Antarctic Peninsula – Basecamp Ortelius
Antarctic Peninsula – Basecamp Ortelius
» Antarctica
» Dec 18 2019 – Dec 29 2019 (12 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia
» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
PLEASE NOTE: A Basecamp itinerary to the Antarctic Peninsula is illustrated below. This itinerary is for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions, the availability of landing sites and opportunities to see wildlife. The final itinerary will be determined by the Expedition Leader on board. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. During our “Basecamp” departures, all offered activities are free of charge. Average cruising speed for m/v Ortelius is 10,5 knots.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Embarkation in Ushuaia
- Days 2 and 3 – En-route to the Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 4 to 9 – Antarctica
- Days 10 and 11 – At sea en-route to Ushuaia
- Day 12 – Disembarkation in Ushuaia
SHIP
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
ACTIVITIES
Kayaking
Mountaineering
Photo Workshop
PLEASE NOTE: A Basecamp itinerary to the Antarctic Peninsula is illustrated below. This itinerary is for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions, the availability of landing sites and opportunities to see wildlife. The final itinerary will be determined by the Expedition Leader on board. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. During our “Basecamp” departures, all offered activities are free of charge. Average cruising speed for m/v Ortelius is 10,5 knots.
CABINS & PRICES
| Quadruple Porthole | From USD 8,250 |
| Triple Porthole | USD 9,250 |
| Twin Porthole Deck 4 | USD 9,950 |
| Twin Porthole Deck 3 | USD 9,950 |
| Twin Window | USD 10,500 |
| Twin Deluxe | USD 11,250 |
| Superior | USD 11,950* |
All rates per person in USD
*Price per person when booking the complete cabin for two people
INCLUDES
- Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
- Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation)
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
- Comprehensive pre-departure material
- During our “Basecamp” departures, all offered activities (including camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop) as well as our standard included shore excursions and zodiac cruises) are free of charge
EXCLUDES
- Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
- Pre- and post- land arrangements
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Meals ashore
- Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory).
- Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
- The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided)
