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ANTARCTIC CRUISES
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11 Day Expedition Traveling to the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula
for only 80 passengers This expedition offers you the ideal introduction to the Great White Continent. Departing from and finishing in the port of Ushuaia,
it will take you to the most exciting sights of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.
The program is orientated to the viewing of wildlife and the breathtaking scenery of narrow waterways, glaciers, icebergs and the rugged mountains. The itinerary given below is the 11 day expedition. Of course no two expeditions can be exactly the same so the itinerary outlined here is for your guidance only: the Captain and the Expedition Leader will assess conditions daily with the intention of maximizing your time ashore. This means taking full advantage of opportunities to land passengers with
zodiacs and making best use of the light of the long summer days.
Itinerary
Day 01 USA-CHILE Depart USA for Santiago de Chile. Overnight flight. (You can also take a flight to Buenos Aires and connect to Ushuaia)
Day 02 Santiago- Ushuaia Arrive in Santiago and connect with flight for Ushuaia. Arrive and transfer to hotel Ushuaia for overnight.
Day 03 : Ushuaia – Argentina Day
09 : Paradise Bay – Cuverville Island Day
10 : Deception Island – Whaler’s Bay – Pendulum Cove Day 13 : Ushuaia-Santiago-USA
Day 14 ARRIVE USA
Including: Airfare from Miami (see add-ons below) to Ushuaia via Lan Chile (American Airlines may be used for international airfare) . All meals while on cruise. Accommodations for 11 nights with room taxes and service charges. Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides. Transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling. English speaking tour guides.
Not Included: Insurance. Airport departure taxes and any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. USA airport tax of $253 (Inc. dep. tax /security/fuel surcharges) and when departing Chile US$30.00 (also...there is a first time entrance to Chile of $100 to be paid upon arrival at Santiago's airport).
RATES PER PERSON NEW ANTARTIC SEASON ABOARD THE ANTARTIC DREAM EXPEDITION: Dec.05, 2010 departure 5% discount
Plus USA departure tax/fuel surcharge/security of $340. Rates subject to change at any time.
A note from the cruise company:
Please note that you should regard this itinerary as a guide only; the exact route and program varies according to the weather conditions
the cruise encounters. Flexibility is the key to success for all expedition of the M/V Antarctic Dream. The vagaries of conditions in the south compel us to draw to your attention that Antarctic Shipping S.A. does not own nor operate helicopters. Helicopter services are provided by an external company. The flights are dependent on weather conditions on King George Island (day 4 of the
cruise). The flight will be approximately 10 minutes and it will have no extra cost for those passengers who have paid full fare. Antarctic Shipping S.A. will use reasonable efforts to provide passengers with this service but is not responsible if the service is not fulfilled for any reason.
Fares - Fares & Payments are in US dollars
DEPOSIT: 25% of total cost at the time of reservations. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure
ABOUT THE SHIP...click here...ANTARCTIC DREAM
ADD-ONS with Lan Chile: From New York $150; Los Angeles $250 ADD-ONS with American Airlines: add $300 from CHI, CLE, DEN, DTT, LAX, RDU, SFO and ZONE 4,5,6; add $250 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA and ZONE 1; add $350 from DFW, HOU, MSY and ZONE 2,3 - SEE ZONE CHART AT THE END OF PAGE.
Itinerary for the M/V PLANCIUS
Departure dates from Ushuaia, Argentina: (Please see below) 11 day/10 nights Expedition Day 1 (Please see itineraries for 18 days below) ANTARCTICA & SUB-ANTARCTIC ISLANDS 2010 / 2011
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Code |
Voyage |
Start |
End |
Nights / Days |
Embarkation - Disembarkation |
Quadruple private |
Twin private |
Superior |
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PLA31 |
Atlantic Odyssey |
MAR 26 |
APR 25 |
30 / 31 |
Ushuaia - Ascension |
6,990 |
8,490 |
9,590 |
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PLA32 |
Atlantic Odyssey |
APR 25 |
MAY 02 |
07 / 08 |
Ascension - Praia (Cape Verdes) |
950 |
1,150 |
1,250 |
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PLA33 |
Pelagic West Africa |
MAY 2/3 |
MAY 10 |
08 / 09 |
Praia (Cape Verdes) – Funchal (Madeira) |
1,190 |
1,550 |
1,690 |
ABOUT THE M/V PLANCIUS
M/V "Plancius" was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the
Royal Dutch Navy and was named "Hr. Ms. Tydeman". The ship sailed for the Dutch
Navy until June 2004 and was eventually purchased by Oceanwide Expeditions.
