Our 2024 Antarctica group trip was such a success we are doing it again in 2026! There’s nowhere on this planet quite like Antarctica, and we so hope you can come with us! Amanda Monique Brown (@amandamoniquebrown) & Amanda Meeks (@amanda_wanders) have scoped out the best itinerary on the best ship possible for the trip of a lifetime.

Antarctica is the least visited and most remote place on Earth, and something about it truly feels like you’ve gone into space. Having been on this exact ship and trip before we will be able to fully prepare you for everything you can expect leading up to, and during the trip!

January 28 – February 8, 2026

• Cruise line: Hurtigruten Expeditions, aboard the Fridtjof Nansen which is newly all-inclusive
• Get yourself to Buenos Aires and we’ll take care of the rest
• Solo-travel friendly (cabins are dual occupancy, your cabin will be confirmed when there are 2 people of the same gender who can be paired together)
• Current discount codes:
  • AMANDAS – $100 off ongoing discount
• For a full FAQ visit here

Arrive in Buenos Aires, stay overnight in a hotel (included), meet the rest of the group for a happy hour!

Your adventure begins with an early morning flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. We’ll spend the day exploring Ushuaia, one of the world’s most southernmost cities and the capital of the Tierra del Fuego region, before we board the Fridtjof Nansen. From there, we’ll meet our hybrid electric-powered expedition ship, specially designed for sustainable cruising in polar waters.

After a briefing from your Expedition Team, you’ll have time to locate your cabin and explore the comforts and amenities on board.

Spend 2 days crossing the infamous Drake Passage! These days are full of as much or as little activity as you want. There’s dozens of interesting informative lectures (which can be watched in the lecture room, or streamed from the comfort of your bed), a gym, sauna, spa (subject to additional costs), hot tubs, and plenty of lounge areas to hangout in.

These days will also include mandatory safety briefings, sessions on the sustainability measures and rules of Antarctica through The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO), and scheduled time slots to pick up your loaner boots.

After making it across the Drake Passage you’ll set foot in Antarctica. The days in Antarctica vary by weather, location, and time but generally you have two activities a day: a landing and a cruising. Each activity lasts around an hour to an hour and a half.

Our experienced Captain will continually monitor conditions to create the best possible itinerary for your adventure. Rest assured that each day will offer something different and thrilling.

The landing gives you a chance to get closer to penguin colonies (& their smells!) and observe them in their natural habitats. While everyone keeps a safe distance from the penguins, sometimes the penguins don’t follow these rules and may walk right past you!

The cruising allows you to zip around icebergs on zodiac boats looking for penguins, seals, and if you’re really lucky – whales! These small inflatable boats give you a chance to experience Antarctica from the water in a way you just can’t on the ship.

There are additional activities that are available on a lottery basis (as space is limited) with an extra cost, these include things like: kayaking, camping, snow shoeing, and a photography cruise.

Sadly time to return back to the real world. The journey back across the Drake Passage includes relaxing days with entertaining ship events, lectures, and a recap video of everything we saw on the trip!