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Exploring ashore in Antarctica | Justin Walker
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DATES | 2020
27 Feb - 09 Mar 1 09 Mar - 20 Mar 1
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antarctic peninsula
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Ushuaia
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basecamp on plancius
12 day voyage 11 nights on board Plancius
Spectacular voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula with a floating ‘basecamp’ for our varied activities
This unique program aboard the vessel Plancius provides opportunities to explore a pocket of the Peninsula through exciting kayaking, zodiac cruising, hiking, snowshoeing and climbing excursions. Crossing the Antarctic Convergence into the Southern Ocean via the fabled Drake Passage, we have ample time to explore the spectacular landscapes and wildlife of this remote continent. Our vessel becomes our floating basecamp, a warm and comfortable haven to return to after venturing ashore. The option to camp out on the ice is a popular experience that will create memories to last a lifetime, and we utilise the ship’s fleet of zodiacs to explore the rich diversity of wildlife that flourishes in the sheltered bays, steep glaciers and clustered iceberg castles that characterise the shoreline. There are no shortage of photographic opportunities along the Antarctic Peninsula, and our workshops will help you capture the natural beauty of this incredible ice‐bound land. Join in one of the optional activities on offer or simply take in the surreal landscapes of this untouched wilderness.
BRIEF ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Join Ushuaia, commence voyage 2/3 | Cross Drake Passage 4/9 | Pass the Melchior Islands and sail to the Neumayer Channel, where we position our ship for two nights anchor, allowing two full activity days. Our exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula will continue as we follow a flexible itinerary, aiming to include Port Lockroy on Goudier Island, Paradise Bay or Neko Harbour, the Lemaire Channel, and Vernadsky Station to learn about life on a scientific base 10/11 | Re-cross Drake Passage 12 | Disembark Ushuaia where trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners specialist expedition staff comfortable cabin accommodation on cruise all activities while on cruise including zodiac excursions, kayaking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, camping, photographic workshops, lectures, videos, slide and film shows and guide services use of all ship facilities and public areas medical services (there is a resident medical officer and infirmary on board)
TRIP CODE: OA2
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