Antarctica Cruise : Antarctic Peninsula - Christmas, 12 days / 11 nights
The M/V Polar Star (ex-icebreaker) is a safe and comfortable ice class vessel – certified for worldwide international voyages and complying with all SOLAS, ISM, ISPS and MARPOL regulations for safety and environment. In 2000 the ship was completely retrofitted and upgraded specifically for expedition cruising.
K1, Standard
Two lower and one upper berths. Sharing toilet, shower and washbasin with next cabin. Approx 100 sq.feet/10 sq. metres. Portholes. Double or Triple Occupancy
Although it is the Austral Summer, it may seem to be a Winter Wonderland and the perfect place to celebrate Christmas and the holiday Season. On this magical journey explore the Worlds largest wilderness with historic sites and wildlife – see penguins, seals, seabirds and whales in their natural environment. Each day will also celebrate one of the different holiday traditions from around the world. This seems fitting while in a land effectively owned by no one, yet collectively managed and protected by the Antarctic Treaty Nations.
DAY 1 : Ushuaia, Argentina
Embark in Ushuaia.
DAYS 2 & 3 : At Sea
As the ship steams across the Drake Passage, the program of informative lectures begins and a constant watch for birds and marine wildlife is kept.
DAYS 4 – 7 : Antarctica
Cruise amongst the islands and in the fjords and bays watching for whales surfacing, seals basking on ice floes and penguin activity along the shores. There is excellent Zodiac cruising in places such as Neko Harbour and Paradise Bay. Landings are planned at historic and wildlife sites such as Petermann Island, Port Lockroy and Vernadsky.
DAYS 8 & 9 : South Shetland Islands
At the top of the Antarctic Peninsula, these islands are well known for penguin rookeries and the black lava sands of Whaler’s Bay on Deception Island. Landings in these islands may also include Hannah Point, Arctowski and Penguin Island.
DAYS 10 & 11 : At Sea
Time at sea is filled with lectures, recaps, watching for wildlife and time to relax.
DAY 12 : Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembark in Ushuaia.
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