1 December - 20 December 2011
(20 days)
Hobart (Tasmania) - Bluff (Invercargill)
aboard Orion 1
3 January - 21 January 2012
(19 days)
Hobart (Tasmania) - Bluff (Invercargill)
aboard Orion 1
aboard Orion 1
If one destination epitomises a 'path less travelled', it is this expedition to the continent of Antarctica. Nowhere else on earth is it so fresh, so light and so pristine. The population of wild-life is extraordinary: fur seals, sea lions, whales, huge flocks of giant petrel and shearwater... rarely will an hour pass without some spell-binding sight. Orion sails from Australia and New Zealand, crossing the Antarctic Circle to places redolent with history and adventure. This Antarctic Experience is a commitment to the past and the future, treading the paths of great explorers such as Scott, Shackleton and Mawson, and is a world only a privileged few will ever get to see!
For many, the highlight of the voyage is a visit to Cape Denison, the site of Sir Douglas Mawson's hut from the historic 1911-1913 expedition; a time capsule from a great era of exploration. This is one of the most exclusive places on earth - more people have stood at the top of Mt Everest than have stood inside this historic hut. The voyage also takes us to Port Martin, the site of 100 grounded icebergs, allowing our guests to get up close and view these amazing sites; and Dumont d'Urville, the French base renowned for its rich local wildlife, including colonies of Adelie and Emperor penguins.
The 2011/12 Antarctic season will be Sir Douglas Mawson's Centenary. To celebrate, the 1 December 2011 departure begins with an exclusive Mawsons Hut Centenary Dinner in Hobart.
Although our itinerary to the extreme sub-Antarctic and Antarctic regions is based on many years of collective experience, prevailing weather and ice conditions in this area of the world are unpredictable, mother nature dictates our course. These are not cruises they are true expeditions to what can be the most inhospitable region on earth. Bring with you a spirit of adventure and flexibility.
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Orion
Prices per person: 2011
Departing 1 Dec 2011
(20 days)
| Hobart (Tasmania)- Bluff (Invercargill) |
Category B:
Oceanview Stateroom | £ 11,965 |
Category A:
Oceanview Stateroom | £ 13,890 |
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Junior Suite: | £ 16,500 |
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Deluxe Suite: | £ 18,070 |
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French Balcony Suite: | £ 21,570 |
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Owners Suite: | £ 25,055 |
Deposit:
| 25%
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Orion
Prices per person: 2012
Departing 3 Jan 2012
(19 days)
| Hobart (Tasmania)- Bluff (Invercargill) |
Category B:
Oceanview Stateroom | £ 11,335 |
Category A:
Oceanview Stateroom | £ 13,160 |
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Junior Suite: | £ 15,635 |
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Deluxe Suite: | £ 17,120 |
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French Balcony Suite: | £ 20,435 |
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Owners Suite: | £ 23,735 |
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Deposit: | 25% |
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 flight UK/Hobart - Bluff (Invercargill)/UK, fuel surcharges, any necessary accommodation in Hobart/Invercargill, 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.
Accommodation: Cabins as described in the full itinerary subject to availability.
Travel: Please enquire for details.
Leaders: Guides from Orion 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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