HIGHLIGHTS
- In-depth
expedition, explore farther, see more
- Sail
farther south to try and reach the Antarctic Circle
- Limited
number of departures
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jan 01, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 | 15,037 |
15,995 |
| Feb 16, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 | 15,037 |
15,995 |
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jan 01, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 | 15,037 |
15,995 |
| Feb 16, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 | 15,037 |
15,995 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 / Start of the Air-Cruise
Antarctica21
staff members welcome you in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM. Transfer
to your hotel, visit Explorers House, and attend a mandatory briefing
that provides important information about your air-cruise and reviews
the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. A welcome dinner
introduces you to the local gastronomy as you meet fellow adventurers
from around the world.
Day
2 / Scheduled flight to Antarctica
A
smooth two-hour flight takes you efficiently from Punta Arenas to King
George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. Your Antarctic adventure
begins as you exit the airplane and the clear Antarctic air fills your
lungs for the first time. You then walk 2-km (1.25-mi) passing
Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen
Station to reach the shore and board a Zodiac that will take you to
your boutique expedition vessel.
Day
3-8 / Exploring Antarctica
Sail
along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying
the company of seabirds, penguins, seals and whales. Visit the South
Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula,
disembarking by Zodiac each day. In small groups, hike to extraordinary
sites and take part in exploratory Zodiac excursions to otherwise
inaccessible areas. Our expert polar guides share their passion for
Antarctica through an engaging program of illustrated presentations,
and lead you ashore to interpret the wildlife, the history and the many
wonders of the Antarctic environment.
From the glass-enclosed lounge, enjoy spectacular views while sharing
your daily adventures with fellow guests over a drink. The goal of the
expedition is to sail far south in the attempt of reaching the Polar
Circle. The Expedition Team plans the specific voyage route based on
local conditions, and takes advantage of the ever-changing
opportunities provided by nature. Flexibility will be the key to a
successful voyage. Your voyage may include visits to sites in the South
Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache and Penola Straits,
and the Crystal Sound. Each voyage is unique and each is crafted to
provide the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment.
Day
9 / Scheduled return flight from Antarctica
Back at King George Island, bid farewell to Antarctica as you board the
flight 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 10 / 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, one 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.
- For
air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, exclusive access to Explorers
House.
- 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 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 on page 39.
- IAATO
passenger fee.
Specifically
not Included in the Rate
Anything
that is not specifically listed under the
“Included
in the Rate” section. For example:
- 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.
- Internet
connection on board the ship.
- 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)
