HIGHLIGHTS
- Be
one of the few travelers to venture to 66°33’ S
- Visit
historic research stations in Marguerite Bay
- Witness
abundant Antarctic wildlife, including penguins, seals and whales
- Experience
western Antarctic Peninsula highlights and visit iconic landing sites
- Learn
about Antarctica’s geology and wildlife from on-board
specialists
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Triple | Inside Single | Twin Portholes | Twin Window | Upper Decks | Twin Porthole Suites | Superiors | Top Deck Double | Twin Window Suites | Junior Suite | Owner's Suite |
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Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Cost: USD 950 US per person
- One
pre-night’s hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with
breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin
occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who
reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the
hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group
transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group
flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport
(Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’
international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
- Group
transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer
on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of
the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included
hotel.)
- Combined
airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park
after disembarkation in Ushuaia
- Note: Baggage allowance on charter
flights is 44 lbs (20 kg) checked and 11 lbs (5 kg) cabin baggage on
the flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. Should you have
additional luggage, it can be stored at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
There is NO option to pay for additional luggage.
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Triple | (Mid-range)
Twin Porthole Suites | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
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Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Cost: USD 950 US per person
- One
pre-night’s hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with
breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin
occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who
reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the
hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group
transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group
flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport
(Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’
international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
- Group
transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer
on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of
the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included
hotel.)
- Combined
airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park
after disembarkation in Ushuaia
- Note: Baggage allowance on charter
flights is 44 lbs (20 kg) checked and 11 lbs (5 kg) cabin baggage on
the flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. Should you have
additional luggage, it can be stored at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
There is NO option to pay for additional luggage.
ITINERARY
Day
1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
You
may arrive in Buenos Aires at any time during Day 1 of your itinerary.
Upon arriving in this splendid city, known for its rich architecture
and European heritage, you will independently transfer to your included
hotel.
Day
2: Fly to Ushuaia and Embarkation
After
breakfast at the hotel, the group will transfer to the airport and
board our private charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina. Upon arrival,
you will have a little time to explore this quaint port town before
heading to the pier.
Embarkation
will occur in the late afternoon, after which your vessel will sail
down the historic Beagle Channel, which transects the Tierra del Fuego
archipelago in the extreme south of South America. Expect an air of
anticipation as you depart—the next time you see land,
you’ll be in the world’s most southern continent!
Days
3-4: Crossing the Drake Passage
The
waters of the Drake Passage are unpredictable, so hope for clear skies
and a calm ocean. You’ll have plenty of time to gaze out at
the sea—spotting and snapping shots of seabirds swooping
around the ship—as well as chat with your Expedition Team and
fellow travelers.
Days
5-7: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Once
the Antarctic Convergence is left in our wake, you will truly begin
your Antarctic adventure. It is perhaps the first sight of land itself
that is embraced as the true beginning of any Antarctic expedition. You
will begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the
attention of explorers and travelers alike. Every time we visit
Antarctica, we witness something new or unexpected, which means that
your expedition will be unlike any other—creating a unique,
personal experience. Each day, you will take Zodiac excursions from the
ship to explore local bays, channels and landing sites. With wildlife
always at the forefront of our minds, you will visit penguin rookeries,
scout for humpback and minke whales, and search for a number of
southern seal species, including the cunning leopard seal. The majesty
of the Antarctic Peninsula’s mountains will enchant as you
hike snowy pathways to vantage points offering you 360-degree views of
your surroundings. You will discover that Antarctica is a land of
extremes. At one moment you’ll be overcome with a feeling of
complete desolation and silence, and the next moment you’ll
be inspired by nature as a calving glacier crashes into brilliant blue
sea or a penguin waddles by to inspect your footwear. Each day will be
different, having been carefully crafted by your Expedition Team to
inspire and educate you about this wonderful part of the world.
Days
8-9: Antarctic Circle
Crossing
the Antarctic Circle is an impressive achievement, as most expeditions
to the Antarctic Peninsula do not reach this far
south—66°33’ S. If conditions allow us to
cross this famed line, you and your shipmates will celebrate in style
with a well-earned glass of champagne! Make a toast and take pride in
knowing you’ve made it to a part of the world visited by very
few people. This is raw Antarctica, home of the midnight sun, penguins
and some of the most awe-inspiring ice formations you’ll see
anywhere on the continent.
Days
10-11: Northbound Along the Peninsula
By
now, your knowledge of Adélie, chinstrap and gentoo penguins
will be matched by your ability to differentiate between a leopard, fur
and Weddell seal. Terms like bergy bits and pancake ice will be part of
your vocabulary, yet there are still many tales to be told. As you head
north, Zodiac excursions will fill your days, and your Expedition Team
will continue offering presentations and looking out for species of
penguins, seals and whales that may have eluded you on your journey
south.
Days
12-13: Crossing the Drake Passage
As
you recross the Drake, Antarctica fades away, leaving you with a
collection of memories to last a lifetime. Excited conversations with
your newfound friends will make the crossing fly by, regardless of
weather and sea conditions. Your Expedition Team will round up its
series of presentations as well, perhaps with a slideshow of the great
landing sites and wildlife you’ve witnessed over the course
of your voyage. Be sure to take some time to reflect on everything
you’ve experienced so far.
Day
14: Disembarkation in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos
You
will arrive in Ushuaia in the morning, after breakfast. After
disembarking, you will get a little taste of Patagonia by touring
Tierra del Fuego National Park before transferring to the airport for
the return group charter flight to Buenos Aires.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Leadership
throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including
shore landings and other activities
- All
Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- Shipboard
accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All
meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage
(Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as
possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare
kosher meals.)
- Beer
and wine during dinner and coffee; tea and cocoa available around the
clock
- All
shore landings per the daily program
- Formal
and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as
scheduled
- A
photographic journal documenting the expedition
- A
pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
- An
official Expedition parka to keep
- Hair
dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- Comprehensive
onboard materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader
- All
miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All
luggage handling aboard ship
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Kayaking:
USD 995
- Camping:
USD 295
- Paddling:
USD 295
- Stand
Up Paddleboarding: USD 295
