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Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula - Well priced "classic" voyage to Antarctica on a comfortable icebreaker - South Shetland Islands, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, Port Lockroy
11 Days | Departure:  12/9/2009 |  From $5,830

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Locations:  Antarctic Peninsula | South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands | South Shetland Islands | Falkland Islands

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Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands, South Georgia cruises

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula
From $3,890
 Antarctica Cruise
Possibly the best overall trip, kayaking and scuba Diving option
 Falklands, South Georgia, & Antarctic Peninsula
Most popular trip including South Georgia at the best time of year
South Georgia and the Falkland Islands
25 days - national Geographic Partnership
Antarctic Peninsula
climbing, kayaking
Antarctica Cruise
Comfortable expedition ship at half capacity
Emperor Penguin Safari, ice-breaker trip to the Weddell Sea
Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula
Active Adventure - kayaking and climbing
Antarctic Circle
optional scuba Diving option
Antarctic Circle
Kayaking, Camping

Antarctic Peninsula
ice-breaker

Cruises in Eastern Antarctica - Ross Sea Region

Historic Huts & Antarctic Heroes
Ross Ice Shelf, McMurdo Sound
Epic Antarctica via the Phantom Coast and the Ross Sea
31 days, icebreaker
Icebergs & Emperors
Mawson’s hut, East Antarctic coast
Whale watching cruises
Galapagos cruises

Recommended Books

Antarctica (Country Guide)
Lonely Planet travel guide Antarctica
USA
Buy from Amazon USA | UK Buy from Amazon UK

Antarctica Cruising Guide
Antarctica Cruising Guide
USA Buy from Amazon USA | UK Buy from Amazon UK

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage, Alfred Lansing

Antarctic Oasis: Under the Spell of South Georgia, Pauline Carr and Tim Carr

The Worst Journey in the World, Apsley Cherry-Garrard

Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica, Sara Wheeler

The Crystal Desert, David Campbell

 

Testimonials  |   Ship types

Trip Highlights: This voyage is a well priced "classic" voyage to Antarctica on a comfortable icebreaker. Five days in Antarctica/Shetland Islands, a great amount of time.

Rates: $5,830 - $10,915
Above rates are per person.
Single Rate: 1.6 times the regular rate
Child Rate: 15% off (5 to 16 years inclusive). This cannot be combined with any other discounts, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
2009 Fuel Surcharge: $14 per person per night (subject to change)

Ship - Polar Star - Icebreaker
Passengers
: 98

Introduction

It can be a lifelong ambition to reach the Seventh Continent. It is certainly one of the most unique places on earth, where nature rules and where mankind has collectively agreed to manage this vast continent through the Antarctic Treaty in pursuit of peace and science. The scenery is breathtaking and an amazing setting for teeming wildlife that endures and indeed thrives in this harsh land of great white expanses, looming mountain peaks and impressive icebergs. This Classic itinerary cruises the Southern Ocean to the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula seeking some of the best historic and wildlife sites of the Continent.

Day 1: Ushuaia
Board the Polar Star in Ushuaia to embark on the classic voyage to the Antarctic.

Days 2-3: Drake Passage
As you head south, crossing the Antarctic Convergence you prepare for the adventures ahead with a lecture program and time for wildlife viewing from the decks and ship’s bridge.

Days 4-6: Antarctica Peninsula
These days are spent making land excursions, Zodiac cruises and attending lectures as you have the opportunity to absorb the striking beauty of the landscapes and share this untouched wilderness with penguins, seals, whales and seabirds. You may see Gentoo, Adelie and Chinstrap penguins, and there is the possibility to see Fur, Leopard, Weddell and Crabeater seals as well as Minke, Humpback, Orca and other whales. Landings may include wildlife, historic or research sites such as Petermann Island, Port Lockroy, Cierva Cove, Mikkelson, Paradise Bay and Neko Harbour.

