Antarctica Cruise

2012 Departures

January	02, 07, 12
Prices From	$10290 per Person Double $9260 per Person Triple $4120 Single Supplement
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2011 Departures

December	13, 18, 23, 28
Prices From	$10290 per Person Double $9260 per Person Triple $4120 Single Supplement
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2010 Departures

December	13, 18, 23, 28
Prices From	$9990 per Person Double $8990 per Person Triple $4000 Single Supplement
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2011 Departures

January	02, 07, 12
Prices From	$8990 per Person Double $9990 per Person Triple $4000 Single Supplement
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Fly from Punta Arenas, Chile aboard our new BAe 146-200 and cruise Antarctica aboard the Ocean Nova.

Jumping over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, we invite you to a unique experience that will take you to one of the most remote places on earth, the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and most inhospitable continent - Antarctica.

Departures during the 2009 - 2010 season will be aboard the Professor Multanovskiy.

During the 2010 -2011 season, we will offer, upon request, 1 complimentary hotel overnight in Punta Arenas (Hotel Rey Don Felipe) on the day of return from Antarctica.

Arrival at the city of Punta Arenas where you will be met by you tour staff, to be later transferred to the selected hotel. During the afternoon, before dinner, you will receive instructions in relation with the norms that should be followed in Antarctica and about the procedures of embarkation and disembarkation. Later, you will enjoy our welcome dinner at the José Nogueira Hotel, a centenary French style mansion, where you will have the chance to meet your expedition mates.

PLEASE NOTE: Passengers should be in Punta Arenas at 15:00 hours, at the latest.

Our Antarctic adventure begins. Flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island ( South Shetland Islands ). The flight takes a little over three hours. Upon arrival we will be able to tour around the area where the "Presidente Eduardo Frei M." Chilean Base and "Bellinghausen" Russian Base are located. We will gather at the beach on Fildes Bay for embarkation, by Zodiac boats, to M/V "Grigoriy Mikheev".

As we cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the Peninsula , sailing along ice-filled fjords and between spectacular icebergs, we will enjoy the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Our Journey toward the south may include visits to some of the most magnificient spots in the white continent such as: Hannah Point , Port Lockroy, Petermann Island , Paradise Bay , Cuverville and Deception Islands amongst others. Our adventure will be full, with daily landings and cruises in zodiacs boats, selected lectures and an enjoyable time on board.

Return to King George Island where we will disembark, in Zodiac boats, at Fildes Bay by "Presidente Eduardo Frei M." Chilean Base, and head to the "Teniente Marsh" aerodrome to take the flight back to Punta Arenas . End of program upon arrival at the Airport in Punta Arenas.

Transfer to the city will be available for passengers staying overnight in Punta Arenas.

Notes

Baggage Allowance

The maximum weight allowed on the flights to and from Antarctica is 15 kg per passenger, including hand luggage (Canadian Air Safety Regulations applicable for these flights). The excess baggage may be left in custody in Punta Arenas. We strongly recommend using soft bags and NOT hard suitcases.

Important Notice

Every effort will be made to adhere to the planned program. However, it must be realized that with this type of adventurous travel to Antarctica, changes to the itinerary may occur due to severe and unpredictable weather. We need to emphasize the fact that weather conditions are unpredictable and that safety is always the paramount concern on any Antarctic voyage. For this reason we reserve the right to change the itinerary here described due to weather conditions or other factors beyond our control without consulting the participants. Any change to the planned itinerary will be made exclusively and absolutely according to the judgment of the Captain of the aircraft or the vessel. It is understood that such decisions will be made in the best interests of all the passengers and with regard to the safety of the vessel and the aircraft. A tight time-schedule connection with an Antarctic expedition is unwise. For this reason, we strongly suggest that a flexible air ticket be held for your journey home, and in any case not to book a flight on the same day of the return flight from Antarctica.

Price Includes

Transfers Airport - Hotel - Airport
Services of Expedition Guides
Accommodations in Select Cabin Category
Open Bar Including Alcoholic Beverages
Loan of Waterproof Boots for Landings
Shore Excursions
Flight Punta Arenas King George Island and Back
Conferences and Shipboard Entertainment
1 Night Lodging in Punta Arenas , Breakfast Incl.
All Meals
Welcome Dinner

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