HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore
the spectacular Antarctic wilderness in a casual atmosphere of
like-minded travelers
- Experience
abundant wildlife including immense penguin colonies and other
seabirds, seals and even some of the great whales at close range
- Cruise
in comfort along towering icebergs, serrated maritime mountains and
luminous glaciers
- Zodiac
landing craft allow visitation on remote shorelines and otherwise
inaccessible areas
- Ship
allows an "open bridge policy" to observe its sophisticated navigation
equipment and provides an excellent location to view wildlife the
landscape (subject to weather and critical navigation maneuvers)
- Expert
naturalist guides
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | Triple Suite | Porthole Suite | Window Suite | Promenade Suite | Deluxe Suite | Veranda Suite | Penthouse Suite | Owner's Suite |
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Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Triple Suite | (Mid-range)
Deluxe Suite | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
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ITINERARY
Day
1: Ushuaia
Enjoy
the Argentinean leather markets and succulent lamb dishes that make
Patagonia famous as you explore the southernmost town in the world.
Highlights of Ushuaia include an award-winning museum and trips to
nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park and its popular "Train at the End
of the World.:
Day
2: Embarkation
Arriving
at the ship in the afternoon, you will be greeted by our Expedition
Team and ship's officers at a safety and orientation briefing followed
by the Captain's welcome dinner. After dinner, relax and take in the
mountainous scenery on our early evening sail down the Beagle Channel
past Magellanic Penguin, Rock Cormorant, and Sea Lion colonies.
Days
3-4: Drake Passage
Among
the wildlife spotting opportunities as we sail south are the
Albatrosses, Prions, and Petrels that frequently follow the ship. Our
Expedition Team will be out on deck as well, looking for the Whales and
Dolphins that may also be seen in the area. Our experts will begin the
presentations with informative and entertaining lectures on the
wildlife, history, and geology of The Falkland Islands and Southern
Ocean. Helpful briefings on environmental regulations and expedition
safety will also be held in the comfortable lecture hall. The length of
our journey depends on sea conditions but we should approach the South
Shetland Islands of the Antarctic Peninsula in the evening of Day 4.
Days
5-9: Antarctica
The
land of superlatives, Antarctica! Our Expedition Leader and Captain
will create a flexible itinerary based on weather, ice, and
opportunity. The route will stress the most scenic bays and channels of
the Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows, bird
colonies and whale feeding areas as well as sites of historic and
scientific interest. The trip may include picturesque Neko Harbor,
sheltered Paradise Harbor, the Humpback Whale favored Wilhelmina Bay,
the striking Lemaire Channel, the wildlife-filled Penola Channel, or
the majestic Neumayer Channel. We may stop at an active scientific base
such as Poland's Arctowksi or Ukraine's Vernadskiy as well as an
historic base such as U.K.'s Port Lockroy or Wordie House. Adelie,
Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins abound, and Weddell, Crabeater and
Elephant Seals are often found hauled out to rest along with predatory
Leopard Seals and the aggressive Antarctic Fur Seal. Minke and Humpback
Whales are frequent visitors in the late season and Orca sightings are
also common.
Days
10-11: Drake Passage
We
will continue our lecture series and wildlife spotting as we sail back
to Ushuaia and reflect on beautiful Antarctica and its fragile future.
We arrive at Ushuaia in the early hours of Day 12.
Day
12: Ushuaia disembarkation
Morning
disembarkation lets you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in
Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- One
pre-voyage hotel night in designated embarkation city
- Shipboard
accommodations
- All
scheduled shore landings
- All
meals onboard
- Coffee,
tea, cocoa and espresso available 24 hours daily
- Welcome
and Farewell cocktail parties
- House
wine with dinner
- A
pair of boots for use during the voyage
- A
waterproof jacket to keep
- Daily
international news service
- All
port fees
- In
Ushuaia, transport from central location to ship for embarkation
- One
group transfer from ship to airport or central location upon
disembarkation in Ushuaia
- Digital
Voyage Log
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Kayaking:
USD 695
- Camping:
USD 125
