Journey to Antarctica with Us

Join the CRF Museum for an extraordinary expedition to the world’s most remote continent. We will cross the legendary Drake Passage and enter a breathtaking realm of towering glaciers, immense icebergs, snow-covered mountains, and remarkable wildlife. Along the Antarctic Peninsula, each day brings new possibilities—from watching penguins gather along the shore to spotting seals resting on the ice and whales surfacing among the bergs.

Our home throughout this adventure will be the MS Roald Amundsen, HX Expeditions’ purpose-built, hybrid-powered expedition ship. Named for the legendary Norwegian polar explorer, the ship was designed specifically for voyages in polar waters. Its Scandinavian-inspired interiors, expansive observation areas, floor-to-ceiling windows, outside-facing cabins, restaurants, lounges, sauna, hot tubs, and infinity pool provide a comfortable and welcoming retreat amid some of the most dramatic scenery on Earth.

At the heart of the ship is its interactive Science Center, where advanced equipment, hands-on demonstrations, workshops, and expert-led lectures help guests better understand the world unfolding beyond the windows. HX’s Expedition Team includes specialists in fields such as wildlife, history, climate, geology, marine biology, and polar exploration. Guests may also participate in citizen-science projects that contribute to a greater understanding of these remote environments.

When conditions permit, the Expedition Team will lead small-boat cruises among the ice and escorted landings along the Antarctic Peninsula. Because weather, wildlife, and sea ice guide each day’s activities, no two Antarctic expeditions are exactly alike. That spirit of discovery is part of what makes the experience so remarkable.

More than a cruise, this is a thoughtfully planned, all-inclusive expedition combining exploration, education, comfort, and genuine adventure. It is an opportunity to stand at the edge of the world, experience a place few people will ever see, and return home with a deeper understanding of our planet—and memories that will last a lifetime.

Itinerary

Day 1 — Buenos Aires

Your Antarctic adventure begins in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital and the birthplace of tango. After checking into your included hotel, the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

Discover the city’s grand European-inspired architecture, colorful neighborhoods, inviting cafés, and traditional parrillas serving Argentine steak. Travelers wishing to explore more of Buenos Aires may choose to arrive several days before the expedition.

Included: Overnight hotel accommodation and breakfast

Day 2 — Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Begin the day with an early flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province and one of the southernmost cities in the world.

Surrounded by mountains and overlooking the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia is the gateway to Antarctica. Upon arrival, transfer to the harbor and board your hybrid-powered HX expedition ship.

After settling into your cabin, meet the Expedition Team and attend an important safety and expedition briefing. The ship then sets sail toward the Drake Passage and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Included: Economy flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, transfers, breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Days 3–4 — Crossing the Drake Passage

Spend two days crossing the legendary Drake Passage on the journey south to Antarctica.

During the crossing, the Expedition Team will prepare you for the experiences ahead. Visit the onboard Science Centre and attend presentations about Antarctic wildlife, exploration history, glaciology, climate change, and environmental protection.

You will also learn about safe and responsible landings, biosecurity procedures, and opportunities to participate in citizen-science projects. Between presentations, enjoy the ship’s restaurants, observation areas, Explorer Lounge, fitness facilities, sauna, pool, and wellness space.

Watch from the outside decks for albatrosses, petrels, whales, and the first icebergs announcing your arrival in Antarctic waters.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages, lectures, and onboard activities

Days 5–9 — Exploring Antarctica

Spend five remarkable days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and its surrounding islands.

Each day’s activities will be determined by weather, wind, sea, wildlife, and ice conditions. Rather than following a fixed port schedule, the captain and Expedition Team will select the safest and most rewarding locations available.

Possible experiences include:

• Escorted landings on Antarctic shores

• Zodiac cruises among icebergs and sea ice

• Visits to penguin colonies

• Whale, seal, and seabird watching

• Guided walks through dramatic polar landscapes

• Onboard lectures and scientific presentations

• Citizen-science activities

• Optional kayaking or other small-group adventures, subject to availability and conditions

You may see gentoo, chinstrap, or Adélie penguins alongside seals and Antarctic seabirds. Wildlife varies throughout the season. Penguins court and build nests early in the season, chicks begin hatching around December and January, and whale sightings generally become more frequent in February and March.

Towering glaciers, enormous sculpted icebergs, snow-covered mountains, and the extraordinary stillness of the polar wilderness provide the setting for each day. No two Antarctic expeditions are identical, and specific landing sites or wildlife encounters cannot be guaranteed.

Included: Meals, beverages, Zodiac landings, ice cruising, Expedition Team activities, lectures, and use of expedition equipment
Optional: Kayaking and selected small-group activities may carry an additional charge

Days 10–11 — The Drake Passage

After five days in Antarctica, turn north and begin the return crossing of the Drake Passage.

These two days at sea offer time to reflect on the expedition, organize photographs, look for wildlife from the observation decks, and attend final presentations from the Expedition Team.