The vessel was completely rebuilt as a 114-passenger vessel in 2009 and complies
with the latest SOLAS-regulations (Safety Of Life At Sea). M/v "Plancius" is
classed by Lloyd's Register in London and flies the Dutch flag.
M/v "Plancius" accommodates 114 passengers in 53 passenger cabins with private
toilet and shower in 4 quadruple private cabins, 39 twin private cabins (ca. 15
square meters) and 10 twin superior cabins (ca. 21 square meters).
All cabins offer lower berths (either two single beds or one queen-size bed),
except for the 4 quadruple cabins (for 4 persons in 2x upper and lower beds).
The vessel offers a restaurant/lecture room on deck 3 and a spacious observation
lounge (with bar) on deck 5 with large windows, offering full panorama view. M/v
"Plancius" has large open deck spaces (with full walk-around possibilities on
deck 3), giving excellent opportunities to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. She
is furthermore equipped with 10 Mark V zodiacs, including 40 HP 4-stroke
outboard engines and 2 gangways on the starboard side, guaranteeing a swift
zodiac operation.
M/v "Plancius" is comfortable and nicely decorated, but is not a luxury vessel.
Our voyages in the Arctic and Antarctic regions are and will still be primarily
defined by an exploratory educational travel programme, spending as much time
ashore as possible. This vessel will fully meet our demands to achieve this.
The vessel is equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion system which reduces
the noise and vibration of the engines considerably. The 3 diesel engines
generate 1.230 horse-power each, giving the vessel a speed of 10 - 12 knots. The
vessel is ice-strengthened and was specially built for oceanographic voyages.
M/v "Plancius" is manned by 17 nautical crew, 19 hotel staff (6 chefs, 1 hotel
manager, 1 steward-barman and 11 stewards / cabin cleaners), 8 expedition staff
(1 expedition leader and 7 guides-lecturers) and 1 doctor.
GENERAL NOTES
All rates are quoted per person in US Dollar, based on twin occupancy. US Dollar rates apply for all sales outside Europe. 5% discount will be granted for bookings for one or more consecutive voyages (except on legs within the Atlantic Odyssey). Please note that all dates & rates are subject to change. All voyages will operate subject to a minimum of 70 participants. ‘Plancius’ carries a maximum of 114 passengers.
Single occupancy:
All cabins 1.7 times the share price
Fares include:
· Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary.
· All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
· Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
· Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
· 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 programme.
· Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Not included:
Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights; pre- and post land arrangements; transfers to the vessel; passport and visa expenses; Government arrival and departure taxes; meals ashore; baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended); excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
It is agreed that if world fuel prices will reach or exceed US Dollar 80 per Barrel Brent 90 days prior to departure Oceanwide Expeditions reserves the right to levy a fuel surcharge of US Dollar 25 per passenger per night, to be paid by the contracting party of Oceanwide Expeditions
LEGEND:
B = Bilingual voyage: English (ship language) – German (second language)
C = Camping: Group size: min 8,max. 30 campers. Supplement: USD 85 per person per night. Camping is free of charge on PLA29, ‘Basecamp Plancius’
H = Hiking. Hikes of approx. 2-3 hours or longer. The activity is free of charge.
K = Kayaking. Group size: min. 4, max. 14 kayakers. Supplement: USD 290 per person.
Kayaking is free of charge on PLA29, ‘Basecamp Plancius’
M = Mountaineering is free of charge on PLA29, ‘Basecamp Plancius’
P = Photo Workshop is free of charge on PLA29, ‘Basecamp Plancius’
S = Snowshoe/hiking. The activity incl. the use of snow shoes is free of charge.
T = Trekking for skiers. Group size: min. 6, max. 12 skiers. Supplement: USD 5.090 per person.
* = Currently under charter or sold out
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
19 days/18 nights
Day 1
In the afternoon, we embark in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, the
southernmost city in the world located in the shadow of the Andes and right at
the Beagle Channel shore. We’ll sail through this scenic waterway during the
afternoon.
Day 2
At sea, the ship is followed by several species of albatrosses, storm petrels,
shearwaters and diving petrels.
Day 3
A typical itinerary in the Falklands – South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula
could be as follows. This is a sample only; the final itinerary will be
determined by the Expedition Leader on board.
