White Continent: Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands Expedition - 2024

Your 24-night journey includes: 20-night expedition cruise with Drake Passage, 5 days in Antarctica, South Georgia, & the Falkland Islands; 3 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Buenos Aires (2 pre- and 1 post-cruise); included flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

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$18,698

$719

PER DAY
26

DAYS WITH AIR
20

TOURS

2023
2025

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Guided Tours

Included Features

20 Included Features and Cultural Discoveries

Buenos Aires city tour
Excursion to an Argentine polo ranch

Thanks to the small size of our Ocean Explorer, in Antarctica you’ll have daily opportunities for expeditions by Zodiac boat and scenic cruisings (weather permitting):

Landfall expeditions last for a few hours and may include sightseeing, light hiking and/or walking surveys, wildlife encounters, free time to explore, and other spontaneous activities
Potential landing sites include Cuverville Island, Half Moon Island, Neko Harbor, Port Lockroy, Deception Island, and others
Scenic cruising locations will be determined by the local conditions
PLUS, enjoy opportunities for polar kayaking while in Antarctica. For more information, click here. Capacity is limited; we recommend reserving your spot as soon as possible

In South Georgia & the Falkland Islands, you’ll enjoy:

Shore landings on West Falkland Island
Tour of Port Stanley in East Falkland
Opportunities for at least three landings on South Georgia including Zodiac boat expeditions (weather permitting)
Visit to Shackleton’s grave and the South Georgia Museum in Grytviken

Cultural Discoveries

Vantage Expedition Lecture Series — Throughout your cruise, enjoy numerous shipboard presentations offered by the Expedition Team, a 17-person crew of experts in fields such as marine biology, history, oceanography, and more
Private tango performance during your Welcome Dinner in Buenos Aires

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	Vantage	Leading Competitor	Vantage Advantage
Journey	Antarctic Grandeur: An Expedition from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires	Antarctica & South Georgia Island	Greatest value and most comprehensive features compared to our competitors!
Departure Comparison	Oct	Jan, Dec
Per Diem	$896	$1,052
Included Tours and Special Features	20 included features and Cultural Discoveries - a value of $3,400	Not specified on webpage	More included tours and cultural experiences offered!
	A performance of the tango, on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list	One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call. Visits to UNESCO Sites
	Complimentary services of a Vantage Deluxe Concierge to assist with all your personal requests before your adventure Complimentary Destination Manager service on board ship to assist with all your personal requests such as spa reservations, hotel reservations, and other special requests in port
Vessel Size	Our ocean discovery vessel, the m/s Ocean Explorer has 15 solo cabins (11 for expedition cruises) and 15 triple-occupancy cabins each, with a maximum capacity of under 150 passengers on each sailing.	930 guest	Our ships are smaller, more intimate, and have an industry-leading number of solo-ready cabins, as well as a fantastic crew-to-passenger ratio.
Accommodations in hotels	On each journey that we offer with Vantage, your hotel accommodations will be included in the total price of your cruise.		We choose all of our partner hotels with comfort and luxury in mind, and will let you know ahead of time which hotel you’ll be staying in at each port.
Air Inclusive Price*	$21,499	$19,995	Greatest value and most comprehensive features compared to our competitors!
# of Days	26	19
Meals	66 meals: 23 breakfasts, 21 lunches, and 22 dinners, PLUS beer, wine, and soft drinks included at no additional cost during the duration of your cruise	Beer, wine, soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner	The MOST included meals
Single Travelers	Free Singles on every departure - Save up to $25,499! *	Price based on double occupancy, no single promotions on the webpage	The leader in solo travel — best value in the industry.
Extend Your Trip	Iguassu Falls, Brazil 3 days from $800 ($267 per day) Easter Island, Chile 6 days from $2,699 ($450 per day)	No extensions available.	Extend your journey and get more value for your dollar.
Air Promotion	2-for-1 AIR on all 2024 departures**	$999 per person	Best airfare and exclusive air upgrades.
Air Promotion	Up to Free Business Class or Premium Economy Airfare Upgrade on select cabins*	$999 per person	Best airfare and exclusive air upgrades.
10 Ways to Save	Referral Rewards [$200 per referred traveler after 2 referrals] Buy direct & save [savings for the traveler] SmartPay [pay in full 12 months in advance to save up to 10%] Preferred Traveler Rewards [earn 5% of purchase price towards future trips]		Vantage offers the best value in deluxe travel and the most ways to save.

Comparison date as of 3/13/23
* Subject to availability
** Not including $120 transfer fee