Tour Overview
The South Shetland Islands and the channels of the Antarctic Peninsula form arguably the most spectacular and certainly the most pristine wilderness on earthThis is an astonishing adventure into the heart of the Peninsula. It is a heady and inspiring cocktail of towering blue icebergs which refract searing blues and greens, whether against a piercing clear sky or slate grey one. It is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife: penguins of almost all descriptions, leopard and smaller seals and the incredible whales, seen from the shore, the Zodiacs and from on board. Imagine a pair of humpback whales, at least 30 tons of mammal, rising imperiously against a turquoise ice-wall viewed from a Zodiac only a few metres away, and you have the essence of the Antarctic. This is a journey that appeals to many: photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, ornithologists or those who simply want to marvel at the peaks of Deception Island or the striking colours of Iceberg Alley in the most immaculate wilderness anywhere.
Day 1Start Ushuaia, night in hotel.
Day 2Board the ship and sail along the Beagle Channel.
Day 3-4Cross the Drake Passage.
Day 5-9Explore the Antarctic Peninsula.
Day 10-11Sail back through the Drake Passage.
Day 12Disembark in Ushuaia. End Ushuaia.
Departure Dates
06/12/2008
01/11/2009, Akademik Vavilov
11/11/2009, Akademic Vavilov
21/11/2009, MV Shokalskiy
19/12/2009, MV Shokalskiy
27/12/2009, Akademik Vavilov
10/01/2010, MV Shokalskiy
19/01/2010, Akademik Vavilov
18/02/2010, MV Shokalskiy
28/02/2010, MV Shokalskiy
Prices
Date: Base Price06/12/2008: £3026
01/11/2009: £3140
11/11/2009: £3140
21/11/2009: £3350
19/12/2009: £3810
27/12/2009: £4080
10/01/2010: £4440
19/01/2010: £4080
18/02/2010: £4440
28/02/2010: £3820
Important Notes:Ship Only Prices are based on joining in Ushuaia on day, and includes 1 night pre-voyage hotel - Price shown is for Main Deck Twin Cabin (shared facilities), other cabin classes available - Optional single supplement: please ask for a quote - Optional kayaking £420 - Optional camping £100Deckplans: Akademik Sergey Vavilov and Akademik Shokalskiy
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.
Accommodation10 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 at hotels.
Group Size and AgeThe Vavilov takes a maximum capacity of 104 passengers. The Shokalskiy takes a maximum of 48 passengers.
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