In the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) we plan to spend the whole day on the
fascinating western side of the archipelago. A hike along the shore of Carcass
Island will give us instead views of Magellanic and Gentoo-Penguins, as well as
close encounters with water fowl and Night herons. In addition, on Saunders we
will be able to observe Rockhopper Penguins, Black-browed Albatrosses and King
Cormorants.
Day 4
In Stanley, the capital of the Falklands, we can experience Falkland culture,
which has some South- American characteristics as well as Victorian charm.
In Stanley and the surrounding area we can see quite an important number of
stranded clippers from a century ago.
Days 5 & 6
At sea, on our way to South Georgia we will cross the Antarctic Convergence.
Entering Antarctic waters, the temperature will drop by as much as 10 degrees C
in the time span of only a few hours. Near the Convergence we will see a
multitude of southern seabirds near the ship; several species of Albatrosses,
Shearwaters, Petrels, Prions and Skuas.
Days 7 - 10
In South Georgia we shall visit the bay of Elsehul, with its very active fur
seal breeding beach, and then set course to Right Whale Bay, Salisbury Plain,
Gold Harbor and Cooper Bay to give you a good opportunity to see a wide spectrum
of landscapes and wildlife, like the introduced Reindeer, Elephant seals, King
and Macaroni Penguins. At Fortuna Bay we might try to follow in the footsteps of
the great British Explorer Ernest Shackleton and hike over to Stømness Bay.
There and at Grytviken we’ll see an abandoned whaling village, where King
Penguins now walk in the streets and seals have taken over the buildings. At
Grytviken we’ll also offer a visit to the Whaling History Museum as well as to
Shackleton´s grave near by. One of the highlights might be our visit to Prion
Island, where we will witness the breeding efforts of the huge Wandering
Albatross and enjoy watching their displays.
Day 11
At sea, where the ship is again followed by a multitude of seabirds. At some
point we might encounter sea-ice, and it is at the ice-edge where we might have
a chance to see some high-Antarctic species like the McCormick Skua, Snow Petrel
and the elusive Emperor Penguin.
Day 12
We are planning on a visit to Orcadas station, an Argentinean base located in
the South Orkney Islands. The friendly base personnel will show us their
facilities and we can enjoy the wonderful views of the surrounding glaciers.
Day 13
At sea
Days 14 - 16
We will sail into the Weddell Sea through the ice-clogged Antarctic Sound. Huge
tabular icebergs will announce our arrival to the eastern side of the Antarctic
Peninsula. We plan to visit Paulet Island with a million pairs of Adelie
Penguins and the remains of the Nordenskiöld expedition. At Brown Bluff we can
set foot on the Continent.
At Deception Island, we will try to land at Baily Head home to a colony of ten
thousands Chinstrap Penguins. Deception itself is a sub-ducted crater, which
opens into the sea, creating a natural harbor for the ship. Here we find hot
springs, an abandoned whaling station, thousands of Cape Pigeons and many
Dominican Gulls, Brown and South Polar Skuas and Antarctic Terns. Wilson’s Storm
Petrels and Black-bellied Storm Petrels nest in the ruins of the whaling station
in Whalers Bay. Good walkers may hike from Baily Head over the ridge of the
crater into Whalers Bay, while our ship braves its entrance into the crater
through the spectacular Neptune’s Bellow into the ring of Deception Island. In
the afternoon we may land at Half Moon Island, where we can observe Elephant,
Weddell and Fur Seals as well as Chinstrap Penguins, Blue-eyed Shags, Wilson’s
Storm Petrels, Kelp Gulls, Snowy Sheathbills, Antarctic Terns and Antarctic
Brown Skuas.
On our way west, we sail to Cuverville Island, a small precipitous island,
nestled between the mountains of the Antarctic Peninsula. It contains a large
colony of Gentoo Penguins and breeding pairs of Brown Skuas. Time and conditions
allowing we hope to be able to sail further south to Neko Harbor in Andvord Bay
and through Paradise Bay with its myriad icebergs and deep cut fjords, while
having chances of seeing large Whales. We will have opportunities for zodiac
cruising between the icebergs in the inner parts of the fjords.
Days 17 - 18
On our way north we are again followed by a great selection of seabirds while
crossing the Drake Passage.
Day 19
We arrive in the morning in Ushuaia and disembark
This is a sample only; the final itinerary will be determined by the Expedition Leader on board (depending on weather, ice conditions).
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