OTL20
03 November – 13 November, 2012
(11 days)
aboard Ortelius
Port Stanley - Ushuaia
OTL24
22 December 2012 – 01 January, 2013
(11 days)
aboard Ortelius
Port Stanley - Ushuaia
aboard Ortelius
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.
In the Antarctic Peninsula, you can land on Paulet Island where Gentoo, Macaroni and Chinstrap Penguins nest. At Hope Bay or Brown Bluff you can set foot on the Antarctic mainland and, depending on ice and weather, as always, we will sail through the spectacular Lemaire Channel, where large numbers of whales seek the shelter of the protected waterways. In the South Shetlands, we will land at some of the many famous sites including Deception Island at Baily Head and Whalers Bay, which have wonderful wildlife.
Highlight: During this voyage we have the chance to observe all eight Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic penguin species; Emperor Penguin, King Penguin, Adelie Penguin, Macaroni Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, Magellanic Penguin and Rockhopper Penguin.
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: the one way charter flight from Santiago de Chile to Port Stanley, Falklands Islands is included in the ship's passage price
Accommodation: Cabins as described in the full itinerary subject to availability.
Travel: We can arrange flights and overnight accommodation for you if necessary. Please contact us for prices and availability.
Leaders: Guides from Oceanwide Expeditions
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 | OTL 20 |
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Quadruple shared facilities | £3,765 |
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Twin shared facilities | £4,430 |
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Twin with porthole en suite | £5,135 |
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Twin with window en suite | £5,325 |
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Superior | £6,280 |
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Suite | £7,040 |
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Deposit: | 10% of cost |
Prices per person: 2012 - 2013 |
OTL 24 |
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Quadruple shared facilities | £4,715 |
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Twin shared facilities | £5,515 |
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Twin with porthole en suite | £6,375 |
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Twin with window en suite | £6,660 |
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Superior | £7,860 |
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Suite | £8,810 |
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Deposit: | 10% of cost |
Please enquire for single supplements.
The prices are per person, and are fully inclusive of the one way flight from Santiago/Port Stanley–Falklands, 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/Santiago – Ushuaia/UK (please allow approximately £1500.00), fuel surcharges, overnight accommodation in Ushuaia, transfers in Ushuaia, travel insurance, meals ashore, optional tips to leaders and crew, drinks, 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.
Please note that we can arrange optional extensions in Ushuaia (see our Patagonia itinerary for details), or anywhere else in Argentina. You can also opt to leave the UK a day earlier and spend a day in Buenos Aires to break the long journey south.
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