Antarctica Two Voyages • November-December 2006
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~Itinerary~
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Miami, USA
Gather this evening at the Miami International Airport for your flight to
Santiago. (Meals aloft)
Monday, November 20
Santiago, Chile
Upon arrival in Santiago, transfer to our hotel. Spend the rest of the day
relaxing or sightseeing in Chile’s cosmopolitan capital city. Enjoy
lunch in the hotel’s restaurant. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Plaza
San Francisco.
Tuesday, November 21
Santiago / Ushuaia, Argentina
After breakfast, fly to Ushuaia and embark the Clipper Adventurer in the world’s
southernmost town. We set sail this evening for the Antarctic Peninsula.
Wednesday & Thursday, November 22 & 23
At Sea
As the Clipper Adventurer heads south, lecturers introduce us to the history,
geology, and wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula and its surrounding islands.
On deck keep a lookout for wandering and black-browed albatross as well as
the whales that are often seen in these waters.
Friday – Tuesday, November 24 – 28
Antarctic Peninsula
We cruise the waters of the Antarctic Peninsula and its adjacent islands,
making landings each day. Weather and ice conditions determine our daily schedules;
thus, flexibility on this expedition is a must. If the weather is in our favor,
we may make a landing before breakfast or even after dinner. Though the expeditionary
nature of our voyage precludes guaranteeing specific stops, we plan to visit
the following islands, bays, and coves:
| Port Lockroy, Neumeyer Channel | Lemaire Channel and Pleneau Island | Neko Harbour and Paradise Bay |
| Cuverville Island | Hannah Point, Livingston Island | Deception Island |
| Paulet Island / Antarctic Sound |
Wednesday,
November 29
Elephant Island
We arrive this morning at Elephant Island, made famous by the Shackleton expedition.
It was here Shackleton’s men camped for 137 days after crossing the
open ocean in lifeboats. As we approach the island and see how the steep slopes
of rock and ice meet turquoise waters, our admiration of Shackleton and his
men increases. We plan to make an expedition stop on the island to view the
large numbers of chinstrap penguins that occupy its lower slopes.
Thursday, November 30
Cruising the South Scotia Sea
Our lecturers recap our experiences in Antarctica as we make our way to the
Falklands. Join our naturalists on deck in search of the marine mammals and
seabirds that flourish in these nutrient-rich waters, a result of the Antarctic
Convergence.
Friday,
December 1
Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands
Lying off the south coast of East Falkland Island, Sea Lion Island provides
a final opportunity to view the wildlife of the southern oceans. Elephant
seals and sea lions haul out on the beach as we come ashore. Hundreds of gentoo
penguins nest with their chicks or make their way to and from the ocean. The
island is also home to rockhopper penguins, and we watch these birds as they
land on wave-swept ledges or launch themselves into the surging surf. We also
see Magellanic penguins, striated caracaras, king cormorants, and kelp gulls.
Saturday, December 2
Stanley
We arrive in Stanley, where we disembark the Clipper Adventurer. The buildings
and streets of the charming capital of the Falklands recall those of Victorian
England, and we have time to shop for Falkland Islands woolen sweaters, stamps,
or books before transferring to the airport for the flight to Santiago, connecting
to Miami.
Sunday, December 3
Miami
Early-morning arrival in Miami to connect with homeward flights.
Click here for Circumnavigation of South Georgia itinerary.
Category |
Antarctica
with the Falklands |
Circumnavigation
of South Georgia with the Falklands |
Combo Voyage |
Savings |
Category
1 |
$6,980 |
$9,480 |
$15,760 |
$700 |
Category
2 |
$7,580 |
$9,980 |
$16,760 |
$800 |
Category
3 |
$8,280 |
$10,680 |
$18,060 |
$900 |
| Category
4 |
$8,980 |
$11,280 |
$19,260 |
$1,000 |
Category
5 |
$9,480 |
$11,980 |
$20,360 |
$1,100 |
Category
6 |
$9,980 |
$12,480 |
$21,260 |
$1,200 |
| Suites |
$12,980 |
$15,980 |
$27,260 |
$1,700 |
| Owner's
Suite |
$13,980 |
$16,980 |
$29,160 |
$1,800 |
Single/Category
2 |
$11,980 |
$15,980 |
$26,360 |
$1,600 |
| Single/Category
4 |
$13,780 |
$17,880 |
$29,860 |
$1,800 |
All fares are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change.
Limited singles available at the quoted single rate above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7 times the share rate. Single suites are available at 1.8 times the share rate.
Included: Accommodations in our hotels and on board the Clipper Adventurer as outlined in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; group transfers; services of the expedition staff, including lectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; all gratuities. Pre-voyage extension includes all of the above.
Not included: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; travel insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/fax/telephone charges.
Airfare: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request.We will contact you approximately 180 days prior to departure to finalize your flight plans. Approximate economy fare for Miami/Santiago/Punta Arenas/Ushuaia -- Stanley/Santiago/Miami is $2,075; for South Georgia: Miami/Santiago/Stanley -- Ushuaia/Santiago/Miami, the approximate fare is $2,125. Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed.
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