Antarctic Awakening: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
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Overview
Highlights
- The greatest concentrations of seabirds and marine mammals on the planet.
- The astounding abundance of penguins at huge breeding colonies
- A rare view of albatross family life
- Fearless marine wildlife and scenery beyond belief on the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Trip includes
- 1 pre-voyage night at the Alvear Art Hotel on Day 1 with breakfast (tourist accommodation tax included)
- Group transfer from the airport to the hotel on the day prior to embarkation
- Group transfer to the ship for embarkation on Day 2
- Shipboard accommodation
- All meals on board throughout the voyage
- Tea and coffee station 24 hours daily
- All scheduled landings/excursions (subject to weather and ice conditions)
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader & Expedition Team
- Branded Poseidon Expeditions parka
- Rubber boots for shore landings for the time of the cruise
- Welcome and Farewell cocktails
- All port fees
- Group transfer to airport or central location right after disembarkation
- Pre-departure materials
- Digital Voyage Log
- Wi-Fi on board.
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Welcome to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. The name of the city can be translated as "fair winds" but it is also referred to as the "Paris of South America". This is an exuberant brew of traditions, languages and different types of cultures.
Upon your ...
We provide a group transfer to the pier and welcome you aboard the deluxe expedition ship M/V Sea Spirit. Explore the ship and get comfortable in your home away from home for the extraordinary adventure to come. Savor the anticipation of your Antarctic dreams coming true as we slip our moorings and sail toward a true wilderness where wildlife abounds.
As we head south, ocean breezes become cooler and seabirds become more abundant. We keep a sharp eye out for cetaceans such as Commerson’s dolphins and southern right whales in these productive southern seas. The ship’s stabilizing fins provide comfort in the event of rough weather. Presentations by our expert naturalists and historians prepare you for our arrival in the Falkland Islands.
Our exploration of the Falklands includes visiting the isolated outlying islands. These bleakly beautiful isles are havens for wildlife. Large colonies of seabirds, perched on windy bluffs overlooking azure seas, are easily accessible by hiking over lush meadows. At t...
We sail east toward South Georgia, passing the remote, seabird-covered pinnacles known as Shag Rocks on the way. We also cross the Antarctic Convergence, the biological boundary of the Southern Ocean. Briefings, bio-security procedures and presentations by our lecture staff prepare you for our arrival in South Georgia.
The next five days will be devoted to the exploration of the unique and spectacular wilderness of South Georgia, home to some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on the planet. This isolated subantarctic island is said to host upwards of 100 million seabirds, i...
After our amazing time in South Georgia, we proceed southwest toward Antarctica. We keep a constant lookout for humpback and fin whales along the way. The majestic wandering albatross and other graceful subantarctic seabirds are common in these waters and can readily be viewed from panoramic open decks and balconies.
During the next five days, we go to the area of the Antarctic Peninsula. This region contains some of the world’s most impressive scenery and the best wildlife viewing in Antarctica. Sheltered bays and channels sparkle with ice and reflect towering mountain peaks coat...
It is now time to head north across the Drake Passage toward South America, but the adventure is not quite over. Seabirds are our constant companions and there is always the possibility of whale encounters in these wild waters. This is also the time for festivities su...
After a final delicious breakfast on board, we bid you a fond farewell in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. We provide a group transfer to the airport or to the city center if you wish to spend more time in Tierra del Fuego. As you look back on your wonderful experience in the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica, you may already be looking forward to your next polar adventure!
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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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Tour Operator
Poseidon Expeditions was founded in 1999 as an operator of icebreaker expedition cruises to the North Pole. Having had no rival in this special niche of the world travel market, our company became recognized experts in North Pole icebreaker cruising.
Our first voyage to the North Pole was operated aboard the nuclear powered icebreaker Yamal, the only ship at that time that could provide safe and comfortable navigation to the "top of the world". Two years later, new destinations and another icebreaker were introduced to the world travel market – the Franz Josef Land Archipelago Voyage and Transpolar Bridge Voyage aboard the icebreaker Kapitan Dranitsyn. These territories, known as "the Russian Arctic", had been closed to travelers due to political and governmental reasons. It was only at the end of the 20th century that travelers finally got a chance to appreciate the beauty of the Russian Arctic.
With the world becoming smaller, human aspirations to visit remote and hard–to–reach destinations is increasing. Now we are proud to be one of the world leaders in polar expedition cruising with both Arctic and Antarctic regions among our destinations and to be one of the world leaders in polar expedition cruising. Poseidon Expeditions has offices in the UK, USA, Russia, China, Japan and Europe, enhancing a global network of travel professionals.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Airfare
- Transfers from the airport to the hotel if arriving prior to Day 1 of the program
- Visa and passport fees (if applicable)
- Luggage and trip cancellation insurance
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages other than those for special events and celebrations
- Personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls
- Fuel surcharge may be applied for all bookings
- Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of US$ 200,000 per person
- Staff gratuities
- Kayaking
- The cost of any applicable medical tests (such as COVID-19) or vaccinations required either by a national government or Poseidon Expeditions before, during or after the cruise
- Pre- or post-cruise travel expenses
Accommodation
Like some of the birds we see in the Arctic and Antarctica, our m/v Sea Spirit is migratory and follows the sun, northbound in the summer and southbound in the winter, always ready for spontaneous discoveries — a pod of whales, a family of polar bears or a glaciated mountain vista. She is highly maneuverable and capable of navigating the narrow fjords of East Greenland and entering the small bays of Spitsbergen. In 2017, she was renovated to offer a unique mixture of adventure and comfort for our sophisticated travelers. Onboard, we create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. They are united by one goal — to have a memorable wilderness experience and to become real polar adventurers. We believe that first-hand travel to such places makes one an ambassador for conservation, and helps strengthen our resolve to protect these natural environments for future generations.
Triple Suite Main Deck Suite Classic Suite Superior Suite Deluxe Suite Premium Suite Owners Suite
All requests for cancellation must be made in writing. Depending on the time of your written cancellation receipt by Poseidon, different penalties will apply to the entire expedition booking.
Reservations cancelled more than 120 days prior to departure are subject to:
- USD 750/550 GBP/1000 AUD/650 EUR per person cancellation fee for cruises aboard m/v Sea Spirit
- 5% per person cancellation fee for cruises aboard i/b 50 Years of Victory.
- Reservations cancelled from 119 to 91 days prior to departure are subject to 20% per person cancellation fee.
- Reservations cancelled 90 days or less prior to departure are subject to full fare forfeiture (cancellation fee is 100%).
- It is highly recommended that all travellers purchase travel cancellation and interruption insurance as protection against emergency and force majeure events that could cause trip cancellation, trip delay, interruption, after departure coverage and lost baggage.
- The services included in the Expedition Cruise rate are based on group participation and no refunds will be made for any part of the program in which passengers choose not to participate, including without limitation any helicopter flight time (for cruises aboard i/b 50 Years of Victory), Zodiac cruises or landings. It should be understood that refunds will not be made to passengers who do not complete the Expedition Cruise for any reason whatsoever.
All meals aboard the ship, including water, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Other drinks additional charge.
Optional Activities
- Sea Kayaking
Pre/Post & Overlands
- “Faces” of Buenos Aires (from 2 Days)
- Iguazu Falls: Natural Wonder of the World (from 3 days)
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