Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula - M/V Ushuaia
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- Antarctic Peninsula - explore the small islands of the peninsula by zodiac and on foot
- King Penguin rookeries 100,000 strong - experience the stunning wildlife spectacle on Salisbury Plain
- Antarctic wilderness - enjoy the freedom of being in this vast, ice-sculpted, wilderness
- Breathtaking scenery - enjoy the views from the bridge or from the outer decks of your vessel
- Expedition staff - be accompanied by expert lecturers and guides on shore
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You will board the MV Ushuaia in the afternoon. After settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew and expedition staff with a welcome drink on board. There will be plenty of time to get to know your fellow shipmates, as we set sail towards the western Falkland Islands known for their rugged beauty and wealth of seabirds and waterfowl.
Meals Provided : Dinner
The open bridge policy on board allows you to join the officers on the bridge and learn about navigation, watch for marine life and enjoy the views of the open ocean. These waters are also home to an interesting group of seabirds, which often ride the currents created...
With favorable conditions, the ship's lecturers and naturalists will accompany you on your first excursion. On the western coast you might visit the following islands: West Point Island West Point Island lies off the most north-westerly point of mainland West F...
In the morning hours we will have time to explore the quaint little town of Stanley and its wonderful museum, souvenir shops and pubs. For those who are more interested in the outstanding wildlife, you do not even have to leave town to enjoy it - Southern Giant Petrel...
An extensive lecture program will be offered during the days at sea.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Expert naturalists share their knowledge of the wildlife and unique ecosystems we will encounter throughout our voyage. South Georgia is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and inspiring places on earth, with more wildlife than virtually anywhere else on the planet.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After more time at sea, at last, South Georgia comes into sight ! Though extremely isolated, it has amazing scenery ranging from high mountains and mighty glaciers; to deep fjords and low-lying grassland. If the weather is favorable, we would aim to visit one of the ...
Our exact itinerary will depend on local land and sea conditions but the following destinations are among those that we would like to explore:- Salisbury Plain, Prion Island, Grytviken, Godthul, St Andrews Bay, Cooper Bay and Drygalski Fjord.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You will have five full days to enjoy the delights of this isolated island, rich in history and with an abundance of wildlife.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Salisbury Plain is a wildlife site without parallel. Several large glaciers provide a dramatic backdrop for the tens of thousands of King Penguins that nest in the tussac grass of this remarkable ecosystem. The wide beach makes for excellent walking as we visit the co...
We hope to visit Prion Island, a beautiful tussac-grass covered islet. If we are lucky, we will get the opportunity to see a breeding colony of Wandering Albatross on top of it. We will climb to the summit on a wooden boardwalk, which takes us close to their nests and offers comfortable viewing platforms.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Grytviken lies within King Edward Cove, a sheltered harbour tucked between Hope Point and Hobart Rock on the western shore of Cumberland East Bay. The rusting ruins of the Grytviken whaling station are situated on a level plain at the head of the cove, backed by steep...
We spend the next two days crossing the Scotia Sea towards the Antarctic Peninsula, offering opportunities to be out on deck, catch up on some reading, or simply reflect on the magical experiences of the last few days on South Georgia.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Further lectures and other activities will be offered throughout these days at sea and our expedition team will prepare you for our experience in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We hope to have a chance to visit the enigmatic Elephant Island. Those who are aware of Sir Ernest Shackleton's story, will need no introduction to this historic windswept island. In 1916 Shackleton was forced to leave 22 of his men stranded on these shores, while he ...
Our expedition team will prepare you for our experience in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Later today, we hope to arrive at the Antarctic Peninsula in the area of the scenic Antarctic Sound. Here we will try to land at one of the following landing...
We will attempt to land at as many sites as possible. We might visit Hydrurga Rocks, a small group of islets, which lie east of Two Hummock Island in the Palmer Archipelago, at the northern entrance of the Gerlache Strait. Chinstrap Penguins, Blue-eyed Shags and Kelp ...
We might visit Hydrurga Rocks, a small group of islets, which lie east of Two Hummock Island in the Palmer Archipelago, at the northern entrance of the Gerlache Strait. Chinstrap Penguins, Blue-eyed Shags and Kelp Gulls are confirmed breeders here. We may also go to C...
If conditions permit, we hope to land on Deception Island - the largest of three recent volcanic centers in the South Shetlands. Sailing through the narrow passage into the flooded caldera of Deception Island is truly amazing. Once inside, the rising slope of the blac...
We leave Antarctica and head north across the Drake Passage.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Join our lecturers and naturalists on deck as we search for seabirds and whales. We will also enjoy some final lectures. Take the chance to relax and reflect on the fascinating adventures we have had over the past days.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We arrive at the port of Ushuaia in the early morning and disembark the MV Ushuaia after breakfast.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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