Antarctic Peninsula Christmas Cruise on M/V Polar Star
11 days, 10 nights, Ushuaia & Beagle Channel - Antarctic Peninsula - South Shetland Islands - Ushuaia | 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.
| K1-T | K1-D | K2-D | K3-D | K4-T | K4-D | K6-D | K7-D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,830 | $7,060 | $8,290 | $8,695 | $7,470 | $9,520 | $9,995 | $10,915 |
PS101-04 Christmas Cruise Prices in USD per person
| Departure | PS101-04, December 19th - December 29th, 2010 |
| Price | From $5,830 per person in triple cabin |
| Included | Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as per itinerary Cabin category of choice Meals, 10 Breakfasts / 9 Lunches / 10 Dinners Coffee, tea and juice throughout duration of cruise Onboard gratuities Excursions unless specifically stated Onboard lectures and activities Expedition guide service Complimentary rubber boot rental program Complimentary PSE Maritime Expedition Outer Shell (jacket custom designed for the layering concept) All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program Access to medical services when available onboard at posted prices |
| Not Included | Airfare to and from M/V Polar Star Airport taxes Transport to and from M/V Polar Star Visa, passports and vaccination charges Hotels and meals not included in the ship cruise itinerary Personal items such as laundry, postage, communication costs, medical expenses, alcoholic beverages and bar charges, shop purchases Optional tours and excursions Baggage, cancellation and personal trip insurance (strongly recommended) Emergency evacuation charges Gratuity for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided) $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | Detailed Terms and Conditions are available upon request and are automatically included with booking correspondence. We highly recommend that passengers purchase cancellation, trip disruption, baggage and personal property, medical and emergency evacuation insurance. Please note that this is our planned itinerary – actual execution is subject to weather and scheduling limitations. PSE reserves the right to adjust the itinerary as needed without recourse. |
Antarctic Peninsula Christmas Map
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Day 1 EMBARKATION USHUAIA / ARGENTINA
Wednesday, December 29th
Embark in Ushuaia
Day 2 & 3 DRAKE PASSAGE
Thursday – Friday, December 30th & 31st
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.
Day 4 - 6 ANTARCTICA
Saturday – Monday, January 1st – 3rd
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 and Port Lockroy.
Day 7 SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
Tuesday, January 4th
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.
Day 8 & 9 AT SEA
Wednesday – Thursday, January 5th & 6th
Time at sea is filled with lectures, recaps, watching for wildlife and time to relax.
Day 10 DISEMBARK USHUAIA
Friday, January 7th
Disembark in Ushuaia.