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2013/14 Itinerary
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Antarctic
Peninsula, Falklands, South Georgia cruises
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Peninsula Cruise
10 days from $4,595 |
Weddell
Sea and Antarctic Peninsula Remote region
kayaking option |
Air-Cruise
Fly over
the Drake Passage then join your ship in Antarctica.
Fly both ways or fly one - sail one options |
Antarctica, South
Georgia and the Falkland Islands
22 days from $15,980 |
Antarctic
Peninsula Fly / sail
10 days, active adventure,
camping, kayaking |
Antarctica
Cruise 14 days, Luxury Accommodation
kayaking |
Antarctica
Cruise - The Peninsula Active
Adventure - kayaking, camping |
Classic Antarctica
Fly cruise with Antarctic
Circle crossing 9 days from $12,695 |
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Antarctic
Peninsula Luxury Ship 13 days from
£13,750
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Across the Circle
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Circle, Historic Areas -
kayaking, camping 14 days
from $5,499 |
Antarctic Peninsula Antarctic Peninsula,
Penguins, Seals, Whales, Historic sites 10 days from
$7,876 |
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Cruises in Eastern
Antarctica - Ross Sea Region
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Ross Sea in the Wake of Scott and Shackleton Ross
Ice Shelf, McMurdo Sound 29 days from $18,700 |
Antarctica
Peninsula to the Ross Sea Wildlife
and History rarely travelled itinerary 31 days
from $24,163 |
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Trip Highlights: Luxury expedition ship travelling
from Hobart to the sub-Antarctic islands and Commonwealth
Bay, rich with wildlife and history! returning to New Zealand.
Rates: $31,202 - $47,372
Ship - Orion -
Luxury Expedition Ship Passengers:
106
Introduction
This voyage covers some of the polar regions
famously charted during the first race to the South Pole by
pioneering explorers Scott and Shackleton over 100 years ago.
The Ross Sea coast extends from the ice shelf northwards until
it reaches the very tip of Victoria Land and Cape Adare. During
our time in the Ross Sea Region we will attempt a variety of
opportunistic landings, subject to weather conditions. Although
our itinerary to the extreme sub-Antarctic and Antarctic regions
is based on many years of collective experience, prevailing
weather and ice conditions in this area of the world are
unpredictable, mother nature dictates our course. These are not
cruises they are true expeditions to what can be the most
inhospitable region on earth. Bring with you a spirit of
adventure and flexibility.
The Orion is a purpose built, luxury expedition
ship with ice strengthened hull and all the facilities for
adventure cruising such as zodiacs, kayaks, etc. but combined
with 4*+ service and amenities. All suites and cabins (all twin
or double accommodation) have private facilities, TV & DVD
player and fridge. 13 suites also have a French balcony. The
Constellation Restaurant serves buffet breakfasts and lunches
and a la carte dinners along with a good selection of mostly
Australian wines. There is a lounge, bar, lecture theatre,
passenger lift, 24 hour reception desk, boutique, spa and hot
tub.
Itinerary
Day 1: Embark Hobart, Tasmania
Set on the River Derwent, Hobart is very
much a city of the sea, with views of the Derwent estuary
appearing around every corner. Historic 19th century waterfront
warehouses remain, still bordering the commercial fishing
harbor. Hobart is the finishing line for the famed blue water
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and its deep harbor precinct once
bustled with whalers, soldiers, bureaucrats and businessmen. A
walk through the town will reveal that the city has resisted the
pressure to move with the times, having retained and preserved
old buildings such as the Parliament, built by convicts in the
1830's.
Days 2 - 4: At Sea
Day 5: Macquarie Island
One of those wondrous places that you've
probably never heard of. The sub-Antarctic island of Macquarie has
magnificent scenery and prolific wildlife. It became a wildlife
sanctuary in 1933 and has been a World Heritage Site since 1977.
There is a permanent manned Australian research station.
Ashore you will find a rugged backdrop of mountains and tussock
grass covered
headlands. There are around 850,000 royal penguins, 150,000 breeding
pairs of king penguins as well as rock hopper penguins, gentoo
penguins, elephant seals and numerous other seabirds. Scattered
amongst the colonies like many other historic sites in
Antarctica, you will find the rusting remains of machinery used
by whalers and sealers in times gone by for the processing and
exploitation of the wildlife.
