National Geographic Explorer |
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| ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE FALKLANDS |
| Description: The National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship. She is a fully stabilised, ice class vessel, enabling her to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. During this expedition cruise explore the Antarctic Peninsula by zodiac and kayak, visit South Orkney Island and the Falkland Islands, and walk wild beaches with thousands of king penguins on South Georgia Island. |
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Itinerary:
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Depart London. |
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Arrive in Santiago. Afternoon city tour. Overnight in 5* hotel. (HB) |
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| Day 3: |
Charter flight to Ushuaia. Explore the scenic Beagle Channel by catamaran before boardingthe National Geographic Explorer and setting sail for Antarctica. (FB) |
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| Day 4: |
Cross the legendary Drake Passage. (FB) |
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| Day 5 - 10: |
Make the most of nearly 24 hours of sunlight by spending five days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and the surrounding islands. The schedule is flexible allowing time for the unexpected! Sail through the incomparable Lemaire Channel and land on the 'White Continent'. (FB) |
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Pass the speck of land which is the legendary Elephant Island, an unforgettable part of the Shackleton story where the crew of the Endurance finally landed on April 24, 1916. (FB) |
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At sea. (FB) |
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Visit mountainous, rugged South Orkney Island with its penguins, Leopard seals and numerous birds. (FB) |
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At sea. There is a time for a massage, a work out in the gym or catch up on some reading. (FB) |
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| Day 15 - 18: |
Explore beautiful South Georgia, the final resting place of Sir Ernest Shackleton and home to vast colonies of king penguins. At St Andrew’s Bay over 100,000 king penguins can found! (FB) |
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At sea. (FB) |
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Visit Port Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands. (FB) |
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Explore the largest albatross colony in the world, as well as Magellanic penguins in their burrows amid tussock grass, and herds of elephant seals. (FB) |
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At sea. (FB) |
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| Day 24: |
Disembark in Ushuaia and fly to Santiago. Overnight 5* hotel. (FB) |
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| Day 25: |
Depart Santiago and fly to London. (B) |
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| Day 26: |
Morning arrival in London. |
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2010 DATES AND RATES (GBP per person)
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£10995 |
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£12295 |
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£15195 |
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£19595 |
£14295 |
£14995 |
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Class: Ice-class expedition ship • Capacity: 148 passengers • Overall Length: 356 foot expedition cruise ship • Cabins: 81 double or twin outside cabins with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls • Facilities: Bistro bar; chart room; restaurant; library; lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art presentation facilities; observations lounge; fitness centre; spa treatment rooms; sauna; doctor; undersea specialist; photo specialist and video chronicler; internet access; laundry • Expedition Equipment: Zodiac landing craft; kayaks; remotely operated vehicle; hydrophone; underwater video camera; video microscope.
Click for deck plan (pdf)
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Additional costs (per person)
Flights: Included • Personal Items: Alcoholic beverages; emails; laundry; voyage DVD etc; discretionary tips to ship's crew
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