Antarctic Explorer

Just a belated thank you to World Expeditions for the wonderful trip to the Antarctic my sister and I joined last December. From the first day, it was agreed that 1 day on a plane and 2 1/2 days on a ship was a small price to pay to have the chance to enjoy such an amazing experience. The ship was comfortable and crewed by an excellent staff; the size of the vessel was perfect to allow maximum opportunity for the four dozen or so passengers to enjoy the experience (contrasted to many of the other vessels we saw in port in Ushuaia).
Furthermore, the guides provided were professional, knowledgeable and friendly, adding to the great atmosphere of the journey. Our fellow travellers were an outgoing and welcoming bunch too, which made for a wonderful time. I wholeheartedly commend World Expeditions to anyone as a first rate provider of adventure travel - I can't wait for my next opportunity to try another experience (perhaps Kenya at a quiet moment). My sincere thanks to the team.

Andrew Hunter | Norwood, SA
 

Antarctic Explorer

Words cannot adequately describe the magnificence of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. We shall explore the pristine coast and islets of the Peninsula by ship and zodiac, viewing prolific wildlife, dramatic landscapes, huge icebergs and visiting sites of historical and scientific interest. We stress that this is an expedition style cruise and we shall be taking every opportunity available to leave the ship and explore. The program will vary to take advantage of local conditions and spontaneous opportunities such as whale watching and wildlife encounters. We will make regular landings using our fleet of zodiacs and walk among the multitude of penguin rookeries and seal colonies in the vicinity of Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Paradise Bay and feast our eyes on the magnificent Lemaire Channel. Andrew and our team of Antarctic experts will always be on hand to ensure that you get the most out of your Antarctic wildlife encounters.

Brief Itinerary

DAY 1 Embark Ushuaia
DAY 2 Cross Drake Passage
DAY 3 Approach South Shetland Islands
DAYS 4/8 Explore western side of Antarctic Peninsula following a flexible itinerary to include some of the following: Livingston Island, Half Moon Island, Deception Island (volcanic crater), Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel (gigantic icebergs and huge cliffs) together with a host of other islands and scientific bases
DAYS 9/10 Cross Drake Passage to Beagle Channel
DAY 11 Disembark Ushuaia where trip concludes
Trip Grading
Duration:  11 days
Activities:  Cruising
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Next Trip:  24 February 2010
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Pricing:  USD$6490 Triple Cabin
No local payments required
Additional Pricing Options

Twin Public
US $7990

Twin Private
US $9290

Mini Suite
US $9990

Suite
US $10990

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