The Antarctic Adventure Expedition on M/V Polar Star
14 days, 13 nights, Ushuaia - South Shetland Islands - Antarctic Peninsula - Ushuaia | For the early travelers, an expedition to the Antarctic was fraught with the unknown. Today this is seldom a factor as expedition cruise ships are well equipped to deal with the challenging environment. However, for many the idea of adventure is still the strongest appeal. This expedition is specifically designed to take a more exploratory approach to the program with the plan to perhaps make a "first ever" landing and to delve deep south to rarely travelled areas. Of course, the program will also still include visits to some of the more popular sites on this lengthened and enhanced program.
| K1-T | K1-D | K2-D | K3-D | K4-T | K4-D | K6-D | K7-D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,550 | $9,150 | $10,750 | $11,285 | $9,685 | $12,350 | $12,990 | $14,160 |
Prices in USD per person
| Departure | PS910-08, February 15th – February 28th, 2010 |
| Price | From $7,550 per person in triple cabin SPRING BOOKING OFFER - 20% off in select cabins, limited availability! Valid for new bookings only! Please request. |
| Included | Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as per itinerary Cabin category of choice Meals, 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 Adventure Expedition Map
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Day 1 EMBARKATION USHUAIA / ARGENTINA Monday, February 15th
Embark in Ushuaia.
Day 2 & 3 AT SEA Tuesday – Wednesday, February 16th & 17th
Leaving the Beagle Channel behind, the ship heads south into the Drake Passage crossing the Antarctic Convergence where the warmer Atlantic waters meet the cold Southern Ocean. Time onboard is well spent preparing for the days ahead with lectures and other presentations.
Day 4 & 5 SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS Thursday – Friday, February 18th & 19th
The first landfall of the Antarctic region, these islands are well known for their prolific wildlife – expect to see Chinstrap and Gentoo penguin rookeries, haul out sites for Fur seals and perhaps Elephant seals and a multitude of seabirds. A fascinating geological aspect is the black sands and fumeroles in the active volcanic caldera of Deception Island.
Day 6 - 10 ANTARCTICA Saturday – Wednesday, February 20th - 24th
As the ship heads south visits are planned to some of the well known highlights of Antarctica such as Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Lemaire Channel, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay and others. Crossing the Antarctic Polar Circle at 66°33'S we plan to visit the British Rothera research station and then steam as far south as Marguerite Bay and possibly Stonington Island. If
weather and conditions permit, the plan is to make some truly exploratory landings to relive the sensation of anticipation that earlier explorers experienced.
Day 11 ANTARCTICA / AT SEA Thursday, February 25th
Before heading back to sea for the return voyage a morning continental landing is planned, possibly at Prospect Point and the Fish Islands.
Day 12 & 13 AT SEA Friday – Saturday, February 26th & 27th
Once back at sea the program concludes with lecture programs and reflection on the experiences of our extended time in Antarctica.
Day 14 DISEMBARKATION USHUAIA / ARGENTINA Sunday, February 28th
Disembark in Ushuaia.