Antarctica Christmas Cruise
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Highlights
- Visit historic huts and working scientific research stations.
- Explore Antarctic Peninsula discovering its wildlife-rich islands
- Experience cruise towards the South Shetland Islands
- Explore Ushuaia
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- Full service of our Adventure Consultants
- Educational presentations from ornithologists, glaciologists, historians, geologists, naturalists and marine mammal experts
- Photography advice and instruction from the resident photographer
- All zodiac and landing excursions
- Zodiac cruising, hiking, guided walks, photography workshops, fitness and yoga
- All meals during the voyage
- Coffee, tea and hot chocolate available anytime
- Access to an English speaking medical advisor
- Access to wellness area (finnish sauna, hot tub, sea water pool, natural essential oils)
- Use of multi-media room
- Expedition gear package for duration of the voyage (windproof/waterproof jacket and bibs, insulated rubber boots, water resistant binoculars, waterproof backpack, trekking poles)
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Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Akademik Ioffe
Arrive into the world’s most southerly city, Ushuaia, where you will board your expedition ship and get settled into your cabin. In the early evening, we’ll set sail along the Beagle Channel and into the Drake Passage, heading south towards the white continent of Antarctica.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Akademik Ioffe
The next couple of days will be sent sailing across the vast Drake Passage, keeping an eye out for giant petrels, Cape petrels and albatross which may follow the ship, together with whales ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Akademik Ioffe
The next four days will be spent exploring the majestic landscapes of Antarctica, sailing through its deep bays and pristine coves and discovering its wildlife-rich islands. We’ll sail alon...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Akademik Ioffe
After several days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, we’ll cruise towards the South Shetland Islands. If weather conditions are favorable, we’ll sail into the flooded volcanic caldera of Deception Island and visit an old whaling station, with its rustic wooden buildings and old relics.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Punta Arenas Hotel
This morning we depart the ship to take our charter flight back to Punta Arenas on the mainland of Chile, this flight and your overnight hotel in punta arenas are included in the price of your itinerary. On arrival in Punta Arenas we will transfer you to your hotel to relax and perhaps explore the town.
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home or to continue your travels.
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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.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Sea kayaking excursions (See note below)
- International and National Airfare
- Visa and passport fees, Airport taxes
- Pre and Post cruise hotel accommodations
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Items of a personal nature
- Massages
- Personal laundry service
- Postage and telephone calls
- Travel medical insurance, including medical evacuation (Mandatory)
- Trip interruption and cancellation insurance
- Gratuities
Accommodation
Ice-strengthened for Antarctic waters, the RCGS Resolute is a purpose-built polar expedition vessel with a modern layout and design. It boasts a spacious lounge with 180-degree views and a well-stocked library where you can relax with a good book. Grab a drink at one of the two bars and feast on sumptuous meals in one of the two dining rooms, with large picture windows so you won’t miss a thing. Keep fit in the onboard gym and saltwater pool or indulge in a spa, sauna or steam room session in the wellness center. Each of the spacious cabins feature modern lounge areas, new carpets and high-quality cabinetry, as well as en-suite bathrooms and soft lighting. There is a range of bedding configurations to suit all travelers, with porthole windows or expansive panoramic windows ensuring ocean views. If you want to splurge, opt for the 44-square-meter One Ocean Suite that boasts enough room to entertain other guests.
Ship Specifications: Launched: 1993 Shipyard: Rauma, Finland Length: 122.8 metres Beam: 18 metres Draught: 4.97 metres Gross Tonnage: 8378 Speed (Max): 15 knots Cruise Speed: 14 knots Passengers: 146 Zodiac Boats: 14 Zodiacs onboard Electrical Supply: 220 Volts/European Pin Hull Classification: Ice Strengthened Ice Class: Lloyds 1AS Vessel Stability: External Stabilization Amenities: 360 degree viewing from outer decks Salt wataer plunge pool Large relaxation deck Hot water jacuzzi Wellness centre (massage therapy, Finnish Sauna, steam room) Gymnasium Presentation room Observation lounge and bar Two dining rooms Multimedia room and Library Spacious cabins (22-44 M Squared) Both the Vavilov and Ioffe ships are amazing vessels. They are sister ships, so very similar in many ways. Please see below for specifics for each ship.
Cancellations and Refunds
If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, you should notify Adventure Unbound in writing, by e-mail or fax immediately. If written cancellation is received (call to verify) before the final balance is due, you will be given a refund less the amount of the deposit. Deposits are not refundable. If cancellations are made on or after the final due date, no money will be refunded. If you are unable to go on the trip, you are welcome to find a replacement for yourself. Please understand that once you’ve signed up, we lose the right to sell your reserved space to other individuals or groups. Therefore, we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies. For this reason we strongly recommend you consider purchasing the Travel Protection Plan.
Travel Protection Plan
We strongly recommend that you purchase a travel protection plan which can include a full trip refund should you cancel at any time for medical or health reasons. Coverage also includes medical evacuation, trip delay, and other elements. Because so many of our guests purchase this plan, we add the cost to your invoice as a convenience and it becomes effective on the day your premium payment is received in our office. Should you not wish to purchase this travel plan, simply deduct its cost from your invoice. Participants are responsible for researching the terms of their insurance coverage.
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