Our last day at sea began with a highlight of its own: in the early morning we sailed through the Le Maire Strait, the narrow passage between Tierra del Fuego and Staten Island. With its rugged cliffs and powerful currents, it offered a striking farewell to the wild landscapes of the Southern Ocean before we continued our journey north.

As the day progressed, the sea conditions brought a fair amount of motion—an appropriate finale to a voyage that had started with the Drake Shake. Yet the atmosphere on board remained warm and spirited. We enjoyed a full program of activities, including engaging lectures, final recaps of our Antarctic and Falklands experiences, and our last art sessions, where many added finishing touches to pieces inspired by the trip.

In the afternoon, we gathered for the Captain’s farewell, raising a toast to the adventure, the teamwork, and the shared memories that shaped this journey. By around 20:00 hrs, the lights of Ushuaia appeared ahead, marking our return and bringing this remarkable expedition closer to its end.