HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy
seeing ice-filled fjords and spectacular icebergs
- Spotting
penguins, seals, and whales that call the White Continent home
- This
trip is available on all three of our expedition ships
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 | 13,017 |
13,595 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | 13,017 |
13,595 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Feb 03, 2025 | 13,017 |
13,595 |
| Feb 01, 2025 | Feb 08, 2025 | 13,017 |
13,595 |
| Feb 06, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 | 13,017 |
13,595 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 | 13,017 |
13,595 |
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 | 13,017 |
13,595 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | 13,017 |
13,595 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Feb 03, 2025 | 13,017 |
13,595 |
| Feb 01, 2025 | Feb 08, 2025 | 13,017 |
13,595 |
| Feb 06, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 | 13,017 |
13,595 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 | 13,017 |
13,595 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 / Start of the Air-Cruise
Arrive
in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM where you
are welcomed by Antarctica21 staff and
transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you attend
a mandatory briefing that provides
important
information about your voyage and reviews the
essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors.
Later, gather for a welcome dinner and meet your
fellow adventurers while enjoying a typical
regional menu.
Day
2 / Scheduled flight to Antarctica
Your
Antarctic adventure begins with a two-hour
flight from Punta Arenas to King George
Island, in the South Shetland Islands. As you exit
the airplane, the clear Antarctic air fills
your lungs for the first time. The 2-km (1.25-mi)
walk to the shore, where you board a Zodiac to
embark your expedition vessel, takes you through
Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen
Station.
Day
3-6 / Exploring Antarctica
Cruise
between the South Shetland Islands and the
western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula,
sailing along ice-filled fjords and among
spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company
of seabirds, penguins, seals and whales.
Each day, disembark by Zodiac and explore
the landscape together with expert
polar guides. On board the ship, attend an
engaging program of lectures and presentations,
and enjoy spectacular views from the lounge
while sharing your daily adventures with fellow
guests.
No
journey is the same and flexibility is the key to
success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team plans
the voyage route to take advantage of the
ever-changing opportunities provided by Nature,
crafting a unique and extraordinary experience
each time. While the exact itinerary changes
with each expedition, you will explore several
spots that offer the best possible overview
of
the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage may include
visits to sites such as Paulet Island, Hope Bay,
Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise
Bay, Deception Island, the Lemaire
Channel,
or many other magnificent places.
Day
7 / Scheduled return flight from Antarctica
Return
to King George Island and bid farewell to
Antarctica before boarding the flight back to Punta
Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for
the night. (Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are
at your leisure and not included in the
program).
Day
8 / End of the Air-Cruise
After
breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for
your onward flight.
Ocean Nova (Expedition, 78-guests)
Ocean Nova is a modern and comfortable vessel carrying just 78 passengers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, she delivers clean, crisp Scandinavian styling, and with an ice-strengthened hull she is ideally suited for expedition travel in the Polar Regions.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- For
air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, group transfers airport/hotel on
Day 1.
- For
air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, 1 overnight with breakfast in
Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar, with a welcome
dinner including drinks on Day 1.
- 1
overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or
similar on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica.
- Group
transfers airport/hotel on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from
Antarctica, and group transfers hotel/airport on last Day of the
Air-Cruise.
- Flight
from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island and/or vice
versa as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage.
- Ship
cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula as indicated in the program
corresponding to each voyage.
- Daily
buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of
dishes.
- Daily
served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses.
- Wine,
beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board ship.
- Coffee,
tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water and snacks on board ship throughout
the expedition.
- All
guided shore excursions.
- Lectures
and entertainment on board.
- Comprehensive
pre- and post-voyage information material.
- Loan
of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica.
- Contingency
Plan as described further on.
- IAATO
passenger fee.
Specifically
not Included in the Rate
- Accommodation,
meals, excursions and transfers other than those included in the
itinerary and the Contingency Plan corresponding to each voyage.
Specifically, dinner in Punta Arenas upon return from Antarctica is not
included.
- Beverages
purchased at the ship’s bar.
- Personal
travel insurance.
- Extra
expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
- Gratuities.
- Visas
for Chile and/or Argentina, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or
departure tax, if applicable
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
- Sea Kayaking - USD 895 per person
- Hiking and Snowshoeing - USD 85 per person per excursion (available for booking on board the ship)
