This special voyage represents a unique opportunity to join Polar adventurer and Everest summiteer Peter Hillary, on a journey to discover the wildlife-rich Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Peter has an incredible knowledge of polar exploration and during the voyage he will enthrall you with tales of his adventures to the South Pole. Our emphasis is on wildlife encounters, personal contact with the environs, visiting sites of historical interest and to a lesser extent scientific stations.
Professor Molchanov is not a luxury ship although she is very comfortable with well appointed cabins and common areas. The bridge is open to us at all times unless there is some tricky navigational situation. She is maneuverable and strong, ideally suited for the sea passages between the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Our actual program will vary to take best advantage of local conditions, spontaneous opportunities and wildlife. No two voyages are the same and there is always an element of the unexpected. This journey combines the best of the sub-Antarctic with the beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Embark Ushuaia
Day 2: Cruise to Falkland Islands
Days 3-4: Falkland Islands viewing wide variety of seabirds and a visit to Port Stanley
Days 5-6: Cruise to South Georgia
Days 7-10: South Georgia, visits to Grytviken, Bay of Elsehul, Prion Island, plus a number of other bays and harbours
Day 11: Cruising towards South Orkney Islands
Day 12: At sea
Days 13-16: Cruise to Antarctic Peninsula, following flexible itinerary to include Paulet Island, Orne Islands (large colonies of Chinstrap Penguins), Neko Harbour, Paradise Harbour and Lemaire Channel
Days 17-18: Cross Drake Passage
Day 19: Disembark Ushuaia where trip concludes
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 18 breakfast, 17 lunches and 18 dinners
- Specialist expedition staff
- Comfortable cabin accommodation on cruise
- All activities while on cruise including zodiac excursions, lectures, videos, slide and film shows and guide services
- Use of all ship facilities and public areas
- Medical services (there is a resident medical officer and infirmary on board)
No local payment required.
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