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Sailing
Dates:
AMR
30: Feb 27 - Mar 10/09 (Ship:
Aleksey Maryshev)
MOL
30: Mar 08 - Mar 19 /09 (Ship:
Professor Molchanov)
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| K.Selvaraj and Avijit
Dewanjee Antartica Explorers from Bangalore, India. Read
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Shitanshu Lamba,
Antarctica Explorer from Mumbai, India. Read
Testimonial |
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DISCLAIMER
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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.
Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises.
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Day
1 |
In
the afternoon, we embark in Ushuaia and sail through the Beagle
Channel. |
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Day
2 & 3 |
During
these two days we will 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. |
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Day
4 -9
on
Professor Molchanov
Mar 08 - Mar 19
/09 |
At
Deception Island, we will try to land at Baily Head home to a colony
of ten thousands of Chinstrap Penguins. Deception itself is a sub
ducted crater, which 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. Good walkers may hike from Baily Head over
the ridge of the crater into Whalers Bay, while our ship braves its
entrance into the crater through the spectacular Neptune´s Bellow
into the ring of Deception Island. On our way to the south sailing
through the Gerlache Strait we will have great chances to see many
Humpback Whales and Minke Whales. In Neko Harbour and Paradise Bay
with its myriad icebergs and deep cut fjords, we have the
opportunity to set foot on the Antarctic Continent. We shall have
the opportunity for zodiac cruising between the icebergs in the
inner parts of the fjords. We sail through the spectacular Lemaire
Channel to Petermann Island offering Adelie Penguins and Blue-eyed
Shags. We also try to land at Pleneau Island with Elephant Seals and
fair chances to encounter Humpback, Minke and Fin Whales. We head
south along the Argentine Islands to Crystal Sound, south of the
polar circle. The landscape is very impressive with very high
mountains and huge glaciers. At the Fish Islands we land at one of
the southernmost Adelie Penguin and Blue-eyed Shag colonies in the
Antarctic Peninsula. At Detaille Island, south of the Polar Circle,
in Crystal Sound we reach probably our farthest south. Sailing north
through Neumayer Channel and Gerlache Strait, we arrive at
Inverleith Harbour, where we may have our last zodiac cruises of the
voyage. |
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Day
4 - 9 on
Aleksey Maryshev
Feb 27 - Mar 10/09 |
We may start our first day in Antarctica with a landing at Hannah Point, where we will find a nice variety of Gentoo penguins, Chinstraps and southern giant petrels, as well as Elephant seals hauling out on the beach. At Deception Island, we will try to land at Baily Head home to a colony of ten thousands of Chinstrap Penguins. Deception itself is a sub ducted crater, which 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. Good walkers may hike from Baily Head over the ridge of the crater into Whalers Bay, while our ship braves its entrance into the crater through the spectacular Neptune´s Bellow into the ring of Deception Island. On our way further South we will sail to Orne Islands with large colonies of Chinstrap Penguins and a beautiful view across the Gerlache Strait or 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. In Neko Harbour and Paradise Bay with its myriad icebergs and deep cut fjords, we have the opportunity to set foot on the Antarctic Continent. We shall have the opportunity for zodiac cruising between the icebergs in the inner parts of the fjords. We sail through the spectacular Lemaire Channel to Petermann Island offering Adelie Penguins and Blue-eyed Shags. We also try to land at Pleneau Island with Elephant Seals and fair chances to encounter Humpback, Minke and Fin Whales. We head south along the Argentine Islands to Crystal Sound, south of the polar circle. The landscape is very impressive with very high mountains and huge glaciers. At the Fish Islands we land at one of the southernmost Adelie Penguin and Blue-eyed Shag colonies in the Antarctic Peninsula. A base visit will also be provided, to give you an insight about the life of modern Antarcticans working on the White Continent. At Detaille Island, south of the Polar Circle, in Crystal Sound we reach probably our farthest south. Sailing north again through Neumayer Channel and Gerlache Strait, we arrive at the Melchior Islands with a very beautiful landscape and again possibilities for zodiac cruising among the icebergs, where we may encounter Leopard Seals, Crabeater Seals and whales. |
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Day
10 - 11 |
In
the Drake Passage we have again a chance of seeing many seabirds and
to take advantage of the knowledge of our lecture team. |
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Day
12 |
We
arrive in the morning and disembark in Ushuaia.
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RATES:
Per person based on Double occupancy basis
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Polar Circle - Antarctic
Peninsula - AMR 30
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11 nights / 12 days aboard Aleksey
Maryshev
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Embarkation:
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27
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Feb
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2009
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Ushuaia
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Disembarkation:
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10
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Mar
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2009
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Ushuaia
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With scuba diving
option. Supplement US $ 990,-
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Twin non private
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6,250
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US$
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Twin private
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6,990
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US$
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Superior
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8,190
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US$
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Polar Circle - MOL 30
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11 nights / 12 days aboard Professor
Molchanov
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Embarkation:
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08
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Mar
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2009
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Ushuaia
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Disembarkation:
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19
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Mar
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2009
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Ushuaia
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With scuba
diving option. Supplement US $ 990,-
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Triple non
private
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5,350
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US$
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Twin non
private
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6,250
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US$
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Twin private
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6,990
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US$
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Superior
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8,150
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US$
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Suite
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8,990
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US$
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GENERAL
NOTES:
All
rates are quoted per person in US Dollar, based on twin occupancy. Twin
non private and Twin private cabins are available for single occupancy at
1.8 times the share price, Superior cabins and Suits are available for
single occupancy at 2.0 times the share price. 5% discount will be granted
for bookings for one or more consecutive voyages (except for the Atlantic
Odyssey voyages).
Fares include:
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Voyage
aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
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All
meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee
and tea
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All
shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
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Program
of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced
expedition staff
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All
miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
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Comprehensive
pre-departure material
Not
included:
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Any
airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
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Pre-
and post land arrangements
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Transfers
to / from the vessel
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Passport
and visa expenses
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Government
arrival and departure taxes
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Meals
ashore
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Baggage,
cancellation and personal insurance ( which is strongly recommended)
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Excess
baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry,
bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
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And
the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and
other service personnel aboard ( guidelines will be provided)
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A
net fuel surcharge of US Dollar 20 per person per night and a fixed
amount of US Dollar 300 for the Atlantic Odyssey
Please
note that all dates & rates are subject to change. All voyages will
operate subject to a minimum of 30 participants.
* Availability of cabins are subject to prior sale
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