WILDLIFE EXPEDITION

This special voyage represents a unique opportunity to join South Pole adventurer and Everest veteran, Jon Muir, on a journey to discover the wildlife rich Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Jon has an incredible knowledge of polar exploration and during the voyage he will enthrall you with tales of his adventures to both the South & North Poles. During the voyage we will make regular landings on our fleet of zodiacs and walk among the multitude of penguin rookeries and seal colonies in the vicinity of Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Paradise Bay and the Lemaire Channel. A team of Antarctic experts will also be on hand to ensure that you get the most out of your Antarctic wildlife encounters.

Length 11 days

Includes
10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners
specialist expedition staff
comfortable cabin accommodation on cruise
all activities while on cruise including zodiac excursions, lectures, videos, slide and film shows and guide services
use of all ship facilities and public areas

Cost $5890 per person

Antarctic Peninsula For Climbers

Each season we organise a small group expedition to climb amongst the impressive Trans Antarctic Range. Our aim is to combine our classic voyage to the Peninsula with an opportunity to climb amongst the many unclimbed peaks that form the western flanks of the Range, ideal objectives for those who wish to extend their climbing experience in the natural splendour of the Antarctic. The true delight is that there are literally hundreds of unclimbed peaks to choose from, many are accessible from the ocean, transforming our ship into a floating base camp. The peaks range from technically easy snow climbs to steep rock walls rising straight out of the sea. For non-climbers, there are no shortages of photographic possibilities along the Antarctic Peninsula, and some may prefer to simply savour the natural beauty of this ice bound land. Whether climbing or photographing there is also ample time to utilise the ship’s zodiacs and explore Antarctica's rich diversity of wildlife and unique ice sculptures. An option to camp ashore is also available.

Brief Itinerary
DAY 1 Join Ushuaia, commence voyage

DAY 2 Cross Drake Passage

DAY 3 Approach South Shetland Islands

DAYS 4/9 Explore western side of Antarctic Peninsula, following a flexible itinerary, including: Hannah Point, Livingston Island, Half Moon, Deception Island (volcanic crater); Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel (gigantic icebergs and huge cliffs) together with a host of other islands and scientific bases.

DAYS 10/11 Re-cross Drake Passage

DAY 12 Disembark Ushuaia, trip concludes

$5490 USD