Day 7: South Shetland Islands
This area is well known for spectacular penguin rookeries which are inhabited by Chinstrap, Gentoo and Adelie penguins. It is also of geological note being volcanic and 80% covered in permanent ice. You may make landings at Whaler’s Bay to feel the effects of the dormant volcano on Deception Island as well as Half Moon Island and plan to also visit Arctowski base and Penguin Island.

Days 8-9: Drake Passage & Beagle Channel
As you head back towards Argentina, keep a constant lookout for whales, dolphins and an array of seabirds while taking time for final lectures, debriefing and a farewell reception.

Day 10: Ushuaia
You disembark after breakfast in the charming town of Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego of Argentina.


Notes:

Mandatory Travel Insurance:

Passengers traveling aboard the Polar Star are required to be covered by a travel insurance policy that includes emergency medical evacuation coverage of at least $50,000. Proof of coverage is required to confirm your trip. We recommend Travelex Travelite insurance, ask your Program Manager for additional details.

Included:
Cruise only; accommodation onboard; meals, coffee, tea and juice throughout duration of cruise; onboard lectures and activities; port charges and all shore excursions unless specifically stated; multi climate expedition jacket; onboard boot rental; service charge (onboard gratuity).

Not Included:
Air transportation and transfers to and from M/V Polar Star; 2009 fuel surcharge ($14 per person per night, subject to change); visa, passport, vaccination charges and airport departure taxes; pre and post cruise activities; hotels and meals not included in the ship cruise itinerary; emergency evacuation charges; personal expenses including laundry, postage, personal clothing requirements; medical expenses; personal travel insurance; items of a personal nature such as bar charges (alcohol, bottled water, sodas); communication costs (phone, fax, email) and shop purchases.
 

Antarctic Peninsula Region Cruises - (not an exhaustive list)

Trip

Departure Dates

Highlights

Ship / Pax

Options* Prices** Days Departure port
Classic Antarctica 12/10/09, 1/6/10, 1/15/10, 2/11/10 South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, Port Lockroy Expedition Ship

Orlova - 110

  $3,890 - $10,490 11 Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Cruise - Explorer - Possibly the best overall expedition cruise to Antarctica 11/4/09, 12/16/09, 12/27/09, 1/7/10, 1/18/10, 1/29/10 South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, Port Lockroy Expedition Ship

National Geographic Explorer - 110

Kayaking
Scuba
$10,760 - $19,870 15 Fly from Miami to Santiago - Chile, embark in Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Cruise The Peninsula (Adventure Options)
 
11/21/09, 12/19/09, 1/11/10, 2/18/10, 2/28/10 South Shetlands, Antarctic Peninsula, Penguin Rookeries, Lemaire Channel, Spectacular Glaciers Research Vessel

Shokalskiy - 48

Kayaking, Camping $5,390 - $11,990 12 Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctic Peninsula - one of the most active programmes 12/07/09 South Shetland Islands, Abundant Wildlife, Lemaire Channel Research Vessel

Polar Pioneer - 56

Climbing
Kayaking
$6,090 - $10,390 12 Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula 12/9/2009 Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula - South Shetland Islands, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, Port Lockroy Icebreaker

Polar Star -  - 98

  $5,830 - $10,915 11 Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula (Active Adventure)

 

11/1/09, 11/11/09, 12/27/09, 1/19/10 South Shetlands, Antarctic Peninsula, Penguin Rookeries, Lemaire Channel Research Vessel

Akademik Ioffe and Akademik Sergey Vavilov - 110

Kayaking,
Camping
$4,990 - $11,690 12 Ushuaia, Argentina
Trip

Departure Dates

Visiting

Ship / Pax

Options* Prices** Days Departure port
Antarctica, Crossing The Circle 1/9/10, 2/9/10 Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Island, set foot on Antarctica South of the Antarctic Circle Expedition Ship

Ocean Nova - 68

Kayaking, Camping $9,190 - $18,290 15 Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica - Cruise - The Peninsula
Comfortable expedition ship

 
12/7/09, 1/18/10 South Shetland, Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel Luxury Expedition Ship

