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11 Day Antarctic Peninsula Spring Adventure

Antarctic Peninsula Spring Adventure

11 Day Cruise
Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Join us as we undertake an inspirational journey to the southern continent that is almost twice the size of Australia. This trip plans to cross Drake Passage and cruise towards the South Shetland Islands, where favourable weather conditions willl allow us to set ashore to explore. Then onto the Antarctic Peninsular where the trips experienced crew will use the boats manoeverability plus their skills and knowledege to ensure the peninsulars highlights open up before our eyes.

Antarctica

Our ship is the Polar Pioneer she is an ice strengthened research ship that was refurbished to provide a maximum of 56 passengers with simple yet comfortable accommodation.

There is a combined bar / lounge area, a dedicated lecture / library area (stocked with a good collection of polar books and videos).

The Russian crew provide not just a warm welcome on board but are among the worlds most experienced ice navigators. The chefs are Australian or New Zealanders and the meals are wholesome and uncomplicated.

The ships expert polar naturalists will entertain and inform us with illustrated talks. They also help with wildlife identification and prepare us for the shore landings ahead.

A small fleet of inflatable Zodiacs with outboard motors are used to travel between the vessel and shore. The size of the Polar Pioneer allows us to access places that many of the larger ships can not get to.

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Itinerary

Day 1	Embark Ushuaia
Day 2 - 3	Drake Passage
Day 4 - 8	Antarctic Peninsula
Day 9 - 10	Drake Passage
Day 11	Beagle Channel

NB: The above itinerary may be varied according to conditions and advice.

Ex Ushuaia

28th November 2008

USD $5,590 p.p. Triple Share
(Shared Facilities)

USD $6,790 p.p. Twin Share
(Shared Facilities)

USD $7,590 p.p. Twin Share
(Private Facilities)

NOTES:
Single supplement may be available on request.

TOUR INCLUSIONS

•Accommodation on board the Polar Pioneer & use of all public areas.
• All meals on board.
• All sightseeing, shore excursions, & Zodiac rides as required for the cruise itinerary.
• All port landing service charges imposed by local administrations & government
authorities.
• Lectures, videos, slide & film shows on board.
• Service of the vessel's expedition staff.
• Basic attention & treatment by the ship's medical staff.
• Pre departure information and briefing.

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