Waterproof Expeditions: Crossing the Antarctic Circle

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Cruising the Antarctic Peninsula and the Circle

Explore the deep bays and fjords of the Antarctic Peninsula where massive glaciers flank a rugged spine of snowy mountains. Scattered amongst penguin rookeries and basking seals, reminders of early explorers bring history to life. Scientific stations open the door to fascinating research. We hope to make landings two to three times a day. To get ashore we will use zodiacs. Sometimes we will cruise along spectacular ice cliffs, or make contact with whales. In these situations we will appreciate the distinct advantage of being on a small vessel, which gives everyone the opportunity to experience these very special close encounters with wildlife.

Across the Antarctic Circle
Venturing across the Antarctic Circle beyond 66°33” South, takes you to a frozen region of brooding mountain ranges, massive blue icebergs and waterways taut with fast ice. Plentiful krill attracts the continent’s greatest variety and concentration of wildlife, including Orcas, Leopard seals, Fur seals, penguins and Snow petrels.

Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
On some departures we also offer a Polar Scuba diving and Polar snorkelling option. You will be one of the few divers and snorkelers ever witness the fascinating underwater world of these Antarctic waters. Please contact us for more details on these activities.

Crossing the Circle

This itinerary includes one of the most in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula, it also offers the opportunity to venture further south across the Antarctic Circle. As you head towards a milestone few travelers reach, you’ll feel you are in a world without borders, sailing through an endless stretch of sea, snow and ice.
Dramatic ice formations will ignite your imagination as you search the landscape for the wildlife that calls it home. Whether it’s humpback whales alongside the ship, a leopard seal diving beneath your Zodiac, penguins sliding into crystal waters from an iceberg, or a giant petrel soaring above cracking sea-ice, you’ll experience a sensory overload in Antarctica like you’ve never felt before.

Note:
This is a sample itinerary only. Final itiniraries, ports of embarkation and disembarkation and sites may change depending on vessel and departure dates, weather- and ice conditions.

Antarctic Peninsula & South of the Circle

On King George Island we are at the stepping off point for the Antarctic Peninsula. A host of choices is now open to us and depending on the ice and weather conditions the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula is yours to explore. Our experienced leaders, will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day. This allows us to make best use of the prevailing weather, ice conditions and wildlife opportunities. Because we are so far south, we will experience approximately 18-20 hours' daylight and the days will be as busy as you wish. There is plenty of time for sleep when you get home!
Once we arrive in the calmer waters of Bransfield and Gerlache Straits, we hope to make landings and do other activities like kayaking, diving and snorkeling two to three times a day. To get ashore we will use Zodiacs. Sometimes we will cruise along spectacular ice cliffs, or make contact with whales, penguins and seals. In these situations we will appreciate the distinct advantage of being on a small vessel, which gives everyone the opportunity to experience these very special close encounters with wildlife.
You may visit the following exciting places if conditions and time allows:

Livingston Island
A unique landing place on the Peninsula – tiny toes of land that are literally alive with wildlife. Here we will find two species of penguins breeding, chinstraps and gentoos. It is not uncommon to find wallows of elephant seals that are 60 beasts strong. Giant petrels nest on the ridgeline. The vegetation consists of mosses, lichens and the only grass species that grows in Antarctica. All this is set against a stunning backdrop, underneath long black scree slopes at the foot of the mountains and glaciers of Livingston Island.
Deception Island

Visiting Deception Island is like making a journey to the moon. We sail through the narrow opening of Neptune's Bellows to enter the flooded volcanic crater. Inside is an unworldly scene, virtually devoid of life. We can explore the lifeless remains of a derelict whaling station and a vacant British base, or climb to the rim of the crater. Steam rises from the shore indicating that the water is actually warm enough for a swim, for those who dare. Outside the crater, if conditions allow, we might land at Bailey Head to explore the enormous chinstrap penguin rookery that featured in David Attenborough's Life in the Freezer series.
Paradise Harbour

We might step on the continent of Antarctica at Paradise Harbour. Prepare to be dazzled by your first glimpse of the continent. The scenery here is amazing. We hope the weather will be mild enough to allow us all to step foot on the White Continent itself. Paradise Harbour is a protected bay surrounded by magnificent peaks and spectacular glaciers, the rocky cliffs provide perfect nesting sites for blue-eyed shags, terns and gulls. This is a haven for whales so keep your eyes open for humpbacks, orcas and minkes, as well as crabeater seals, as we explore the bay in Zodiacs. Imagine being so close to a whale that when he surfaces to blow, the fishy spray of his exhalation momentarily blurs your vision. Words cannot describe this experience.
Half Moon Island

