HIGHLIGHTS
- Unspoiled
wilderness, uninhabited by man, where the penguins, seals, whales and
seabirds are the true rulers.
- Experience
the White Continent and encounter an incredible variety of wildlife.
- Take
in the Sub-Antarctic South Shetland Islands and the spectacular
Antarctic Peninsula.
- Admire
breathtaking scenery such as icebergs,
- glaciated
mountains and volcanoes.
- Enjoy
daily zodiac excursions and onshore landings.
- Benefit
from a variety of on-board activities including educational lectures on
history, geology and ecology by the expedition team.
- Take
advantage of optional activities during the voyage such as sea kayaking
and snowshoeing.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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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 |
Rates are listed per person in USD
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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 |
ITINERARY
Please
Note: The Nov 2, 2021 sailing is a 11-day Itinerary spending one less
day in the Antarctica Peninsula
DAY 1
& 2 - PUNTA ARENAS, Chile
Start your journey by exploring the charming streets and rugged
coastline of Punta Arenas, Chile on the shores of
the historic Strait of Magellan. Established on the
wealth of the Patagonian wool export industry, the
town’s splendour has been continued by a shift in focus to
facilitating Antarctic exploration and research.
It’s from the Punta Arenas post office that Sir
Robert Falcon Scott penned his 400 letters announcing
his return from the Antarctic and the town also
hosted Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men for the
closure of their harrowing Endurance expedition
- all of which and more is detailed in the town’s
newly built $50million International Antarctic Centre -
adorned with an ice-like facade and an
homage
to Shackleton’s adventurous spirit - the centre’s
museum is a brilliant opportunity to learn about the
history, ice and animals that await you on the voyage
ahead. At the
town’s port, the Ocean Endeavour eagerly awaits our
traverse of the Strait of Magellan before turning
south for the legendary Drake Passage.
DAY
3 & 4 – AT SEA, DRAKE PASSAGE
En
route to the Eclipse location, your time at sea can be filled
with presentations from our onboard team of experts
or enjoy photography and bird watching from the
warmth of the viewing space on the Ocean Endeavour’s
spacious bridge as albatross and other seabirds
circle the ship and we spot for whales. On this
special voyage, talks from our resident astrophysicists
and meteorologists will prepare you for the
incredibly rare event that lays ahead and evening
programming will see a chance for a casual drink at
the bar while you get to know your shipmates and guides.
DAYS 5-9 –
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
On
the morning of the fifth day of our voyage, large
icebergs and the shape of the volcanic South Shetland
Islands can be seen from the Ocean Endeavour’s
bridge. We’ll spend the day exploring this
Antarctic archipelago - a string of islands that is frequented
by chinstrap penguins, elephant seals and fur seals.
The feeling of a true expedition will come to life as we
take to the water in our fleet of zodiacs and make our
first Antarctic excursion.
Over
the coming days, we’ll voyage further south across the
Bransfield strait and into the icy coves of continental
Antarctic Peninsula. Sprawling gentoo penguin
colonies will provide for a sensory immersion into the
continent’s ecology and the seals and whales that thrive
in these waters will be a highlight of our first few
landings and zodiac cruises. It’s also here that the
true extent of Antarctic glacial ice can be witnessed.
Famous sites like Neko Harbour, Orne Harbour or
Skontorp Cove will draw the captain’s gaze as we seek
the region’s most stunning icy vistas for camping,
snowshoeing and kayaking adventures. As well as
sites rich in natural history, we will also endeavour
to visit a working science base as well as seek out
historic huts and landmarks that punctuate the white
wilderness.
DAY 10 & 11
– AT SEA, DRAKE PASSAGE
Following
a dazzling four days on the Antarctic Peninsula,
the bow of the Ocean Endeavour will point north
for Cape Horn. During the hours sailing for South
America, lectures and workshops in photo editing
will make sure your photographic memories of the days
past are polished and stored safely. And for the
final evenings’ programming, an Antarctic quiz
will
test your knowledge of all you’ve learned about the
continent and its inhabitants, an Antarctic auction will give
you the chance to give back to conservation and other
efforts in the region and just before we arrive in
Ushuaia, a voyage slideshow will recap all we’ve
enjoyed along the way.
DAY 12 –
Disembarkation in USHUAIA, Argentina
Once
we’ve waved goodbye to the Ocean Endeavour to the
backdrop of Ushuaia’s surrounding mountain peaks, you
will be free to explore the world’s most southern
city - a gorgeous collection of cobblestone streets all
within walking distance of wilderness hiking
tails, glaciers and vistas of the historic Beagle channel.
Gaze over your ship once last time from the heights
of the Martial Glacier or opt for a more subdued
experience in one of the main street’s cosy cafes.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- All
meals onboard the vessel including snacks
- Onboard
lecture program (all voyages) from expedition staff and naturalists
- All
onshore excursions and Zodiac cruising (excluding optional activities
with cost)
- Free
use of rubber boots on land and use of waterproof outer shell jacket
- Pre-night
accommodation prior to embarkation, breakfast and transfer to The Ocean
Endeavour for embarkation
- Transfer
to airport on return to port
- Use
of gym, sauna, pool and onboard Jacuzzi
- Onboard
yoga
- Use
of expedition jacket
- All
Port taxes
Not Included
- Airfares
to/from embarkation and disembarkation city
- Visa
and passport expenses
- Travel
Insurance
- Beverages
(other than coffee and tea)
- Personal
expenses such as laundry, on-board communication (telephone calls,
faxes, email service)
- Gratuities
for the crew (recommended US$15 per person per day)
- Optional
activities like Sea Kayaking or Ice Camping whilst onboard
- Entry
to the International Antarctic Centre in Punta Arenas
- Meals
ashore
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Kayaking:
USD 1,299 (USD 1,099
for the Nov 2, 2021 sailing)
- Forward-facing
Zodiac:
USD 50 (Payable onboard)
- Private
Photography
Workshops: USD 1,299 (USD 1,099
for the Nov 2, 2021 sailing)
- Snowshoeing:
USD 150 (Payable onboard)
- Camping:
USD 349
- Hiking:
Free
- Zodiac
Cruising: Free
- Yoga: Free