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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Arrive in Buenos Aires. Afternoon city tour. Overnight in 5* hotel. (HB) |
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Charter flight to Ushuaia. Board the National Geographic Explorer and setting sail for Antarctica. (FB) |
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Cross the legendary Drake Passage. (FB) |
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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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| Day 12 - 16: |
Explore South Georgia, renowned for its beauty, vast colonies of king penguins, and the final resting place of Ernest Shackleton. At St Andrew's Bay over 300,000 king penguins can be found! (FB) |
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| Day 17 - 18: |
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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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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Disembark in Ushuaia. Charter flight to Buenos Aires for onward connections. (HB) |
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2012/2013 DATES AND RATES (GBP per person)
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| DEPARTS |
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CAT. 7 |
CAT. 2 SOLO |
CAT. 3 SOLO |
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NOV 07
2013
FEB 15
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£13295 |
£14255 |
£14975 |
£15480 |
£18975 |
£21900 |
£25425 |
£17815 |
£18660 |
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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: Roundtrip flights from London to Buenos Aires: From £810 • Personal Items: Alcoholic beverages; emails; laundry; voyage DVD etc; discretionary tips to ship's crew
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