing & Availability (pricing starts at around $10,709 per person)
Veranda Cabin - Call for Pricing & Availability (pricing starts at around $10,709 per person)
Amenities
- Dining table for two to four
- Separate bedroom
- Glass door to veranda
- Two flat-screen TVs
- Fully stocked bar and refrigerator
- Spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity
Approximate total space: 527 sq. ft. (49 sq. m.) including veranda of 97 sq. ft. (9 sq. m.) All Penthouse Suites feature a comfortable living area; private verand
Amenities
- Dining table for two to four
- Separate bedroom
- Glass door to veranda
- Two flat-screen TVs
- Fully stocked bar and refrigerator
- Spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity
Approximate total space: 527 sq. ft. (49 sq. m.) including veranda of 97 sq. ft. (9 sq. m.) All Penthouse Suites feature a comfortable living area; private veranda; queen-size bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet; personal safe; interactive TV with music and movies; fully stocked bar and refrigerator; writing desk with personalized stationery; makeup vanity; spacious bathroom, separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers, luxury health and beauty products, hairdryer and 110/220V AC outlets.
Panorama Penthouse Suite - Call for Pricing & Availability
Veranda Cabin - Call for Pricing & Availability (pricing starts at around $10,709 per person)
Panorama Penthouse Suite - Call for Pricing & Availability
Amenities
- Dining table for two to four
- Separate bedroom
- Glass door to veranda
- Two flat-screen TVs
- Fully stocked bar
- Spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity
Suites 513-516, 611-614, 711-714, 802-805; Total space: 417 sq. ft. (39 sq. m.) incl. veranda of 85 sq. ft. (8 sq. m.) All Panorama Veranda Suites feature a comfortable living are
Amenities
- Dining table for two to four
- Separate bedroom
- Glass door to veranda
- Two flat-screen TVs
- Fully stocked bar
- Spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity
Suites 513-516, 611-614, 711-714, 802-805; Total space: 417 sq. ft. (39 sq. m.) incl. veranda of 85 sq. ft. (8 sq. m.) All Panorama Veranda Suites feature a comfortable living area; private veranda; queen-size bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet; personal safe; interactive TV with music and movies; fully stocked bar and refrigerator; writing desk with personalized stationery; makeup vanity; spacious bathroom, separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers, luxury health and beauty products, hairdryer and 110/220V AC outlets. *Some veranda sizes vary. Amenities
- Dining table for two to four
- Separate bedroom
- Glass door to veranda
- Two flat-screen TVs
- Fully stocked bar and refrigerator
- Spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity
Approximate total space: 527 sq. ft. (49 sq. m.) including veranda of 97 sq. ft. (9 sq. m.) All Penthouse Suites feature a comfortable living area; private veranda; queen-size bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet; personal safe; interactive TV with music and movies; fully stocked bar and refrigerator; writing desk with personalized stationery; makeup vanity; spacious bathroom, separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers, luxury health and beauty products, hairdryer and 110/220V AC outlets.
The Seabourn All-inclusive Expedition Difference
The Seabourn All-Inclusive Expedition Difference (continued)
Panorama Penthouse Suite - Call for Pricing & Availability
- Ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, PC6 ice-strengthened hull, with advanced maneuvering technology for superior stability, safety and comfort
- World-class 23-person Expedition Team, delivering immersive experiences and guiding you throughout your entire journey
- Inclusive Experiences at every stop, such as curated shore excursions,
- Ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, PC6 ice-strengthened hull, with advanced maneuvering technology for superior stability, safety and comfort
- World-class 23-person Expedition Team, delivering immersive experiences and guiding you throughout your entire journey
- Inclusive Experiences at every stop, such as curated shore excursions, cultural tours, guided Zodiac® cruises, hikes, nature walks, and snorkeling
- Optional, guided Expedition Experiences include state-of-the-art custom-built 6-guest submarines, providing the option to extend your expedition further for greater ocean exploration, kayaks, and other destination experiences**
- Nearly 30,000 square feet of spacious open deck space for optimal nature and wildlife viewing
The Seabourn All-Inclusive Expedition Difference (continued)
The Seabourn All-Inclusive Expedition Difference (continued)
The Seabourn All-Inclusive Expedition Difference (continued)
- 4K GSS Cineflex camera capable of broadcasting imagery from up to 3 miles away on monitors located throughout the ship
- Complimentary Signature Events: Caviar on the Ice, Polar Plunge, and more
- Open bridge**, providing firsthand access to the ship’s command center and officers navigating your journey
- Handcrafted itineraries designed to take
- 4K GSS Cineflex camera capable of broadcasting imagery from up to 3 miles away on monitors located throughout the ship
- Complimentary Signature Events: Caviar on the Ice, Polar Plunge, and more
- Open bridge**, providing firsthand access to the ship’s command center and officers navigating your journey
- Handcrafted itineraries designed to take the luxury traveler further, deeper, and closer to the most coveted and remote destinations in the world
- Daily enrichment throughout the ship with expert-led ‘Fireside chats’, daily recaps and briefings, lectures, and Seabourn Conversations®, plus a multifunctional interactive virtual bridge
*At the Captain’s discretion
**Optional programs, for additional charge
Optional Excursions from your Ship
Optional Submarine Expedition Starting at $1000 per person
Optional Submarine Expedition Starting at $1000 per person
Optional Submarine Expedition Starting at $1000 per person
Because of the flexible nature of our Expedition sailings, we do not pre-book your submarine excursion for a specific day or port during your voyage. By booking this experience on the embarkation day, you are signing up for any of the departures that may be available throughout your Expedition, and not for a dive in the embarkation port.