Days 6 - 8: At Sea
Day 3: Auckland Islands
Cruise in Zodiacs in Sandy Bay, on Enderby
Island at the northern end of Auckland Islands, to observe the
profuse birdlife. Your expedition team will lead you to nesting
royal albatross, and allow you to get up close and personal with
a large New Zealand sea lion colony. If you are fortunate, you
may see the rare yellow-eyed penguin as they move to and from
their nests in the forests beyond the beach. The sensitivity of
the ecosystem means that visitor numbers are strictly restricted
on these islands.
Day 4: At Sea
As you make your way through the Southern
Ocean, the expedition team will be on hand to prepare you for
your expedition experience giving you an overview of all aspects
of Antarctic life, with lectures and presentations on wildlife,
ice, environmental sustainability and the history of polar
exploration. These lectures are given by some of the foremost
experts in their fields including botany, marine biology,
anthropology and history.
Days 6-8: At Sea
Days 9 - 15: Ross Sea region
Visit
Ross Island, guarded
by Mount Erebus, Mount Terror and Mount Bird with all the famous
spots which played such an important role in the dramatic British
expeditions of the last century such as Cape Royds with the cabin
of Ernest Shackleton. There is also Cape Evans with the
cabin of Robert Falcon Scott, from Hut Point Scott and his men
set out for the South Pole.
Days 16-18: At Sea
Day 19: Campbell Island
Campbell Island is an oceanic island of rugged scenery, unique
flora and abundant wildlife. You can walk to the hilltop breeding sites of
the royal albatross, these have the second largest wingspan of
any bird and
are very approachable, making excellent subjects for photography.
Days 20: At Sea
Make your way to New Zealand while reflecting on your
journey's highlights with fellow travelers.
Day 21: Dunedin / New Zealand - Disembarkation
Extend your trip in New Zealand or make your way home.
Notes:
Ports of call and itinerary are subject
to change, dependent on weather and tidal conditions.
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Antarctic Peninsula Region Cruises - (sample cruises) |
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Trip |
Departure Dates |
Highlights |
Ship / Pax |
Options* |
Prices** |
Days |
Departure port |
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Antarctica
Cruise - The Peninsula |
11/15/13 |
South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Lemaire Channel, Paradise
Bay, Port Lockroy |
Expedition Ship Sea Adventurer - 122
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$4,595 -
$8,995 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Classic Antarctica
Air-Cruise |
12/02/13, 12/07/13, 12/12/13, 12/17/13, 12/22/13, 12/27/13,
01/17/14, 01/22/14, 02/01/14, 02/06/14, 02/11/14 |
Fly over the Drake Passage both ways, Antarctic Peninsula,
South Shetland Islands |
Expedition Ship
Ocean Nova - 68 |
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$9,700 -
$17,995 |
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Punta Arenas - Airport |
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Antarctic Peninsula
Air-Cruise |
11/30/12, 12/11/12 |
Sail south, fly back, South Shetland Islands, Abundant Wildlife, Lemaire Channel |
Research Vessel Polar Pioneer - 54
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kayaking
camping |
$6,700 -
$11,800 |
10 |
Ushuaia, Argentina
return, Punta Arenas Chile |
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Antarctica
Cruise - The Peninsula - Luxury expedition ship with 5-star service. |
12/22/13 |
Antarctica Cruise - Falkland Islands, The Peninsula |
Luxury Expedition Ship Silver Explorer - 132
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$13,750 -
$37,450 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctica
Cruise - The Peninsula (Active Adventure) |
12/10/13, 01/27/14, 02/24/14, 03/06/14, 03/16/13 |
South Shetlands, Antarctic Peninsula, Penguin Rookeries, Lemaire Channel |
Research Vessel Akademik Sergey Vavilov - 92
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kayaking, camping |
$5,990 -
$12,190 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctica Cruise - Crossing the Circle |
2/16/14 |
Antarctic Peninsula, Sail far South to land on Antarctica inside the
circle, visit penguins, icebergs on a luxury ship |
Luxury Expedition Ship Sea Spirit - 112
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kayaking, camping |
$11,395 -
$24,995 |
15 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctica Cruise -
Weddell Sea Adventure |
11/22/13, 1/4/14, 1/13/14, 2/15/14 |
Antarctic Peninsula, Penguins, Seals, Whales,
Historic sites |
Scenic Exploration Ship
Fram- 240 |
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$7,876 -
$13,128 |
10 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Trip |
Departure Dates |
Highlights |
Ship / Pax |
Options* |
Prices** |
Days |
Departure port |
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Antarctica
Cruise - Weddell Sea & Peninsula |
2/28/14 |
Remote Stunning Area, West and East of the Antarctic Peninsula, Seals
and Penguins |
Research Vessel Polar Pioneer - 56
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kayaking
