Antarctic Peninsula aboard Expedition
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Overview
Highlights
- 11 days Antarctica Cruises
- Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands
- Crossing Drake Passage
- Explore Ushuaia
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Trip includes
- Accommodations on board the M/S Expedition
- All meals included on board the ship
- Use of complimentary rubber boots on board
- 10:1 ratio of expedition staff and naturalists
- Scheduled visits to modern scientific research stations
- All shore landings and Zodiac cruises in Antarctica
- Ushuaia airport transfer when arriving/departing on regularly scheduled flights and days
- 1 twin share hotel night with breakfast in Ushuaia.
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Itinerary
Accommodation: Hotel Ushuaia Or Similar
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the world's most southerly city. Arrive in Ushuaia at any time.
Meals: Breakfast And Dinner
Embarkation on the M/S Expedition begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia. We enjoy the evening sailing through the Beagle Channel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Our adventure begins with a 400 mile crossing of the passage that bears the name of the 16th century English explorer Sir Francis Drake. The ship is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean. Take in daily lectures from your expedition team and keep an eye out for the first sightings of icebergs, whales and albatross following in the ship's wake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Experience some of the most unique wildlife viewing and inspiring scenery in the world as you set foot on the Antarctic continent. Attempt two shore landings per day (weather conditions permitting) and encounter Gentoo, Chinst...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Journey north to our home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of your Antarctic experience with your lecturers and staff. Keep your eyes open on the observation deck for some final whale sightings.
Meals: Breakfast
Disembark in the morning.
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Room Configuration
Solo travellers willing to share can reserve a quad, triple or twin-shared cabin, where you will be matched with a person of the same gender. If the other cabin berth goes unsold, you will be guaranteed the rate with no single supplement. For those who desire single occupancy, cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.6 times the twin rate, excluding Category 1 and 1A cabins.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Airfares to the embarkation point and from the disembarkation point
- Adventure options of kayaking or diving
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Supplement for single hotel accommodations
- Meals while in Ushuaia
- Trip Cancellation Insurance with emergency medical evacuation insurance (required)
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar and beverage charges and telecommunication charges
- Customary gratuity at the end of the voyage for those who have served you aboard
Accommodation
Safety & Crew Aboard Expedition Designed with your safety in mind, the MS Expedition is fully equipped to meet the demands of cruising in polar regions. Its forward-looking sonar reduces the risk of grounding on uncharted reefs and its design and construction complies with Finnish-Swedish ICE Class 1 standards. The ship is equipped with new and regularly serviced lifeboats and life-rafts. Its four partially enclosed lifeboats provide capacity for all passengers and crew while six life rafts boast a capacity of 150 persons. In addition the MS Expedition has full cold-weather immersion suits for all-designed to significantly increase the odds of survival in the event of immersion in freezing waters. The ship's crew is dedicated to ensuring every journey exceeds travelers' expectations. From the Expedition captain who has successfully navigated over 100 ice cruises, to the ship's expedition leader with over 30 years experience in polar expeditions, they are amongst the most experienced and skilled in their field.
Expedition 132 guests Built: 1972 Renovated: 2009 55 crew members Length: 345 feet Beam: 61 feet Draft: 15 feet Cruising Speed: 13 knots Ice Class: Swedish/ Finnish 1B At a nimble 345 feet in length, with a capacity to hold 132 guests, the M/S Expedition is an ideal vessel to ply polar waters. Her large outside decks offer panoramic views and her cabins are some of the largest in the industry, all boasting an ocean-facing window or porthole and private en-suite facilities. With a focus on top of the line safety, comfort and the unique demands of polar travel, the M/S Expedition is one of the world's leading polar expedition cruise ships. Unlike many expedition ships, where public space is at a premium, the M/S Expedition has multiple large public areas to enjoy during sea crossings and in between land excursions. A 2009 renovation resulted in a $13 million refurbishment.
Deck 2 and Deck 3
At time of booking a non-refundable deposit of $750 per person is required to confirm a reservation on this Antarctic voyage. The deposit may be paid by bank wire transfer, check, money order or major credit card. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Lifetime deposits for this trip apply wherein if the trip must be cancelled, the deposits may be applied to a future trip on the Expedition of same or greater value. Final payment can be made by check, credit, money order or bank wire transfer. All prices and payments are in US dollars and no other currencies can be accepted.
A special cancellation policy applies to all Antarctic and Arctic trips, which is stricter than the Adventure Smith Explorations policy. All requests for cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations received:
90 days or more before departure: Loss of deposit
89 to 60 days before departure: 50% of the cost of services booked
Less than 60 days before departure: 100% of cost of services booked
10 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 9 Dinners
Families & Children Minimum age for children is 10 years old. An adult over the age of 21 must accompany every 2 children under the age of 18. The ratio of adults to children traveling together must be one adult per two children and two adults per four children (17 and under).
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