This itinerary is delivered at a relaxed pace with creature comforts. Shore landings and Zodiac cruising will occur in the Antarctic Peninsula region. There is an in-depth education program, with either a resident artist or photographer on all departures. You can sail on either the elegant Clipper Adventurer or the casual Lyubov Orlova.
Itinerary: Day 1 Overnight Ushuaia, Argentina Day 2 Embarkation Day Days 3 - 4 The Drake Passage Days 5 - 8 Antarctic Peninsula Days 9 - 10 The Drake Passage Day 11 Ushuaia, Argentina
Note:
Weather, ice or other conditions may require that changes be made to our itinerary and shore excursions. All cabins are smoke-free. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas, as outlined by the Expedition Leader at the initial briefing * These departures have an option for kayaking or camping Shipboard Accommodation:
In the fall of 2006, the spacious, ice-strengthened Lyubov Orlova underwent extensive renovations to the forward lounge, dining room and cabins. Maximum 110 guests.
The Clipper Adventurer is the sister-ship of Lyubov Orlova, built in 1975. She underwent a $13 million conversion in 1998 and has a proud reputation as a well-appointed, elegant expedition ship for softer adventures. The ship is equipped with Zodiacs for shore landings and ocean level, cruising, yet offers fine dining, and a cabins with exterior views and facilities en suite. Maximum 122 guests.
Inclusions for departures between November 2009 and March 2010:
One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast as indicated in the itinerary. (The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.) Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage. (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships' galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.). All shore landings and Zodiac excursions per the daily program. Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities. Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled. Photographic Album on DVD. A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings Hair dryer in every cabin. A Quark Expeditions parka for guests on Clipper Adventurer only. Coffee, tea, cocoa and bottled water available around the clock. Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader. Group transfers from the hotel to the ship at the embarkation port, and from the ship to the local airport on disembarkation - plus all baggage handling aboard ship. All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program. Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum of $100,000 per person.Trip Code: CA
