Antarctica Cruise

 

South to Antarctica

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    Cruise
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    Marine Mammals
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    Bird Watching
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    Day Hikes
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
Start: Invercargill
Finish: Christchurch
Length: 30 days
Grade:
A (you need to be in reasonably good health)
Accom: Cabins
Price:
US$15,500
Extra Costs: Landing fees US$700pp.
Departs: 8 Jan 2013 - 7 March 2013 - see see departures
Highlights: The ultimate Antarctica cruise includes the Sub Antarctic Islands of New Zealand, plus Macquarie Island. Your Antarctica cruise expedition spends ten days in the Ross Sea with plenty of time ashore to soak in the scenery, the wildlife and the history.

Day 1: Meet in Invercargill. (V1271)

Day 2: Embark ship. Depart Port of Bluff. (V1271)

Day 3: Snares Islands.

Days 4 & 5: Auckland Islands.

Day 6: At Sea.

Days 7 & 8 Macquarie Island.

Day 9 -12: At Sea, on-board lectures.

Days 13 - 22: Antarctica's Ross Sea region. Cape Adare, Cape Hallett, Terra Nova Bay, Franklin Island, Ross Ice Shelf and Ross Island.

Day 23-26: At sea enroute to Campbell Island.

Day 27: Campbell Island.

Day 28: At sea.

Day 29: Arrive at Port of Bluff, transfer to Invercargill.

 
Map
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I would have to consider this trip one of the highlights of my life. I have always dreamed of voyaging to the Antarctic. Your obvious enjoyment and enthusiasm for Antarctica was very infectious and I would defy anyone to not be affected by it.

John, England

     
Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Service and Tourism Industry Association Member
 
Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Service Tourism Industry Association Member Department of Conservation Approved Macpac Partnership Tourism Distinction Award Winners