Journey to Antarctica – A Luxury Expedition Aboard Atlas’s World Navigator

Captain’s Choice: Your Daily Journey

Every day in Antarctica is shaped by nature — the wind, the sea, and the shifting ice. The Captain and Expedition Team carefully select the best and safest landing sites based on conditions, ensuring each day brings extraordinary discoveries. Some days may include landings on remote shores; others, Zodiac cruises that reveal wildlife and ice formations from the water. No two voyages are ever the same — that’s part of the magic of exploring the White Continent.

Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina (Arrival Day)

Welcome to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital — a city of passion, elegance, and European charm. Upon arrival, you’ll be met for your transfer to your luxury hotel, where your adventure begins. This evening, join fellow travelers and Source Journeys hosts for a warm welcome as anticipation builds for the journey ahead. Whether you arrive early to explore the city’s rich culture or today as part of your included stay, Buenos Aires offers a perfect prelude to the White Continent.

Ushuaia, Argentina: Gateway to Antartica

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your private charter flight to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park, where snowcapped peaks rise above emerald forests and glacial lakes. Later this afternoon, board World Navigator and settle into your luxurious stateroom.

At the edge of the world, Ushuaia hums with the energy of explorers preparing for the ultimate adventure. As the sun lingers over Tierra del Fuego, you set sail — bound for Antarctica and the journey of a lifetime.

Crossing the Drake Passage

The adventure truly begins as we cross the legendary Drake Passage — a stretch of sea that has stirred the spirit of explorers for centuries. Here, the meeting of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern Oceans creates an ever-changing dance of wind, wave, and light. Albatrosses glide effortlessly alongside World Navigator, while dolphins and whales may surface nearby.

This is a rite of passage — two days that remind you you’re traveling not just to a destination, but into a state of wonder. Whether the Drake reveals her wilder side or surprises us with calm seas, each moment brings us closer to the White Continent.

Beak Island

Rising dramatically from the Weddell Sea, Beak Island marks your arrival to the true wilds of Antarctica. Here, volcanic cliffs contrast with sweeping glaciers and vast colonies of Adélie penguins that fill the icy air with their calls. As your Zodiac approaches the island’s edge, you may spot seals lounging on ice floes and skuas soaring overhead. This first encounter with the continent is humbling — the scale, the silence, and the surreal beauty of a world ruled entirely by nature.

Brown Bluff

At the northeastern edge of the Antarctic Peninsula, a towering amphitheater of rust-colored cliffs rises from the ice — the volcanic masterpiece known as Brown Bluff. Its dramatic palette of ochre and black contrasts sharply with the pristine white landscape, creating one of the most striking scenes in Antarctica.

Here, colonies of Adélie and gentoo penguins waddle among shards of volcanic rock, their calls echoing against the bluff as if celebrating our arrival. When conditions allow, a landing here offers one of the rarest and most thrilling moments in travel — the chance to step onto the Antarctic continent itself. If weather or ice prevents going ashore, Zodiac explorations glide past floating cathedrals of ice, revealing seals resting in the blue glow of the water and petrels circling overhead. Every moment here feels like a glimpse into a living, untamed world.

Lemaire Channel

Often called the “Kodak Gap” for its breathtaking beauty, the Lemaire Channel is one of Antarctica’s most photogenic passages — a narrow, glacier-lined corridor flanked by towering peaks that seem to rise straight from the sea. As World Navigator threads its way between Booth Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, the sense of scale is otherworldly — sheer cliffs reflected perfectly in mirror-calm waters, icebergs drifting like cathedrals of light.

Guests gather on deck, bundled against the chill, as the ship glides through the stillness. Occasionally, a curious penguin porpoises alongside or a whale surfaces, sending plumes of mist into the crisp air. If conditions permit, Zodiacs venture among the sculpted ice for a closer view of this dazzling frozen world. The Lemaire Channel is pure Antarctica — dramatic, pristine, and unforgettable.

Neko Harbor

Nestled deep within Andvord Bay, Neko Harbor is one of the few landing sites on the Antarctic Peninsula where you can set foot on the continent itself. The harbor’s calm waters and towering glaciers form a breathtaking natural amphitheater.

As you step ashore, gentoo penguins shuffle along the snow and seals rest on floating ice. The silence is broken only by the thunderous crack of calving icebergs — nature’s own symphony. From the ridge above, the views across Andvord Bay are staggering, a panorama of silver-blue light and endless horizon.

For many, this is the defining moment of their Antarctic journey — the realization that you’re standing at the edge of the world, surrounded by nature in its purest form.

Captain’s Choice

Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.

The Drake Passage: Towards Civilization

The sea begins to calm, and a softer light greets the morning as we draw closer to South America. The spirit onboard is one of gratitude — for the journey we’ve shared, for the wildlife and landscapes few ever witness, and for the friendships forged in the farthest reaches of the planet.

As the familiar shape of Cape Horn appears on the horizon, there’s a sense of both completion and awakening. Antarctica will always remain with you — not just as a destination, but as a feeling: awe, connection, and wonder at the beauty of our shared world.

The Drake Passage: Towards Civilization

As the familiar shape of Cape Horn appears on the horizon, there’s a sense of both completion and awakening. Antarctica will always remain with you — not just as a destination, but as a feeling: awe, connection, and wonder at the beauty of our shared world.

The sea begins to calm, and a softer light greets the morning as we draw closer to South America. The spirit onboard is one of gratitude — for the journey we’ve shared, for the wildlife and landscapes few ever witness, and for the friendships forged in the farthest reaches of the planet.

Ushuaia, Argentina (Disembarkation & Private Jet to Buenos Aires)

Morning light reveals the familiar peaks of Tierra del Fuego as World Navigator glides back into Ushuaia. After days surrounded by ice, sea, and sky, the colors of the city feel almost surreal — vibrant blues, reds, and yellows shining against the snow-capped Andes.

Following breakfast, we bid farewell to our home at sea and the extraordinary team who guided us through Antarctica’s wonders. Disembarking, we transfer to the airport for our private jet charter flight to Buenos Aires, where international connections await.

As you settle into your seat and the mountains fade beneath the wing, reflect on the journey you’ve shared with the Source group — the stillness of the ice, the laughter of new friends, and the unforgettable feeling of standing at the edge of the world. Antarctica will remain forever — not just as a destination, but as a reminder of the beauty, courage, and connection that define every Source Journey.