In-Depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia
A 23-day expedition aboard the 200-guest MS Fram, with three contrasting destinations, a hotel night in Santiago and return flights to Punta Arenas built into the package.
A very complete package with less arranging around the edges
HX costs more than the simplest small-ship option, but the Santiago hotel, domestic flights, drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and broader onboard facilities make the true comparison closer than the headline fare suggests.
Travellers wanting a comfortable, inclusive expedition with strong science, lectures and a polished onboard experience.
Four planned days in both South Georgia and Antarctica, plus three days around the Falklands.
At 200 guests, landing operations are more structured and normally use rotations. MS Fram is not as operationally nimble as a 108-guest ship.
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Field Experience
Our polar guiding experience helps you understand the crossing, time ashore and daily expedition life before you choose.
Beyond the Cruise
Your trip overview brings together recommended flight routes, buffer days, travel and packing tips. You can also book a hotel and transfer package through us.
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The wildlife heart of the voyage
HX’s official South Georgia film captures the scale of its king penguin colonies, seals and mountain-backed landing sites.
Day-by-day expedition plan
The sequence is published, but daily landing choices remain flexible around weather, sea conditions, wildlife sensitivity and local restrictions.
Santiago de Chile
Arrive in Santiago. One hotel night with breakfast is included before the expedition.
Fly to Punta Arenas and embark
HX includes the economy flight from Santiago and the pre-cruise hotel-to-airport transfer. Board MS Fram in Punta Arenas.
Strait of Magellan
Settle into the ship, meet the expedition team and begin the lecture and Science Centre programme.
Falkland Islands
Three days are planned for Stanley and the more remote islands, with hikes, community visits and chances for albatrosses, penguins and seals.
South Atlantic crossing
Lectures, wildlife watches and biosecurity preparation lead into South Georgia.
South Georgia
Four days give the team scope to work around conditions and sensitive breeding wildlife. King penguins, fur and elephant seals, alpine scenery and Grytviken are among the possibilities.
Towards Antarctica
Three sea days offer time for science projects, lectures and wildlife spotting as the ship approaches the Antarctic Peninsula.
Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetlands
Four expedition days are planned for landings and small-boat cruising among glaciers, penguin colonies and sculpted ice.
Drake Passage and Beagle Channel
Final lectures and recaps accompany the return through the Southern Ocean.
Punta Arenas to Santiago
Disembark and take the included economy flight back to Santiago.
Ice, wildlife and the scale of the Peninsula
HX’s official Antarctica film gives a feel for small-boat cruising, landing days and life amid the ice.
MS Fram after her
recent refurbishment
MS Fram is a purpose-built polar ship carrying 200 guests. She combines extensive exterior decks with a large Science Centre, two restaurants, panoramic Explorer Lounge, sauna, gym and outdoor hot tubs.
The operating difference
Antarctic landing guidelines generally allow no more than 100 passengers ashore from a vessel at one time, and some sites permit fewer. With up to 200 guests aboard, MS Fram therefore operates scheduled landing groups and parallel activities. The trade-off is a more comprehensive onboard environment and a highly inclusive fare.
Life aboard MS Fram
Cabins and suites
Representative cabin categories aboard MS Fram. Exact layouts and views vary by grade and deck.
Dates, cabins and your quote
Published departures cover the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons. The Santiago hotel and return Punta Arenas flights form part of the package. We confirm your cabin, full programme and current fare before booking.
| 2026/27 programme dates | 2027/28 programme dates |
|---|---|
| 6–28 Nov 2026 | 13 Nov–5 Dec 2027 |
| 27 Nov–19 Dec 2026 | 4–26 Dec 2027 |
| 18 Dec 2026–9 Jan 2027 | 25 Dec 2027–16 Jan 2028 |
| 8–30 Jan 2027 | 15 Jan–6 Feb 2028 |
| 29 Jan–20 Feb 2027 | 5–27 Feb 2028 |
| 19 Feb–13 Mar 2027 | 26 Feb–19 Mar 2028 |
The listed programmes are 23 days aboard MS Fram, starting and finishing in Santiago with embarkation and disembarkation in Punta Arenas. We reconfirm the programme for your selected date.
Operator-published USD examples checked 4 September 2026. This page is not linked to live prices or cabin availability. Request a quote tailored to your group, cabin preferences and dates; we check the exact total, current offers, solo pricing and payment currency before booking.
Included in the package
- Economy flights Santiago-Punta Arenas return
- One Santiago hotel night before the cruise, with breakfast
- Pre-cruise hotel-to-airport transfer in Santiago
- South Georgia passenger permit
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, wine, beer and spirits
- Wi-Fi, gratuities and expedition jacket
- Included landings, small-boat cruising and Science Centre programme
Normally additional
- International flights to and from Santiago
- Extra hotels or pre/post programmes
- Travel insurance
- Optional kayaking, camping and selected Falklands excursions; some activities are bookable only aboard and depend on conditions
- Laundry and personal purchases unless attached to a suite benefit
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