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Antarctic Explorer 10 days

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22 FEB, 2018 | Up to 9 nights
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Antarctic Explorer 10 days

Aboard: Island Sky

This expedition offers the perfect opportunity to discover the best of the Antarctic Peninsula, the last continent's most northern region. Be delighted by penguins, seals and seabirds as they accompany you on your journey along the Antarctic coastline, whilst landing on the continent itself is a memorable highlight, where you'll explore the iconic sights that make this one of the world's most pristine, exotic and unforgettable natural environments.

Highlights

  • Amazing wildlife, including penguins, myriad birds and whales
  • Spectacular scenery
  • Exciting zodiac landings and excursions

What's Included

  • Full board accommodation on board ship
  • House wines, beers and spirits on board
  • All zodiac excursions and landings
  • Programme of expert lectures and presentations
  • Loan of waterproof boots
  • Expedition parka
  • All service and port charges
  • Emergency evacuation insurance to max. US$100,000pp
  • One night's pre-departure hotel accommodation
  • Flights Buenos Aires-Ushuaia return

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All our itinerary holidays are fully customisable

Buenos Aires, Ushuaia
1Day

Buenos Aires, Ushuaia

Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and transfer to your starting point hotel for overnight stay.

Ushuaia
2Day

Ushuaia

Morning flight from Buenos Aires followed by bus tour into Tierra del Fuego National Park. Embark in the afternoon and set sail along the Beagle Channel, accompanied by seabirds, as you watch the mountains of Tierra del Fuego retreat into the distance.

Drake Passage
3 - 4Days

Drake Passage

Traverse the unpredictable Drake Passage in the company of albatrosses and petrels, keeping a lookout for your first whales and icebergs. Enjoy lectures and briefings of what lies ahead.

South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
5 - 7Days

South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Your Antarctic experience is in true expedition style with daily activities completely dependent on weather and ice conditions. Nevertheless, you are guaranteed to witness things new and unexpected virtually every day.  We will take Zodiac excursions from the ship to explore bays, channels and landing sites each day .With wildlife always at the forefront of our minds you will visit penguin rookeries, scout for humpback and minke whales and search for a number of the southern seal species, including the predatory leopard seal.

You will appreciate the majesty of the Peninsula's mountains as you scramble up snowy pathways to vantage points offering you 360degree views of your surroundings. One we plan to visit is Orne Harbour,  where there is a chinstrap penguin colony high up on a ridge. Here you may have the choice of going for a mountain hike or spending time sitting quietly on a pebbled beach to enjoy the antics of curious penguin chicks. While cruising along the Antarctic Peninsula we'll also give you the chance to take a polar plunge! Cheer on other travellers or strap on a harness yourself to take a dip and swim in the frigid waters of an icy Antarctic bay. If you have opted for kayaking, this will be another unforgettable experience, getting close to penguins and seals as you paddle through icy waters.

Drake Passage
8-9Days

Drake Passage

The journey back across the Drake Passage provides you with some final opportunities to enjoy the crisp Antarctic air. Spend time on the deck watching for seabirds and scouting for whales.  

Ushuaia, Buenos Aires
10Day

Ushuaia, Buenos Aires

We'll arrive in Ushuaia in the morning and transfer to airport for return flight to Buenos Aires.

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Island Sky
First class vessel

Island Sky

Island Sky is an established and popular small ship with high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. There are just 57 suites, all with outside views and each with sitting room, en-suite shower room, mini-fridge, TV/DVD, telephone, dressing gown, slippers, etc. The main lounge is where daily briefings and lectures are held. It has modern presentation equipment which also allows guests to view these within their cabin if preferred. Other areas include a bar with 24 hour tea & coffee, library, dining room, hot tub Jacuzzi, hairdresser and clinic as well as plenty of open deck area. The ship has an open bridge policy.

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44 Google reviews

Now that I am back from my odyssey voyage, I thought I would let you know that after all that planning it really did exceed my expectations – we managed landings everywhere even on Tristan da Cuhna and had great bird sightings. The guides all knew what they were talking about too and made sure I got some great photos – still sorting them all out! Thanks for everything and see you at Birdfair!

Dave Martin

I want to thank you for all you did to make my recent Falklands trip run so smoothly and comfortably. Thank you for all your help over the diet too.

Dr Lorna Mairs

Just a quick note to express my sincere thanks to you and all your staff for making this an epic adventure of immense proportions. Everything went smoothly, pickups, hotels and most of all the expedition itself. Truly a mind blowing experience unlike any I have ever taken.

Mr J Borg, Malta

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