Minerva - 199

  $7,595 - $21,595 14 Buenos Aires / Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula 11/29/09, 12/10/09, 1/7/10, 1/18/10, 1/29/10, 2/9/10 Antarctic Peninsula, Penguin Rookeries, Lemaire Channel Luxury Expedition Ship

Prince Albert II - 132

  $9,145 - $32,745 12 Buenos Aires / Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctic Peninsula and Across the Circle 2/5/10, 2/16/10 Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Crystal Sound, Antarctic Circle Research Vessel

Polar Pioneer - 56

Scuba $6,090 - $10,390 12 Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Cruise - Emperor Penguin Snow Hill Island Safari 10/10/09, 10/22/09, 11/3/09 Weddell Sea - Ice-Breaker / Helicopter trip Emperor Penguin Rookery, Gentoo and Adelie penguins, set foot on continental Antarctica Icebreaker

Kapitan Khlebnikov - 108

Helicopter Sightseeing Flights $13,890 - $22,690 14 Ushuaia, Argentina

Cruises Visiting South Georgia

Trip

Departure Dates

Visiting

Ship / Pax

Options* Prices** Days Departure port
Antarctica, Falklands, & South Georgia - Most popular trip including South Georgia at the best time of year 12/19/09, 1/24/10 Falkland Islands,  South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, wildlife viewing, visits to scientific bases Expedition Ship

Orlova - 110

  $9,990 - $20,890 20 Ushuaia, Argentina
South Georgia & the Falklands 11/15/09, 2/9/10

 

Vast Colonies of King Penguins, Breathtaking Scenery, Historic sites - kayaking option, resident photographer Expedition Ship

National Geographic Endeavour - 110

 

Kayaking option, Resident photographer

 

$18,450 - $34,270

 

25 Santiago Chile / Ushuaia, Argentina

 

South Georgia & Antarctica: In the Footsteps of Shackleton 11/21/09 Antarctic Peninsula, Vast Colonies of King Penguins with chicks, Breathtaking Scenery, Sir Ernest Shackleton Historical Sites Luxury Expedition Ship

Clelia II -  - 100

  $15,595 - $25,995 22 Ushuaia, Argentina
Notes
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options may be at additional cost and are usually booked when the cruise is booked - it may be too late once the cruise has started.
** prices are based per person, the lowest price is usually for triple occupancy and the highest for double occupancy in the best available suite.

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Antarctica Ross Sea Region Cruises - (not an exhaustive list)

Trip Departure Dates Visiting Ship / Pax Options* Prices** Days Departure port
Historic Huts & Antarctic Heroes - Ross Sea Exploration 1/7/10, 2/2/10 Auckland Islands, Macquarie and Campbell Islands, Explore the Ross Sea, Historic Huts, Ross Ice Shelf, McMurdo base. Expedition Ship

100 - Marina Svetaeva

Helicopter Sightseeing Flights $12,290 - $23,490 26 Port of Bluff / Invercargill, New Zealand - disembark Hobart Tasmania
Epic Antarctica via the Phantom Coast and the Ross Sea 12/04/09 Ross Ice Shelf, McMurdo Station, Campbell and Enderby Islands; very rare icebreaker voyage Icebreaker

108 - Kapitan Khlebnikov

Helicopter Sightseeing Flights $22,490 - $37,590 31 Stanley, Falkland Islands - disembark Lyttelton, New Zealand
Antarctica and the Ross Sea Region

1/8/10, 2/6/10

Macquarie Island and Campbell Island, Ross Ice Shelf and Cape Adare, Emperor Penguins, Shackleton and Scott's Hut.

Research Vessel

48 - Spirit of Enderby

  $11,881 - $21,415 30 Port of Bluff / Invercargill, New Zealand - disembark same
Icebergs & Emperors - Commonwealth Bay & Beyond 12/11/09 Mawson’s hut, East Antarctic coast, French base Dumont d’Urville, Ninnis & Mertz Glaciers, Oates Land Coast, and Macquarie Island Icebreaker

100 - Marina Svetaeva

Helicopter Sightseeing Flights $12,290 - $23,490 27 Hobart Tasmania - disembark same

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