We went on excursions and saw wildlife throughout Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, and Georgia. Overall, the bucket-list experience was incredible and felt like a nice value. Antarctica is truly a bucket-list destination, as the beautiful continent can be difficult and expensive to get to.
Most Antarctic cruises cost thousands of dollars a person and many only sail through the region β I wanted to be on a ship that actually got me on the continent. So, after a lot of research, I booked a day expedition on the Seabourn Pursuit. It begins in and departs from Argentina, and its itinerary includes excursions in Antarctica, the Falkland Islands , and South Georgia.
Our fare included food, drinks, and most excursions. We flew from the Northeastern US to Buenos Aires a day early since we were concerned about potential flight delays due to storms. We spent a night at the Faena Hotel, which felt chic and offered fantastic service. The next day, we headed to the luxurious Avelar Palace for a one-night stay, which was included in our cruise fare.
After checking in, we visited the Seabourn hospitality room, where a representative handed us our boarding passes and told us to leave our tagged luggage outside our rooms before bed. The next morning, we boarded an early bus to the charter flight to our ship in Ushuaia, Argentina. This flight was also included in our cruise fare, and a Seabourn representative accompanied us on the journey. Our tagged luggage was already en route, so we didn't have to lug it with us.
The service was fine, though legroom on the plane was limited. After a short walk around the small town of Ushuaia, it was time to board Seabourn Pursuit. Our panoramic suite featured plenty of storage space, heated floors, and incredible floor-to-ceiling windows. It also came stocked with thoughtful touches like umbrellas and Swarovski Optik binoculars for us to use throughout our trip.
