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12 day voyage
12 day voyage
11 nights aboard the MV Ushuaia
South Orkney Islands
polar circle explorer
Weddell Sea
Antarctic Peninsula
Marguerite Bay
A journey through the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula with an aim to cross the Polar Circle A unique journey encompassing the South Shetland Islands & the Antarctic Peninsula, with an objective to cross the Polar Circle, aboard the comfortable research vessel, the Ushuaia. You will be accompanied by our experienced naturalist who knows this region so well. We fully appreciate this unique, pristine and dramatic region, and enjoy the magnificent wildlife viewing opportunities that are available. Albatross soaring over the Drake Passage, huge penguin colonies on the South Shetland Islands, and the whales and seals that frequent these icy polar waters. Imagine following in the footsteps of the world’s greatest explorers, and time permitting visit a scientific base. As we head south, the Peninsula becomes even more dramatic with towering icebergs,
glistening unclimbed peaks and spectacular glaciers.
Elephant Is
South Shetland
antarctica – polar circle
11 nights on board Plancius
South Orkney Islands
Falkland Islands
Weddell Sea
Antarctic Peninsula
Marguerite Bay
Spectacular voyage to the Antarctic with the aim of crossing the Polar Circle Cruising south of the Antarctic Polar Circle is the ultimate goal for many visitors to the Antarctic. On this outstanding program aboard Plancius we aim to combine our voyage to the Peninsula with a crossing of the fabled Antarctic Circle at 66°33’. Crossing the Antarctic Convergence into the Southern Ocean via the Drake Passage, we have ample time to explore the spectacular landscapes and wildlife of this remote continent. Our flexible itinerary includes planned visits to Hannah Point, Petermann Island, Half Moon, Deception Island, Paradise Bay, the Lemaire Channel and a host of other islands and scientific bases. Practice your photography on dramatic frozen landscapes, utilise the ship’s fleet of zodiacs to explore the rich diversity of wildlife that flourishes along the shoreline, or simply savour the otherworldly beauty
of this pristine wilderness.
Ushuaia
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Falkland Islands
Ushuaia
South America
Islands
Chinstrap Penguins splashing around in the waters of Half Moon Bay | Kyle Super
BRIEF ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Embark Ushuaia 2 | Cross Drake Passage 3 | Approach South Shetland Islands 4/9 | Explore South Shetland Islands and the western side of Antarctic Peninsula, following a flexible itinerary to include some of the following: Livingston Island, Half Moon Island, Deception Island (volcanic crater), Paradise Bay and Lemaire Channel , together with a host of other islands and scientific bases 10/11 | Re-cross Drake Passage to Beagle Channel 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, 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: PLC
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Icebergs off the Antarctic Peninsula | Learna Cale
BRIEF ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Join Ushuaia, commence voyage 2/3 | Cross Drake Passage 4/9 | Explore western side of Antarctic Peninsula as far south as the Antarctic Circle, following a flexible itinerary, including: Hannah Point, Petermann Island, Half Moon, Deception Island; Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel together with a host of other islands and scientific bases. We will aim to reach Crystal Sound, south of the Polar Circle 10/11 | Re-cross Drake Passage to Beagle Channel 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, 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: OPC
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DATES | 2020
17 Feb - 28 Feb1
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DATES | 2020
16 Feb - 27 Feb K,D,CP