A wildlife rich island tucked into a neat bay at the eastern end of Livingston Island. On a clear day the glaciers and mountains of Livingston Island dominate the scene. There is a large chinstrap penguin rookery tucked in between basaltic turrets coloured by yellow and orange lichens. Gulls nest on these turrets and there are often fur seals and elephant seals hauled out on the pebble beaches. At one extremity of the island there is a large colony of nesting blue-eyed shags. At the other end lies a small Argentine station that is sometimes occupied by scientists conducting research on the penguin colony and surrounding waterways.

*NOTE: Snorkeling & Diving activity on designated trips need a minimum of 6 participants.

Dates & Rates

Akademik Ioffe Across the Antarctic Circle
- Across the Antarctic Circle
- 10 nights
- Max number of Passengers 92
Dates
- 28th Dec - 7th Jan 2020
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Punta Arenas
Prices from

Ocean Suite
USD 18,895
Shackleton
USD 17,195
Superior
USD 15,595
Twin Private
USD 14,895
Twin Semi-Private
USD 13,795
Main Deck Triple
USD 11,695
Includes

- Comprehensive pre-voyage information package including details to help you prepare for your trip;
- Transfers from central meeting point to the ship on Day 1 and from the Punta Arenas airport to a downtown hotel on Day 11;
- Special charter flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas at the end of the voyage;
- Hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas for one night at the conclusion of your voyage;
- Shipboard accommodation in your selected cabin category with daily housekeeping. Cabins feature outside views with windows or portholes that open on each deck;
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage with daily afternoon tea;
- 24-hour tea, coffee, hot chocolate in bar/lounge plus in-cabin tea and coffee making facilities;
- Experienced Expedition Leader and professional expedition team of marine biologists, naturalists, historians, adventure guides and photographers;
- Daily off-ship excursions by Zodiac boat breaking into small groups for shore landings;
- Guided hikes and walks on shore of various durations for guests of all abilities;
- Visits to wildlife colonies, historic sites, places of outstanding natural beauty and science stations;
- Educational presentations and talks by polar experts in their field (i.e. marine biologists, naturalists, historians etc). Onboard or on shore;
- Resident photography guide available to assist all guests plus access to computers in the multimedia lab for image downloads, file back up and management;
- An emergency trained medical physician onboard every voyage;
- Dedicated hospitality team including Hotel Manager, four chefs, professional bar staff and Adventure Concierge staff;
- Onboard sauna, plunge pool, Jacuzzi and fitness centre including massage options (charge applies for massage and treatments);
- Sea Kayaking programme available (additional charge of US$795pp). Must be reserved at the time of booking your voyage and you must have some prior paddling experience;
- Access to well-stocked polar reference library;
- End of voyage video, photos and take-home USB;
- Port fees and all permits to access visited areas.

Excludes

- Any international or local airfare unless otherwise specified in the voyage itinerary;
- Visa and passport expenses;
- Pre or post-cruise hotel accommodation unless otherwise specified in the itinerary (or pre-arranged);
- Pre or post-cruise transfers unless otherwise specified in the itinerary (or pre-arranged);
- Personal expenses on board such as alcoholic beverages, bar charges or laundry expenses;
- Telecommunication charges (i.e. email, satellite phone);
- Baggage, cancellation or medical travel Insurance related expenses (travel insurance is mandatory on all voyages);
- A voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and ship crew (suggested amount – US$15-20 per day).
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RCGS Resolute Across the Antarctic Circle
- RCGS Resolute
- 11 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 154
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 17th Jan - 28th Jan 2020
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

One Ocean Suite
USD 20,195
Shackleton Suite
USD 17,795
Superior Plus Cabin
USD 16,695
Superior Cabin
USD 16,195
Twin Private Cabin
USD 14,995
Triple Private Cabin
USD 13,695
Includes

