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Overview
Highlights
- Discover South Shetland Islands
- Visit Deception Island with its sizeable chinstrap penguin rookery at Baily Head
- Enjoy your days by exploring Gerlache Strait and Antarctic Peninsula
- Visit Penguin Rookeries at Cuverville Island
- Explore Nordenskjöld Lake and Weddell Sea
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- Booking Documentation Extensive pre-departure information package
- Onboard information folder
- Personalized Services
- Educational presentations from experienced guides such as ornithologists, glaciologists, historians, geologists, naturalists and marine mammals experts
- Photography advice and instructions from the resident
- photographer. Extended photography workshops availableon select departures Activities All zodiac and landing excursions
- Zodiac cruising, hiking, guided walks, photography workshops, fitness & yoga
- Optional overnight camping, including high quality equipment. No pre-registration required. Camping can be affected by itinerary and weather conditions. Board and Lodging All meals during the voyage prepared by One Ocean expeditions chefs
- Welcome reception & welcome dinner
- One Ocean Expeditions Farewell dinner hosted by the Captain
- Daily afternoon tea with fresh snacks
- Coffee, tea & hot chocolate available anytime
- Access to wellness area (Finnish sauna, plunge pool filled with sea water, hot tub)
- Natural essential oil amenities Expedition Gear Package for duration of the voyage Windproof/waterproof jacket and bib pants
- Comfortable insulated rubber boots
- Water resistant binoculars
- Waterproof backpack
- Trekking poles available on shore Onboard Physician Services of English speaking medical officer
- Access to ship's infirmary Transfers From/to designated meeting points to/from the ship
- Required flights to/from the ship
- Luggage transfer to/from your cabin Multimedia Room Use of multimedia room to download images Lightroom, Adobe, Photoshop and card readers are available for use on MAC and PC computers
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Sea Kayaking
An extra cost of US$795 per person. Pre-registration required at time of booking. Confirmed access to kayak at any offered excursion. Limited to 16 passengers per voyage. Includes high quality kayaking equipment (dry suits, booties, pogies, paddles, PFD and single or double kayaks)
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- International and national airfares
- Visa and passport fees, airport taxes
- Pre- or post-cruise hotel accommodation in arrival/departure cities
- Meals & transfers in arrival/departure cities
- Personal expenses
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Massages from registered therapist
- Personal laundry charges
- Postage, telephone calls & email set up
- Medical expenses such as fees, prescriptions or medications
- Travel medical insurance including medical evacuation (mandatory)
- Trip interruption / cancellation insurance
- Gratuities to staff and crew
Accommodation
Akademik Sergey Vavilov Designed for polar research, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov is a modern, comfortable, safe and ice-strengthened expedition ship. From small group sessions to briefings for all passengers, we have public spaces onboard the ship ideally suited for each and every need. A separate bar and lounge located on deck 6 with expansive 180 degree views, as well as a library provide ideal places to sit and relax or catch up on some reading. Enjoy the sumptuous meals prepared for you by our culinary team in our dining room, which can host all clients in a single seating with ample room. Other facilities include the theatre style presentation room, gift-shop, fitness room, massage room, hot water spa, sauna, and salt water plunge pool.
9 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 10 Dinners
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