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2008/09 Itinerary
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Antarctic
Peninsula, Falklands, South Georgia cruises
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Antarctica
Cruise - The Peninsula
from $3,500 |
Antarctica
Cruise
Possibly the best overall trip, kayaking and scuba |
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Falklands, South Georgia, & Antarctic Peninsula |
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South Georgia
and the Falkland Islands |
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Antarctic Peninsula
-climbing, kayaking |
Antarctica
Cruise
Comfortable expedition ship at half capacity |
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Emperor
Penguin Safari, ice-breaker trip to the Weddell Sea |
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Antarctica
Cruise - The Peninsula (Active Adventure) |
Antarctic Circle
optional scuba |
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Circle Kayaking, Camping |
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Antarctic
Peninsula - Hiking Voyage |
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Cruises in Eastern Antarctica
- Ross Sea Region |
Historic
Huts & Antarctic Heroes
Ross Ice Shelf, McMurdo Sound |
Epic Semi-Circumnavigation of Antarctica
31 days, icebreaker |
Antarctica the Ross Sea Region
Ross Ice Shelf, Cape Adare, Shackleton, Scott's Hut,
26 days |
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Whale watching cruises |
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Galapagos cruises |
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Lonely Planet travel guide to
Antarctica
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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 |
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Testimonials
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Ship
types
Trip
Highlights: A comfortable
expedition ship that normally holds 400 passengers, but brings 199 to
Antarctica. Expect a full 5 days in Antarctica, large cabins, many
public spaces and good naturalist staff.
Rates: $6,695 - $17,995
Early Booking
Discount: Save $500 per person when you book before Mar 31, 2008.
Ship: Minerva
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Luxury Expedition Ship
Passengers: 199
Facilities: Lounge,
Auditorium, Gymnasium, Library, Sauna, Shops, Cinema, Infirmary,
Verandah Café, Beauty Salon
Introduction
Discover the best of the Antarctic
Peninsula: vast colonies of penguins and nesting seabirds courting,
nesting or rearing their young; hanging ice cliffs, stately icebergs and
calving glaciers. Journey through the incredible adventures of
Shackleton and Charcot; and experience the excitement of spontaneous
explorations on sea and land.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart / Buenos Aires, Argentina
Depart on your flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Day 2: Buenos Aires
Arrive this morning and transfer to your hotel, where immediate check-in
has been arranged with time to relax before this afternoon’s optional
city tour. Meet your fellow adventurers this evening for a welcome
cocktail reception. Overnight at the Intercontinental Hotel Buenos
Aires.
Day 3: Buenos Aires / Ushuaia, Argentina
Fly to Ushuaia for a traditional Patagonian barbecue lunch. Later,
arrive at your ship and settle in for your first night on board.
Days 4-5: Cruising the Drake Passage
The southward journey toward Antarctica is an exciting one, as you join
the Captain on the bridge or spot wildlife from the deck-—these
krill-rich waters are a particular favorite with marine mammals and
seabirds.
Days 6-10: Exploring Antarctica
As the Antarctic Peninsula and its offshore islands appear on the
horizon, a sense of excitement and expectation begins to build. A first
shore expedition is swiftly followed by others, all carefully planned by
the Captain and Expedition Leader to take full advantage of each day’s
possibilities. On most days, two landings are scheduled. Head out in
swift and versatile Zodiacs, guided by expert drivers and accompanied by
lecturers to a number of islands filled with penguins in the South
Shetlands, just off the continental coastline, which may include Half
Moon, Cuverville, Paulet, Penguin, Goudier and Deception. Photograph
penguins and nesting grounds of seabirds, and cruise iceberg-strewn
passageways of breathtaking beauty. Weather permitting, the ship will
land on the Antarctic Peninsula. ‘Minerva’ also plans to sail through
breathtaking Paradise Bay and the Lemaire Channel, affectionately
referred to as “Kodak Alley,” with other possibilities for exploration
including a scientific research station and the remains of early-century
whaling and sealing stations. After each evening’s leisurely dinner,
there’s time to stroll the deck and gaze at the seascapes in the
lingering light of an austral summer twilight.
Days 11-12: Drake Passage
The ship’s return through the Drake Passage is an interlude for recap
and reflection, with time to compare notes with your lecturers, and
bird- or whale-watch from the deck.
