PLA20
17 October - 03 November, 2012 (18 days)
aboard Plancius
Montevideo - Ushuaia
OTL28
20 March - 06 April, 2013 (18 days)
aboard Ortelius
Ushuaia - Montevideo
Special Expedition Option: Ski traverse across South Georgia on voyage PLA20. Voyage OTL28 offers the same itinerary, but in reverse.
A wonderful introduction to the amazing scenery and wildlife of Antarctica and the beautiful sub-Antarctic islands and oceans.
Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic Islands are some of the last truly unspoilt regions of the world. The mysterious White Continent, with its multi-coloured ice caps, glistening glaciers and towering snow-capped mountains, offers unparalleled scenery and photographic opportunities. Enormous numbers of penguins, whales, seals and seabirds congregate in the food-rich waters along the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic shores. The future of Antarctica is crucial to the climate and ecology of the world and on most of our cruises we have an opportunity to visit one of the many scientific bases.
Our small, specially designed expedition ship journeys south, taking full advantage of the 24 hours of daylight during the austral summer. Ice-strengthened hulls and state-of-the-art equipment allow us to navigate safely through the pack ice and narrow waterways. Our zodiac excursions, guided by foremost Antarctic experts, offer the freedom to explore remote locations and observe Antarctica's abundant wildlife.
We will leave Montevideo and cross to South Georgia, 1,300 kms (800 miles) east-south-east, first sighted in 1675 and later visited by Captain James Cook in 1775. South Georgia has more than 160 glaciers coming down to the sea and is home to millions of seabirds including the beautiful King Penguins and the enormous Wandering Albatrosses. Abandoned whaling stations bear testimony to a less environmentally conscious era, but now Elephant Seals and Fur Seals can be seen on many beaches. Sir Ernest Shackleton was buried at Grytviken in 1922.
Please note that the full itinerary is for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions and in order to take advantage of opportunities to see wildlife. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises.
Please note that 10% of the cost of this tour will be donated to the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum (UKOTCF) to support UKOTCF's work in support of nature conservation in UK's Overseas Territories.
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Prices per person: 2012 | PLA 20 |
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Quadruple with porthole en suite | £ 6,190 |
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Triple with porthole en suite | £ 6,790 |
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Twin with porthole en suite | £ 7,390 |
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Twin with window en suite | £ 7,750 |
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Twin deluxe en suite | £ 8,190 |
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Superior | £ 8,750 |
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Deposit: | 10% of cost |
Prices per person: 2013 |
OTL 28 |
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Quadruple shared facilities | £5,250 |
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Twin shared facilities | £6,190 |
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Twin with porthole en suite | £7,390 |
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Twin with window en suite | £7,750 |
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Superior | £8,750 |
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Suite | £9,790 |
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Deposit: | 10% of cost |
Please enquire for single supplements.
The prices are per person, and are fully inclusive of the cruise, meals during the voyage, shore excursions by Zodiac and activities throughout the voyage, lectures and leadership by expedition staff, taxes and port charges and pre-departure information.
The prices exclude return flights UK/Montevideo - Ushauaia/UK (please allow approx £1500 for this) fuel surcharges, overnight accommodation in Montevideo/Ushuaia, transfers, travel insurance, passport and visa expenses, Government arrival and departure taxes, meals ashore, optional tips to leaders and crew, drinks, laundry and other personal expenses.
Please allow two days either side of the cruise dates for travel and an overnight at each end of the cruise in case of any delays.
Accommodation: Cabins as described in the full itinerary subject to availability.
Travel: We can arrange flights from the UK, to and from Santiago/Chile, and overnight accommodation for you if necessary. Please contact us for prices and availability.
Leaders: Guides from Oceanwide Expeditions
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