Antarctica Christmas Cruise
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Overview
Highlights
- Visit Punta Arenas
- Visit very historic location of Elephant Island
- Have a chance to view to the north of Mount Shackleton and Mount Scott is impressive
- Visit to Half Moon Island
- Antarctic expedition include glacier climbing, penguin viewing, whale watching, camping out under the stars and more.
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Trip includes
- Full service of our Adventure Consultants
- Educational presentations from ornithologists, glaciologists, historians, geologists, naturalists and marine mammal experts
- Photography advice and instruction from the resident photographer
- All zodiac and landing excursions
- Zodiac cruising, hiking, guided walks, photography workshops, fitness and yoga
- All meals during the voyage
- Coffee, tea and hot chocolate available anytime
- Access to an English speaking medical advisor
- Access to wellness area (finnish sauna, hot tub, sea water pool, natural essential oils)
- Use of multi-media room
- Expedition gear package for duration of the voyage (windproof/waterproof jacket and bibs, insulated rubber boots, water resistant binoculars, waterproof backpack, trekking poles)
Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation : Akademik Ioffe
Arrive into the world’s most southerly city, Ushuaia, where you will board your expedition ship and get settled into your cabin. In the early evening, we’ll set sail along the Beagle Channel and into the Drake Passage, heading south towards the white continent of Antarctica.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation : Akademik Ioffe
The next couple of days will be sent sailing across the vast Drake Passage, keeping an eye out for giant petrels, Cape petrels and albatross which may follow the ship, together with whal...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation : Akademik Ioffe
The next four days will be spent exploring the majestic landscapes of Antarctica, sailing through its deep bays and pristine coves and discovering its wildlife-rich islands. We’ll sail a...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation : Akademik Ioffe
After several days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, we’ll cruise towards the South Shetland Islands. If weather conditions are favorable, we’ll sail into the flooded volcanic caldera of Deception Island and visit an old whaling station, with its rustic wooden buildings and old relics.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation : Punta Arenas Hotel
This morning we depart the ship to take our charter flight back to Punta Arenas on the mainland of Chile, this flight and your overnight hotel in punta arenas are included in the price of your itinerary. On arrival in Punta Arenas we will transfer you to your hotel to relax and perhaps explore the town.
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home or to continue your travels.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Connecting people to culture, wildlife, and nature
If there is water, there is ROW Adventures! While we started out as a Northwest whitewater rafting company in 1979, we have since expanded our reach to include tours on five continents and over 25 countries. Our ultimate focus is providing life-enriching journeys around the world that not only benefit you, but also our guides, and the people and places we visit. Rated by National Geographic Adventure as one of the “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth,” and voted “World’s Best Tour Operator” by Travel & Leisure magazine readers, we continue to pioneer new trips and ways of adventuring in both popular and remote places of the world.
ROW offers a wide variety of trips that cater to many different activities - rafting, kayaking, hiking, biking, fishing, multisport, etc. – interests – family-focused vacations, lodge-based tours, wildlife viewing, custom itineraries – and locations – camping in the Galapagos Islands, hiking in Machu Picchu, ecolodges in the Amazon, safaris in Africa, yachting in Europe, wildlife viewing in Antarctica, sea kayaking in Baja, kayaking with orcas in British Columbia, and more.
At our core, we are all about “sharing nature, enriching lives.” We strives to connect you to the places we visit in a meaningful and personally relevant way, inspiring you to be a part of the culture and lifestyle, and creating a safe-space for you to grow and gain new insight through your travel experiences.
The driving force behind our company is a team of people passionate about travel and customer service. Setting the pace and tone are the original ROW owners and founders Peter Grubb and his life partner Betsy Bowen. With our superlative team who have an average of eight years of guiding experience, many with extensive wilderness medical training, and natural and cultural history interpretation training in order to share a deeper understanding and appreciation for the incredible places you visit, we continue to set the high watermark in adventure and guest service.
ROW has a high guide-to-guest ratio, allowing our guides to be more involved with you – joining in on meals, ensuring your comfort, answering questions, telling stories, entertaining, and sharing in on the fun and adventure. And not only are our guides there to lead the adventure, they also do all of the heavy lifting, food preparation, gear transfers, camp setup, and more, so that you can focus on your vacation.
Our guides prepare each meal for you using fresh, healthy ingredients, and there is beer and wine to boot. Luxury camping, with spacious tents, dining tables, chairs and sun showers, provides a high level of comfort even when you’re exploring remote wilderness areas. ROW provides all camping gear including tents, sleeping bags, and thick foam mattresses, and watercraft for our trips; you just need to bring clothes, yourself, and enjoy being on your adventure! And of course, we are passionately dedicated to “Leave No Trace” camping ethics and supporting a variety of conservation efforts around the world.
We have it all covered, and we are here to provide you with the best travel experience out there. But don’t take our word for it; check out our reviews, join us for an adventure, and go home with incredible experiences and lifelong memories!
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Sea kayaking excursions (See note below)
- International and National Airfare
- Visa and passport fees, Airport taxes
- Pre and Post cruise hotel accommodations
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Items of a personal nature
- Massages
- Personal laundry service
- Postage and telephone calls
- Travel medical insurance, including medical evacuation (Mandatory)
- Trip interruption and cancellation insurance
- Gratuities
Ice-strengthened for Antarctic waters, the RCGS Resolute is a purpose-built polar expedition vessel with a modern layout and design. It boasts a spacious lounge with 180-degree views and a well-stocked library where you can relax with a good book. Grab a drink at one of the two bars and feast on sumptuous meals in one of the two dining rooms, with large picture windows so you won’t miss a thing. Keep fit in the onboard gym and saltwater pool or indulge in a spa, sauna or steam room session in the wellness center. Each of the spacious cabins feature modern lounge areas, new carpets and high-quality cabinetry, as well as en-suite bathrooms and soft lighting. There is a range of bedding configurations to suit all travelers, with porthole windows or expansive panoramic windows ensuring ocean views. If you want to splurge, opt for the 44-square-meter One Ocean Suite that boasts enough room to entertain other guests.
Ship Specifications: Launched: 1993 Shipyard: Rauma, Finland Length: 122.8 metres Beam: 18 metres Draught: 4.97 metres Gross Tonnage: 8378 Speed (Max): 15 knots Cruise Speed: 14 knots Passengers: 146 Zodiac Boats: 14 Zodiacs onboard Electrical Supply: 220 Volts/European Pin Hull Classification: Ice Strengthened Ice Class: Lloyds 1AS Vessel Stability: External Stabilization Ammenities: 360 degree viewing from outer decks Salt wataer plunge pool Large relaxation deck Hot water jacuzzi Wellness centre (massage therapy, Finnish Sauna, steam room) Gymnasium Presentation room Observation lounge and bar Two dining rooms Multimedia room and Library Spacious cabins (22-44 M Squared)
If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, you should notify Adventure Unbound in writing, by e-mail or fax immediately. If written cancellation is received (call to verify) before the final balance is due, you will be given a refund less the amount of the deposit. Deposits are not refundable. If cancellations are made on or after the final due date, no money will be refunded. If you are unable to go on the trip, you are welcome to find a replacement for yourself. Please understand that once you’ve signed up, we lose the right to sell your reserved space to other individuals or groups. Therefore, we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies. For this reason we strongly recommend you consider purchasing the Travel Protection Plan
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