Day 13: Ushuaia, Argentina / Buenos Aires
Disembark after breakfast, and head out to explore Tierra del Fuego’s
spectacular wilderness before transferring to the airport to board your
flight home via Buenos Aires.
Day 14: Return Home
Arrive this morning and connect to homebound flights.
Due to the nature of expedition cruising, this itinerary is subject to
change based on weather, ice, wildlife and other conditions beyond your
guides' control.
Notes:
Included:
Luxury accommodations and state-of-the-art comfort aboard the ship;
meals; complimentary parka and backpack; open bar onboard (except
premium wines, premium liquors and champagne); fully guided sightseeing
as noted in the itinerary (including park and entrance fees); bottled
water supplied during sightseeing; services of on-board lecturers;
immediate hotel check-in on arrival in Santiago; all gratuities;
post-cruise journal of your voyage; transfers to/from hotel and airport,
as long as your flight schedule corresponds with the above itinerary.
Not Included:
Air transportation (int'l and domestic); passport or visa expenses;
laundry; meals, beverages or sightseeing not included in itinerary;
premium wines and champagnes; communication charges; all items of a
personal nature; transfers for passengers; travel insurance; excess
baggage charges; optional excursions; departure tax; port charges ($285
per person); fuel surcharge may apply.
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Antarctic Peninsula Region Cruises - (not
an exhaustive list)
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Trip |
Departure Dates |
Highlights |
Ship / Pax |
Options* |
Prices** |
Days |
Departure port |
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Classic Antarctica |
11/9/08, 11/19/08, 11/29/08, 2/10/09, 2/20/09, 3/2/09 |
South
Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay,
Port Lockroy |
Expedition Ship
110 - Orlova |
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$3,360 - $9,200 |
11 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
Antarctica -
Cruise - The Peninsula
Comfortable expedition ship
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12/8/07, 2/13/08 |
South Shetland, Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel |
Luxury Expedition Ship
199 - Minerva |
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$6,695 - $17,995 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
Antarctica
Cruise The Peninsula
(Adventure Options)
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11/22/08, 12/20/08, 12/30/08, 2/6/09, 2/16/09,
2/26/09 |
South Shetlands, Antarctic Peninsula, Penguin
Rookeries, Lemaire Channel, Spectacular Glaciers |
Research Vessel
48 - Shokalskiy |
Kayaking, Camping |
$4 800 - $10,600 |
12 |
Ushuaia,
Argentina |
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Antarctic
Peninsula -
one of the
most active programmes |
12/08/08 |
South Shetland Islands, Abundant Wildlife, Lemaire
Channel |
Research Vessel
56 - Polar Pioneer
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Climbing
Kayaking |
$5,790 - $8,990 |
12 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctica
Cruise - The Peninsula |
11/24/08, 12/4/08, 12/7/08, 12/14/08, 1/4/09,
1/14/09, 2/4/09, 2/14/09, 3/14/09 |
Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula - South Shetland
Islands, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, Port Lockroy |
Research Vessel
52 - Professor Molchanov or Multanovskiy
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$4,890 - $9,790 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctica
Cruise - The Peninsula
(Active
Adventure) |
11/22/07, 12/16/07, 12/20/07, 12/30/07,
1/9/08, 2/6/08, 2/16/08, 2/26/08 |
South Shetlands, Antarctic Peninsula, Penguin
Rookeries, Lemaire Channel |
Research Vessel
110 - Akademik Ioffe
and Akademik Sergey Vavilov |
Kayaking,
Camping |
$4,400 - $9,010 |
12 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Trip |
Departure Dates |
Visiting |
Ship / Pax |
Options* |
Prices** |
Days |
Departure port |
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Antarctica, Crossing The Circle |
02/09/09 |
Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Island, set foot
on Antarctica South of the Antarctic Circle |
Expedition Ship
82 - Ocean Nova |
Kayaking, Camping |
$8,100 - £16,300 |
13 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctica Cruise - Endeavour
- Possibly the best overall expedition cruise to Antarctica |
10/31/08, 11/11/08, 11/22/08, 12/3/08, 12/14/08,
12/25/08, 1/5/09, 1/16/09, 1/27/09 |
South Shetland Islands,
Antarctic Peninsula, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, Port Lockroy |
Expedition Ship
