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Antarctic
Sailing from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage and navigating down the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, well head as far south as the ice and weather permit, exploring areas that are seen by only a privileged few. Our adventure begins in earnest on the fourth day, as we approach the Antarctic Circle. Our ice-rated vessel enables us to navigate through some of the worlds most remote and scenic waterways many littered with colossal icebergs. Well attempt to land on the Antarctic continent south of the Circle and perhaps visit a scientific research station. Turning north, well aim to sail through the narrow Lemaire Channel, with glacial walls rising high on
Circle Quest
Given good ice conditions, we will travel further south than any other Peregrine expedition, and cruise well south of the Antarctic Circle at 66°33S through regions of striking beauty and abundant wildlife
both sides, leading to a jigsaw of jewel-like islands that are home to penguin rookeries, elephant seals and countless seabirds. We intend to spend as much time off the ship as possible, ashore or cruising in the Zodiacs in stunning locations such as Paradise Harbour or Hope Bay, both situated on the Antarctic mainland. Here well be awed by some of the most dramatic scenery the continent has to offer. Overhung with ice cliffs and backed by snowy mountains, the bay is filled with floating icebergs, refracting and reflecting the most exquisite turquoise, electric blue and indigo.
EXPEDITION GUIDE
Lynn Woodworth
Lynn completed her PhD in genetic diversity within endangered species and she has a wealth of knowledge on wildlife, particularly mammal biology. Lynns first Antarctic voyage was in 1995 and shes made numerous voyages to both the Antarctic and Arctic since, in various roles including Assistant Expedition Leader, naturalist guide and wildlife lecturer.
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