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Antarctic Peninsula 12 Days (Ushuaia - Ushuaia)
The Antarctic Peninsula offers you the most dramatic scenery
and biggest variety of wildlife in Antarctica. In the southern summer large
ice-free areas provide breeding grounds for very large numbers of seabirds and
seals. From King George Island and Penguin Island we will sail down to the
beautiful Paradise Bay, where you can go ashore on the Antarctic mainland.
The narrow and spectacular Lemaire Channel is surrounded by mountains and
glaciers and a popular passage for several species of whales journeying up and
down the sheltered Antarctic Peninsula waterways. In the Antarctic Peninsula
Minke Whales, the smallest of the rorqual whales, and ferocious-looking Leopard
Seals are common.
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice
and weather conditions and in order to take advantage of opportunities to see
wildlife. The final itinerary for each voyage will be determined by the
Expedition Leader on board. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises.
Day 1
In the afternoon, we
embark in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, the picturesque southernmost
city in the world located at the Beagle Channel and sail through the Beagle
Channel.
Day 2 & 3
During these two days
we sail across the Drake Passage. When we cross the Antarctic Convergence, we
arrive in the circum-Antarctic up welling zone. In this area we may meet
Wandering Albatrosses, Grey Headed Albatrosses, Black-browed Albatrosses,
Light-mantled Sooty Albatrosses, Cape Pigeons, Southern Fulmars, Wilson’s Storm
Petrels, Blue Petrels and Antarctic Petrels. Near the South Shetland Islands, we
glimpse at the first icebergs.
Day 4 - 9
A typical itinerary in
the South Shetlands and Antarctic Peninsula could be as follows. This is a
sample only, the final itinerary will be determined by the Expedition Leader on
board. At Deception Island, we will try to land at Baily Head with a colony of
ten thousands of Chinstrap Penguins. Deception Island is a huge volcano of which
the crater opens into the sea, creating a natural harbour for the ship. Here we
find hot springs, an abandoned whaling station, thousands of Cape Pigeons and
many Dominican Gulls, Brown and South Polar Skuas and Antarctic Terns. Wilson’s
Storm Petrels and Black-bellied Storm Petrels nest in the ruins of the whaling
station in Whalers Bay. We will sail to Orne Islands with large colonies of
Chinstrap Penguins and a beautiful view across the Gerlache Strait. Later we
continue to Cuverville Island, a small precipitous island, nestled between the
mountains of the Antarctic Peninsula and Danco Island. It contains a large
colony of Gentoo Penguins and breeding pairs of Brown Skuas. From there we sail
through Paradise Bay with its myriad icebergs and deep cut fjords, while having
chances of seeing large whales. We will have opportunities for zodiac cruising
between the icebergs in the inner parts of the fjords. We sail through the
spectacular Lemaire Channel to Petermann Island where we can find Adelie
Penguins and Blue-eyed Shags. We also try to land at Pleneau Island home to
Elephant Seals. In this area there are good chances to encounter Humpback
Whales, Minke Whales and Fin Whales. Sailing north through Neumayer Channel and
Gerlache Strait we arrive at Charlotte Bay with a very beautiful landscape and
again possibilities for zodiac cruising among the icebergs, where we may
encounter Leopard Seals, Crabeater Seals and Minke Whales. Half Moon Island is a
beautiful volcanic island with Chinstrap Penguins, Gentoo Penguins, Blue-eyed
Shags, sheathbills and Brown Skuas. Weddell Seals and Elephant Seals may also be
spotted. We may also choose to land at Hannah Point, which has a very rich
wildlife featuring Elephant Seals, Cape Pigeons, Southern Giant Petrels,
Macaroni Penguins and Gentoo Penguins.
Day 10 & 11
In the Drake Passage
we have again a chance of seeing many seabirds.
Day 12
We arrive in the
morning in Ushuaia and disembark.
General notes:
All rates are quoted per person in UK£, based on twin occupancy. Twin non
private and Twin private cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times
the share price.
Fares include:
- 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.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges
throughout the programme.
- Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Not included:
Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights; pre- and post land
arrangements; transfers to / from the vessel; 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; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages
for stewards and other service personnel aboard ( guidelines will be provided).
Please note that all dates & rates are subject to change. All voyages will
operate subject to a minimum of 30 participants.
Prices
for - Antarctica Adventures
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