Relax in the Explorer Lounge, sauna, pool, or wellness area while sharing memories of the journey with fellow travelers.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages, lectures, and onboard activities

Day 12 — Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

Arrive back in Ushuaia and disembark the expedition ship. Transfer to the airport for the included flight to Buenos Aires, where the HX program concludes.

Travelers may continue home or extend their stay in Argentina with independent arrangements or an optional HX post-expedition program.

Included: Breakfast, transfers, and economy flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

Important Itinerary Information

This is an expedition itinerary rather than a conventional cruise schedule. All landings, Zodiac cruises, activities, and destinations are subject to weather, sea, and ice conditions. The captain and Expedition Team may change the daily program at any time to protect guest safety and provide the best experience available.

Specific Antarctic landing sites are intentionally not guaranteed.

This expedition requires a reasonable level of mobility, balance, and general fitness. Activities may include boarding and exiting Zodiac boats, climbing gangways or stairs, and participating in wet landings where guests step from a boat into shallow water before walking ashore. Terrain can be rocky, snowy, icy, slippery, or uneven, and there may be periods of standing and walking in cold, windy, and rapidly changing weather conditions.

Most excursions are not strenuous, and guests may usually participate at a comfortable pace. However, travelers should be able to walk independently for moderate distances, maintain their balance on moving boats, and get into and out of Zodiacs with assistance from the expedition crew. Optional activities may be more physically demanding and can be skipped.

Your Ship: MS Roald Amundsen

Purpose-built for polar exploration, MS Roald Amundsen combines advanced expedition capabilities with modern Scandinavian comfort. Named for the legendary Norwegian explorer who was first to reach the South Pole, the ship uses hybrid electric propulsion designed to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by approximately 20 percent.

Warm, stylish interiors feature natural materials such as oak, birch, granite, and wool, while every cabin offers an outside view and many include private balconies. Between adventures, guests can enjoy three restaurants, the panoramic Explorer Lounge & Bar, an infinity pool, outdoor hot tubs, a sauna, a fitness room, and a wellness center. A two-level indoor and outdoor observation deck provides an ideal place to watch for whales, seabirds, and passing icebergs.

At the heart of the ship is the interactive Science Center, where the Expedition Team hosts lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities covering Antarctic wildlife, history, climate, photography, and polar science. More than simply transportation, MS Roald Amundsen serves as a comfortable floating base camp for exploring one of the most remote and extraordinary regions on Earth.

Explore the ship, accommodations, and onboard amenities.

Watch the MS Roald Amundsen video walkthrough.

Your Antarctic expedition includes a variety of guided experiences designed to bring you closer to the continent’s landscapes, wildlife, and remarkable natural history.

• Escorted Antarctic landings by small expedition boat, with guidance from the HX Expedition Team

• Zodiac ice cruises among icebergs, glaciers, and sea ice

• Guided walks and wildlife observation at approved landing sites

• Penguin, seal, whale, and seabird watching, depending on the season and local conditions

• Daily lectures and discussions led by specialists in wildlife, history, geology, glaciology, climate, and polar exploration

• Access to the onboard Science Center, with interactive exhibits, scientific equipment, workshops, and demonstrations

• Citizen-science opportunities that may include wildlife surveys, cloud observations, water sampling, and other research projects

• Photography guidance and tips from the onboard photographer

• Loan of boots, trekking poles, and other equipment needed for expedition landings

• A windproof and waterproof HX expedition jacket to keep

• Professional photographs from the voyage taken by the onboard photographer

All activities are subject to weather, sea, wildlife, and ice conditions. The Expedition Team determines the daily program and will confirm activity times aboard the ship.

Antarctic Activities

• Guided Sea Kayaking Adventure — $229 per person
  

• Discovery Kayak — $148 per person
  

• Snowshoeing — $91 per person
  

• Antarctic Camping: Tent — $505 per person
  

• Antarctic Camping: Bivouac Bag — $402 per person
  

Before or After the Expedition

• Highlights of Buenos Aires Pre-Program — $88 per person
  An optional introduction to the culture and landmarks of Argentina’s capital before the expedition.

• Breathtaking Patagonia Pre-Program — $1,675 per person
  Extend the adventure with a pre-expedition experience in Patagonia.

• Iguazú Experience Post-Program — $2,796 per person
  Visit spectacular Iguazú Falls following the Antarctic expedition.

Not Included

• International flights to and from Buenos Aires

• Any additional hotel nights required due to international flight schedules

• Travel insurance (required)

• Luggage handling

• Personal expenses

Travelers are strongly encouraged to purchase comprehensive travel insurance appropriate for travel to remote polar regions. Our partner, Seven League Travel, can assist with any additional bookings or insurance quotes.

Polar Outside Cabin —  $12,957 per person, based on double occupancy. 
Single Supplement — Additional $4,415, for a total of $17,372. 

Arctic Superior with Balcony — $15,388 per person, based on double occupancy.

Single Supplement — Additional $5,510, for a total of $20,898. 

Expedition Suite with Balcony — $17,726 per person, based on double occupancy. Single Supplement price available upon request.

