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Antarctica Cruising
Antarctica - Classic Cruise with M/S Expedition
This 11-day Antarctica Classic cruise expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, and departs through the summer (Nov-Feb) from Ushuaia. It promises a once-in-a-lifetime holiday with the chance to view some of our planet's most impressive wildlife and dramatic icy landscapes. Departures: 2009: Nov 22, Dec 01, 10. 2010: Jan 06, Feb 02, 12, 21. Mar 12. Longer cruises, including the Falklands & South Georgia are also available, please ask for details. Day 1: Ushuaia On arrival into Ushuaia, make your own way to your hotel for an overnight stay, and enjoy an evening at leisure in this stunningly-located city, the world's most southerly. Overnight: Local Hotel, Ushuaia Day 2: Ushuaia This afternoon, transfer from your hotel or the airport (own expense) to the M/S Explorer. Tonight is spent onboard the ship in port, as the crew prepares to set sail tomorrow.(D) Days 3-4: Drake Passage Today you will begin the 400-mile crossing of the Drake Passage, named after the 16th century English explorer Sir Francis Drake. You may experience some rough waters as you travel across the Antarctic Convergence, where the cold polar water meets the warmer equatorial waters as they move south. Along the way, you'll have time to familiarise yourself with the ship, as well as enjoying fascinating lectures and presentations on the natural history of the region. You will usually see land sometime on day 4, so make sure you're on deck when the first iceberg comes into view.(BLD) Days 5-8: Antarctica & South Shetland Islands After the long sea crossing, and weather-permitting, you will finally have the opportunity to set foot on the Antarctic Peninsula. Possible landings (normally twice-daily, subject to
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M/S Expedition
Having undergone an extensive refit, the M/S Expedition has been transformed into one of the world's leading polar expedition ships. She is small and nimble enough to manoeuvre safely in the icy and remote polar waters, but large enough to ride smoothly with her stabilizers through rougher waters. The ten man expedition team includes experts in marine and avian biology, geology and Antarctic history. Facilities: Complete with large public areas for passengers to relax and enjoy, M/S Expedition is well appointed for the comfort of her passengers. There are two bars, a large dining room, a barbeque deck, a 360º observation deck and a fitness centre complete with sauna. Accommodation: Capacity has been limited to 58 cabins for a maximum of 120 passengers. All cabins have private en-suite facilities and a porthole or window. Cat 1: 1 upper & 2 lower berths (triple), en-suite & porthole Cat 2: 2 lower berths (twin), en-suite & porthole Cat 3: 2 lower berths (twin), en-suite & small window Cat 4: 2 lower berths (twin), en-suite & small window Cat 5: 1 queen bed, lounge area, en-suite & window
local conditions) over the next few days include Paradise Harbour, Neko Harbour or Wilhelmina Bay and you may sail the Lemaire, Errera or Neumayer Channels. The cruise through the South Shetland Islands will often include a period of sailing through the flooded volcanic caldera of Deception Island. The region also has many scientific research stations and abandoned whaling stations which can be visited and explored. Potential wildlife sightings include gentoo, adelie and chinstrap penguins; leopard and fur seals; and minke and humpback whales. There is also an abundance of seabirds too, most notably albatross which frequently soar over the ship's wake. An endless number of photo opportunities are provided by the translucent blue icebergs and the sheer walls of the glacial cliffs.(BLD) Days 9-10: Drake Passage Begin the northward journey back to Ushuaia, and the twoday crossing will allow you to reflect on your adventure. The ship's experienced lecturers and guides will be on hand to review the highlights of the cruise, but you should also make sure you spend some time on the observation deck for some last whale sightings.(BLD) Day 11: Ushuaia Today M/S Explorer arrives into Ushuaia, and after a farewell breakfast you will disembark and transfer (own expense) to the airport, or to your hotel if you are extending your stay in Ushuaia.(B)
Prices Include
* 9 nights on board M/S Expedition in your selected cabin * 1 night pre-cruise accommodation at an Ushuaia hotel * All meals included on board the ship * Services of English-speaking expedition staff and naturalists * All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises in Antarctica, including to scientific research stations
Prices Exclude
* Locally-payable fee of $300 per person (cash only). This payment is put towards local expenses and allows you to benefit from savings on currency exchange * Beverages, gratuities and personal expenditure
Cruise Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from
Cabin type Cat 1* Cat 2 Twin 3400 4135 3865 3350
Antarctica Classic Cruise
Cat 3 Single 6120 7443 6957 6030 Twin 3890 4940 4670 3835 Cat 4 Single 7002 8892 8406 6903 Cat 5 Twin 4480 5615 5345 4430
Triple Twin Single 1995 2915 5247 22Nov09-05Jan10 2970 3725 6705 06Jan10-01Feb10 02Feb10-11Mar10 2700 3455 6219 12Mar10-31Mar10 1940 2860 5148 *Triple cabins also available for individual travellers on a shared, same-sex basis - please ask for details. Fuel surcharges apply, please call for details.
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