Expedition Antarctica: Weddell Sea

All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)

Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship

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 (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service

Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, 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, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)

Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin

International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)

German ship and expedition management as well as a mostly German-speaking service crew

Harbour and airport fees

Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the PLATINUM and GOLD fares

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, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area