

Cruise itinerary
22-Night Polar Cruise from Buenos Aires
22 nights · Polar · 9 ports of call
22-night Polar cruise aboard MS Fram, departing Buenos Aires and calling at At Sea, Saunders Island, New Island, Port Stanley, Salisbury Plain and Grytviken and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MS Fram
- Cruise line
- HX Expeditions
- Duration
- 22 nights
- Region
- Polar · Antarctica
- Departs
- Buenos Aires
- Returns
- Punta Arenas
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact MS Fram sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Buenos Aires
Depart 20:00
Argentina's grand capital on the Río de la Plata, a city of wide boulevards and European-style architecture. The tango was born in its streets, with the colourful houses of La Boca and the cafés of San Telmo close to the waterfront.
- La Boca
- San Telmo
- Tango culture
- Day2
At Sea
Arrive 00:00 · Depart 00:00
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5

Saunders Island
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day6

New Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day7

Port Stanley
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The small capital of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, a row of brightly painted houses and tin roofs along a sheltered harbour. Penguin colonies and windswept moorland surround the settlement, with Christ Church Cathedral and its whalebone arch at the waterfront.
- Penguin colonies
- Whalebone Arch
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Day8
At Sea
Arrive 00:00 · Depart 00:00
- Day9At sea
- Day10
At Sea
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day11
Salisbury Plain
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12

Grytviken
Arrive 16:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day13
At Sea
Arrive 00:00 · Depart 00:00
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18At sea
- Day19At sea
- Day20At sea
- Day21

Puerto Williams
Arrive 16:00 · Depart 22:00
A tiny Chilean naval town on Isla Navarino, billed as the southernmost settlement in the world, on the far side of the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia. Snow-streaked peaks and sub-Antarctic forest surround the small waterfront.
- Beagle Channel
- Dientes de Navarino
- End of the world
- Day22At sea
- Day23

Punta Arenas
Arrive 06:00
A windswept city on the Strait of Magellan in Chilean Patagonia, one of the southernmost ports on earth. It serves as a gateway to Tierra del Fuego, Antarctic crossings and nearby penguin colonies, with a grand central plaza recalling the wool and shipping boom.
- Strait of Magellan
- Plaza de Armas
- Penguin colonies
Upcoming departures
- 16 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
22-Night Polar Cruise from Buenos Aires FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 22-night Polar cruise calls at Buenos Aires, At Sea, Saunders Island, New Island, Port Stanley, Salisbury Plain, Grytviken, Puerto Williams and Punta Arenas.
How many days are spent at sea?
15 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Buenos Aires and ends in Punta Arenas.
How long is this cruise?
22 nights aboard MS Fram.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.