Doug, I wholeheartedly agree about the cost of the cruise, but this looks like the best time to go, so I'm in. I'm going with the idea that this is an adventure cruise, not like any I've been on before. It will most likely have fewer luxuries than I am accustomed but places and animals I've never encountered in their natural environment. We will have the experience and expertise of all the naturalists, captain, staff and crew. Plus this is a 17 night cruise. As I look at some of the Regent cruises, they are charging $12,999 for their 18 night Dubai to Barcelona. Yes, I know there's includes airfare and hotel, but... We're going to Antarctica!!!

As I've been reading up, I am finding there are extra charges for entry into EZE and Ushuaia. Read below or see link .

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Argentina: Passport required. Visa not required for business/tourist stay of up to 90 days. U.S citizens are required to pay an entry fee / reciprocity in the amount of $140. The entry fee will be collected at Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) and is payable in pesos, US dollars, credit card and travelers checks. For complete details with regard to the entry fee, visit migraciones.gov.ar/

All Airports - International: $29 (if it is not already included in your ticket). Check with your Travel Representative to see if the Argentinean Departure Tax is included in your ticket price.
El Calafate - Domestic: $18
Trelew - Domestic: $6.05
Ushuaia - Domestic: $25 We need to see if this is included in our ticket.