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2007-2008 Antarctica Season aboard M.S.
Andrea |
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Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia & Falkland Islands
Roundtrip from Ushuaia (Argentina) - 20 days / 19 Nights
January 17-February 5, 2008
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.PORT
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Day 1
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Arrive in Ushuaia and transfer independently to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 2
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Morning at leisure in Ushuaia. Transfer in afternoon from hotel to pier to embark M.S. Andrea. Depart early evening, cruising through scenic Beagle Channel for Antarctica.
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Day 3
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At Sea, bound for the Falkland Islands.
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Day 4 -5
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Falkland Islands. Make wildlife viewing landings at West Point and Carcass Islands for Magellanic, Gentoo and Rockhopper penguins, albatross and blue-eyed shag. Our visit will also include the town of Stanley, a bit of old England in the South Atlantic.
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Day 6-7
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At Sea, heading for the South Georgia Islands.
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Day 8-11
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South Georgia. Amidst some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, go ashore for huge rookeries of King and Gentoo penguins and thousands of Southern Elephant and fur seals. We'll also explore the once-thriving whaling station of Grytviken and visit Shackleton's gravesite.
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Day 12
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At Sea, heading for the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Day 13
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At Sea and Shingle Cove, South Orkney Island.
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Day 14-17
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Depending on weather and ice conditions, the captain and expedition leader will direct the vessel to a variety of destinations on and around the Peninsula, to optimize Zodiac landings and wildlife viewing opportunities. This may include Cuverville Island, Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel, Neko Harbor and Petermann Island, among others.
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Day 18-19
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Drake Passage Crossing.
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Day 20
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Ushuaia. Disembark following breakfast, and transfer to the airport.
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Early Booking Savings!
Make your reservation by May 31, 2007 and take advantage of these savings:
$750 per person, for January 17, Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia & Falkland Islands
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Cruise Rates (per person)
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Category
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19 Day Cruise
Jan. 17
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Cat. 6
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$7,835
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Cat. 5
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$8,910
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Cat. 4
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$19,990
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Cat. 3
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$11,035
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Cat. 2
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$12,835
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Cat. 1
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$14,500
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Suite
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$16,435
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Superior Sgl
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$14,005
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Standard Sgl
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$13,535
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Landing fees
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$185*
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Medical & Emergency Evacuation Insurance
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Included
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Fuel surcharge: due to the continued high expense of marine fuel oil, surcharges will be in effect for all 2007-2008 Antarctica cruises: January 17--$280 per person.
*Landing fee for January 17 voyage is a preliminary estimate to be charged by South Georgia government, and may change when announced officially.
All 2007-2008 expedition cruises include: One hotel night in Ushuaia prior to embarkation, transfers from hotel to ship, and transfer from ship to airport at conclusion of the cruise.
Deposit: 20-Day/19-Night: $1,800 ($1,200 non-refundable)
Travel Insurance: Medical Expense & Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance is mandatory, and included in the cruise rate.
Your Antarctica expedition cruise aboard MS Andrea includes:
- Hotel accommodations for one night prior to embarkation.
- Transfers from hotel to ship on day of embarkation.
- Accommodations in cabin as reserved, with lower beds and private facilities.
- All meals aboard ship served at single leisurely sittings; freshly prepared by internationally trained chefs. Wine and beer included with lunch and dinner.
- All Zodiac excursions and landings, as directed by Expedition Leader, for wildlife viewing.
- Experienced expedition leader, lecturers, scientists, naturalists, geologists and others on board throughout your voyage to enhance your understanding of the places visited.
- Daily lectures, briefings and recaps by our expedition team.
- Physician on board throughout the voyage.
- Informative pre-departure materials to prepare you for expedition cruising, and post-cruise logbook.
- Special expedition jacket to wear during Zodiac landings, while exploring ashore, and for on-deck activities and wildlife viewing. The jacket is yours to keep after the cruise.
- Ship-to-airport transfers at the conclusion of your cruise.
- Medical Expense and Emergency Evacuation-Repatriation Insurance ($250,000 coverage)
Not included: Domestic and international airfare, arrival and departure taxes, passport and visa fees, arrival tranfers, gratuities, personal expenses (bar, laundry, e-mail, etc.), trip cancellation/interruption insurance
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