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18 night trip

An oceanographer's expedition around Antarctica

Experience the islands, scenery, and wildlife of the Antarctic in their full magnitude on this once-in-a-lifetime odyssey.

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$16,500 / person
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What you'll do

From the southernmost tip of Argentina, you'll set sail on your great Antarctic odyssey. The first stop is the Falkland Islands and capital 'city' Port Stanley, full of English-style houses and pubs, and the opportunity to spot many species of penguins as well as a plethora of other sea birds. Make sure to look to the water for darting Peale's and Commerson's dolphins too. Then, you'll cross the Antarctic Convergence, a phenomenon that attracts everything from albatross to petrels, before arriving in South Georgia. Spend a couple days exploring on Zodiac trips and hiking expeditions that will offer an abundance of wildlife sighting opportunities: King penguins, Antarctic fur seals, and wandering albatross (who have the widest wingspan of any bird) are just some of the highlights for you on your expedition! Other activities include retracing the steps of Sir Ernest Shackleton and visiting an abandoned whaling station at Grytviken, which has been reclaimed by penguins. The last leg of your journey heads south, past breathtaking glaciers and tabular icebergs, as you enter the Antarctic where you can actually set foot on the seventh continent!

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Your trip

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Antarctica
18 nights
An incomparable frontier of silence, solitude and elemental forces that will challenge you to embrace life.
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Your property

Oceanwide Ship: Plancius
Set sail for your bucket-list voyage in Antarctica! The Plancius was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel. Since then, it has been retrofitted to accommodate guests so that you now have the opportunity to step aboard and explore...
What's included  
Room type

Twin porthole cabin.
Your cabin is equipped with two twin beds and a porthole window as well as a private bathroom.
Wifi and phone usage can be added at a supplemental rate.

Includes
  • All meals aboard ship, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, coffee, and tea
Excludes
  • Meals on shore
  • Wifi and phone charges
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
  • Items of a personal nature

What you can do

This unforgettable odyssey takes you around the South Atlantic seas where you will discover an abundance of wildlife in untamed Antarctic shores.

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Day 1: Embarkation in Ushuaia
Day 2: Heading West
Day 3: The Falklands
Day 4: Port Stanley
Day 5-6: At Sea
Day 7-10: South Georgia
Day 11: Southward Bound
Day 12: South Orkney
Day 13-16: Exploring the Antarctic
Day 17-18: Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 19: Disembarkation

Inclusions

What's included

Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia
Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation)
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
Comprehensive pre-departure material

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What's excluded

Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
Pre- and post- land arrangements
Passport and visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes
Meals ashore
Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended)
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided)

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Notes

The departure date for this expedition are as follows:
23 November 2023
17 December 2023
4 January 2024
16 January 2024
Enquire now to book your spot.

For your expedition, it's important to be prepared. Please take note of the following details:

The cruise requires all passengers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks prior to departure.

Due to logistical restrictions, environmental regulations, and local laws, the use of drones is prohibited. Plan to leave any drones or UAVs at home. Be in touch prior to departure to find out more.

To get the most out of your Antarctic adventure, it is recommended to pack this useful gear:
Waterproof pants (required for Zodiac landings)
Thermal base layer (top and bottom)
Thin fleece or wool sweater
Fleece pants
Liner socks
Thick wool socks
Neckwarmer
Warm hat
Warm gloves
Brimmed hat
Sunglasses
Waterproof and sweatproof sunscreen and lip balm
Swimsuit
Waterproof backback (or with a rain cover)
Camera (either waterproof, in exterior waterproof housing, or stored in a drybag - it is a good idea to add a string and carabiner to any camera equipment to attach it to you)

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Cancellations

Please note that since your destination is open for travel, the normal terms and conditions of the properties will apply, which is that the deposit payment is non-refundable since we must pay the properties at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
Should there be any COVID-19 travel restrictions reinstated in the future, or should other COVID-related issues prevent you from taking the trip (e.g. country closes its borders), you have the option to postpone your trip to a later date by giving written notice at least 60 days prior to the start of your trip.
You are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover your trip, especially to provide coverage for illness including COVID-19 or a medical emergency during your trip, trip interruption, and trip cancellation. There are now many policies on the market which cover COVID-19 related issues, and there are also “Cancel for Any Reason” (CFAR) policies.

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Valid travel dates
Prices based on a 18 night trip with 2 people sharing. Please enquire about dates outside these periods.
23 Nov '23 - 11 Dec '23
$16,500/person

12 Dec '23 - 16 Dec '23
Not available

17 Dec '23 - 3 Feb '24
$19,000/person

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