13 Day Voyage from £4676
Exploring one of the least visited regions in Antarctica, this unforgettable journey sails deep into the rich waters of the Weddell Sea, where sculpted pillars of towering ice share the seas with a myriad of seabirds, penguins, whales and seals.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Fly to Ushuaia and embark MS Fram, set sail through the scenic Beagle Channel for Antarctica.
Days 2 - 3 :
Cross the infamous waters of the Drake Passage, where the two great oceans of the Atlantic and the Pacific meet beneath a maelstrom of countless seabirds head for the northernmost tip of the vast white continent of Antarctica, the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. On board lectures and ample opportunities for wildlife sightings.
Days 3 - 10 :
In Antarctica. On this voyage the aim is to sail deep into the Weddell Sea, a remote and rarely visited area of the Antarctic Peninsula. Highlights will include the South Shetland Islands and isles along the Antarctic Peninsula.
Visit penguin colonies, explore spectacular ice formations and look out for whales, dolphins, seals and the dazzling variety of sea birds that call these waters home.
Weather, wind and ice conditions will determine your programme, amongst the landing sites you may visit are Deception Island, Half Moon Island, Yankee Harbour on Greenwich Island, Antarctic Sound, Brown Bluff, Snow Hill Island, James Ross Island, Vega Island, Trinity Peninsula, Prince Gustav Channel, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Harbour, Petermann Island, Port Lockroy, Wilhelmina Bay and the narrow iceberg lined Lemaire Channel.
Days 11 - 12 :
Cross the Drake Passage back to Ushuaia, passing Cape Horn en route. Cape Horn marks the southernmost point of the South American continent, a region with a long and vital role in the exploration of these southern seas and which, during the 18th and 19th centuries, was one of the most feared sea passages on Earth.
Day 13 :
Arrive back in Ushuaia, disembark MS Fram and fly to Buenos Aires.
DEPARTURE DATES :
2011 : 20 Jan
Weddell Sea Adventure - PRICES : 2011Move cursor over cabin grade for description.
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| Cabin Grade | 20 Jan |
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| I | Twin | Brochure Price | 4676 |
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| Inside |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 3106 |
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| N | Twin | Brochure Price | 5550 |
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| Outside |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 3761 |
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| U | Twin | Brochure Price | 5986 |
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| Outside |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 4089 |
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| QJ | Twin | Brochure Price | 6662 |
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| Suite |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 4596 |
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| Q | Twin | Brochure Price | 7348 |
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| Suite |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 5110 |
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| M | Twin | Brochure Price | 8284 |
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| Suite |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 5812 |
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| MG | Twin | Brochure Price | 9220 |
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| Suite |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 6514 |
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All above prices are in £s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin/room.
* Single occupancy supplement.
YOUR VOYAGE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Voyage in cabin grade of your choice including full board.
- Domestic charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.
- Transfers as applicable.
- Suites also include some optional excursions and a selection of drinks with meals on board.
NOT INCLUDED :
- International flights between UK and Buenos Aires. See FLIGHT PACKAGE below
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional excursions
- Gratuities
| FLIGHT PACKAGES | Price |
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| London Heathrow to Buenos Aires | |
| All Departures | from 1475 |
YOUR FLIGHT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Return economy class (usually overnight) flights from London Heathrow to Buenos Aires (via Madrid or similar), including applicable taxes and current fuel surcharges (except departure tax from South America which has to be paid for locally).
- 1 night in Buenos Aires before the voyage and 1 night after the voyage, including breakfast, transfers as applicable.
All above prices are in £s per person.
