Antarctica Singles Cruise

Buenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art.
Board the Celebrity Silhouette 12:00p - 3:00pm - Meet your cruise hostess and fellow travelers onboard the ship for lunch.

Our first day at sea gives us the opportunity to get to know each other. Since we have very few warm days, let's hang out outside by the pool today.

Our second day at sea gives us the opportunity to get to get to know the ship and our new travel buddies better. Join in the exclusive singles activity, Paint Your Tote or any of the exciting cruise activities that will be going on today.

Let's relax at the indoor pool today, play cards and enjoy more exclusive singles activities. Of course we will have a Trivia Team and take on the entire ship.

Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies.

Included Shore Excursion: Tierra Del Fuego Park and End of the World Train - Tierra del Fuego national park is located in the southwest of Argentina bordering Chile and it is the southernmost part of the Andean Patagonian forest. Enjoy the wonderful flora and fauna and over 20 species of mammal, including red fox, the guanaco, the otter and the Canadian beaver. This is also the natural habitat of the black eyed albatross, the condor, and the white cuaquenes.


Then we board the southernmost railway in the world, reminiscence of the infamous Train of the Prisoners, which used to transport prisoners to supply Ushuaia villages with wood. The train starts slowly at 4.3 miles per hour, like in the early 20th century when prisoners still supplied the villages with wood - this stopped in the middle of the century and reopened for tourists in 1994. On our tour, we will learn the importance of the railway in the 20th century: without the railway, the prison would be without wood for cooking and heating. The railway passes through the forest, and we will be able to see the eastern slope of Mount Susana and then the central part of the Pipo River Valley.

Cape Horn is a rocky headland on Hornos Island, in southern Chile's Tierra del Fuego archipelago. It's surrounded by wild seas off the southern tip of South America where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans meet. The albatross-shaped Cape Horn Monument commemorates the lives of thousands of seafarers who perished attempting to sail around the cape. A secluded lighthouse and the tiny Stella-Maris Chapel are nearby.
Grab your camera and a great seat on deck for cruising the Patagonian channels along the southern coast of Chile. Our splendid sail through the majestic Chilean fjords includes the famous Tierra del Fuego along the Straits of Magellan. Our relaxing passage through some of nature's most exciting creations offers vistas of azure waters around lesser known fjords as well as the world famous lighthouses of Cape Horn.

Schollaert Channel is a channel between Anvers Island on the southwest and Brabant Island on the northeast, connecting Dallmann Bay and Gerlache Strait, in the Palmer Archipelago. Discovered in 1898 by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition under Gerlache, who named it for Frans Schollaert, Belgian statesman.
Experience the spectacular wildlife that inhabits the great white South Pole and breathe in the exhilarating air. With Anvers Island to the southwest and Brabant Island to the northeast, take in the mesmerizing sights of massive ice flows, humpback whales, waddling penguins, leopard seals and more in their natural, and somewhat extreme, element. You are certain to leave with amazing memories and pictures, as we cruise through Schollart Channel located near Antarctica.

Paradise Harbor, also known as Paradise Bay, is a wide embayment behind Lemaire and Bryde Islands in Antarctica, indenting the west coast of Graham Land between Duthiers and Leniz Points. The name was first applied by whalers operating in the vicinity and was in use by 1920.
This name aptly reflects the stunning beauty we'll find here, just as the clear waters beautifully reflect the spectacular mountains, such as Rojas Peak, Bryde Peak, and the Petzvol Glacier. Within these waters we may see Minke whales feeding and Gentoo penguins curiously observing us from the rocky shores.

Gerlache Strait or de Gerlache Strait or Détroit de la Belgica is a channel/strait separating the Palmer Archipelago from the Antarctic Peninsula. The Belgian Antarctic Expedition, under Lt. Adrien de Gerlache, explored the strait in January and February 1898, naming it for the expedition ship Belgica.
A number of geographical anomalies around this channel make these waters among the most plankton-rich in the world. You're likely to see a profusion of whales feeding in the rich ecosystem, which is a sight you'll not soon forget.

Elephant Island is an ice-covered mountainous island off the coast of Antarctica in the outer reaches of the South Shetland Islands, in the Southern Ocean. This tiny island in the Weddell Sea of Antarctica plays a role in one of seafaring history's most legendary exploits. When the brave crew of the Endurance, led by intrepid explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, was trapped in the ice during a 1914 polar expedition, they took refuge on this island until help arrived. And, even though they spent the entire winter waiting for rescue, not a single crew member was lost.

