12 Day Voyage from £3,838
Antarctica is the planet's last great untouched wilderness. This incredible voyage will take you through the Drake Passage and down into the Southern Ocean, escorted by albatross and storm petrel along the way. Set against the backdrop of Antarctica's magical white landscape, you will experience the best of this continent's summer magic, discovering a wealth of wildlife that includes seal, penguin and whale.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires and stay overnight.
Day 2 : Ushuaia
Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, located at the very tip of the South American continent on the Island of Tierra del Fuego. Embark MS Fram later this afternoon and set sail towards Drake Passage.
Days 3 - 4 : Drake Passage
Named after Sir Francis Drake, the Drake Passage is one of the world's great seaways, connecting the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Infamous and legendary, it is steeped in the history and lore of exploration and discovery and, as your vessel comfortably negotiates its way south, there will be a chance to enjoy a series of educational lectures en route.
Days 5 - 8 : Antarctica
Once you cross the Antarctic Convergence you will start to feel the air getting crisper and colder. Antarctic penguins will hunt and play around you and icebergs are an ever present feature of the landscape. Dedicated to scientific research and with no permanent inhabitants, Antarctica is home to millions of penguins and its seas provide sustenance to thousands of whales. Simple words cannot convey the feeling of being here, looking out across the vast emptiness of the great white continent. The ice, wind and weather dictate life in Antarctica as well as your route. Every voyage is unique and your experienced crew endeavour to make each one an experience of a lifetime. The final choice of landings will be made in the course of the voyage.
Hopefully, you will stop off at remote research stations and isolated sites like Port Lockroy, sail into awe-inspiring locations like Neko Harbour and Petermann Island and also try to use the tender boats to land on sites like Half Moon Island with its chinstrap penguin rookery and Cuverville Island which has a large gentoo penguin population. Depending on the season you will also be able to witness nest-building activities, breeding or the arrival of penguin chicks.
Days 9 - 10 : Drake Passage
As the bow points north you carry with you an incredible collection of memories and, heading across the Drake Passage, the journey back permits an opportunity to share these with your fellow passengers.
Day 11 : Ushuaia
Journey's end sees you back in the most southerly town on Earth. A fitting end to a spectacular voyage. Fly to Buenos Aires for an overnight stay in this bustling capital city.
Day 12 : Buenos Aires
Transfer to the airport.
DEPARTURE DATES 2012:
3, 12 Jan
14 Feb
Antarctic Discovery - PRICES : 2012Move cursor over cabin grade for description.
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| 2012 | |||
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| Cabin Grade | Jan / Feb | ||
| I | Twin | Brochure Price | 4264 |
| Special Offer Price | 3838 | ||
| Inside |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 2721 |
| Special Offer Price | 2449 |
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| N | Twin | Brochure Price | 4934 |
| Special Offer Price | 4441 | ||
| Outside |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 3223 |
| Special Offer Price | 2901 | ||
| U | Twin | Brochure Price | 5264 |
| Special Offer Price | 4738 | ||
| Outside |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 3471 |
| Special Offer Price | 3124 | ||
| FJ | Twin | Brochure Price | 4934 |
| Special Offer Price | 4441 | ||
| Outside Superior |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 3223 |
| Special Offer Price | 2901 | ||
| F | Twin | Brochure Price | 5664 |
| Special Offer Price | 5098 | ||
| Outside Superior |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 3771 |
| Special Offer Price | 3394 | ||
| M | Twin | Brochure Price | 6974 |
| Suite | Special Offer Price | 6277 | |
| MG | Twin | Brochure Price | 7634 |
| Grand Suite | Special Offer Price | 6871 | |
All above prices are in £s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin/room.
* Single occupancy supplement.
Special offer prices valid to 31st May 2011.
YOUR VOYAGE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Voyage in cabin grade of your choice including full board.
- Return economy flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia including current taxes and surcharges.
- Transfers as applicable.
- 1 night in Buenos Aires before and 1 night after voyage including breakfast.
- Suites also include a selection of drinks with meals on board.
- Wind and waterproof jacket.
NOT INCLUDED :
- International flights between UK and Buenos Aires. See FLIGHT PACKAGE below
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional excursions
- Gratuities
| FLIGHT PACKAGES | Prices from |
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| London Heathrow to Buenos Aires | |
| January / February 2012 | from £1395 |
YOUR FLIGHT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Return economy class (usually overnight) flights from London Heathrow to Buenos Aires (via Madrid or similar), including applicable taxes and surcharges (except departure tax from South America which has to be paid for locally).
All above prices are in £s per person.
