Join us on a hosted Antarctica cruise with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
James Cole, his family and a select group of Founders members are off on the adventure of a lifetime to Antarctica. And you’re invited!
What is a hosted cruise?
Hosted cruises are unique holidays enjoyed in the company of like minded cruisers, travellers and in this case, explorers. You’ll join a small group of Panache Cruises customers as they visit the seventh continent, Antarctica. You’ll enjoy an exclusive price on your fare with exclusive inclusions in a bespoke package; you’ll have the option to dine together (if you want to), enjoy shore excursions together (if you want to) and generally join James, his family and the other hosted cruisers on board this incredible adventure!
When is this hosted cruise?
Setting off on 16th February 2026, you’ll depart London Heathrow Airport and fly overnight to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires where you’ll spend the night in a beautiful hotel to recuperate. After that you’ll fly to Ushuaia at the very tip of Argentina before you set sail on the incredible MS Fridjof Nansen for Antarctica with your hosted group.
You’ll cruise for 10 nights before returning to the UK via Buenos Aires on the same day!
What will you be doing on board this hosted cruise?
This is an expedition cruise with five days exploring the highlights of Antarctica. You’ll witness incredible wildlife scenes as we spot seals, penguin colonies and whales against a backdrop of staggering natural beauty. You’ll join the Expedition Team as they lead you on a journey of learning and adventure both out on the Zodiacs and in the onboard Science Centre.
What’s included with this hosted cruise?
- Overnight in Buenos Aires before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
- Flights, including international and Argentina domestic
- Transfers in Argentina
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Select alcoholic drinks including wines, beers and spirits
- All day coffee, tea and soft drinks
- Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home
- A polar expedition jacket, a backpack or another piece of HX kit
- Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
- Complimentary WiFi
- Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room, lounges and more
- Pre-paid gratuities
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
- Full access to the ship’s Science Centre
- Citizen Science Programme allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research
- An onboard photographer gives tips for the best landscape and wildlife photos
- Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
- Expedition photographers on hand to assist you
A word from the host, James Cole
Hosted cruises are a great way to meet like-minded people. We’ll be able to enjoy this incredible destination together, dine together, go on excursions together and more—or simply do your own thing and have the comfort of knowing you’ll have somebody from Panache Cruises there at all times.
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions is one of the very best expedition cruise lines out there, and I’m very excited to be partnering with them to provide this unique cruising experience. We’ll have everything we need in our fare: Flights and transfers, a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay in Buenos Aires, a 10-day cruise around Antarctica, excursions, dining, beverages and more.
If you’ve got any Founders points, this would be a great sailing to redeem them for a cash value!
Learn more about our exclusive Founders loyalty programme.
If you want to book this special voyage to the end of the earth, give the team a call.
