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Buenos Aires , ARGENTINA
Norwegian Star - 14 Nights Antarctica Expedition Cruise Departs in January 2025
Jan 19-Feb 02, 2025
15 Days 14 Nights
Set sail on the Norwegian Star for a 14-day extraordinary journey from Buenos Aires to the frozen wilderness of Antarctica and the scenic landscapes of South America. Experience close encounters with penguins and elephant seals, explore the stunning Tierra del Fuego National Park, and marvel at the glacial mountains of Paradise Bay. This cruise is a nature enthusiast's dream come true.
- About the trip
- What's Included
- What's Excluded
- About Accommodation
- Itinerary
- Booking Policies
About the trip
Embark from Buenos Aires, Argentina, on a captivating 14-day voyage aboard the Norwegian Star, navigating through six remarkable ports across Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and the untouched continent of Antarctica.
Your journey includes a stop in Montevideo, Uruguay, before venturing to the wildlife-rich shores of Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Experience the majesty of Punta Arenas, Chile, and sail through the breathtaking Chilean Fjords. The highlight of your trip, cruising Paradise Bay, offers a pristine view of azure icebergs and a colony of charming Gentoo penguins. Elephant Island's rugged landscape is home to numerous penguins and colossal elephant seals. Conclude your adventure with a nature trek in Stanley, Falkland Islands, potentially spotting over 30 species of birds.
Aboard the Norwegian Star, indulge in luxurious spa treatments and world-class amenities, making your journey across the southern hemisphere both adventurous and rejuvenating.
Your journey includes a stop in Montevideo, Uruguay, before venturing to the wildlife-rich shores of Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Experience the majesty of Punta Arenas, Chile, and sail through the breathtaking Chilean Fjords. The highlight of your trip, cruising Paradise Bay, offers a pristine view of azure icebergs and a colony of charming Gentoo penguins. Elephant Island's rugged landscape is home to numerous penguins and colossal elephant seals. Conclude your adventure with a nature trek in Stanley, Falkland Islands, potentially spotting over 30 species of birds.
Aboard the Norwegian Star, indulge in luxurious spa treatments and world-class amenities, making your journey across the southern hemisphere both adventurous and rejuvenating.
Estimated Group Size
1 - 8
Cold
Fitness Centre
Accommodation
Meals
What's Included
- 14 nights cruise accommodation at Oceanview or Balcony cabin on Norwegian Star
- 2 (for Oceanview) or 3 (for Balcony) specialty dining meals per person (for up to 2 pax per cabin)
- Premium Beverage package* for 1st and 2nd guest only
- US$50 SHORE EXCURSIONS credit (per cabin)
- Internet Package applicable for 1st and 2nd guest only(300 minutes per person)
- 20% F&B Gratuities (US$333 per person)
- Taxes and Port Fees (US$453.39 per person)
*The package includes spirits and cocktails along with a selection of soft drinks, juice, draft and bottled beer, and wine-by-the-glass. Any of these drinks with a menu price of $15 or less is included in the program. If the 2nd guest is under 21 years of age, Premium Beverage package does not apply, and soft drink package will be given as a substitution.
What's Excluded
- International airfare
- Arrival and departure transfers, except where listed in the inclusion
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
- Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
- Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
- Excess-baggage fees on international flights
- Waterproof pants & Boots for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
- Laundry, bar and other personal charges unless specified
- Phone charges
- Additional overnight accommodation
- Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities
- Onboard Service Charge (US$20 per person per day)
Closest Airport
Arrival
AEP
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport
Departure
AEP
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport
About Accommodation
Norwegian Star, a jewel in the crown of Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. With her debut in 2001 and recent refurbishments, this magnificent ship combines modern luxury with innovative design, offering guests an array of world-class amenities and activities. From the sparkling pools and expansive sundecks to the eclectic dining options and vibrant entertainment, the Norwegian Star caters to all ages and tastes. Whether you're seeking thrilling adventures at sea or tranquil moments under the stars, the Norwegian Star promises a unique cruising experience, making every journey an exploration of delight and comfort.
