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travel further south along the Antarctic mainland than most
other expeditions, witnessing sea birds and mammals in
abundance, and awe-inspiring ice formations as we push to the
Antarctic Circle. Temperatures drop noticeably and excitement is
high on this truly exploratory voyage.
We being in
Ushuaia, Argentina, at the southern tip of the continent. We set
sail across the swells of the Drake Pasage bound for Antarctica,
in the company of a team of naturalists who will lead seminars
on wildlife and photography. Our route will be decided by our
expedition leader and the ship's captain and we may start by
sailing as far south as possible and then working our way back
towards the South Shetland Islands or this order may be
reversed.
Our aim on this
voyage is to make the crossing of the Antarctic Circle and to
reach our most southerly point at Detaille Island, just south of
the Circle. Enroute we'll navigate through some of the world's
most scenic waterways - many littered with colossal icebergs -
and experience some of the most dramatic scenery the continent
has to offer. At Paradise Harbor the specatular bay is ringed
with overhanging cliffs and filled with icebergs of the most
exquisite blues and turquoises - a photographer's paradise
indeed.
We will visit many
of the Shetland Islands, possibly including the flooded caldera
of Deception Island, a recently active volcanic crater island,
and witness steam rising in places along its shores. At
crescent-shaped Half Moon Island, we'll observe a breeding
colony of chinstrap penguins that share their territory with fur
seals and blue-eyed shags, while at Livingston Island we'll
discover more wildlife, such as Weddell and elephant seals,
giant petrels, Antarctic terns and more.
Day 1 Ushuaia
Days 2&3 Drake Passage
Days 4-11 South Shetland Islands & Antarctica
Days 12&13 Drake Passage
Day 13 Ushuaia
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25 Jan 2008 |
06 Feb
2008 |
$8150 |
$9150 |
$9550 |
$10950 |
$11600 |
$12200 |
$12900 |
Peregrine Mariner
The ‘Peregrine Mariner’ is a relatively new,
well equipped, ice-rated ship that is state of the art in terms of
stability, speed, and comfort amongst expedition ships. She can carry up
to 110 passengers and is kept in top condition. While this is every bit an
expedition product, this ship is ideal if you want that extra stability
and comfort.
The large cabins all have an outside view,
with portholes or a window, and are comfortably furnished. Most of them
have private or semi-private facilities. On-board facilities include a
spacious top deck, where you can enjoy spectacular views, and a refreshing
sauna - a great place to relax after your shore excursions. There is also
a well-stocked library, a comfortable lounge and a friendly bar. Other
facilities include a gift shop and laundry.
Actual cabin layout may not be exactly as shown.
Specifications
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Registered Name: |
Akademik loffe |
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Length: |
117.04m |
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Breadth: |
18.28m |
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Draft: |
6.09m |
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Engines: |
5,000 kW diesel, twin engine, twin
propeller, 600 kW bow and stern thrusters |
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Ice Class: |
KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B |
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Gross Registered Tonnage: |
6450 |
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Crew: |
53 |
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Passengers: |
110 |
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Registry: |
Russia |
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