Antarctica Aboard the Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond

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Overview
Highlights
- Sail in all suite ship or a high-value larger luxury vessel.
- Sail Antarctica in comfort on a classic itinerary.
- Many voyages feature optional adventure activities like camping and sea kayaking!
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Trip includes
- Voyage aboard the M/V Plancius
- All meals aboard the ship, including snacks, coffee and tea
- Free use of rubber boots and snow shoes
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the ship to the Ushuaia airport (directly after disembarkation)
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
- Lecture program by noted naturalists and experienced staff
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges during the program
- Comprehensive pre-departure material
Itinerary

Visiting: Ushuaia, Argentina
With a population over 60,000 people, Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world. The city has grown over the past few years, yet it has retained an easy going and accessible feel. With the sea to the south and mountains to the n...
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond
Visiting: South Atlantic
Today board your vessel in the late afternoon after which you will sail down the historic Beagle Channel. This body of water transects the Tierra del...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond
Visiting: South Atlantic
Prepare yourself for potentially rough seas, however sometimes we encounters smooth sailings as the Drake is unpredictable and alwa...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond
Visiting: South Atlantic
Continue sailing, enjoying wonderful meals, lectures and fabulous bird sightings along the way. Keep an eye out for whales as the ship gets closer and closer to the South Shetlands.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond
Visiting: Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
When the Antarctic Convergence is left in our wake, you will truly begin your Antarctic adventure. It is ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond
Visiting: Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Sail and see more of this amazing region.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond
Visiting: Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Continue touring the region. The goal is often 2 land visits a day, along with potential zodiac touring ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond
Visiting: Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Enjoy more excursions and profound sight-seeing of the mountains as they rise precipitously out of the sea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visiting: South Atlantic
The journey back across the Drake Passage provides you with some final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air. Spend time on the deck watching for seabirds and scouting for whales, enjoy a ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visiting: South Atlantic
Enjoy a final day with the staff and fellow travelers as you sail the Drake back to Ushuaia.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodging: Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond
Meals: Breakfast
Visiting: Ushuaia
The ship arrives in Ushuaia in the morning allowing you to catch a flight from about 12 noon and after.
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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
- Airfare; government arrival and departure taxes
- Lodging, meals and local transportation pre- and post voyage
- Passport and visa expenses
- Personal expenses such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunications charges
- Tips to ship staff and guides
- Optional (but recommended) travel insurance
Accommodation
The Sea Spirit is a luxurious vessel that has spacious suites for all passengers. Every suite has private bathroom facilities and an exterior views, while some suites include a private balcony. All suites have flat screen televisions and DVD players. A maximum of 114 guests will be carried per voyage. Activities Snowshoeing Sea Kayaking Camping Mountaineering Cross-country Skiing
All cancellations must be advised in writing. Cancellation of a booking or failure to join a tour will result in a retention of funds by Adventures Within Reach as follows.
61+ days prior to departure: Full deposit retained by AWR (no refund)
60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of total price retained by AWR
30 days - Departure Day / no show: 100% of total price retained by AWR (no refund)
Full Payment Due: 60 days prior to trip
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