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polar | antarctica
polar circle and
antarctic peninsula
IMAGE: The beauty and scale of Antarctica | Richard I'Anson
antarctica polar circle
aboard ortelius
IMAGE: A leopard seal rests on an iceberg in Antarctica | Richard I'Anson
12 DAYS 11 NIGHTS ABOARD
PLANCIUS
11 BREAKFASTS, 10 LUNCHES AND 11 DINNERS
11 DAYS CRUISING PLUS OPTIONAL KAYAKING, CAMPING AND DIVING
14 DAYS
13 NIGHTS ABOARD ORTELIUS
13 BREAKFASTS, 13 DAYS CRUISING PLUS 12 LUNCHES OPTIONAL DIVING
AND 13 DINNERS
• Look for numerous wildlife species including penguins, whales, seals, sea birds
• Kayak through the cool Antarctic waters (optional)
• Ride a zodiac and explore icebergs and active glaciers
• Sail through a great variety of terrain over short distances
• Narrow sheltered waterways and fjords
• Active scientific stations
• Spectacular mountains rising directly out of the sea
• Historic sites
• Scuba Diving (optional)
• Attempt to cross the Antarctic Circle
• Marvel at spectacular mountains rising directly out of the sea
• Dive deep in to the icy waters - Scuba Diving (optional experience required)
• Visit the most wildlife-rich area of Antarctica - penguins, whales, seals, sea birds • Watch for floating icebergs and active glaciers
• Active scientific stations
• Narrow sheltered waterways and fjords
• Historic sites
• Great variety of terrain over short distances
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Ushuaia, commence voyage 2/3 | Cross Drake Passage 4/9 | Explore western side of Antarctic Peninsula as far south as the Antarctic Circle, following a flexible itinerary, including: Hannah Point, Petermann Island, Half Moon, Deception Island; Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel together with a host of other islands and scientific bases. We will aim to reach Crystal Sound, south of the Polar Circle 10/11 | Re-cross Drake Passage to Beagle Channel 12 | Disembark Ushuaia where trip concludes
Weddell Sea
Antarctic Peninsula
South Shetland Islands
Ushuaia
South America
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. All meals on board, specialist expedition staff, comfortable cabin accommodation, use of all ship facilities, activities such as zodiac excursions, lectures, slide & film shows, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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DISCOVERY AND CRUISING
WHEN TO GO REGULAR DEPARTURES
SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL DATES
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: OP2
SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR THE RANGE OF CABIN OPTIONS
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Ushuaia, commence voyage 2/3 | Cross Drake Passage 4/5 | Sail directly to "High Antarctica" and follow a flexible itinerary for the rest of the journey. We plan to attempt our first landing at Cuverville Island and explore Paradise bay by zodiac before taking the ship through the spectacular Lemaire Channel 6/8 | Pass through The Gullet, a narrow waterway between Adelaide Island and the Continent, close to the Antarctic circle 9/10 | Cruise north into Crystal Sound and explore Wilhelmina Bay 12/13 | Re-cross
Weddell Sea
Antarctic Peninsula
South Shetland Islands
Ushuaia
South America
Drake Passage 14 | Disembark Ushuaia where trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. All meals on board, specialist expedition staff, comfortable cabin accommodation, use of all ship facilities, activities such as zodiac excursions, lectures, slide & film shows, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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DISCOVERY AND CRUISING
WHEN TO GO REGULAR DEPARTURES
SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL DATES
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: OFT
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SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR THE RANGE OF CABIN OPTIONS