Expedition Semi-circumnavigation Antarctica – the emperor’s route among Antarctic cruises

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Expedition Semi-circumnavigation Antarctica – the emperor’s route among Antarctic cruises

» Antarctica

» Jan 28 2025 – Mar 2 2025 (32 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Christchurch

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • 28.01.2025 – Charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina, embarkation and departure
  • 29.01.2025 – Drake Passage
  • 30.01.2025 to 04.02.2025 – South Shetlands, Antarctic Peninsula and Crossing the Antarctic Circle
  • 05.02.2025 to 13.02.2025 – At Sea (cruise through Bellingshausen Sea, Amundsen Sea and Ross Sea – 13.02 will be lost due to crossing the International Date Line)
  • 14.02.2025 to 19.02.2025 – Ross Island, Terra Nova Bay, Victoria Land 
  • 20.02.2025 – At Sea
  • 21.02.2025 – Cruising off the Balleny Islands/New Zealand
  • 22.02.2025 to 23.02.2025 – At Sea
  • 24.02.2025 – Cruising off Macquarie Island/Australia
  • 25.02.2025 – At Sea
  • 26.02.2025 to 28.02.2025 – Cruising off the subantarctic islands of New Zealand
  • 01.03.2025 – At Sea
  • 02.03.2025 – Lyttelton (Christchurch)/New Zealand, arrival 6.00 hrs

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SHIP

Hanseatic Inspiration

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ACTIVITIES

One of the greatest adventures of our times: the semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica.
Ice in all its form: from pack ice and tabular icebergs to the spectacular Ross Ice Shelf.
In the wake of historic explorers: add your own chapters to polar history.
With a bit of luck, observe emperor penguins.

Itinerary Outline

CABINS & PRICES

Outside Cabin Cat. 0 USD 31,860
Outside Cabin Cat. 1 USD 34,170
Panoramic Cabin, Cat. 2 USD 35,750
French Balcony Cabin Cat. 3 USD 37,400
French Balcony Cabin Cat. 4 USD 39,730
French Balcony Cabin Cat. 5 USD 38,410
Balcony Cabin Cabin Cat. 6 USD 40,720
Balcony Cabin Cat. 7 USD 42,380
Balcony Cabin Cat. 8 USD 44,030
Junior Suite Cat. 9 USD 52,300
Grand Suite Cat. 10 USD 72,150

All rates per person in USD – Due to the dynamic pricing policies applied by operators, rates may be slightly different from the ones displayed. Please always reconfirm with us before booking

INCLUDES

  • Expedition cruise in the booked category
  • International gourmet cuisine – full-board with early-bird breakfast, breakfast, bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible dining hours)
  • All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs
  • Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides
  • Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
  • Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (booking a personal training session is subject to a surcharge)
  • Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself as well as warm parkas, rubber boots, etc.
  • German- and English-speaking ship and expedition management as well as German- and English speaking service crew
  • OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)
  • In every cabin: welcome champagne, mini bar restocked daily with a selection of soft drinks (additional selection of spirits in the Junior and Grand Suites), coffee machine, 24-hour cabin service
  • All kind of tea and coffee specialities in every restaurant
  • Flat-screen television with information and entertainment programme
  • Personal email account (incl. your own email address on board), Internet (free of charge for one hour per guest per day; service depends on satellite positioning, especially in polar regions)
  • Comprehensive information before the cruise –for example, handbooks about the Arctic and Antarctic, South Seas and the Bering Sea as well as expedition maps
  • Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin
  • Harbour and airport fees (the latter refers to charter flights)
  • Cancellation fee insurance

EXCLUDES

  • Everything not listed under inclusions

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