Antarctica in Depth Departs November 9, 2020 Cruise Itinerary Highlights At this stage in the season, the Antarctic Peninsula is full swing. It will be unlikely to have much trouble with sea ice around the usual peninsula places, though you will still find plenty of magnificent icebergs around. Many of the penguins will be finished with their chicks and moulting. The summer algal bloom of productivity, however, is well underway so food is abundant. We should see the highest abundance of whales of the season now. We’ll be surrounded by abundance everywhere we go.
Buenos Argentina Aires 1
Ushuaia
Beagle Channel Drake Passage 11
South Shetland Islands South Orkney Islands
Port Lockroy
Antarctic Peninsula Weddell Sea
Antarctic Circle
Lemaire Channel
Explore the most accessible and wildlife-rich region of Antarctica Daily shore visits and Zodiac cruises offer close encounters with penguins, whales, seals and sea birds Visit historic research huts and working scientific stations Cruise past massive icebergs and ancient glaciers on the ship - or more intimately from the Zodiacs The beauty of the landscapes of Antarctica are difficult to imagine. The clean air and pristine environment will affect you like no other place. Learn about Antarctica’s unique wildlife, environment and geology from our expert team Kayakers will glide through narrow sheltered waterways and fjords, paddle among ice floes and drift quietly alongside wildlife.
TOUR CODE: 101S
Cruise
Cruise start/finish
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Overnight stay
Included flight
13 Day Itinerary Buenos Aires > Buenos Aires Days 1-2: Buenos Aires > Ushuaia Your journey into wonder begins in Argentina as you fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia where you will be warmly greeted by the crew as you step on board Scenic Eclipse. Settle into your handsomely appointed suite and acquaint yourself with all the facilities of your luxurious Discovery Yacht. Try on your custom designed parka and head to the mud-room to be fitted with your special polar boots. Toast the start of your voyage at the welcome cocktail reception hosted by the Captain who will introduce your expert Discovery Leader and their team. Set sail and cruise through the Beagle Channel and admire the dramatic views of the Andes mountains of Tierra del Fuego from the comfort of your private verandah.
options, or a butler will serve you as you dine in-suite. The first sightings of icebergs and snow-capped mountains signal that you have reached the Antarctic Peninsula.
Days 4-10: Antarctica
Day 3: At sea
Depending on the weather, we may first approach Antarctica near the South Shetland Islands, perhaps entering Bransfield Strait near the western extremity of Livingston Island.
Relax and enjoy the amazing facilities of your floating resort as you cruise towards the Antarctic Peninsula. An entertaining presentation by the Discovery Team in the state-of-the-art theatre will excite you for what’s to come, or relax in your suite and watch the live streaming on your TV. Your palate will be delighted as you explore the extensive range of dining
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A host of choices is now open to us and depending on the ice and weather conditions the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula is ours to explore. Our experienced Discovery Leaders, will use their expertise to design our voyage from day to day. This allows us to make best use of the prevailing weather and ice conditions, kayaking and unparalleled encounters with wildlife. Because we are so far south, we will experience 18-20 hours’ daylight and the days will be as busy as you wish. Once we arrive in the calmer waters of the Bransfield, Gerlache and Penola Straits and Crystal Sound, we expect to make up to two landings per day. We will use our Zodiacs (inflatable rubber boats) to get ashore and for cruising. We are always keen to explore new territory, so if the opportunity arises, we will.
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