HIGHLIGHTS
- Exploring
the port of Stanley, Falkland Islands/Malvinas
- Penguin
rookeries with hundreds of thousands of birds on South Georgia
- A
visit to Grytviken, a former whaling station, and the gravesite of Sir
Ernest Shackleton
- Potential
encounters with Orca, Humpback and Minke whales
- Zodiac
cruising amongst colossal icebergs
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Triple Stateroom | Porthole Stateroom | Window Stateroom | Veranda Stateroom | Owner's Suite |
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Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Triple Stateroom | (Mid-range)
Window Stateroom | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
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ITINERARY
Please
Note: The Nov 2, 2023 voyage includes
1 hotel night pre-embarkation in Puerto Madryn and 1 hotel night
post-disembarkation in Ushuaia.
Day
1, Puerto Madryn
Explore
Puerto Madryn, a popular destination for wildlife excursions and known
for sightings of Southern Right
whales. Attend the optional evening briefing for the opportunity to ask
questions and meet some of
your
fellow travelers.
Day
2, Embarkation
Arriving
at the ship in the afternoon, our Expedition Team and ship staff will
greet you on board, followed by a
safety and orientation briefing and Captain’s welcome dinner.
Day
3-4, Southern Ocean
As
we sail south, important briefings on environmental regulations and
expedition safety are held, and you won’t
want to miss our experts as they begin their informative and
entertaining talks about the wildlife, history,
and geology of the area.
Day
5, West Falklands/Malvinas
We’ll
be exploring some of the westernmost settled outposts in the
Falklands/Malvinas, where you can take in
the beautiful countryside and look for Black-Browed albatross or
Rockhopper, King, and Magellanic penguin rookeries.
Day
6, Stanley, East Falkland/Malvinas
Stanley
is a lively hub of activity nestled in a sheltered harbor. Head out on
foot to explore the museum, shops and
services centered on the port, or look for sea lions, dolphins, and
bird life along the shores.
Day
7-8, Southern Ocean
Things
really start to ramp up with plenty of wildlife identifying to do as we
make our way east across the Antarctic
Convergence and officially enter Antarctic waters. Shipboard
presentations continue, featuring topics
such as the captivating history and abundant wildlife of South Georgia.
Day
9-12, South Georgia
South
Georgia is often referred to as the ‘Serengeti of the
Southern Ocean’ and it’s easy to see why as you take
in tens of millions of breeding penguins, seals, and seabirds.
Magnificent mountain scenery, glaciers galore,
icebergs, a rich historical tapestry, and an incredible array of
wildlife will astound you as we travel down
South Georgia's leeward coast. We’ll also visit historic
Grytviken whaling station, featuring the tiny graveyard
where the great Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton is buried.
Day
13-14, Scotia Sea
Heading
farther south, we’ll continue our informative presentations
and wildlife spotting as the icebergs become
bigger and more plentiful.
Day 15-18, Antarctic
Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
Hopping
into our inflatable Zodiac boats, we’ll spend as much time as
possible exploring. Be prepared to marvel
up close at nature’s glory as we set a course for the most
scenic bays and channels of the Peninsula.
Day
19-20, Drake Passage
We
leave this magical place and make our way north, once again heading
across the Antarctic Convergence and
the Drake Passage. We have one last hurrah as we celebrate the
conclusion of our expedition with a special
slideshow and a final meal together.
Day
21, Ushuaia disembarkation
With
huge smiles on weary, content faces, we disembark in the morning and
transfer to the beautiful Arakur Resort
and Spa in Ushuaia. Here you can unwind at the resort, relax in the
spa, or hit the streets of Ushuaia to
explore more sights.
Day
22, Ushuaia
Saying
goodbye to the lovely Arakur, our Antarctic adventure officially comes
to an end. As you continue on, homeward
bound or perhaps to another destination, you’ll take with you
the unforgettable memories of exploring
the last wild place on earth.
Sea Venture (Luxury Expedition, 139-guests)
Sea Venture features a 1-A Super ice class rating - the highest ice class awarded to passenger vessels. This means that we will be able to explore coves, bays, and channels that would previously have been forbidden to us.
The ship also offers a host of new activities. There's a sauna, a fitness center, a custom-built citizen science lab, and heated saltwater pool. There is more storage space, which is important because it means we can carry more equipment, so that more of our guests can participate in activities like kayaking, snowshoeing, and camping.
The common areas are larger and beautifully appointed, and the ship has two kitchens, one on the Lido deck for al fresco dining when weather permits.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
PRIOR
TO DEPARTURE:
- One
pre-voyage hotel night in Puerto Madryn
- A post-voyage
hotel night in Ushuaia
- Transfer
from airport in embarkation city to group hotel if arriving on Day 1 of
itinerary, and providing we have your confirmed air itinerary at least
60 days prior to departure
- Transfer
from group hotel to ship for embarkation
ON BOARD SEA VENTURE:
- Shipboard
accommodations
- All
meals on board
- All
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (some super premium brands
excluded)
- Coffee/Tea/Cocoa
24 hours a day
- All
scheduled landings and excursions
- Our
Citizen Science program: participation in a variety of scientific
activities that support important research projects
- Expedition
jacket (yours to keep)
- A
pair of loaner boots for use during the voyage
- WiFi
from the public computers
- 200
MB WiFi card for use on your personal devices
- Daily
international news service
- All
port fees
- All
landing fees
- Digital
Voyage Log
POST DEPARTURE:
- Group
transfer from ship to airport, hotel in Ushuaia, or central location
following disembarkation.
- Please
note we cannot drop at Airbnb / private homes which are often
inaccessible for our transfer vehicles.
- One
post-voyage hotel night in Ushuaia.
VOYAGES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Any
airfare or travel expenses associated with arrival in Ushuaia or Puerto
Madryn other than those listed above
- Transfer
from airport to group hotel, unless arriving on Day 1 of the itinerary
- Departure
transfer from hotel to airport in Ushuaia
- Pre-
or post-voyage expenses in Ushuaia or Puerto Madryn
- Travel
insurance; medical insurance; evacuation coverage
- Laundry
and personal expenses incurred on board
- Onboard
communication charges such as outgoing phone calls, WiFi from personal
devices in excess of the 200 MB provided
- Staff
gratuities
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Kayaking - USD 895
- Photography - included
- Citizen Science - included
