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Ultimate White Christmas Antarctica Expedition

15 Day Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $5000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Low Deposits Available
  • $5000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | December 2025

Book By 31 December 2024

Set Sail on 20 December 2025

Product Code: MC-33531

Ultimate White Christmas Antarctica Expedition

15 Day Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $5000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Low Deposits Available
  • $5000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | December 2025

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Enjoy return full-service economy flights to Buenos Aires

Explore the vibrant city of Buenos Aires with a BONUS 1 night hotel stay

BONUS Hotel to airport transfer in Buenos Aires
Enjoy the convenience of transfers from your hotel in Buenos Aires to the airport

BONUS Airport to Port transfer in Ushuaia
Ensure a smooth embarkation day with transfers from Ushuaia airport to the cruise port

Set sail on a 11 day Antarctica expedition Christmas cruise onboard Hurtigruten MS Fridtjof Nansen in a Polar Outside Stateroom

Indulge in all-inclusive dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with flavourful menus inspired by the destinations visited on your voyage
Pair your meal with your favourite beverages, including coffee, tea, soft drinks, wine, beer and spirits
Take advantage of onboard leisure facilities, including hot tubs, swimming pools and panoramic saunas
Stay connected throughout your voyage with included Starlink wifi
Enjoy fantastic service without worry with prepaid onboard gratuities
Enjoy the Christmas spirit with festive onboard activities and sing along to some carols

Enrich your expedition experience with in-depth lectures and discussions delivered by Experts on the Expedition Team
Enjoy full use of the onboard Science Centre, complete with an extensive library and advanced biological and geological equipment
Assist with ongoing scientific research by taking part in the Citizen Science Programme
Enjoy informal gatherings onboard with the Expedition Crew, including daily recaps and preparation for the next adventure
Take advantage of specialised photography tips and techniques from the professional onboard photography to ensure you get the best landscape and wildlife photos

Explore the frozen continent up close during escorted landings onboard small expedition boats
Enjoy full use of boots, trekking piles and other equipment for landing activities
Take home your very own polar expedition jacket, backpack or another piece of HX kit
Receive a complimentary water bottle to refill onboard and take home
Take advantage of specialised photography tips and techniques from the professional onboard photography to ensure you get the best landscape and wildlife photos

 

BONUS Port to airport transfer in Ushuaia 
Enjoy the convenience of transfers from the cruise port to Ushuaia airport

BONUS Charter flight
Travel back to Buenos Aires from Ushuaia on a private charter flight

Explore the vibrant city of Buenos Aires with a BONUS 3 night hotel stay
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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Welcome to Buenos Aires! Sometimes called the ‘Paris of South America’, be swept away by the Argentinian capital’s grand boulevards, stunning architecture, and impeccable food scene. Wander through the opulent Recoleta Cemetery, explore the colourful La Boca neighbourhood and savour a steak dinner, complete with a glass of red. Enjoy an overnight hotel stay to explore this vibrant city.

 
Buenos Aires - Ushuaia, Argentina

Be transferred from your hotel in Buenos Aires to the airport and enjoy the convenience of a charter flight to Ushuaia. Here you will be making your way from Ushuaia airport to the cruise port where you will embark your 11 day Antarctica Expedition cruise onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen today.

 
Drake Passage (Scenic Expedition Cruising)

Follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous explorers while sailing the Drake Passage. Connecting Antarctica to the rest of the world, the Drake Passage is known for its high winds and strong currents, although it can also be eerily silent and still at times. Reflect on your incredible Antarctic expedition as you journey back towards the South American continent.

 
Antarctica Pensinula (5 Day Immersive Experience - Zodiac Landings + More)

The wild, frozen beauty of Antarctica is guaranteed to take your breath away. Spend several exciting days exploring possible landing sites on and around the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. You may have the opportunity to sail into a flooded volcanic caldera, kayak among icebergs and seals or snowshoe to stunning viewpoints. Each day will offer something different.

 
Drake Passage (Scenic Expedition Cruising)

Follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous explorers while sailing the Drake Passage. Connecting Antarctica to the rest of the world, the Drake Passage is known for its high winds and strong currents, although it can also be eerily silent and still at times. Reflect on your incredible Antarctic expedition as you journey back towards the South American continent.

 
Ushuaia - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Disembark MS Fridtjof Nansen in Ushuaia and be transferred to the airport. Enjoy a charter flight to Buenos Aires and enjoy a 3-night hotel stay to explore this city.

 
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Farewell Argentina as you board your flight home or ask us about our flexible flights and extend your stay.

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Price based on cruise sail date 20 December 2025

Price based on departing from Auckland

Extra charges apply for:

  • Christchurch ($199pp)

Based on Polar Outside Stateroomview stateroom

Upgrade to Arctic Superior High Deck Stateroom from $2699 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Expedition Suite with Balcony Stateroom from $5199 per personview stateroom

 

Prices are per person twin share in NZD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily.  Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.

Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.

Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.

Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into New Zealand Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry.  Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150NZD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges.  These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights

Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all New Zealand passport holders.
For Non-New Zealand passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.

** Low Deposit Policy
A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.

Product Code: MC-33531

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Book By 31 December 2024

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Departure Point Auckland

Preferred Departure Date 20-12-2025

Room Type Polar Outside Stateroom


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