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Expedition |
| Start: | Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, afternoon sailing |
| Finish: | Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, mid-morning |
| Length: | 19 days |
| Grade: | A (you need to be in reasonably good health) |
| Price: | US$11690 |
| Departs: | 22nd Nov 2010 - see Departures |
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Highlights: Join us on a voyage of discovery to Antarctica, a fabulous and virtually pristine paradise for wildlife with incomparable scenery. Explore one of the last true wilderness areas left on earth, largely unchanged since early explorers and whalers first landed on its shores less than two centuries ago.
Throughout the voyage, a team of lecturers and staff will share their knowledge of the remarkable natural history of Antarctica along with entertaining stories from its earliest and most notable expeditions. The expedition also offers possible visits to scientific bases.
Travel in an ice-strengthened vessel, which is ideally suited to expedition cruising in this icy wilderness and which offers a more intimate atmosphere than a traditional cruise. A fleet of Zodiac boats enable shore excursions and short cruises among the icebergs and whales.
Day 1: At sea, sail down the Beagle Channel
Day 2: Towards the Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Day 3 & 4: Falkland Islands
Day 5 & 6: At sea, on our way to South Georgia we will cross the Antarctic Convergence
Day 7 to 10: In South Georgia we shall visit the bay of Elsehul, and then take course to Right Whale Bay, Salisbury Plain, Gold Harbour and Cooper Bay to give you a good opportunity to see a wide spectrum of landscapes and wildlife, like the introduced Reindeer, Elephant seals, King and macaroni penguins.
Day 11: At sea, where the ship is again followed by a multitude of seabirds. At some point we might encounter sea-ice.
Day 12: Visit to Orcadas Station
Day 13: Cross Southern Ocean
Day 14 to 16: Arrival in Antarctica with icebergs and an abundance of wildlife. Stops to more closely explore the South Shetland Islands, Deception Island and Port Foster.
Day 17 & 18: Head north through Drake Passage
Day 19: Reach Ushuaia and completion of voyage
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