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We ended up going in early 2023. We went with Hurtigruten. We got a deal with them and also paid in Norwegian Kroner, which further saved us money. It cost us about $8500 each for a 14 day cruise. It was the trip of a lifetime and worth every penny.

https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/11/new-leadership-and-big-changes-at-azamara/?no_cache=1699398444&fbclid=IwAR2i_gg_0RYgsg3kXKSx7vTuoC0WK2JAeq20ySjNV7S3ND-qJ9shzmJY-_U

Are there any extra baggage restrictions for the flight to Ushuaia? We will each have a checked bag under 23kg and a carry on. Plus a person shoulder, messenger type bag. This is how we normally travel.

As are we, see you in Buenos Aires.

Pesos in Argentina? What about getting from the airport. We have the Western Union account set up, and we get the Blue exchange rate with our Visa. But don't we need cash when we arrive to take a taxi from the airport? The rates we can get in the US are bad, 160 ARS to the dollar. Do we get $50 - $100 anyway, so we have cash on arrival. Or do we exchange at EZE? How do you all deal with this?

Where there any extended hikes?

Our cruise is the second half of February, I know there is still a lot of daylight, but is there a chance to see the Southern Lights?

How often were there other ships at your stops?

We did this too and saved big. I went to the Norwegian site, and used Google Translate for it. Your way sounds better. We leave Feb 13th.

Great info CDNP. Thanks so much.

CDNP, could you go over the night before the flight again. You said there was a wake up call at 2:30am, but people wanted breakfast at 1:30 am. (did anybody sleep? 🙂 ) I thought the flight was at 7 or 8am, what time did the bus leave the hotel? Was relaying this info to my wife and trying to work out the timing. Yes, I know, we will go with the flow. As long is there is coffee along the way, we are fine.

Thanks again. Fortunately we are staying in BA for a few days after.

Thanks for this. We are on the Amundsen Antarctic Circle Feb. 13. You gave some great info, especially about the 2:30 wake up, which isn't in the Hurtigruten info. I was also was wondering when they left port. Good to know.

What is the laundry situation? Is there only the paid service through the ship, or is there self service laundry on board. What are the costs? Thanks

Another question. We both have good sunglasses. (I have Ray Bans) do we need to buy ski goggles or is that overkill?