Group Savings — If the expedition reaches 15 confirmed, full-fare participants, each traveler will receive a $750 credit toward their final payment.

All prices include a museum expedition fee; adding museum-led educational programming and pre-departure preparation while directly supporting the museum’s educational mission and future programs. With a minimum of 10 participants, a museum representative will accompany the group to provide dedicated support throughout the journey. 

Deposit $3,750 deposit required to secure reservation (per person)
Interim Payment Additional $750 payment due by April 1, 2027
Full Payment Remainder due by September 10, 2027

Registration can be completed online for free, with deposit paid via check after registration. Payments may be made at any time before the listed deadlines, including additional partial payments or payment in full.

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Terms and Conditions

1. Payment Terms - Each participant will receive an individual invoice based on the selected cabin category. A $3,750 deposit is required to secure a reservation. An additional $750 payment is due by June 30, 2027, and the remaining balance is due by September 10, 2027. Payments may be made at any time before the listed deadlines using the instructions provided on the invoice.

Reservations are not confirmed until payment and all required registration information have been received.

2. Cancellation Policy - All cancellations must be submitted in writing and are subject to HX Expeditions’ cancellation terms and refund schedule. The museum expedition fee is nonrefundable. Complete cancellation terms may be provided during registration and must be accepted at payment.

3. Minimum Participation - A minimum of 10 participants is required for the museum-led expedition to operate. Registrations are confirmed in the order payment is received, and participants will be notified once the minimum has been met.

A museum representative will accompany the group if the minimum participation is met. If the minimum is not reached by June 30, 2027, CRF Museum may withdraw the representative but travelers can still continue on the tour at the advertise rates.

4. Itinerary and Activity Changes - The published itinerary, landing sites, activities, transportation, and accommodations are subject to change. Antarctic operations depend on weather, sea, ice, wildlife, and safety conditions. The ship’s captain, HX Expedition Team, local authorities, or CRF Museum may modify or cancel any portion of the program when necessary.

Specific landings, activities, and wildlife encounters cannot be guaranteed. Changes made for safety, environmental protection, or circumstances beyond our control do not constitute grounds for a refund.

5. Passports and Travel Requirements - Each participant is responsible for maintaining a valid passport and satisfying all visa, immigration, vaccination, entry, and documentation requirements. Registration information must match the participant’s passport.

CRF Museum and its travel partners are not responsible for denied boarding, denied entry, or other losses resulting from incomplete, inaccurate, or invalid documentation.

6. Medical Screening and Fitness to Travel - Every participant must complete the medical screening required by HX Expeditions and receive approval to travel. Participants are responsible for submitting all required forms accurately and by the deadline established by HX.

Failure to complete the screening or receive medical clearance may result in cancellation. Any refund will be limited to amounts returned by HX or other suppliers, less the nonrefundable museum expedition fee and any nonrecoverable expenses.

Participants must promptly report any material change in health or mobility that occurs after medical approval.

7. Required Travel Insurance - Comprehensive travel insurance is required by HX. Coverage must include emergency medical treatment, medical evacuation, and repatriation from Antarctica. HX recommends at least $200,000 in medical-evacuation coverage.

Participants should also obtain coverage for trip cancellation, interruption, delay, baggage loss, and independently purchased travel arrangements. Proof of qualifying insurance may be required before departure. CRF Museum and its travel partners are not responsible for losses that could have been covered by travel insurance.

8. Antarctic Conduct and Environmental Requirements - All participants must follow the instructions of the ship’s captain, Expedition Team, crew, CRF Museum representative, local authorities, and applicable Antarctic Treaty and IAATO visitor guidelines.

Participants must comply with wildlife-distancing rules, biosecurity procedures, landing restrictions, and all measures intended to protect Antarctica’s environment. Removing natural or historic objects, disturbing wildlife, leaving waste, or entering restricted areas is prohibited.

A participant may be excluded from an activity or the remainder of the program, without refund, if their conduct threatens safety, disrupts the group, or violates environmental requirements.

9. Independent Travel Arrangements - International airfare, pre- or post-tour accommodations, optional activities, insurance, and other independently arranged services are separate from the CRF Museum program.

Seven League Travel may assist with additional arrangements. Advisors may receive commissions from those bookings. CRF Museum is not responsible for independently purchased or separately contracted services.

10. Circumstances Beyond Our Control - CRF Museum may modify, postpone, or cancel the program because of severe weather, natural disaster, public-health emergency, war, civil unrest, government action, transportation disruption, supplier failure, or another circumstance beyond its reasonable control.

In such cases, refunds will be limited to amounts recoverable from HX and other suppliers after deduction of the nonrefundable museum portion and any nonrecoverable expenses.

11. Travel Agreement and Waiver - All participants must complete and sign the required Travel Agreement, liability waiver, health documentation, and supplier forms. Participation is contingent upon timely receipt of these documents.

Participants are also bound by the applicable terms and conditions of HX Expeditions, transportation providers, accommodations, excursion operators, and other suppliers.