Marine Mammals of The Antarctic Peninsula
Marine Mammals of The Antarctic Peninsula
» Antarctica
» Mar 2 2019 – Mar 15 2019 (14 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia
» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Ushuaia, Argentina
- Day 2 – Embarkation
- Days 3 and 4 – Drake Passage
- Days 5 to 7 – Antarctica
- Days 8 to 11 – Antarctica
- Days 12 and 13 – Drake Passage
- Day 14 – Ushuaia
SHIP
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
ACTIVITIES
Island Sky
Owner´s Balcony Suite
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Corner Suite
Premium Suite
Superior Suite
Standard Suite
Dinning Room
Lecture theatre
Outer deck
Join Annette Bombosch, PhD, and special guests for a unique 14-day expedition focusing on Marine Mammals.
As the Antarctic summer comes to a close
in March, migratory whale species like the Humpback are very active, socializing and feeding in preparation for the long journey ahead. Resident whale species like the Minke and Orca are abundant, and we stand a good chance of encountering Southern Right whales and some of the larger pelagic species. Leopard seals are also very busy in March, hunting naïve penguin chicks as they mature, develop their waterproof feathers, and make their first journeys to the sea.
We’ll see all this action close-up; from Zodiacs, on shore landings, and from the deck and observation platform of Island Sky. Photographers and videographers will have ample opportunities to capture stunning images, and those of us with scientific interests will be thrilled to work with the Citizen Science team, contributing data and images to a variety of active marine mammal research projects.
CABINS & PRICES
| Triple |
| Porthole |
| Window |
| Promenade |
| Deluxe |
| Veranda |
| Penthouse Suite |
All rates per person in USD
INCLUDES
- One night hotel accommodation in embarkation city. Early check-in (up to 24 hours prior to usual check-in time) available if requested, with confirmed air itinerary, at least 90 days prior to departure
- Transfer from airport in embarkation city (Trelew Airport “REL” for the Nov 3 voyage which embarks in Puerto Madryn; Ushuaia Airport “USH” for all other departures) to group hotel if arriving on Day 1 of itinerary, and providing we have your confirmed air itinerary at least 90 days prior to departure
- Transfer from group hotel to ship for embarkation
- Group transfer from ship to airport, hotel in Ushuaia, or central location following disembarkation
- Shipboard accommodations
- All scheduled Landings / excursions
- All meals onboard
- Coffee/tea/cocoa 24 hours daily
- Welcome/Farewell cocktail
- House wine / beer / soft drink with dinner
- Expedition jacket (yours to keep)
- A pair of boots for use during the voyage
- WiFi from the public computers in the library
- 100 minute WiFi card (for use on your personal devices)
- Daily international news service
- Digital Voyage Log
- All port fees
- All landing fees
- In Owner’s Suite, Penthouse, Veranda, Deluxe and Promenade categories: champagne and chocolates on arrival, and complimentary mini-bar
EXCLUDES
- Any airfare or travel expenses associated with arrival in Ushuaia or Puerto Madryn
- Transfer from airport to group hotel, unless arriving on Day 1 of the itinerary
- Pre or post voyage expenses in Ushuaia or Puerto Madryn
- Laundry and personal expenses incurred on board
- Alcohol and soft drinks onboard (except as listed above in inclusions)
- Onboard communication charges such as outgoing phone calls, WiFi from personal devices in excess of the 100 minutes provided
- Staff gratuities
