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| Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition
A 15-Day tour starting from $7,500
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| The goal of this 15-day expedition is to cross 63° 33' 39"S, where the sun shines for 24-hours. Optional camping and kayaking are available. This 15-day expedition is for people who enjoy active adventures and hanker to travel south of the Antarctic Circle. It offers an average of three activites off the ship per day while in the Antarctic Peninsula. There is a shipboard education program.
Departures: January 2, 2009 to February 9, 2009 Rate range: $7,500 to $13,400 |
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Inclusions for departures between November 2009 and March 2010:
Day 1 Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica is everything south of the Antarctic convergence, a biological boundary that fluctuates between 50 and 60 degrees South. For some, an expedition to the Southern Continent is not complete unless the Antarctic Circle is crossed. South of that invisible boundary daylight lasts for 24 hours from mid-December to late February. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 2 Embarkation Day Crossing the Circle is the goal of this expedition. So, on some departures, the ship will push south rapidly, from Ushuaia. Day 3-4 The Drake Passage The Drake is legendary for its high winds and rolling seas, but you may be lucky and get calm weather. If so, we'll keep you busy on deck, on the Bridge and in the presentation room. We prepare you for boarding Zodiacs, shore landings and, if you dare, polar dips. Day 5-8 Exploring the Peninsula The Expedition Team launch the Zodiacs to skim across the water to go ashore, or drift silently while you watch whales fed or penguins jump aboard ice floes. Kayaking and Camping Every kayaker or camper seeks that one perfect moment that they will relive for the rest of their lives. Perhaps you'll find that moment in Antarctica. Day 9-10 The Antarctic Circle Crossing the Antarctic Circle is an impressive achievement, as most expeditions to the Peninsula do not reach 66 degrees 33'S. Celebrate with a well-earned glass of champagne. Toast to the intrepid explorers who have gone before. Day 11-12 Northbound Along the Peninsula There's a story behind every name on the map of Antarctica. Many of the French names that appear are the legacy of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, physician, yachtsman, and explorer. He, like you, lived for adventure. Day 13-15 Drake Passage to Ushuaia As you cross the Drake once again, you'll have time to adjust to a world where day and night are distinct.
This 15-day expedition is for people who enjoy active adventures and hanker to travel south of the Antarctic Circle. It offers an average of three activites off the ship per day while in the Antarctic Peninsula. There is a shipboard education program. Optional adventures - camping and kayaking - are available on selected departures. Sail aboard Aboard Akademik Ioffe Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Ioffe has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots. 110 Guests Or the February 9 departure sails Aboard Ocean Nova This ship delivers clean, crisp Scandinavian styling and a reputation as an excellent ship in the Antarctic. Built to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, Ocean Nova's ice-strengthened hull has enabled the ship to park in the ice of the Weddell Sea! Expedition Summary Day 1 Ushuaia Day 2 Embarkation Day 3-4 The Drake Passage Day 5-12 Antarctica Day 13-14 The Drake Passage Day 15 Disembarkation, Ushuaia ADVENTURE OPTIONS:
Kayaking and Camping Are Available
What is it like to camp in the Antarctic? Past campers tell us that they spent most of the night outside their tents absorbing the silence. They reluctantly communicated in whispers, as they found speaking intrusive. During the few hours of darkness that fall they are tempted to reach overhead, because the stars seem near enough to touch. Campers from the Northern Hemisphere find the constellations unfamiliar, adding to the other-worldliness of the experience. All participants report that camping deepens their understanding of Antarctica in countless ways. Space is limited for this free optional activity.Camping will cost $195 per person on expeditions delivered between November 2009 and March 2010. Departures: January 2, 2009 to February 16, 2010
Rate Range: $7,500 to $18,290
Aboard Akademik Sergey Vavilov 2009 Dates for Jan 6, 2010 and Feb 16, 2010 start at $10,190 Aboard Akademik Ioffe Departures: Jan 2, 2009 and Feb 2, 2009; prices start at $9,100 Aboard Akademik Shokalskiy Dec 29, 2009 prices start $10,990 Aboard Ocean Nova Departure dates: Feb 9, 2009, Jan 9, 2010, Feb 9, 2010 prices start at $11,500. |
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