Elephant Island has claims from not only Argentina and Chile, but also the United Kingdom. Brazil also has two shelters here that contain up to six researchers that work during the summer months. The island is covered with elephant seals, hence the name Elephant Island. At Cape Lookout, a bluff on the southern coast where various penguins (chinstrap, gentoo, and macaroni) call home. Other birds of note include sheathbills, cape petrels, and stormy petrels; it's also a great place to spot the elephant seals and Antarctic fur seals.

Time for another exclusive crafty morning and fun games afternoon with your singles cruise host onboard ship.

Stanley is the capital of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), a remote South Atlantic archipelago. The Historic Dockyard Museum has galleries devoted to maritime exploration, natural history, the 1982 Falklands War and Antarctic heritage. By the waterfront, a whalebone arch stands near the entrance of Christ Church Cathedral, which was built in the late 1800s. Magellanic penguins gather at nearby Gypsy Cove.

ncluded Shore Excursion: Gypsy Cove Shuttle - A shuttle mini-bus operates between the Jetty Visitors Centre, where we step ashore, and Gypsy Cove, a National Nature Reserve and home to the nearest penguin colony to Stanley. At Gypsy Cove we will see Magellanic penguins and several species of shorebird in their natural habitat. If you're a wildlife enthusiast, this is an excellent opportunity to view the impressive bird life the Falkland Islands has to offer. See Dark-faced Ground Tyrants, Magellanic penguins in their natural breeding habitat, Upland Geese, Long-tailed Meadowlarks, Black-crowned Night Herons, Rock Cormorants, Falklands Thrush, Flightless Steamer Ducks and many other species. Enjoy spectacular views of Stanley and surrounding mountains, all just a short ride from our landing site.

Create a masterpiece at our famous exclusive jewelry session. Don't miss the Next Cruise Seminar and learn about all the upcoming singles cruises onboard Celebrity.

Puerto Madryn is an Argentine city on the coast of northern Patagonia. Its sandy beaches and restaurant-lined promenade face Golfo Nuevo bay, where southern right whales breed from May to December. Ecocentro is a clifftop museum with exhibits on Patagonian nature, and a lighthouse-style tower for ocean views. Across the bay, rocky Valdes Peninsula is home to penguins and elephant seals, which are preyed on by orcas.
Included Shore Excursion: Peninsula Valdes - This Protected Natural Area, declared Mankind’s Natural Heritage, has one of the most fascinating ecosystem in the entire world. Whales, Orcas, Sea Lions, Elephants Seals, Magellan Penguins, Maras, Guanacos, and Choiques live all in the same habitat. About 35 miles away from Puerto Madryn, we arrive to El Desempe, main access to Peninsula Valdes, our first stop will be the interpretation center. From there we will head to Caleta Valdes, 59 miles away, where we’ll enjoy the magnificent Elephant Seals and Penguins and occasionally Orcas.
Depending of the timing we will stop at Puerto Piramide where we will see the sea lions colony on the ocean and pass through Salinas Grande, which means “Big salt”, pink colored depressions located 131 feet under sea level.

Our last day at sea, is your last chance to finish any of your craft projects or create something new. Participate in any of the onboard activities that Celebrity is offering or just enjoy a relaxing day of doing nothing.

Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, is a major city along Montevideo Bay. It revolves around the Plaza de la Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel. This plaza leads to Ciudad Vieja (the old town), with art deco buildings, colonial homes and landmarks including the towering Palacio Salvo and neoclassical performance hall Solís Theatre. Mercado del Puerto is an old port market filled with many steakhouses.
Included Shore Excursion: Montevideo Highlights and Vineyard Tour - Our highlight tour includes the Old City and waterfront area where we'll see the German World War II battleship, the Graff Spee, Constitution Square, the Cathedral, Colonial Town Hall, Independence Square. and visit the Government House and Congress Building. Drive through the Prado neighborhood “ where we’ll find one of the oldest parks in the city that features the famous sculpture La Diligencia, Monument to the last Charruas Indians, and the Rose Garden.

We now continue to the Vineyard. Stimulated by the love of the countryside and its products, Uruguay boasts an impressive wine making tradition. At the vineyard we will enjoy a wine making tour that includes sampling.
From the vineyard we’ll drive back to Montevideo and through Batlle and Ordonez Parks, passing by the Obelisk, La Carreta Monument (Covered Wagon) and the Soccer Stadium – site of the first World Soccer Cup. Continue travelling through the Carrasco residential area with its magnificent private residences and the Hotel Casino Carrasco. The return drive will be along the coast to see the long stretches of world-class beaches.

Buenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art.