Built: 2001
Refurbished in 2021
Gross tonnage: 91,740 tons
Passenger Capacity: 2,348
Crew Capacity: 1,031
Built: 2001
Refurbished in 2021
Gross tonnage: 91,740 tons
Passenger Capacity: 2,348
Crew Capacity: 1,031
Room Types
Oceanview
- Room size: 15-18 sqm
- Bedding: 2 lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed
- Feature: Windows with excellent appointments accented by clear views of the sea
Balcony
- Room size: 19-28 sqm
- Balcony Size: 3-9 sqm
- Bedding: 2 lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed
- Feature: Sliding glass doors and a private balcony
Itinerary
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- 6:45 pm: Embarkation
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- 8 am- 4 pm: Dock at Montevideo, Uruguay
- Explore the city on your own
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- Cruising at Sea
- Enjoy cruise facilities
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- 7 am- 4 pm: Dock at Puerto Madryn, Argentina
- Explore the city on your own
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- Cruising at Sea
- Enjoy cruise facilities
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- 8 am- 4 pm: Dock at Punta Arenas, Chile
- Explore the city on your own
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- 10 am- 5 pm: Dock at Ushuaia, Argentina
- Explore the city on your own
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- Cruising at Sea
- Enjoy cruise facilities
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- Cruising at Sea
- Witness a pristine frozen wonderland of glacial mountains and azure icebergs or enjoy cruise facilities
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- Cruising at Sea
- Cape Lookout for the penguins and elephant seals or enjoy cruise facilities
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- Cruising at Sea
- Enjoy cruise facilities
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- 6 am- 4 pm: Dock at Stanley, Falkland Islands
- Explore the city on your own
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- Cruising at Sea
- Enjoy cruise facilities
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- Cruising at Sea
- Enjoy cruise facilities
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- 5:45 am: Disembarkation
Location
Facts to Know
- The best time to travel to Antarctica is summer (December & January) with more wildlife to see and stable weather (Temperature is about -6 °C to 3 °C)
- Antarctica is the highest, driest, coldest and windiest continent on Earth
- There is no Antarctic time zone and no specific country owns Antarctica
- Number of Visitor per year to Antarctica that can land: 30K to 50K a year
- Restrictions in Antarctica: Only ships with 500 or fewer berths can make landings in Antarctica
- The Antarctic ice sheet is the largest ice store on Earth
- Covers roughly 98% of Antarctica
- Contains 90% of the ice on Earth
- Contains 70% of the world’s freshwater
Things to note
- Upon making a reservation for this trip, an initial deposit is required to move the booking status to "Pending." Once the cruise confirms your reservation, the status will change to "Balance Payment," and a confirmation notification email will be sent to the email associated with your booking account. You must complete the payment of the remaining balance within 7 days of receiving this email to finalize your cruise reservation. Failure to complete this payment within 7 days from the date of confirmation will result in the cancellation of your cruise reservation, and the initial deposit will not be refunded. If the cruise company cannot confirm the reservation due to being fully booked or other reasons, your reservation will be canceled, and the initial deposit will be refunded.
- All travel documents are the customer’s responsibility. Customer should ensure the required document, including visas and public health documents, are prepared and to comply with customs requirements of the destination, including countries that may just be transiting through. For latest information, please consult the embassy or government authorities.
- Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing on Day 1 of cruise. Guest may consider arriving 1 day earlier to avoid hassle of possible schedule change.
- Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on final day of cruise. Guest should book their departure flight after 2pm on the day
- Guest should refer to final cruise document/ ticket for detail cruise itinerary. Documents will be provided by cruise line after online check-in completed.
- For details of the ship and travel notes, please visit POLYTRIPS cruise database.
- POLYCLUB reserves the right to collect fuel surcharge, applicable taxes or supplement charges which imposed by the cruise company, even if full payment has been made to the reservation. Fare difference is governed by official notification from cruise company. These amounts will be determined upon the confirmation of booking and will be added to the final fare.
- If a material alteration to a package tour after its commencement for reasons beyond control, POLYCLUB may impose any additional charge to his clients as a result of an increase in operation costs. (“Reasons beyond control” mean hostilities, political unrest, terror attacks, natural disasters, pestilences, bad weather, technical problems to transport, changes to the frequency/timetable of any means of conveyance by its operator without advance notice, strikes, industrial action, travel advisories (warnings) issued by governments of the destinations/the World Health Organisation, outbound travel alerts issued by Government, and any other situations of which the industry has no control and which are unfavourable to outbound trips of travellers.)
- Passengers accept full responsibility for all losses and expenses due to “Reasons beyond control”. Cruise company and POLYCLUB will not be liable for any consequences.
- For the safety of crew and passengers, Cruise Line has the right to cancel, advance, postpone or substitute any scheduled sailing or itinerary without prior notice, in the event of bad weather, technical or other reasons beyond control. Passengers shall not make claim against cruise company and POLYCLUB for any recovery.
- POLYCLUB strongly encourage passengers to take out their travel insurance before the journey.
- Stateroom assignment is subject to the cruise company upon availability. Members of same travelling party may not be assigned to adjacent/ nearby rooms. Cruise company also upgrade any passenger(s) at sole discretion.
- Bedding arrangement is subject to the cruise company upon availability.
- The operation of activities, restaurants, menus and facilities is subject to the final arrangement on board. The seating in main dining restaurants is group reservation and subject to restaurant arrangement on board.
- For safety reasons, minors under the age of 18 need to be stay in the same cabin with at least one adult passenger.
- For minors (under the age of 18) unaccompanied by parent or legal guardian, a consent form and other documents are required to present to cruise line prior to embarkation and at pier during check-in. Failure to provide the required document may result in booking cancellation or boarding being denied. Passengers shall not make claim against cruise company and POLYCLUB for any recovery. Please contact POLYCLUB for further arrangement.
- If the children are included on parent's travel document, they can use that document only when travelling with parent.
- Pregnant guest entered the 24th week of pregnancy and infants under 6 months of age (12 months for some itineraries) are not eligible for travel on ships, according to the cruise company and itinerary requirement. The minimum age requirement varies from cruise company and itinerary. Medical certificate is required for pregnant guest entered the 20th to 23rd week of pregnancy. Please refer to the details on Cruise Company website.
- Passenger have to agree and comply with the health and safety protocol implemented by the Cruise line, and other policies such as , as laid in Cruise Company Website. The protocol and requirement may change any time without prior notice. Please refer to the details on Cruise Company website.
- In case of disputes, Cruise Company reserves the right to make the final decision. Members of same travelling party may not be assigned to adjacent/ nearby rooms. Cruise company also upgrade any the guest(s) at sole discretion.
- All information in Chinese and Korean are translated from English. English version will be taken as the correct one if there is a difference
Booking Policies
Booking Policies
Notice period before departure(Excluding the departure date and notification date)
Alternative Dates
Product ID 250119ARG0002
Jan 19, 2025 ~ Feb 2, 2025
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Norwegian Star
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Book BySep 20, 2024
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