110 - National Geographic Endeavour |
Kayaking
Scuba |
$10,250 - $17,590 |
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Fly from Miami to Santiago - Chile, embark
in Ushuaia, Argentina |
Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula
Hiking voyage |
2/24/09, 2/27/09 |
Antarctic Peninsula, Penguin Rookeries, Lemaire Channel |
Research Vessel
52 - Professor Molchanov or Multanovskiy |
A special walking expedition, be
prepared for walks up to six hours |
$3,950 - $7,490 |
10 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctic Peninsula
and Across the Circle |
2/6/09, 2/17/09 |
Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland
Islands, Crystal Sound, Antarctic Circle |
Research Vessel
56 - Polar Pioneer |
Scuba |
$5,490 - $9,790 |
12 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctica Cruise - Emperor Penguin Snow Hill Island Safari |
10/8/08, 10/20/08, 11/1/08 |
Weddell Sea - Ice-Breaker / Helicopter trip Emperor
Penguin Rookery, Gentoo and Adelie penguins, set foot on continental
Antarctica |
Icebreaker
108 -
Kapitan Khlebnikov |
Helicopter Sightseeing Flights |
$11,500 - $20,900 |
14 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Cruises Including South Georgia |
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Trip |
Departure Dates |
Visiting |
Ship / Pax |
Options* |
Prices** |
Days |
Departure port |
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South
Georgia & the Falklands |
10/15/08 |
Vast Colonies of King Penguins, Breathtaking Scenery, Historic sites
- kayaking option, resident photographer |
Expedition Ship 110
- National Geographic Endeavour
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Kayaking option, Resident photographer |
$12,740 - $21,660 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Antarctica, Falklands, & South Georgia - Most popular trip
including South Georgia at the best time of year |
1/14/09 |
Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula, South
Shetland Islands, as much wildlife viewing as possible, visits to
scientific bases,
Great guides and cuisine! |
Expedition Ship
110 - Orlova |
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$9 800 - $18,400 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Falklands, South Georgia, & Antarctic Peninsula |
11/19/08, 12/17/08, 1/4/09, 1/22/09 |
Antarctic Peninsula, Vast Colonies of King Penguins
with chicks, Breathtaking Scenery, Sir Ernest Shackleton Historical
Sites |
Research Vessel
52 - Professor Molchanov or Multanovskiy |
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$8,590 - $17,350 |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
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 and the highest for
double occupancy in the best available suite.
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Antarctica Ross Sea Region Cruises - (not
an exhaustive list)
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Trip |
Departure Dates |
Visiting |
Ship / Pax |
Options* |
Prices** |
Days |
Departure port |
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Great
Antarctic Explorers - Ross Sea |
12/4/07, 12/9/08
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Enderby Island, McMurdo Station, Historic huts of
Scott and Shackleton, Dry Valleys |
Icebreaker
108 -
Kapitan Khlebnikov |
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$18,500 - $33,500 |
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Christchurch New Zealand - disembark Hobart, Tasmania |
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Historic Huts & Antarctic Heroes - Ross Sea
Exploration |
1/8/09, 2/3/09 |
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 |
$10,990 - $23,190 |
26 |
Port of Bluff / Invercargill, New Zealand -
disembark Hobart, Tasmania |
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Epic Semi-Circumnavigation of Antarctica |
11/13/08 |
Weddell Sea, Amundsen Sea, Ross Ice Shelf, Scott and
Shackleton's Huts, Spectacular Scenery - rarely visited regions |
Icebreaker
108 -
Kapitan Khlebnikov |
Helicopter Sightseeing Flights |
$19,900 - $36,900 |
31 |
Ushuaia, Argentina
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disembark
Lyttelton, New Zealand |
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Antarctica and the Ross Sea Region |
1/11/09, 2/9/09 |
Macquarie Island and Campbell Island,
Ross Ice Shelf and Cape Adare, Emperor Penguins, Shackleton and Scott's
Hut. |
Research Vessel
48 - Spirit of Enderby |
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$11,881 - $19,115 |
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Port of Bluff / Invercargill, New Zealand -
disembark same |
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