Exploration of South America & the Antarctic
Exploration of South America & the Antarctic
Exploration of South America & the Antarctic
77 Days
Tour operator:
Tour code:
98468
From:
$11372 (USD)Tour Overview
Embark on our meticulously crafted South American and Antarctic voyage, showcasing remote landscapes and the vibrant tapestry of Latin American culture. On this incredible journey, marvel at dramatic landscapes as Borealis cruises by the icy glacial vistas of the Antarctic Peninsula and the snow-capped peaks of the Chilean Fjords. Delight in breathtaking scenery, encounter diverse aquatic wildlife and seize the opportunity to witness the electrifying spectacle of the Rio Carnival, where you’ll have the chance to soak up the atmosphere of this iconic festival. Immerse yourself in the Latin American way of life, savouring local delights like the traditional herbal tea yerba mate and Argentine steak, and witness the spectacular tango. Uncover the nomadic lifestyle of the South American gaucho, while listening to enchanting panpipe melodies in Peru will bring ancient Andean traditions to life. Witness penguins in the Falklands, or sea lions and seals in the Bellestas Islands, reached via Paracas, or join a once-in-a-lifetime tour to the Galápagos Islands. You can also delve into how the legacies of European colonisation have shaped the architectural landscape and influenced the diverse ways of life across the continent.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Departs Southampton
Depart: Late PM
Day 2 : Thursday 29 January 2026 - Cruising
Day 3 : Friday 30 January 2026 - La Coruña
Arrive: Early PM
Depart: Late PM
Day 4 : Saturday 31 January 2026 - Cruising
Day 5 : Sunday 1 February 2026 - Cruising
Day 6 : Monday 2 February 2026 - Las Palmas
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 7 : Tuesday 3 February 2026 - Cruising
Day 8 : Wednesday 4 February 2026 - Cruising
Day 9 : Thursday 5 February 2026 - Praia
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 10 : Friday 6 February 2026 - Cruising
Day 11 : Saturday 7 February 2026 - Cruising
Day 12 : Wednesday 11 February 2026 - Salvador
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 13 : Thursday 12 February 2026 - Cruising
Day 14 : Friday 13 February 2026 - Rio De Janeiro
Arrive: Late PM
Depart: Late PM
Day 15 : Saturday 14 February 2026 - Rio De Janeiro
Arrive: Late PM
Depart: Late PM
Day 16 : Monday 16 February 2026 - Ilhabela
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 17 : Tuesday 17 February 2026 - Cruising
Day 18 : Wednesday 18 February 2026 - Cruising
Day 19 : Thursday 19 February 2026 - Buenos Aires
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 20 : Friday 20 February 2026 - Buenos Aires
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 21 : Saturday 21 February 2026 - Montevideo
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 22 : Sunday 22 February 2026 - Cruising
Day 23 : Monday 23 February 2026 - Cruising
Day 24 : Tuesday 24 February 2026 - Port Stanley
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 25 : Wednesday 25 February 2026 - Cruising
Day 26 : Thursday 26 February 2026 - Cruising
Day 27 : Friday 27 February 2026 - Cruising By Antarctic Peninsula
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 28 : Saturday 28 February 2026 - Cruising By Antarctic Peninsula
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 29 : Monday 2 March 2026 - Cruising
Day 30 : Tuesday 3 March 2026 - Cruising
Day 31 : Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Punta Arenas
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 32 : Thursday 5 March 2026 - Cruising Chilean Fjords
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 33 : Friday 6 March 2026 - Cruising Chilean Fjords
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 34 : Sunday 8 March 2026 - Cruising
Day 35 : Monday 9 March 2026 - Cruising
Day 36 : Tuesday 10 March 2026 - Valparaiso
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 37 : Wednesday 11 March 2026 - Coquimbo
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 38 : Thursday 12 March 2026 - Cruising
Day 39 : Friday 13 March 2026 - Iquique
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late Night
Day 40 : Saturday 14 March 2026 - Arica
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 41 : Sunday 15 March 2026 - Cruising
Day 42 : Monday 16 March 2026 - Paracas
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late Night
Day 43 : Tuesday 17 March 2026 - Callao
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late Night
Day 44 : Wednesday 18 March 2026 - Callao
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late Night
Day 45 : Thursday 19 March 2026 - Cruising
Day 46 : Friday 20 March 2026 - Cruising
Day 47 : Saturday 21 March 2026 - Guayaquil
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late Night
Day 48 : Sunday 22 March 2026 - Cruising
Day 49 : Monday 23 March 2026 - Cruising
Day 50 : Tuesday 24 March 2026 - Panama Canal Transit
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 51 : Wednesday 25 March 2026 - Puerto Limón
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 52 : Thursday 26 March 2026 - Colon
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 53 : Friday 27 March 2026 - Cartagena De Indias
Arrive: Early PM
Depart: Late PM
Day 54 : Saturday 28 March 2026 - Cartagena De Indias
Arrive: Early PM
Depart: Late PM
Day 55 : Sunday 29 March 2026 - Cruising
Day 56 : Monday 30 March 2026 - Willemstad
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 57 : Tuesday 31 March 2026 - Cruising
Day 58 : Wednesday 1 April 2026 - Bequia
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 59 : Thursday 2 April 2026 - St John's
Arrive: Late AM
Depart: Late Night
Day 60 : Friday 3 April 2026 - Philipsburg
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 61 : Saturday 4 April 2026 - Cruising
Day 62 : Sunday 5 April 2026 - Cruising
Day 63 : Friday 10 April 2026 - Ponta Delgada
Arrive: Early AM
Depart: Late PM
Day 64 : Saturday 11 April 2026 - Cruising
Day 65 : Sunday 12 April 2026 - Cruising
Day 66 : Tuesday 14 April 2026 - Arrive Back At Southampton
Arrive: Early AM
What's Included
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Comfortable, stylish cabins and suites equipped with a Smart TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
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A tempting choice of cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five-course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets, late-night snacks and much more
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Unlimited, self-service tea and coffee available 24hrs at selected venues, complimentary afternoon tea* with sandwiches and cakes, and in-room sandwiches and snacks
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A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
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Full use of on board leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and gym
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A wide choice of engaging on board activities and lectures throughout the day
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All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
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Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
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Formal welcome and/or Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet
Chargeable Extras
Cruise descriptions include optional, chargeable experiences that may be enjoyed independently and/or with optional Fred. Olsen Shore Tours.
*Premium Traditional Afternoon Tea not included.
Upgrade to All Inclusive Drinks Package is available as a chargeable optional extra and can be added to your booking up to six days prior to your cruise departing.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.
Chargeable Extras
Cruise descriptions include optional, chargeable experiences that may be enjoyed independently and/or with optional Fred. Olsen Shore Tours.
*Premium Traditional Afternoon Tea not included.
Upgrade to All Inclusive Drinks Package is available as a chargeable optional extra and can be added to your booking up to six days prior to your cruise departing.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1983
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Vaccination Requirements
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our company’s mission is to enrich lives and improve wellbeing through travel. A big part of that is ‘Travel for Good’. Our ‘Travel for Good’ hub is our first step in a long journey to reduce carbon, offset anything we produce as a company and travel without harming the planet or the people of the destinations we go to.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Fitness to Travel
We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure that you make us aware of any requirements.
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Dates & Availability
Wednesday - Tuesday
Jan 28, 2026 - Apr 14, 2026Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Newmarket Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 35% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of newmarket holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 34 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Vaccination Requirements
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. You can find the travel restrictions for different countries on www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.