Because of the flexible nature of our Expedition sailings, we do not pre-book your submarine excursion for a specific day or port during your voyage. By booking this experience on the embarkation day, you are signing up for any of the departures that may be available throughout your Expedition, and not for a dive in the embarkation port. Once on board, your Expedition team will assign you a specific date and time of departure and will ensure that you have opportunity to participate in any other expedition activities that are operating that day.
Please see the expedition coordinator once on board if you are interested in diving in specific destinations or if you would like to book or waitlist for a second submarine experience.
Seventy-one percent of the surface of our planet is covered by ocean water. What lies beneath the surface is less documented and understood than any other part of our world. Join a submarine tour to explore the unknown depths and be potentially the very first to set eyes on whatever you encounter - jellyfish, a single small fish, a teeming coral reef or simply the joy of exploring the ocean depths. The fact that we do not know what we might find is part of the adventure. Admire the amazing technology of these fascinating subs and be excited to explore new worlds without getting wet! Whatever you encounter underwater, take the time to appreciate that you are in a place on this earth where very few people have ever been.
Please note: Submarines are sensitive to adverse weather conditions and dives can be cancelled at a moment’s notice. You will need to be able to negotiate a narrow hatch and several steps on a vertical ladder to enter and exit the sub. An accurate weight of each participant including the gear (cameras etc.) being brought into the sub is required for the pilot to calculate safe diving parameters. Minimum age is 8. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Guests will be required to remove shoes and will wear special socks before entering. The duration submerged under water is 45 minutes on average. (Dis)embarking the submarine will take place from a Zodiac at a suitable location depending on operational requirements
Optional Kayak Expedition Starting at $200 per person
Optional Submarine Expedition Starting at $1000 per person
Optional Submarine Expedition Starting at $1000 per person
Because of the flexible nature of our Expedition sailings, we do not pre-book your kayak excursion for a specific day or port during your voyage. By booking this experience on the embarkation day, you are signing up for any of the departures that may be available throughout your Expedition, and not for kayaking in the embarkation port. On
Because of the flexible nature of our Expedition sailings, we do not pre-book your kayak excursion for a specific day or port during your voyage. By booking this experience on the embarkation day, you are signing up for any of the departures that may be available throughout your Expedition, and not for kayaking in the embarkation port. Once on board, your Expedition team will assign you a specific date and time of departure and will ensure that you have opportunity to participate in any other expedition activities that are operating that day.
Please see the expedition coordinator once on board if you are interested in kayaking in specific destinations or if you would like to book or waitlist for a second kayak excursion.
Exploring a new destination by paddling along the shoreline offers a thrilling new vantage point to complement any Expedition. Join your onboard expedition kayak team to push out into new waters and see what can be discovered. Whether viewing ice in the polar regions, sandy beaches with azure water in the tropics, or rural communities, rock cliffs or picturesque scenery in the temperate latitudes, a kayaking outing is always worth it.
Please note: (Dis)embarking the kayaks may take place from the ship, a Zodiac, or other suitable location depending upon operational requirements. A Zodiac follows the kayaks to lend assistance as required. This tour operates weather permitting although precipitation does not deter us. All kayaking gear is provided. As temperatures and weather conditions can vary, please dress in layers. For polar regions, a waterproof outer layer is provided in the form of a dry suit. Waterproof over-mitts (Pogies) are provided, along with booties and dry bags for your cameras and extra gear. For hot regions we recommend long sleeves and trousers with cooling fabrics to protect your skin from sunburn. Bring a hat, camera, water, binoculars, sunglasses, and sunscreen. All loose items should be secured with leashes, string or shock cord. Please remove all rings, watches, bracelets and earrings. No prior kayaking experience is required. A briefing and instructions on how to paddle are given before your tour departs. Ship to ship, the kayak experience is approx. 2 hours in length and with a goal of +/- 75 mins. of actual paddle time. Maximum weight per kayak (2 persons) is 280 kgs (617 lbs) or 280 kg (this includes all equipment). Maximum weight per individual guest is 110kg (243 lbs). Minimum height for participants is 150 cm (5 ft). Maximum height for fit and comfort is recommended to be 193 cm (6’4'). Guests under 18 (and over 6 yrs.) must be accompanied by an adult..