59-DAY ANTARCTICA & SOUTH AMERICAN QUEST
Thu Jan 25th 2024
Onboard Quest
Itinerary Summary
San Antonio/CHILE, Puerto Montt/CHILE, Castro/CHILE, Punta Arenas/CHILE, S. Georgia, Stanley, Montevideo/URUGUAY , Buenos Aires/ARGENTINA, Punta Del Este/URUGUAY , Ilhabela/BRAZIL, Rio De Janeiro/BRAZIL (Overnight), Buzios/BRAZIL, Recife/BRAZIL, Natal/BRAZIL, Santarem/BRAZIL, Manaus/BRAZIL (Overnight), Parintins/BRAZIL, Devil's Island/FR. GUIANA, Barbados, Martinique, Antigua , St. Kitts, San Juan, Miami
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Itinerary

Day 1 : San Antonio/CHILE

-- - 5:00 PM

Day 2 : At Sea

Day 3 : At Sea

Day 3 : Puerto Montt/CHILE

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Evocative of Switzerland, Chile's lake district is noted for its pristine, almost Alpine scenery and bracing climate. Visit Lake Llanquihue (pronounced "Yankee-way"), and explore the rugged coastline leading to Ensenada. Marvel at a Fuji-like volcano, Mount Osorno, which rises to a height of 8,500 feet. View the rushing falls and turbulent rapids of Petrohue and cruise the blue-green waters of placid Lake Todos Los Santos. Taste Chilean country specialties and enjoy folklore entertainment at a rustic hosteria.

Day 4 : At Sea

Day 4 : Castro/CHILE

6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Day 5 : At Sea

Day 6 : At Sea

Day 6 : At Sea

Day 7 : Punta Arenas/CHILE

8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Located within the Straits of Magellan, Punta Arenas is proud of being a frontier whaling town. Conveying the flavor of a Northern European seaport, mansions show that some early settlers made fortunes here. Tour the scenic landscapes of Patagonia, with its myriad of wildlife and breathtaking views. Or fly in a chartered airplane over the White Continent of Antarctica.

Day 7 : At Sea

Day 8 : At Sea

Day 9 : At Sea

Day 10 : At Sea

Day 11 : At Sea

Day 12 : At Sea

Day 13 : At Sea

Day 14 : At Sea

Day 15 : At Sea

Day 16 : At Sea

Day 17 : S. Georgia

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

South Georgia is an island over 1500 miles away from the Antarctic Peninsula. It is the location for two research facilities. The King Edward Point research facility is conducting Applied Fisheries Research on behalf of the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. The Bird Island research facility is conducting population biology, ecosystem dynamics and behavior of seabirds and seals. From their inception both research facilities have been occupied sporadically. However, they are now being manned on a continuous basis. Though most of Antarctica is covered in snow, you may be surprised to actually see green grass grow on the hillsides of this island.

Day 18 : At Sea

Day 19 : At Sea

Day 20 : At Sea

Day 21 : At Sea

Day 22 : Stanley

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 23 : At Sea

Day 24 : At Sea

Day 25 : At Sea

Day 26 : Montevideo/URUGUAY

1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This charming capital city, with its broad boulevards and beautiful parks, will entice you to explore the coastline. You'll also want to visit the Parque Batille y Ordonez, honoring the Father of Uruguay, and to see La Carreta-The Oxcart-a monument sculpted by Bellini.

Day 27 : Buenos Aires/ARGENTINA

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Latin America's most sophisticated city, dubbed the "Paris of South America," invites you to stroll along broad, tree-lined boulevards to the picturesque Plaza San Martin. Tour the dazzling Teatro Colon, one of the world's greatest opera houses, and the tomb of Evita Peron. Perhaps you would enjoy a dinner ashore, followed by a performance of the Tango or an optional excursion into the pampas to visit an estancia (ranch) with traditional gaucho hospitality.

Day 28 : Punta Del Este/URUGUAY

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 29 : At Sea

Day 30 : At Sea

Day 31 : Ilhabela/BRAZIL

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 32 : Rio De Janeiro/BRAZIL

7:00 AM - --

Undoubtedly the highlight of everyone's South American experience, glittering Rio is a city that enchants mind, body and soul. Radiant beaches, like Ipanema and Copacabana, stretch like bejeweled arcs around the city's perimeter. The monumental 120-foot statue of Christ the Redeemer towers over Rio atop Corcovado Mountain. Take a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain for stunning panoramic views of the mountains, beaches and skyline. Visit world-renowned nightclubs where samba bands and disco dancers jump all night long.

