--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 3df88b4e-1e3f-4d4d-aa0b-126fb0c6547f slug: 2184663 voyage_code: USH-USH-0-AMANT2610 cruise_line: HX Expeditions ship: MS Roald Amundsen departure_date: return_date: nights: 15 embarkation_port: Buenos Aires disembarkation_port: Buenos Aires starting_price_usd: 10848.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T23:18:51Z --- # Iconic Antarctica – The Explorer’s Route > HX Expeditions · MS Roald Amundsen · Oct 31 – Nov 15   (15 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | HX Expeditions | | **Ship** | MS Roald Amundsen | | **Duration** | 15 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Buenos Aires | | **Disembarkation Port** | Buenos Aires | | **Starting Price** | 10,848 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | USH-USH-0-AMANT2610 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Buenos Aires **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Buenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art. ### Day 2: Tierra del Fuego **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego also formerly Isla de Xátiva is an island near the southern tip of South America from which it is separated by the Strait of Magellan. The western portion of the island is in Chile, while the eastern portion is in Argentina. ### Day 3: Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 6: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 7: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 8: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 9: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 10: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 11: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 12: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 13: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins ### Day 14: Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 15: Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 16: Ushuaia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ### Day 16: Buenos Aires **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Buenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $10,848 | | Balcony | $12,933 | | Suite | $15,471 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Arctic Superior** (Code: TT) Large cabins without balcony, middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee **Arctic Superior** (Code: TY) Large accessible cabins without balcony, middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee **Polar Outside** (Code: RS) Cabins on middle decks, double bed, TV **Polar Outside** (Code: RR) Larger cabins on middle decks, most 20m², flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV ### Balcony Cabins **Arctic Superior** (Code: XY) Accessible cabin with balcony, high deck, broad balcony, double bed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee **Arctic Superior** (Code: XT) High deck cabins with balcony, spacious cabins, different sizes, double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee **Arctic Superior** (Code: XTJ) High deck cabins with balcony. Spacious cabins, different sizes, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. With limited view. **Arctic Superior** (Code: XTD) High deck cabins with balcony, spacious cabins, different sizes, double bed, some with sofabed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee ### Suite Cabins **Expedition Corner Suite** (Code: MF) Corner cabin with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker, without balcony **Expedition Large Suite** (Code: MD) Large corner suite with private balcony, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle espresso maker, adapted for guests with wheelchair ] **Expedition XL Suite** (Code: MB) Extra large corner suite without balcony, aft corner suite with sofabed, flexible sleeping arrangements, large windows, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker ## Ship Information ### MS Roald Amundsen Named after the first man to cross Antarctica and to reach the South Pole, MS Roald Amundsen leads the way towards an even more sustainable way of travelling. The ship is specially constructed for voyages in polar waters. It serves as a comfortable base camp at sea – bringing adventurers from all over the world to the most spectacular destinations in the most sustainable way. MS Roald Amundsen is the first of two hybrid ships Hurtigruten Expeditions will add to its fleet over the next few years. Emissions are cut by sailing with electrical propulsion. Innovative sustainable technology reduces the ship's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 20 percent. The stunning scenery is reflected in a rich and comfortable interior design. Scandinavian materials from nature, such as granite, oak, birch and wool are used to create relaxed and stylish cabins and public areas. All cabins are outside cabins, of which 50% have private balconies, and aft suites feature private outdoor hot tubs with spectacular views. One of the most eye-catching exterior design features is the two-level indoor/outdoor Observation Deck. It is an ideal place to scan the scenery and watch for wildlife with your binoculars. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 530 | | Crew | 150 | | Gross Tonnage | 20,889.0 | | Length | 459.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 265 | ## Ports of Call ### Buenos Aires *Coordinates: -34.6118, -58.4173* Buenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art. ### Tierra del Fuego *Coordinates: -54.6667, -68.5* Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego also formerly Isla de Xátiva is an island near the southern tip of South America from which it is separated by the Strait of Magellan. The western portion of the island is in Chile, while the eastern portion is in Argentina. ### Drake Passage ### Antarctica *Coordinates: -82.8628, 135.0* Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s is... ### Ushuaia *Coordinates: -54.7833, -68.2833* Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin col... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2184663 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2184663 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2184663.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2184663/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hx-expeditions/ms-roald-amundsen/other/59245.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 23:18:51 UTC