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Life Returns – Springtime Expedition to Antarctica

22 nights Oct 16, 2026

The Life Returns – Springtime Expedition to Antarctica is a 22-night Polar Regions cruise aboard MS Fram, operated by HX Expeditions. Departing Buenos Aires on October 16, 2026, the voyage visits 5 ports. Fares start from $17,272 per person.

Itinerary

Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires photo
Buenos Aires photo
Buenos Aires photo
Day 1 Oct 16, 2026 Buenos Aires Passionate, and alive with an infectious crackling energy, the Argentine capital is a breathlessly romantic city, which blends old-world colonial architecture with a down-to-earth Latin American clamour. Famed for steamy tango interplays, and expertly seared steak slabs, a visit to Buenos Aires is a fiery fiesta for the senses. Parque Tres de Febrero is a 400-hectare oasis where 18,000 rose bushes bloom, and skyscrapers give way to still lakes and pretty paths of rollerblading locals. Mighty palm trees - that look like exploding fireworks - stand tall in Plaza de Mayo, the heart of this sprawling cosmopolitan capital of 48 barrios. The square has served as the stage for many fundamental events in this country’s history, and the location where the seeds of independence were sewn continues to serve as the city’s gathering point - and is a place for solidarity, rebellion and revolution. The presidential Casa Rosada’s salmon-hued Palatial Palace borders the plaza, while nearby Museum Nacional de Bellas Artes houses the largest collection of public art in Latin America. Teatro Colón, the opulent 1908 opera house, is one of the world’s finest venues - musical performance here take on an ethereal quality, with the exceptional acoustics transferring every quiver of bow, and tremor of vocal cord, to the audience in spine-tingling clarity. The gargantuan, precipitous terraces of Bombonera Stadium form another of Buenos Aires’s incredible venues, and a wall of noise emanates from it when Boca Juniors take to the field. Juicy steak and punchy Malbec flow in the city’s parrillas – steakhouses - while glitzy bars and thumping nightclubs welcome revellers late into the night. It’s not just the meat that sizzles here either - tango dancers fill milongas - dance halls - to strut passionately until the early hours. Sip steaming mate, the country’s national drink, shop in covered markets, and explore Cementerio de la Recoleta - a city of grand graves and intricate memorials honouring presidents, politicians and notable Argentine heroes from history. Go to Buenos Aires Cruises visiting Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires → Punta Arenas, Chile · approximate route

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 61-day span: $15,752 · range $15,752–$17,272

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $17,272

$785 / night

Fare rows

Arctic Superior Outside cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $17,272

$785 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Arctic Superior Outside cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $20,898

$949 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $20,898

$949 / night

Fare rows

Expedition Mini suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $20,898

$949 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Expedition Mini suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $20,898

$949 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Expedition Grand Suite with balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $31,193

$1,417 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 18, 2026

Prices come from third-party data feeds via HX Expeditions and may differ from the cruise line's current fare. Confirm the final price before booking. How our pricing works

Price history

30 days
All cabin grades (12) Detailed cabin specs available at booking.
Name Supplier code Type
Polar Inside cabin I2 Inside
Polar Inside I4 Inside
Arctic Superior Outside cabin F2 Oceanview
Polar Outside F4 Oceanview
Polar Outside cabin FJ Oceanview
Polar Outside cabin N2 Oceanview
Polar Outside N4 Oceanview
Polar Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin SD Oceanview
Arctic Superior Outside cabin U2 Oceanview
Expedition Grand Suite with balcony MG Suite
Expedition Mini suite Q2 Suite
Expedition Mini suite Q4 Suite

Ship

MS Fram
Your ship MS Fram 4★ 11,647 GT 318 guests Built 2020 MS Fram was purpose-built as an expedition vessel with a superior ice class, chart drawing tools, a ship depth-sounding database, extractable forward sounding sonar, iceberg search lights, an autonomous tracking system, an oversized oil retention system for self-sufficiency, and a full ‘expedition tools deck’ equivalent to a car-deck that holds 25 vehicles. We believe that as an explorer, you need an ‘expedition base camp’ that is comfortable. It should combine ‘all oceans capabilities’ with safety, flexibility, and environmental friendliness. That’s MS Fram. She’s simply the best expedition ship imaginable. This ship has passed stringent tests and is accredited by Bureau Veritas (BV), the leading independent certification body. BV’s strict and thorough safety audit ensures that every ship complies with industry and international best practices in health, safety and hygiene. Feel confident when you see the SafeGuard label, as this means your vessel met the highest standards to achieve certification. SafeGuard also entails following best practice guidelines with regard to hygiene, sanitation and limiting the spread of infectious diseases on board. Fram means ‘forward’ — lifting our expectations of the cruise ahead. MS Fram was built in 2007 with one mission in mind: to bring her guests closer to nature, wildlife, and unforgettable experiences. The spacious outside decks include access to the very front of the ship, which is perfect for observing marine wildlife. Go to MS Fram Cruises on MS Fram
Deck plan for Deck 2

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