Antarctica & Polar Circle on M/V Polar Star
12 days, 11 nights, Ushuaia - Drake Crossing - Antarctic Convergence - Antarctic Polar Circle Crossing - Detaille - The Gullet - Lemaire Channel - Neumeyer Channel - Paradise Bay | Just being in Antarctica is a personal triumph. All of our programs cross the Antarctic Convergence into the Southern Ocean via the fabled Drake Passage. This program also strives to go south of the Antarctic Polar Circle at 66°33' that for many is the ultimate accomplishment. As the ship's Captain navigates deep south along the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, there will also be the opportunity for additional rarely visited landings.
The M/V Polar Star is the ideal vessel to carry you to this once unreachable region. We do not carry more than 100 passengers on any of our expeditions to Antarctica, allowing all passengers to go ashore at once or Zodiac cruise together. This is combined with the powerful ice capability, on deck viewing areas and our unique open bridge policy. Your adventure awaits you.
| K1-T | K1-D | K2-D | K3-D | K4-T | K4-D | K6-D | K7-D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,720 | $8,140 | $9,560 | $9,995 | $8,615 | $10,980 | $11,550 | $12,595 |
2010 Prices in USD per person
| Departure | PS910-07, February 4th – February 15th, 2010 PS101-08, January 26th - February 6th, 2011 PS101-09, February 6th - February 17th, 2011 |
| Price | From $6,720 per person in K1 Triple cabin SPRING BOOKING OFFER - 20% off on select cabins, subject to availability! Valid for new bookings only! |
| 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. |
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Day 1 EMBARKATION USHUAIA / ARGENTINA Sunday, January 24th
Embark in Ushuaia for your Antarctic Peninsula & Polar Circle cruise.
Day 2 & 3 AT SEA Monday – Tuesday, January 25th & 26th
Leaving the Beagle Channel, begin the Drake Crossing and keep a watch for the first signs of ice and Antarctic wildlife as the ship passes over the Antarctic Convergence. Lectures and other onboard activities are scheduled.
Day 4 - 8 ANTARCTICA Wednesday – Sunday, January 27th – 31st
The ship first heads south along the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula to attempt an Antarctic Polar Circle Crossing in Crystal Sound. Visits to deep south sites including Detaille and The Gullet are planned. The ship then turns north and travels the coastal and island waters with landings and Zodiac cruising at historic and wildlife sites such as Vernadsky base, Petermann Island, the Lemaire Channel, Port Lockroy, Neumeyer Channel, Neko Harbour and Paradise Bay. Watch for Chinstrap, Adelie and Gentoo penguins, various seal species including Leopard seals, a multitude of seabirds overhead and hopefully whales in the waters we navigate.
Day 9 SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS Monday, February 1st
Before heading home spend a day in these unique islands of volcanic origin. These islands are home to teeming wildlife and a striking landscape. Visit historic Deception Island, with geothermic heated waters and an abandoned whaling station, and enjoy a final expedition landing amongst the penguins, a great finale of this expedition.
Day 10 & 11 AT SEA Tuesday – Wednesday, February 2nd & 3rd
As the ship heads for Ushuaia, while at sea the program concludes with lectures and presentations and time to reflect on the recent days of adventure.
Day 12 DISEMBARKATION USHUAIA / ARGENTINA Thursday, February 4th
Disembark in Ushuaia.