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Antarctica: Antarctic Dream Cruise
16 Days / 13 Nights from £5,525 Non-Exclusive Escorted Group · Small Chilean Expedition Vessel · Expert Naturalist Guides The Chilean based and run M/V Antarctic Dream is a first class expedition ship with a focus on the wildlife and ecology of Antarctica. A hugely experienced captain, expedition leader and an expert team of naturalist guides will help you discover the region,on land and by zodiac excursions, and will offer fascinating onboard lectures. Cabins are spacious and outside facing. Excellent fresh food is served with the best Chilean and Argentinian wines.
Day 1 To Buenos Aires: Fly to Buenos Aires, via Madrid, with Aerolinas Argentinas. (N) Day 2 Buenos Aires: Morning arrival. Transfer to the Emperador Hotel for 1 night. (N) Day 3 To Ushuaia: Fly to Ushuaia, the most southerly city in the world. Transfer to the Hotel Albatross for 1 night. (B) Day 4 Tierra del Fuego: Morning at leisure. Afternoon embarkation of the M/V Antarctic Dream. Evening departure through the scenic Beagle Channel. (B, D) Days 5-6 Drake Passage: Navigation of the Southern Ocean. You may see albatross, petrel and other seabirds. (B, L, D) Day 7 King George Island: Visit the largest of the South Shetland Islands. Afternoon visit to Aitcho Island and cross the Bransfield and Gerlache Straits. (B, L, D) Day 8 Antarctic Peninsula: Arrive in Antarctica and land on Neko Bay, and later at Port Lockroy, a British base that also serves as a fascinating museum. Abundant wildlife includes Weddel, crabeater and leopard seal, mink and humpback whale, and seabirds such as blue-eyed shag and Antarctic tern. (B, L, D) Day 9 Petermann Island: Sail through the sheer cliffs of the stunning Lemaire Channel to Petermann Island, the ship's most southerly land point. See gentoo and adelie penguins and take zodiacs to see
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the ice formations. (B, L, D) Day 10 Paradise Bay & Culverville Island: Turn north and, weather permitting, take zodiacs through the ice of Paradise Bay. Evening visit to the rocky Cuverville Island on the Errera Channel with its colony of gentoo penguins. (B, L, D) Day 11 Deception Island, Pendulum Cove & Livingstone Island: Deception Island is the largest active volcano in this part of Antarctica. Disembark at Whalers Bay for the odd experience of swimming in this mild water. Livingstone Island is a habitat for chinstrap and gentoo penguins and
sometimes sea elephants. (B, L, D) Days 12-13 Drake Passage: Head north towards Cape Horn. In clear conditions, you may see the southernmost tip of South America. (B, L, D) Day 14 To Buenos Aires: Morning arrival in Ushuaia. Disembark and fly to Buenos Aires. Stay overnight at Emperador Hotel. (B) Day 15 To London: Fly to London, via Madrid, with Aerolinas Argentinas. (B) Day 16 London: Afternoon arrival. (N) Please note: Itinerary is subject to change due to climatic conditions.
2007 / 2008 DEPARTURE DATES
Out 22 Oct 07 6 Nov 07 16 Nov 07 26 Nov 07 6 Dec 07 26 Dec 07 5 Jan 08 15 Jan 08 25 Jan 08 Rtn 6 Nov 07 21 Nov 07 1 Dec 07 11 Dec 07 21 Dec 07 10 Jan 08 20 Jan 08 30 Jan 08 9 Feb 08 Out Rtn 4 Feb 08 19 Feb 08 14 Feb 08 29 Feb 08 24 Feb 08 12 Mat 08 6 Mar 08 21 Mar 08 * Late 2008 / early 2009 dates not known at time of going to press but will be similar to above. Please enquire for details.
ANTARCTIC DREAM CRUISE
Code NON-EXCLUSIVE ESCORTED GROUPS
Departures on or between
Prices in GBP£'s per person sharing a twin bedded room
No of nights 01 Nov to 01 Dec to 01 Jan to 10 Feb to 30 Nov 07 31 Dec 07 09 Feb 09 31 Mar 09 Single Supp Sole Supp
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Antarctic Dream Cruise - Amundsen Deck Antarctic Dream Cruise - Shackleton Deck Antarctic Dream Cruise - Piloto Pardo Deck
13 13 13 Additional Information
5550 5995 7350
5750 6350 7550
5650 6450 7750
5525 6350 7650
2000 2600 3000
2100 2500 3150
Meal Basis: As per itinerary: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals.. Please Note: Excursions on the Antarctic Dream are on a shared basis.
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