- Comprehensive pre-voyage information package including details to help you prepare for your trip;
- Transfers to the ship on embarkation day and from the ship to the airport on disembarkation;
- Shipboard accommodation in your selected cabin category with daily housekeeping. Cabins feature outside views with windows or portholes that open on each deck;
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage with daily afternoon tea;
- 24-hour tea, coffee, hot chocolate in bar/lounge plus in-cabin tea and coffee making facilities;
- Experienced Expedition Leader and professional expedition team of marine biologists, naturalists, historians, adventure guides and photographers;
- Daily off-ship excursions by Zodiac boat breaking into small groups for shore landings;
- Guided hikes and walks on shore of various durations for guests of all abilities;
- Visits to wildlife colonies, historic sites, places of outstanding natural beauty and science stations;
- Educational presentations and talks by polar experts in their field (i.e. marine biologists, naturalists, historians etc). Onboard or on shore;
- Resident photography guide available to assist all guests plus access to computers in the multimedia lab for image downloads, file back up and management;
- An emergency trained medical physician onboard every voyage;
- Dedicated hospitality team including Hotel Manager, four chefs, professional bar staff and Adventure Concierge staff;
- Onboard sauna, plunge pool, Jacuzzi and fitness centre including massage options (charge applies for massage and treatments);
- Sea Kayaking programme available (additional charge of US$795pp). Must be reserved at the time of booking your voyage and you must have some prior paddling experience;
- Access to well-stocked polar reference library;
- End of voyage video, photos and take-home USB;
- Port fees and all permits to access visited areas.

Excludes

- Any international or local airfare unless otherwise specified in the voyage itinerary;
- Visa and passport expenses;
- Pre or post-cruise hotel accommodation unless otherwise specified in the itinerary (or pre-arranged);
- Pre or post-cruise transfers unless otherwise specified in the itinerary (or pre-arranged);
- Personal expenses on board such as alcoholic beverages, bar charges or laundry expenses;
- Telecommunication charges (i.e. email, satellite phone);
- Baggage, cancellation or medical travel Insurance related expenses (travel insurance is mandatory on all voyages);
- A voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and ship crew (suggested amount – US$15-20 per day).
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Greg Mortimer Across the Antarctic Circle
- Greg Mortimer
- 12 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 160
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 3rd Feb - 15th Feb 2020
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

Captain's Suite
USD 22,100
Junior Suite
USD 19,200
Balcony Suite
USD 16,300
Balcony stateroom
USD 12,700
Aurora Stateroom
USD 11,600
Includes

- Group transfer from airport to hotel (on our preferred flight).
- One night pre-voyage accommodation and luggage transfer to the ship the next day
- Transfer to downtown Ushuaia or airport (post-voyage)
- Fully-serviced accommodation in your chosen stateroom
- Daily shore excursions, guided walks, Zodiac cruises
- An experienced team of destination specialists and activity leaders
- An informative and entertaining lecture program by our team of experts
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner including house wines, beers and soft drinks, afternoon tea and snacks
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell drinks including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- Pre-dinner drinks including canapes and bar snacks
- Complimentary 3-in-1 polar jacket
- Complimentary use of gumboots
- Complimentary use of fitness centre
- Complimentary access to on board expedition doctor and medical clinic
- Personalised photo book (post voyage)
- Entry fees to historic or tourist sites
- Port, pilotage charges and landing fees

Excludes

- International or domestic flights to or within South America, unless specified
- Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
- Optional activity surcharges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, and email or phone charges.

Surcharges:
Kayaking: USD 1200
Diving: USD 1200
Snorkeling: USD 800
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RCGS Resolute Across the Antarctic Circle
- RCGS Resolute
- 12 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 154
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 14th Feb - 26th Feb 2020
- Embark: Santiago (Chile)
- Disembark: Santiago (Chile)
Prices from

One Ocean Suite
USD 21,995
Shackleton Suite
USD 19,395
Superior Plus Cabin
USD 18,295
Superior Cabin
USD 17,695
Twin Private Cabin
USD 16,295
Triple Private Cabin
USD 14,995
Includes

- Comprehensive pre-voyage information package including details to help you prepare for your trip;
- Transfers to the ship on embarkation day and from the ship to the airport on disembarkation;
- Shipboard accommodation in your selected cabin category with daily housekeeping. Cabins feature outside views with windows or portholes that open on each deck;
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage with daily afternoon tea;
- 24-hour tea, coffee, hot chocolate in bar/lounge plus in-cabin tea and coffee making facilities;
- Experienced Expedition Leader and professional expedition team of marine biologists, naturalists, historians, adventure guides and photographers;
- Daily off-ship excursions by Zodiac boat breaking into small groups for shore landings;
- Guided hikes and walks on shore of various durations for guests of all abilities;
- Visits to wildlife colonies, historic sites, places of outstanding natural beauty and science stations;
- Educational presentations and talks by polar experts in their field (i.e. marine biologists, naturalists, historians etc). Onboard or on shore;
- Resident photography guide available to assist all guests plus access to computers in the multimedia lab for image downloads, file back up and management;
- An emergency trained medical physician onboard every voyage;
- Dedicated hospitality team including Hotel Manager, four chefs, professional bar staff and Adventure Concierge staff;
- Onboard sauna, plunge pool, Jacuzzi and fitness centre including massage options (charge applies for massage and treatments);
- Sea Kayaking programme available (additional charge of US$795pp). Must be reserved at the time of booking your voyage and you must have some prior paddling experience;
- Access to well-stocked polar reference library;
- End of voyage video, photos and take-home USB;
- Port fees and all permits to access visited areas.