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$8,200 -
$13,200 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctic
Peninsula with Circle Crossing |
1/1/14, 2/16/14 |
Fly over the Drake Passage both ways,
Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands |
Expedition Ship Ocean Nova - 68
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$12,695 -
$19,795 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctica
Cruise - Across the Circle Antarctic |
12/20/13, 2/25/14, 3/9/14 |
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Circle, Historic Areas |
Expedition Ship Expedition -
68
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kayaking
camping |
$5,499 -
$12,999 |
14 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
Antarctica
- Cruise - The Peninsula Luxury expedition ship |
11/27/13, 12/07/13, 12/17/13, 12/27/13, 01/6/14, 01/16/14, 01/26/14,
02/05/14 |
South Shetland, Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel |
Luxury Expedition Ship National Geographic Explorer-
148
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$11,990 -
$22,870 |
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctica
Cruise - The Peninsula Luxury Expedition Ship |
12/2/13, 12/12/12, 1/21/14, 1/31/14, 2/10/14, 2/20/14, 12/2/14,
12/12/14 |
Antarctic Peninsula, Penguin Rookeries, Lemaire Channel |
Luxury Expedition Ship Silver Explorer -
132
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$9,750 -
$28,550 |
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctica
Cruise - The Peninsula with Circle Crossing |
2/10/14, 2/19/14
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Sail south, fly back, South Shetlands, Antarctic Peninsula, Lemaire Channel,
Spectacular Glaciers |
Research Vessel Polar Pioneer - 54
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kayaking |
$7,200 -
$12,200 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Cruises Visiting South Georgia- (sample cruises)
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Trip |
Departure Dates |
Highlights
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Ship / Pax
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Options* |
Prices** |
Days |
Departure port |
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Antarctica,
Falklands, & South Georgia |
11/20/13, 1/31/14 |
Vast Colonies of King Penguins, Breathtaking Scenery, Historic sites,
South Shetlands, Antarctic Peninsula |
Research Ship
Akademik Ioffe - 96 |
kayaking |
$11,190 -
$21,190 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
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South Georgia,
Antarctica &
the Falklands |
2/2/13
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Vast Colonies of King Penguins, Breathtaking Scenery, Historic sites
- kayaking option |
Expedition Ship Sea Adventurer - 122
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kayaking
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$13,495 -
$25,595
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia, Argentina
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South Georgia,
Antarctica &
The Falklands |
10/19/13 |
Vast Colonies of King Penguins, Breathtaking Scenery, Historic sites |
Research Ship
Ushuaia - 84 |
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$8,500 -
$13,710 |
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Fly to Stanley in the Falkland Islands from Santiago, disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Notes
* 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 in a basic cabin, the
highest for double occupancy in the best available suite.
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Antarctica Ross Sea Region Cruises- (sample
cruises) |
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Trip |
Departure Dates |
Visiting |
Ship / Pax |
Options* |
Prices** |
Days |
Departure port |
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The Ross
Sea Region: In the Wake of Scott and Shackleton |
1/11/14, 2/8/14 |
Auckland Islands, Macquarie and Campbell Islands, Explore the Ross
Sea, Historic Huts, Ross Ice Shelf, McMurdo base. |
Research Vessel 50
- Spirit of Enderby
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$18,700 -
$28,000 |
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Invercargill / Port of Bluff, New Zealand - disembark - same |
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Antarctic Peninsula to the Ross Sea |
1/16/14, 2/18/14 |
Antarctic Peninsula and Circle, Ross Ice Shelf, Mount Erebus,
Historic bases, Modern bases, Helicopter landings |
Research Vessel
Ortelius - 106 |
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$24,163 -
$38,364 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina - disembark
Invercargill / Port of Bluff, New Zealand |
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Scott
and Shackleton's Antarctica |
2/8/14 |
Sub Antarctic Islands,
Ross Sea, Historic bases, Luxury Expedition Ship |
Luxury Expedition Ship
106 - Orion |
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$31,202 -
$47,372 |
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Hobart, Tasmania - Invercargill/Port of Bluff, New Zealand, or
in reverse |
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