Antarctic Dream

ANTARCTIC DREAM EXPEDITION
Description: The Antarctic Dream is a Dutch built ice-strengthened expedition ship, fully refurbished in 2002. This 10-night expedition cruise offers an ideal introduction to the 'White Continent'. Departing from and finishing in the port of Ushuaia take in the most exciting sights of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula accompanied by lecturers and guides.

Itinerary:
Day 1:	Arrive in Ushuaia and board the Antarctic Dream in the afternoon. (D)

Day 2 & 3:	Wandering albatross, storm petrels and other seabirds will escort the vessel as it sails across the legendary Drake Passage. (FB)

Day 4:	In the morning visit the Argentine scientific base Jubany on King George Island, the largest island of the South Shetlands. In the afternoon disembark at Aitcho Island to look for gentoo and chinstrap penguins, and weddell and elephant seals. (FB)

Day 5:	Today is the first landing on the 'White Continent' at Neko Bay, and another on Port Lockroy (Gaudier Island). (FB)

Day 6:	Sail through the narrow Lemaire passage and conditions permitting visit Petermann Island which is the most southern land point of the expedition. Disembark to see colonies of gentoo and adelie penguins, skuas and blue-eyed shags. (FB)

Day 7:	Begin the return journey with a visit to Paradise Bay where icebergs break off and are carved in to wonderful shapes by the wind and the sea. In the evening visit Cuverville Island, home to one of the largest colonies of gentoo penguins and skuas. (FB)

Day 8:	Continue sailing to Deception Island, the largest active volcano in the area, and an opportunity to swim in the flooded crater. In the afternoon disembark at Hannah Point (Livingstone Island) which is an excellent location to spot fauna. (FB)

Day 9 & 10:	Cross the Drake Passage. (FB)

Day 11:	After an early breakfast disembark in Ushuaia. (B)

2011/2012 DATES AND RATES (GBP per person)

DEPARTS	CABIN
	CAPE HORN	PILOTO PARDO	SHACKLETON	AMUNDSEN
JAN 07, 17, 28; FEB 08, 18	£7200	£6600	£5200	£4350
FEB 28; MAR 10, 20	£5870	£5360	£4250	£3550
NOV 01, 11, 21; DEC 01, 11	£7300	£6600	£5300	£4400
2012
FEB 05, 15	£8900	£8200	£6400	£5400
FEB 25; MAR 06	£7300	£6600	£5300	£4400

Note: 8 day/7 night sail in-fly out (or vice versa) departures available on 22 and 29 Dec 2011, and 6, 13, 21 & 28 2012. Please contact us for prices.

Class: Ice-reinforced expedition ship • Capacity: 78 passengers • Overall Length: 272 feet • Cabins: 39 double or twin outside cabins with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls • Facilities: Dining room; bar; library; auditorium; fitness room/sauna; doctor; souvenir shop; internet access • Expedition Equipment: Zodiac landing craft.

Click for deck plan (pdf)

Additional costs (per person)

Flights: Roundtrip flights from London to Ushuaia: From £1265 • Personal Items: Beverages; discretionary tips to ships crew; internet access; fuel surcharge

Reading Suggestions:

In association with nhbs Environment Bookstore

	Bradt Wildlife Guides: Antarctica		A Complate Guide to Antarctic Wildlife

	Patagonia and Antarctica Field Guide		South Georgia Explorer