Expedition Antarctica: highlights first hand
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Start from Montevideo with relaxing days at sea to discover the ship and get in the mood for the journey. Then the diversity of the South Pole awaits you: wildlife viewing in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, untouched sub-Antarctic archipelagos and spectacular ice landscapes from the Weddell Sea to the Antarctic Peninsula. A complete experience of nature, animals and polar history.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Montevideo/Uruguay, departure 18.00 hrs
Day 2: Relaxation at sea
Day 3: Relaxation at sea
Day 4: Relaxation at sea
Day 5: Falkland Islands
The British overseas territory has more than just a turbulent history; discover its impressive birdlife. Experience this unique ecosystem, which is home to around 60 species, during Zodiac landings. Together with your experts, you can observe rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, who share their habitat with kelp geese, striated caracaras, king cormorants as well as black-browed and wandering albatrosses. Natural history walks take you past the island’s typical dwarf shrubs and tall tussock grass. The first human footprints on the Falkland Islands date back to 1690, and it wasn’t until 1764 that the first settlement was established. The small capital city of Stanley has a very British feel to it today. The former whaling and sealing settlement boasts Victorian houses, small gardens and the southernmost Anglican church in the world.
Day 6: Falkland Islands
The British overseas territory has more than just a turbulent history; discover its impressive birdlife. ... The small capital city of Stanley has a very British feel to it today.
Day 7: Relaxation at sea
Day 8: Relaxation at sea
Day 9: South Georgia
Days of adventure and great experiences lie ahead of you, when rugged peaks on the horizon signal your approach to this unique animal paradise. South Georgia is often referred to as the 'cold Serengeti'. Hundreds of thousands of king penguins blanket the island’s coastlines and mountain slopes. On numerous trips and landings with the Zodiacs, you will experience the animal world from a respectful distance. With a little luck, you will see elephant seals fighting over a harem or gentoo and king penguins in their natural habitat. Your experts, who have extensive experience in the Antarctic, will familiarise you with the flora and fauna. The pioneering days of polar research will come to life for you in Grytviken: in the former whaling station, you will visit the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton and commemorate the heroic efforts with which he once saved his crew.
Day 10: South Georgia
Days of adventure and great experiences lie ahead of you...
Day 11: South Georgia
Day 12: Relaxation at sea
Day 13: South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula
The South Orkney Islands, a small group of islands... The South Shetland Islands form a long chain... This expedition takes you in a flexible route towards adventure through the Weddell Sea... The Antarctic Peninsula, part of the coldest continent on Earth...
Day 14: South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula
Day 15: South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula
Day 16: South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula
Day 17: South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula
Day 18: South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula
Day 19: South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula
Day 20: Sailing through the Drake Passage
Day 21: Sailing through the Drake Passage
Day 22: Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 06.00 hrs. Charter flight to Buenos Aires
Inclusions et Exclusions
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All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs
Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures
Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps
In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages
Coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day)
International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast, bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening)
A complimentary selection of soft drinks
Harbour and airport fees
Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination
OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, indoor and outdoor relaxation area
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- 22 Jours
- Sail
- Départ de Montevideo
- Retour à Ushuaia
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Sail
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