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Antarctica is hypnotically beautiful, with its
towering blue-white icebergs, mountains
sheering from the sea, and spectacular
pageant of wildlife. Walk among shoreline
rookeries thronged with penguins, look for
spouting whales in iceberg-filled bays, spot
incredible Antarctic birds soaring overhead,
including the fabled wandering albatross,
explore by Zodiac, and marvel at the nearly
24-hour daylight. There are even options to
sea kayak or camp on most journeys! Expert
naturalists bring the Antarctic world to life
for you as they share their passion for this
miraculous realm.
Days 1-4 Ushuaia / Embark / Drake Passage
From Ushuaia, navigate the historic Beagle
Channel, traveled by Charles Darwin aboard
the HMS Beagle in 1835. Mighty albatross
and Cape petrels soar above the wake of the
ship as you cross the Drake Passage to the
Antarctic Peninsula.
Days 5-12 Antarctic Peninsula / Drake
Passage / Ushuaia You’ll have five
exciting days to absorb the pristine beauty
of the Peninsula. Set out for guided walks
among thousands of clamorous penguins,
explore historic outposts, look for humpback
whales, and take Zodiac excursions to massive
icebergs and ice floes where seals laze.
Destinations may include Paulet Island, home
to thousands of Adélie penguins, Paradise Bay,
with its ice cliffs and icebergs, and the narrow
Lemaire Channel, where the ship navigates a
stunning waterway between sheer 3,000-foot
peaks. Most departures have options for
camping or sea kayaking, weather permitting.
The ship will also sail into the sea-flooded
crater of Deception Island, where hardy souls
can take a dip in a small natural hot spring on
the rocky shoreline. In
the true spirit of expedition
cruising, the expedition
leader and captain will
determine the best course
for the weather and ice
conditions, and to maximize
your wildlife encounters.
On Days 10-11, keep an eye
out for whales and seabirds
as the ship returns across
the famed Drake Passage
to Ushuaia. Disembark on
Day 12 and depart.
Exciting Zodiac excursions bring you incredible views of the towering, sculpted
icebergs of Antarctica. PHOTO: ART WOLFE
KEITH SZAFRANSKI
JOURNEY TO THE WHITE CONTINENT AT THE END OF THE EARTH
BARBARA BANKS
HIGHLIGHTS
• Active expedition cruise to the Antarctic
Peninsula, a breathtaking wildlife
paradise
• Cruise past icebergs of the South
Shetland Islands and Paradise Bay, take
a dip in the thermal waters at Deception
Island, see the stunning Lemaire Channel
• With expert naturalists, hike amid
colonies of penguins and explore
ice-strewn bays by Zodiac
DETAILS
• 12-day trip begins and ends in Ushuaia*
• 10 nights aboard an expedition ship,
1 night hotel
• All meals included
DATES
Nov 27-Dec 8, 2017 Dec 5-16
Dec 4-15 Dec 9-19
Dec 14-25 Dec 15-27
Jan 5-16, 2018 Dec 18-29
Jan 15-26 Dec 26,’18-Jan 6,2019
Feb 13-25 Dec 28,’18-Jan8,2019
Feb 25-Mar 8 Jan 18-29, 2019
Nov 23-Dec 3 Feb 6-17
Nov 30-Dec 10 Feb 16-27
TRIP COST
From $8,995
Cruise length, itinerary, emabarkation and
disembarkation cities, and pricing vary by
departure.
TRIP LEVEL 1+ 2 3 4 5 6 7
12-day expedition cruise, nature walks on
uneven ground, sea kayaking and camping
options on several departures, Zodiac
cruising with wet landings, possibility of
rough seas and cold weather