Day 33 : Rio De Janeiro/BRAZIL

-- - 9:00 PM

Undoubtedly the highlight of everyone's South American experience, glittering Rio is a city that enchants mind, body and soul. Radiant beaches, like Ipanema and Copacabana, stretch like bejeweled arcs around the city's perimeter. The monumental 120-foot statue of Christ the Redeemer towers over Rio atop Corcovado Mountain. Take a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain for stunning panoramic views of the mountains, beaches and skyline. Visit world-renowned nightclubs where samba bands and disco dancers jump all night long.

Day 34 : Buzios/BRAZIL

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Day 35 : At Sea

Day 36 : At Sea

Day 37 : Recife/BRAZIL

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Known as the "Venice of Brazil," lovely Recife is built on islands and connected by bridges. The tropical city is graced with churches from its Portuguese colonial past, with their frescoes and bright tiles. Browse the teeming market, spend the day at popular Boa Viagem Beach, or visit the beautiful suburb of Olinda, a perfectly intact 16th century town.

Day 38 : Natal/BRAZIL

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 39 : At Sea

Day 40 : At Sea

Day 41 : At Sea

Day 42 : At Sea

Day 43 : Santarem/BRAZIL

5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Day 44 : At Sea

Day 45 : Manaus/BRAZIL

6:00 AM - --

A cultural outpost in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Manaus was famous for the extravagant lifestyle and architecture of the 19th century rubber barons who made their fortunes here. The renovated opera house stands as an opulent testament to their vast wealth.

Day 46 : Manaus/BRAZIL

-- - 5:00 PM

A cultural outpost in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Manaus was famous for the extravagant lifestyle and architecture of the 19th century rubber barons who made their fortunes here. The renovated opera house stands as an opulent testament to their vast wealth.

Day 47 : At Sea

Day 47 : Parintins/BRAZIL

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Day 48 : At Sea

Day 49 : At Sea

Day 50 : At Sea

Day 51 : Devil's Island/FR. GUIANA

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The most notorious of the three Salvation Islands, Devil's Island functioned for generations as a French penal colony. Once known as the "Dry Guillotine" because so many prisoners died there, the island today seems haunted by the spirits of former prisoners. Henri Charriere, better known as "Papillon," claimed to be the only prisoner ever to escape the Island.

Day 52 : At Sea

Day 53 : Barbados

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The Bajan British accent is very distinctive, reflecting both the Scepter'd Isle and the lovely one they live on. Barbados still has lovely parish churches, great manor houses and a proper Trafalgar Square along with white-sugar beaches and waving fields of cane.

Day 54 : Martinique

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 55 : Antigua

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

St. John's, Antigua is one of the oldest trading posts in the Caribbean Sea. It is a mixture of restored buildings that date back to the 1600s and some more modern buildings. One of the great things about St. John's is that most of the sights are within walking distance; so go explore the town as soon as you disembark. As you take a stroll along the streets lining the wharf, you will notice vendors hawking everything from clothing to local crafts, artwork, and jewelry. The Public Market is arrayed with an assortment of tropical fruits that you may not recognize. If you are up for a little bit adventure, sample something that appeals to you. Just make sure to ask if it needs any preparation first.

Day 56 : St. Kitts

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This fertile isle is a land of rain forests, tropical flowers, and abundant sugar cane. After a stroll around the charming colonial streets and shops of the capital, Basseterre, tour the island or visit Brimstone Hill Fort, an impressive construction that is one of the wonders of the Caribbean world.

Day 57 : San Juan

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The fortress of El Morro guards the harbor against long-gone Sir Francis Drake and his British privateers. The colorful streets of Old San Juan retain the Latin flavor of its seafaring past, when this was the heart of the Spanish Main. Sample the fiery rum made here, or indulge in an icy treat made from fresh tropical fruit and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere.

Day 58 : At Sea

Day 59 : At Sea

Day 60 : Miami

7:00 AM - --

Discover the cosmopolitan beauty of Miami along Florida's fabled Gold Coast. Stroll through carefully preserved Art Deco neighborhoods and witness the trendy lifestyle that is South Beach. Enjoy open-air shopping in the Bayside Marketplace and shop for a bite to eat in Coconut Grove, with its harborside cafes and quaint, artistic settings.

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