HIGHLIGHTS
- Marvel
at the incredible scenery and enormous king penguin colonies of South
Georgia
- Visit
the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleon and the historic whaling stations of
Grytviken and Stromness
- Visit
Elephant Island - staging area for the rescue of Shackleton’s
men from the harrowing expedition
- Explore
the penguin colonies, famous sites and glaciers of the Antarctic
Peninsula
- Spot
Albatross and whales from the bridge of the Ocean Endeavour on the
legendary Drake Passage
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 | CAT 2 - Triple Inside | CAT 1 - Single Inside | CAT 3 - Interior Twin | CAT 4 - Exterior Twin | CAT 5 - Main Twin | CAT 6 - Comfort Twin | CAT 7 - Select Twin | CAT 8 - Superior Twin | CAT 9 - Junior Suite | CAT 10 - 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)
CAT 2 - Triple Inside | (Mid-range)
CAT 6 - Comfort Twin | (High-end)
CAT 10 - Suite |
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 & 2 -
Ushuaia, Argentina
Named after the vessel on which famous naturalist Charles Darwin sailed
through the area, the rugged Beagle Channel will greet you from the
plane window on the approach to Ushuaia. It’s here, in this
scenic seaside village that your journey to South Georgia and the
Antarctic begins. After settling into your hotel, enjoy one of the
city’s many restaurants serving local seafood and Argentine
cuisine or stretch the legs with a hike to the Martial Glacier taking
in views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. From the wharf in
Ushuaia you will board the Ocean Endeavour before setting sail to enjoy
the pastel colours and fleeting wildlife of an afternoon and dusk on
the Beagle Channel.
DAY 3-5 – At
Sea
Sailing east, your time at sea can be spent learning from your on-board
team of experts and guides through talks, workshops or casual
conversation. Or take to the Ocean Endeavour’s esplanade deck
for panoramic views of the southern skies and the rare albatross that
frequent them. These wanderers of the ocean will guide us toward our
next destination while lecturers in ornithology, geology, glaciology
and biology will prepare you to understand this remote and unique
wilderness.
DAY 6-9 –
South Georgia
On day six of our expedition, hanging glaciers and the echoing howls of
adolescent fur seals will emerge from the morning fog of South Georgia.
It’s on these very shores that famed Antarctic explorer Sir
Ernest Shackelton landed his crew of the James Caird in search of help
for his party stranded on Elephant Island. We will spend the next
several days retracing some of Shackleton’s steps, visiting
his grave at the ex-whaling station of Grytviken and wandering among
hundreds of thousands of king penguins in dramatic South Georgian light.
Across the island, dark volcanic beaches are backgrounded by hanging
glaciers and penguin species nest among tussock grass along hikes to
alpine lakes. For keen birders, one might even spot the South Georgia
pipit - the world’s most southerly endemic passerine.
DAY 10 & 11
– At Sea
After a thorough exploration of this remote and rugged land, we will
farewell South Georgia and turn toward the Antarctic Peninsula. Sailing
further south each day, it’s here that the Southern Ocean
comes into a whole new realm; where icebergs appear on the horizon at
Cape Petrels flank the Ocean Endeavour as we gain sight of the frozen
continent on the horizon. During these two days, out onboard education
program will continue with a focus on the Antarctic marine life,
history and geopolitics of the area.
DAY 12-15 –
Antarctic Peninsula
Day 12 will see the Ocean Endeavour sailing among the icebergs and
penguin colonies of the world’s last true wilderness - the
Antarctic continent. As we approach the peninsula from the north,
we’ll begin the immersive Antarctic experience with more
zodiac excursions cruising among the brash ice or landing at some of
the area’s most celebrated vantage points.
To begin the true Antarctic wildlife experience, we will immerse
ourselves within the sights and sounds of a gentoo or chinstrap penguin
colony - a chance to marvel at these aquatic birds and witness their
brief summer activities in this frozen land.
Across the following days, the Ocean Endeavour will venture even
further south, our captain seeking the most prized of pristine
Antarctic wilderness and aiming to access such famous sites as Neko
Harbour, Port Lockroy and the Lemaire Channel. Along the way, our
experts on the vessel’s bridge will be scanning for seals and
the marine leviathans that call these waters home during the austral
summer. Here, among the ice, we’ll continue our exploration
with snowshoeing, camping, kayaking and even take the chance for a
polar plunge - a concise swim in Antarctic waters. ITINERARY
DAY 16 & 17
– At Sea
In celebration of all that South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula
have given us over the previous days, we will farewell the seventh
continent from the decks of the Ocean Endeavour with a toast to the
Antarctic at sunset.
DAY 18 –
Ushuaia, Argentina
The last morning of our voyage will begin with a final breakfast on
board the Ocean Endeavour before we wave goodbye to the ship and its
crew from Ushuaia’s mountain-backgrounded pier. Enjoy a final
view of the Beagle Channel on your transfer to the airport or opt to
recap your voyage while enjoying the scenic surrounds of and cosy cafes
of Ushuaia.
PLEASE
NOTE: You are advised not to book a flight out of Ushuaia
before
midday on disembarkation day, in case of delays caused by unfavourable
weather conditions.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 1
night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Ushuaia
- Group
transfer from hotel to pier
- Shipboard
accommodation
- All
meals whilst on-board including snacks
- All
shore excursions and zodiac cruising (*excluding forward facing zodiac)
- Guiding
and lectures by expedition team and team
- English-speaking
expedition team
- Free
use of rubber boots on land
- Use
of gym, sauna, pool and on-board Jacuzzi
- On-board
yoga
- Wind
and water resistant jacket
- All
Port taxes
- Transfer
airport to hotel on day 1 and pier to airport on day of disembarkation
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Kayaking:
USD 1,299
- Forward-facing
Zodiac:
USD 50 (Payable onboard)
- Photography
Workshops: USD 1,299