Excludes

Mandatory charter flight Santiago de Chile - Stanley - Santiago de Chile: US$995

- Any international or local airfare unless otherwise specified in the voyage itinerary;
- Visa and passport expenses;
- Pre or post-cruise hotel accommodation unless otherwise specified in the itinerary (or pre-arranged);
- Pre or post-cruise transfers unless otherwise specified in the itinerary (or pre-arranged);
- Personal expenses on board such as alcoholic beverages, bar charges or laundry expenses;
- Telecommunication charges (i.e. email, satellite phone);
- Baggage, cancellation or medical travel Insurance related expenses (travel insurance is mandatory on all voyages);
- A voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and ship crew (suggested amount – US$15-20 per day).
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Greg Mortimer Across the Antarctic Circle
- Greg Mortimer
- 12 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 160
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 14th Feb - 26th Feb 2020
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Punta Arenas
Prices from

Captain's Suite
USD 20,300
Junior Suite
USD 17,600
Balcony Suite
USD 14,900
Balcony stateroom
USD 11,700
Aurora Stateroom
USD 10,700
Includes

- Arrival airport to hotel. One night pre-voyage hotel accommodation (breakfast included). Luggage transfer to ship next day.
- Charter flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas. Transfer from airport to hotel and one night accommodation post-voyage
- Fully-serviced accommodation in your chosen stateroom
- Daily shore excursions, guided walks, Zodiac cruises
- An experienced team of destination specialists and activity leaders
- An informative and entertaining lecture program by our team of experts
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner including house wines, beers and soft drinks, afternoon tea and snacks
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell drinks including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- Pre-dinner drinks including canapes and bar snacks
- Pre-dinner drinks including canapes and bar snacks
- Complimentary use of gumboots
- Complimentary use of fitness centre
- Complimentary access to on board expedition doctor and medical clinic
- Personalised photo book (post voyage)
- Entry fees to historic or tourist sites
- Port, pilotage charges and landing fees

Excludes

- International or domestic flights to or within South America, unless specified
- Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
- Optional activity surcharges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, and email or phone charges.

Surcharges:
Kayaking: USD 1200
Diving: USD 1200*
Snorkeling: USD 800*
*minimum of 6 divers/snorkelers
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Plancius Across the Antarctic Circle
- Plancius
- 11 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 116
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 16th Feb - 27th Feb 2020
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

Superior Cabin
EUR 9,650
Twin Deluxe
EUR 8,950
Twin Window
EUR 8,400
Triple Porthole
EUR 7,400
Quadruple cabin
EUR 6,550
Includes

- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia, directly after disembarkation
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program

Excludes

- Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
- Pre- and post land arrangements
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Meals ashore
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory)
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature
- Gratuities

Surcharges:
Camping: EUR 160
Kayaking: EUR 380

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Ortelius Across the Antarctic Circle
- Ortelius
- 13 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 116
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 18th Mar - 31st Mar 2020
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

Superior Cabin
EUR 10,250
Twin Deluxe
EUR 9,600
Twin Window
EUR 8,950
Twin porthole deck 3
EUR 8,550
Twin Porthole deck 4
EUR 8,550
Triple porthole
EUR 7,850
Quadruple Porthole
EUR 6,950
Includes

- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia, directly after disembarkation
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program

Excludes

- Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
- Pre- and post land arrangements
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Meals ashore
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory)
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature
- Gratuities

Surcharges:
Diving: EUR 620
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Ocean Diamond Across the Antarctic Circle
- Ocean Diamond
- 13 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 189
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 8th Jan - 21st Jan 2021
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

Single obst view
USD 15,995
Single Porthole
USD 15,995
Balcony Suite
USD 15,495
Suite
USD 14,995
Twin Window
USD 13,995
Twin obst view
USD 12,995
Triple
USD 8,995
Includes

- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced expedition leaders, including shore landings and other activities.
- All zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program.
- All shore landings as per the daily program.
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage.
- Beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.
- Formal and informal presentations by our expedtion team and guest speakers as scheduled.
- A photographic journal documenting the expedition.
- A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions.
- Comprehensive onboard materials, including a map and a informative Antarctic Reader.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges.
- All luggage handling aboard the ship.
- Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person.
- Group arrival transfer in Ushuaia from airport to pre-expedition hotel on day 1.
- Group transfer from hotel to ship on embarkation day.
- Group departure transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from ship to local airport or to luggage storage facility.
- One night's pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with breakfast.

Excludes

- International airfare
- Passport and applicable visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
- Meals unless otherwise specified
- Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance.
- Excess-baggage fees on international flights
- Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned.
- Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
- Gratuities.
- Additional overnight accommodation.
- Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicity stated.
- Adventure options not listed in included activites
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Sea Spirit Across the Antarctic Circle
- Sea Spirit
- 14 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 114
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 25th Jan - 8th Feb 2021
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

Owners Suite
EUR 23,395
Premium Suite
EUR 18,495
Deluxe Suite
EUR 17,095
Superior Suite
EUR 15,395
Classic Suite
EUR 15,195
Main Deck Suite
EUR 14,095
Triple Classic
EUR 10,695
Includes

1 pre-voyage hotel night;
Group transfer from the airport to the hotel on a day prior to departure;
Group transfer to the ship on day of embarkation;
Shipboard accommodation;
All meals on board throughout the voyage;
Tea and coffee station 24 hours daily;
All scheduled landings/excursions (subject to weather and ice conditions);
Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader & Expedition Team;
Expeditions parka;
Rubber boots for shore landings for the time of the cruise;
Welcome and Farewell cocktails;
All port fees;
Group transfer to airport or central location upon disembarkation;
Pre-departure materials;
Digital Voyage Log;

Excludes

Airfare;
Visa and passport fees (if applicable);
Luggage and trip cancellation insurance;
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages other than those for special events and celebrations;
Personal expenses such as laundry and onboard communication (telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service);
Fuel surcharge may be applied for all bookings;
Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of USD 200,000;
Staff gratuities;
Pre- or post-cruise travel expenses.
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Ushuaia Across the Antarctic Circle
- Ushuaia
- 11 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 88
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 27th Jan - 7th Feb 2021
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

Premier Single
USD 16,350
Suite Twin
USD 15,130
Superior Twin
USD 14,390
Premier Twin
USD 13,620
Standard Plus Twin
USD 11,420
Standard Twin
USD 9,430
Standard Plus Triple
USD 8,810
Includes

- Voyage aboard the USHUAIA as indicated in the itinerary.
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the USHUAIA.
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac.
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- Comprehensive pre-departure material.
- Detailed post-expedition log.

Excludes

- Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights;
- pre- and post land arrangements;
- transfers to / from the vessel;
- passport and visa expenses;
- Government arrival and departure taxes;
- meals ashore;
- baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (strongly recommended);
- excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as bar and beverage charges and telecommunication charges;
- customary gratuity at the end of the voyages (guidelines will be provided).

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Island Sky Across the Antarctic Circle
- Island Sky
- 15 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 112
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 31st Jan - 15th Feb 2021
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

Owner's Suite
USD 22,995
Penthouse Suite
USD 20,995
Veranda Suite
USD 18,995
Deluxe Suite
USD 17,995
Promenade Suite
USD 17,595
Window Suite
USD 16,795
Porthole Suite
USD 14,995
Triple Suite
USD 11,495
Includes

All voyages include 2 hotel nights prior to embarkation

Excludes

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Hanseatic Inspiration Across the Antarctic Circle
- Hanseatic Inspiration
- 13 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 199
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 2nd Feb - 15th Feb 2021
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

Grand Suite w/ veranda
EUR 22,857
Junior Suite w/ balcony
EUR 17,233
Balcony Cabin
EUR 13,443
French Balcony Cabin
EUR 12,949
Panoramic Cabin
EUR 12,445
Outside Cabin
EUR 11,951

Including charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia/Argentina and back.
Including a visit to South Shetland Islands, Marguerite Bay and the Weddell Sea
Includes

- Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia/Argentina
- In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection of spirits in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine, 24-hour cabin service (Butler service in Grand Suites and Junior Suite)
- 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 (emails free of charge, Internet subject to a charge)
- Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin
- All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (partly e-Zodiacs)
- 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
- Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
- Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example, manuals about the Arctic, Antarctic and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps
- International gourmet cuisine – full board: early-bird breakfast, breakfast, bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
- German- and English-speaking ship and expedition management as well as German- and English-speaking service crew
- Harbour and airport fees
- Cancellation fee insurance and bankruptcy Insurance
- 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 (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)

Excludes

- Pre- and post land arrangements
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Meals ashore
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
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Plancius Across the Antarctic Circle
- Plancius
- 11 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 116
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 14th Feb - 25th Feb 2021
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

Superior Cabin
EUR 9,950
Twin Deluxe
EUR 9,300
Twin Window
EUR 8,750
Twin Porthole
EUR 8,400
Quadruple cabin
EUR 6,800
Includes

- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia, directly after disembarkation
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program

Excludes

- Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
- Pre- and post land arrangements
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Meals ashore
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory)
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
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Ocean Adventurer Across the Antarctic Circle
- Ocean Adventurer
- 13 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 136
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 15th Feb - 28th Feb 2021
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

Owner's Suite
USD 20,495
Suite
USD 18,995
Deluxe Cabin
USD 17,495
Superior Cabin
USD 15,995
Main Deck Twin Window...
USD 14,995
Main Deck Twin Porthole...
USD 13,495
Lower Deck Twin Cabin
USD 11,995
Triple Cabin
USD 10,495
Includes

- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced expedition leaders, including shore landings and other activities.
- All zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program.
- All shore landings as per the daily program.
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage.
- Beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.
- Formal and informal presentations by our expedtion team and guest speakers as scheduled.
- A photographic journal documenting the expedition.
- A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions.
- Comprehensive onboard materials, including a map and a informative Antarctic Reader.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges.
- All luggage handling aboard the ship.
- Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person.
- Group arrival transfer in Ushuaia from airport to pre-expedition hotel on day 1.
- Group transfer from hotel to ship on embarkation day.
- Group departure transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from ship to local airport or to luggage storage facility.
- One night's pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with breakfast.

Excludes

- International airfare
- Passport and applicable visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
- Meals unless otherwise specified
- Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance.
- Excess-baggage fees on international flights
- Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned.
- Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
- Gratuities.
- Additional overnight accommodation.
- Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicity stated.
- Adventure options not listed in included activites
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Ocean Diamond Across the Antarctic Circle
- Ocean Diamond
- 13 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 189
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 25th Feb - 10th Mar 2021
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

Single obst view
USD 15,495
Single Porthole
USD 15,495
Balcony Suite
USD 14,995
Suite
USD 14,495
Twin Window
USD 13,495
Twin obst view
USD 12,495
Triple
USD 8,995
Includes

- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced expedition leaders, including shore landings and other activities.
- All zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program.
- All shore landings as per the daily program.
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage.
- Beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.
- Formal and informal presentations by our expedtion team and guest speakers as scheduled.
- A photographic journal documenting the expedition.
- A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions.
- Comprehensive onboard materials, including a map and a informative Antarctic Reader.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges.
- All luggage handling aboard the ship.
- Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person.
- Group arrival transfer in Ushuaia from airport to pre-expedition hotel on day 1.
- Group transfer from hotel to ship on embarkation day.
- Group departure transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from ship to local airport or to luggage storage facility.
- One night's pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with breakfast.

Excludes

- International airfare
- Passport and applicable visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
- Meals unless otherwise specified
- Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance.
- Excess-baggage fees on international flights
- Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned.
- Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
- Gratuities.
- Additional overnight accommodation.
- Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicity stated.
- Adventure options not listed in included activites
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Ortelius Across the Antarctic Circle
- Ortelius
- 13 nights
- shipMaxPassengers 116
- Learn more about this vessel
Dates
- 19th Mar - 1st Apr 2021
- Embark: Ushuaia
- Disembark: Ushuaia
Prices from

Superior Cabin
EUR 10,350
Twin Deluxe
EUR 9,700
Twin Window
EUR 9,100
Twin porthole deck 3
EUR 8,750
Twin Porthole deck 4
EUR 8,750
Quadruple Porthole
EUR 7,100
Includes

- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia, directly after disembarkation
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program

Excludes

- Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
- Pre- and post land arrangements
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Meals ashore
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory)
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
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