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ITINERARY
DAY 1
ARRIVAL USHUAIA
Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina - the world’s southernmost town.
Explore the quaint city or local countryside. Alternatively, consider a
day trip off the beaten path to the raw, natural archipelago of Tierra
del Fuego. It's a hiker's paradise with rugged snow-capped mountains,
glaciers, flower-filled meadows and boggy quagmires. In the afternoon,
we board our ship, Ocean Victory.
Our journey begins as we navigate through the calms of Beagle Channel,
a strait in the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago.
DAY 2-3
AT SEA - CROSS DRAKE PASSAGE
In the Drake, the excitement builds as Antarctic wildlife comes into
view with our first sight of seals, penguins, and albatrosses. As well
as the first icebergs as we approach the South Shetland chain of
islands.
With the unique X-BOW design, the Ocean Victory will offer you a
smoother sailing across the Drake passage than conventional expedition
vessels – and with a far less carbon emission.
DAY 4-5
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
Over the next two days, we will explore to the sub-Antarctic islands of
the South Shetland chain.
Projected landfalls could include: King George Island; Deception
Island, an extinct volcano; Half Moon Island with nesting Wilson's
storm petrels and chinstrap penguins.
The itinerary and activities over the next few days depend on weather
and ice conditions. The route and shore landings will be determined by
the captain and expedition leader and communicated to guests through
regularly scheduled briefings.
DAY 6-8
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
As the white shimmer of Antarctica looms on our horizon, the presence
of wildlife multiples by tens of thousands with many species of lively
penguins, inquisitive seals, nesting birds and the spray of marine
mammals.
Wildlife abounds on the Antarctic Peninsula: leopard, fur and Weddell
seals of Cuverville Island; humpback whales of Gerlache Strait;
Paradise Bay; the dramatic Lemaire Channel's orcas. Explore as far
south as possible towards the Antarctic Circle at c. 66 deg 33 minutes
south of the Equator. Possible landfall in this wild and seldom visited
area could be Pleneau and Petermann Islands, Crystal Sound and Detaille
Island. We will also visit research stations if ice conditions allow us.
The itinerary and activities over the next few days depend on weather,
swell and ice. The route and shore landings will be determined by the
captain and expedition leader and communicated to guests through
regularly scheduled briefings.
DAY 9-10
DEPART ANTARCTICA - AT SEA
Today, we depart Antarctica and spend two days at sea on our way back
to the calms of Beagle Channel and Ushuaia, Argentina. En-route, we
will cross Drake Passage and cruise past Cape Horn, a legendary
maritime landmark and the southern tip of South America.
During our time at sea, a variety of activities will be arranged on
board, and it provides the perfect opportunity to socialize with fellow
travelers.
DAY 11
BACK TO USHUAIA AND DISEMBARKATION
This morning, we arrive back in Ushuaia where our tour ends.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
INCLUSIONS
- 11-days/10 nights cruise with accommodation in a shared
double cabin featuring ensuite facilities
- All Zodiac landings and excursions as per itinerary
- Expedition parka
- Rubber boot rentals
- Guiding and lectures by our expedition leader and team
- Special Photo Workshop
- English-speaking expedition team
- Visual Journal link after voyage including voyage log,
gallery, maps, species list and more!
- Full board on the ship - breakfast, lunch, dinner and
afternoon snacks
- Free tea and coffee 24 hours daily
- Welcome and farewell cocktails
- Port and authority fees and taxes
EXCLUSIONS
- Extra excursions and activities not mentioned in the
itinerary
- Single room supplement and cabin upgrades
- Meals not on board the ship
- Beverages (other than coffee and tea)
- Tips for the crew (we recommend USD 14 per person per day)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned under
’Inclusions’
- Kayaking: $250/person per outing and it can only be booked
onboard.
- Lectures
- Photography
- Zodiac landings