HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy
the possibility of up-close encounters with penguins ashore, seals
sunbathing on slow-moving ice floes, and humpback or minke whales
surfacing close to the ship
- Take
daily Zodiac departures in Antarctica and cruise amidst colorful
icebergs, or step ashore to visit a variety of penguin rookeries on
excursions led by our team of natural history experts
- Go
kayaking in Antarctica under the guidance of certified instructors, and
cross the incredible Drake Passage to look for pelagic birds, including
petrels and prions
- Throughout
the voyage, learn about the geology, wildlife and history of this
spectacular area from lecture presentations offered by your
knowledgeable onboard Expedition Team
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD (EBD prices for full payment by April 30, 2020)
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| Start Date | End Date | Vista Suite | Veranda Suite | Deluxe Veranda Suite | Medallion Suite | Silver Suite | Royal Suite | Grand Suite | Owner's Suite |
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Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Vista Suite | (Mid-range)
Silver Suite | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
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ITINERARY
DAY
1: Ushuaia, Argentina
A southerly
frontier - on the cusp of wild nature and extraordinary adventures -
the excitement in Ushuaia is palpable. Prepare for memorable exploits
amid the extremes of this southerly location - as you adventure into
the colossal scenery of the fractured Tierra del Fuego and beyond.
Known as the 'End of the World' Ushuaia looks out across the Beagle
Channel, and is surrounded by the Martial Mountains to the north.
Despite its remote location, Ushuaia is a surprisingly busy and lively
resort, with lots to keep its visitors entertained. For many people,
Ushuaia is their last glimpse of anything resembling a city, before
they jump off the map into the wilderness, to answer the call of
immense national parks or Antarctic expeditions. One of the most
dramatic landscapes on the planet - Argentina's land of fire, National
Park Tierra del Fuego, is a place of titanic natural forces and
limitless beauty. Read more
Days 2-3: Drake
Passage
Sailing the
legendary Drake Passage is an experience that few are ever lucky enough
to experience. The southern tip of the Americas already feels like a
wild enough environment – but the sensation of watching the
distant cliffs of the peninsular known as the ‘End of the
World’ fade into the horizon, is one that’s equal
parts epic, eerie and magical. Set sail, to slowly drop off the bottom
of the map from Cape Horn, and voyage on an expedition down into the
icy underworld of Antarctica. Drake Passage is an extraordinary voyage
of romantic ocean faring legend, as you aim for Antarctica’s
icy realm. On arrival, skyscraper sized icebergs salute you, as you
traverse the waters of this continent where snow and ice dwelling
creatures like penguins and whales roam undisturbed. Your first sight
of this most-unexplored place will most likely be the South Shetland
Islands. Read more
Day
4: Antarctic Sound, Antarctica
Few voyages
ignite the imagination like a journey down to one of the
planet’s most remote, extreme and enchanting wilderness,
Antarctica. An adventure in its purest form, only a handful of people
will ever be lucky enough to experience the majestic beauty of these
monochrome landscapes first-hand. The Antarctic Sound will be one of
your first encounters of this whitewash kingdom, located at the
northerly tip of the Antarctic Peninsula - which sprawls up like a
tentacle towards Tierra del Fuego, South America’s most
southerly point, otherwise known as the ‘End of the
World’. Taking its name from the first ship to brave the
passageway between the peninsular and the Joinville Island groups back
in 1902, the Sound is a raw, sensory assault of imposing iceberg slabs,
broken away from the disintegrating Larsen Ice Shelf. Come face-to-face
with stadium-sized islands of ice and meet the extraordinary birdlife
that call this whitewash kingdom home. Read more
Days 5-7: Antarctic
Peninsula, Antarctica
The
Antarctic Peninsula unravels upwards towards South America, reaching
out a beckoning finger to the adventurous, who dare to explore this
untamed realm. Stretching up from the heart of the world’s
southernmost continent, the Antarctic Peninsula lies a mere 620 mile
from Tierra del Fuego and, for many, offers a spectacular first taste
of the snow-blanketed landscapes and colossal ice sculptures, which
make up Earth’s least-explored continent. Unseen by humans
until 1820 - a blink of an eye ago in relative terms - this is an
adventure sure to make your hairs stand on end, as you experience the
thrill of the truly unknown and extraordinary. The vast peninsula is
sprinkled with research bases, which are at the frontline of human
scientific endeavour, pushing to study and understand this unique
landscape, its exceptional wildlife, and the impact that humans are
having on this pristine continent. Read more
Day 8:
South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
The
ice-coated Antarctic Peninsula forms perhaps the most accessible region
of mainland Antarctica, lying a mere 480-miles away from South America,
across the fabled waters of Drakes Passage. Lying close to the
northwestern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, separated by the
Bransfield Strait, the South Shetland Islands fall under the
jurisdiction of the Antarctic Treaty, suspending claims on their
sovereignty. Several countries maintain research bases here, and with
plump elephant seals, and crowds of Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie
Penguins also calling the islands home, it can even feel a little
crowded at times. King George Island is the largest and most hospitable
island, hosting the majority of the research stations - some of which
are populated all-year-round by tiny, hardy crews. Don’t be
fooled though, these islands offer extraordinary adventure in one of
the most remote locations on earth. Read more
Days 9-10: Drake
Passage
Day 11: Ushuaia,
Argentina
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 1
night pre-cruise and 1 day-use post-cruise in Buenos Aires on Nov 10
& 21 (day use ONLY if needed) 2020
- Transfers
(between airport/hotel and ship)
- In-country
flights when required by itinerary, AEP/USH/AEP Nov 11
& 21,
2020
- Guided
Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shoreside activities led by the
Expeditions Team
- Parka
- Enrichment
lectures by a highly qualified Expeditions Team
- Spacious
suites
- Butler
service in every suite
- Unlimited
Free Wifi
- Personalised
service – nearly one crew member for every guest
- Choice
of restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
- Beverages
in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines and
spirits
- In-suite
dining and room service
- Onboard
entertainment
- Onboard
gratuities
