From Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires · South America & Antarctica · 17 nights
Scenic Ikon is the third Discovery Yacht from Scenic, setting sail in April 2028 and offering Scenic’s hallmark blend of sleek design, luxury amenities, and immersive cruises and expeditions in destinations from the Mediterranean to Antarctica.
Building upon the success of Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse
II, Scenic Ikon will offer spacious suites, all-inclusive luxury,
and a sleek, modern design, as well as an enhanced helicopter
programme and new dining options. Scenic Ikon has been designed to
excel in both warm water destinations and the polar regions, and
her inaugural itineraries from April 2028 feature the
Mediterranean, Egypt, the Aegean, Antarctica and the Chilean
Fjords.
The streets of Buenos Aires are redolent of a grand old European capital, lined with elegant architecture that wouldn't look out of place in Madrid or Paris. There is also plenty of Latin passion on display: Argentina is the home of tango, that most electrifying of dances, and the central Plaza de Mayo has played host to countless revolutions and rallies over the years. Food is an important part of life here, and carnivores shouldn't pass up the opportunity to try the world's finest beef at one of the many steakhouses, known as parrillas. Other attractions include the beautiful Recoleta cemetery, the grand Teatro Colón and the colourful, arty district of La Boca.
The rugged and windswept Falkland Islands make for a fascinating stop on the way to or from Antarctica. Over 80% of the population lives in the capital, Stanley, though humans are far outnumbered by other creatures, including penguins, sea lions and albatrosses.
Antarctica is the world’s last great wilderness, an alien landscape of snow-covered mountains, jagged icebergs and extraordinary wildlife. Visiting at the beginning of the cruise season in October or November means bigger icebergs and pristine snowy landscapes, along with the chance to see breeding elephant seals. There may still be sea ice around the Antarctic Peninsula, and temperatures are cold.
Perched on the ragged southern edge of Argentina, where the snow-capped Andes fall away into the churning sea, Ushuaia has a frontier town feel to it, and serves as the base for expeditions into the icy waters of Antarctica.
The streets of Buenos Aires are redolent of a grand old European capital, lined with elegant architecture that wouldn’t look out of place in Madrid or Paris. There is also plenty of Latin passion on display: Argentina is the home of tango, that most electrifying of dances, and has played host to countless revolutions over the years.
