Tour Overview
Contrasting the fascinating history and overwhelming wildlife populations of the Sub-Antarctic with the awesome beauty and strikingly different wildlife of Antarctica itself - the ultimate Antarctic expeditionThe journey begins sailing east to the Falklands with its large population of rockhopper and Magellanic penguins along with black-browed albatross. The historic side of the islands is also explored before the ship sails on to South Georgia. Ernest Shackelton - the greatest Antarctic Explorer - is buried here next to the spectacular ice-crowned mountains. The ship threads its way through magical fjords to Salisbury Plain and Gold Harbour, places so remote that they have evolved into astonishing wildlife havens boasting a 100,000-plus population of king penguins and chicks on their beaches - the greatest wildlife spectacle in earth. The island also supports significant populations of elephant and fur seals. The voyage continues to the South Orkney Islands and then enters an enchanted world of icebergs and ice-covered mountains approaching the bays and channels of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Day 1Start Ushuaia, night in hotel.
Day 2Board the ship and sail along the Beagle Channel.
Day 3Sail east towards the Falkland Islands.
Day 4-5Falkland Islands.
Day 6-8At sea sailing towards South Georgia.
Day 9-11South Georgia.
Day 12At sea sailing to the South Orkney islands.
Day 13South Orkney Islands (ice conditions permitting).
Day 14At sea sailing south to Antarctica.
Day 15-17Antarctic Peninsula.
Day 18-19Drake Passage, sailing north towards South America.
Day 20Disembark in Ushuaia. End Ushuaia.
Departure Dates
27/11/2008, Please download these Trip Notes for this departure.
16/12/2008, Akademik Ioffe
16/01/2009
16/02/2009, Akademik Ioffe
03/11/2009, MV Shokalskiy
01/12/2009, MV Shokalskiy
09/12/2009, Akademik Vavilov
21/01/2010, MV Shokalskiy
29/01/2010, Akademic Vavilov
Prices
Date: Base Price27/11/2008: £5430
16/12/2008: £5790
16/01/2009: £7030
16/02/2009: £7030
03/11/2009: £5960
01/12/2009: £6120
09/12/2009: £5590
21/01/2010: £8060
29/01/2010: £7430
Important Notes:Price shown is for Main Deck Twin Cabin (shared facilities), other cabin classes available - Ship Only Prices are based on joining in Ushuaia on day, and includes 1 night pre-voyage hotel - Optional kayaking £420 - Optional single supplement: price on requestDeckplans: Akademik Shokalskiy and Akademik Sergey Vavilov
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy.
Prices may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable)
and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
Trip Information
Trip ProfileExpedition cruising in comfortable conditions.
Accommodation18 nights on the Vavilov or Shokalskiy. 1 night Buenos Aires, 1 night Ushuaia. Price shown is for Main Deck Twin Cabin (shared facilities), other cabin classes available.
FoodFull board while on the ship, breakfast only in hotels
Group Size and AgeThe Vavilov takes a maximim capacity of 104 passengers. The Shokalskiy takes a maximum of 48 passengers.
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