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Antarctic Cruise and Across the Circle
Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Crystal Sound, Antarctic Circle, Penguin Rookeries, optional Scuba
12 Days   |   Departure: 
2/6/09, 2/17/09   |   From $5 490

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Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands, South Georgia cruises
- Featured trips

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula
from $3,500
Antarctica Cruise
Possibly the best overall trip, kayaking and scuba Diving option
Falklands, South Georgia, & Antarctic Peninsula
South Georgia and the Falkland Islands
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)
Antarctic Circle
optional scuba
Diving option
Antarctic Circle Kayaking, Camping

Antarctic Peninsula - Hiking Voyage

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
Whale watching cruises
Galapagos cruises

Recommended Books


Lonely Planet travel guide to Antarctica
Buy USA Buy from Amazon USA 
Buy 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

 

Polar Pioneer

  Testimonials  |  Ship types

Trip Highlights: This voyage is perfect for the climber or diver who also wants to cross the Antarctic Circle. A chance to dive in very remote, unexplored region.

Rates: $5,490 - $9,790
Triple from: $5,490, Twins from: $6,890

Rates are per person, double occupancy.
Single Rate: 1.7 times the twin share price
Diving Surcharge: $700

Ship Name: Polar Pioneer
- Research Vessel
Passengers: 56

Introduction

South to the Antarctic Circle and beyond lies a remote region of rare beauty. The crystalline waters are rich in whales, penguins, leopard seals, giant brittle stars and huge tubeworms. For the scuba divers on board, new sites beckon. You may dive near fast ice, besides grounded icebergs or explore shipwrecks. Limited numbers and the guide's extensive Antarctic diving experience ensure the highest safety standards. Everyone will revel in the beauty of ice-capped peaks that rise more than 1000 meters from Crystal Sound and, conditions willing, remote Marguerite Bay.

Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Board your ship, Polar Pioneer, in the afternoon, then sail down the Beagle Channel in the evening.

Day 2: At Sea
You will travel overnight into the Drake Passage, the famous passage named for Sir Francis Drake, the 16th-century English navigator. During the day, there is time for lectures and "ocean gazing" from the bridge or the outer decks.

Day 3: At Sea, Antarctic Convergence
Today you cross the Antarctic Convergence, the biological boundary of Antarctica, and see your first icebergs. In the evening, you approach the South Shetland Islands and, time permitting, make your first landing.

Days 4-9: Antarctic Peninsula to Antarctic Circle
Make your way down Gerlache Straight and around ice-clad islands of the Antarctic Peninsula's mountainous west coast. There are plenty of whales as you stop to dive or visit penguin rookeries. Beyond Lemaire Channel, if weather and ice cooperate, you enter the magical Crystal Sound, toast the circle crossing, then navigate the Gullet into Marguerite Bay. You may land on historical Stonington, Detaille or Pourquoi Pas islands.

Day 10: North to the Drake Passage
From Anvers and Brabant islands, you head north into the Drake Passage.

Day 11: At Sea
Today marks your last day of lectures and a final opportunity to enjoy the seabirds of the Southern Ocean. Weather permitting, you may cruise past Cape Horn before a enjoying a fitting finale--a farewell dinner to reflect upon your adventures.

Day 12: Ushuaia, Argentina
You travel up the Beagle Channel to disembark in Ushuaia; then transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure in the "town at the end of the world". You may choose to visit the nearby Lapataia National Park or walk in the nearby mountains.


Notes:

Diving Option: 2/16/2008; 2/17/2009
For the high-spirited adventurers on board, dive near fast ice, beside grounded icebergs or explore shipwrecks. Limited number in group and the guide's extensive Antarctic diving experience ensure the highest safety standards. Diving experience required. Call for more details.

Included:
Cabin accommodations on the ship; all meals onboard; all shore excursions; camping; lectures and guide services; medical service of the resident medical officer onboard; port taxes and service charges.

Not Included:
Airfare; accommodation or transfers before or after the cruise; optional sea kayaking or diving activities; items of a personal nature and gratuity to the ship's crew is at your discretion; fuel surcharge may apply; emergency evacuation charges.
 

Antarctic Peninsula Region Cruises - (not an exhaustive list) - Featured trips -

Trip

Departure Dates

Highlights

Ship / Pax

Options* Prices** Days Departure port
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

Orlova - 110

  $3,360 - $9,200 11 Ushuaia, Argentina
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

National Geographic Endeavour - 110

Kayaking
Scuba
$10,250 - $17,590 15 Fly from Miami to Santiago - Chile, embark in Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Cruise The Peninsula (Adventure Options)
 
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

Shokalskiy - 48

Kayaking, Camping $4 800 - $10,600 12 Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctic Peninsula - one of the most active programmes 12/08/08 South Shetland Islands, Abundant Wildlife, Lemaire Channel Research Vessel

Polar Pioneer - 56

Climbing
Kayaking
$5,790 - $8,990 12 Ushuaia, Argentina
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

Professor Molchanov or Multanovskiy - 52

  $4,890 - $9,790 11 Ushuaia, Argentina
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

Akademik Ioffe and Akademik Sergey Vavilov - 110

Kayaking,
Camping
$4,400 - $9,010 12 Ushuaia, Argentina
Trip

Departure Dates

Visiting

Ship / Pax

Options* Prices** Days Departure port
Antarctica, Crossing The Circle 02/09/09 Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Island, set foot on Antarctica South of the Antarctic Circle Expedition Ship

Ocean Nova - 82

Kayaking, Camping $8,100 - £16,300 13 Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica - Cruise - The Peninsula
Comfortable expedition ship

 
12/8/07, 2/13/08 South Shetland, Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel Luxury Expedition Ship

Minerva - 199

  $6,695 - $17,995 14 Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula
Hiking voyage
2/24/09, 2/27/09 Antarctic Peninsula, Penguin Rookeries, Lemaire Channel Research Vessel

Professor Molchanov or Multanovskiy - 52

A special walking expedition, be prepared for walks up to six hours $3,950 - $7,490 10 Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctic Peninsula and Across the Circle 2/6/09, 2/17/09 Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Crystal Sound, Antarctic Circle Research Vessel

Polar Pioneer - 56

Scuba $5,490 - $9,790 12 Ushuaia, Argentina
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

Kapitan Khlebnikov - 108

Helicopter Sightseeing Flights $11,500 - $20,900 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 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

Orlova - 110

  $9 800 - $18,400 20 Ushuaia, Argentina
South Georgia & the Falklands 10/15/08

 

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

National Geographic Endeavour - 110

 

Kayaking option, Resident photographer

 

$12,740 - $21,660

 

20 Ushuaia, Argentina

 

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

Professor Molchanov or Multanovskiy - 52

  $8,590 - $17,350 21 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
Great Antarctic Explorers - Ross Sea

12/4/07, 12/9/08

Enderby Island, McMurdo Station, Historic huts of Scott and Shackleton, Dry Valleys Icebreaker

108 - Kapitan Khlebnikov

  $18,500 - $33,500 26 Christchurch New Zealand - disembark Hobart, Tasmania
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
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 - disembark  Lyttelton, New Zealand
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

  $11,881 - $19,115 30 Port of Bluff / Invercargill, New Zealand - disembark same
 

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