Antarctica Express
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Overview
Highlights
- Cruise the Beagle Channel and weather permitting and step foot on Cape Horn
- View stunning bird-life while crossing the Drake Passage
- Marvel at the abundant wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula including sea birds, penguins & seals
- Cruise past towering icebergs
- Spend time whale spotting
- Enjoy time at the South Shetland Islands, home to several Antarctic Research stations and abundance of Flora and fauna
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- 1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctic
- Transfers airport/hotel on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica, and transfers hotel/airport on last Day of the Air-Cruise Program
- Flight from Frei Station on King George Island to Punta Arenas.
- Ship cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctic Peninsula
- Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of dishes.
- Daily served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses.
- Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board ship.
- Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water and snacks on board ship throughout the expedition.
- All guided shore excursions.
- Lectures and entertainment on board.
- Comprehensive pre and post voyage information material.
- Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica.
- All cruising on board the Ocean Nova One way flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas, Chile Please Note: The maximum weight allowed on the flights to and from Antarctica is 20 kg per passenger, including hand luggage
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Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina. Board your ship in the afternoon and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world. Explore the surroundings before setting sail to Cape Horn.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After an overnight crossing of Nassau Bay, you awake in full view of legendary Cape Horn! Weather permitting, board a Zodiac and be one of the few privileged adventurers to step foot on this famous and rarely visited island. B...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
As you sail through the Drake Passage en route to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands, attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations. In the company of expert guides, watch for wildlife from the glass-...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After crossing the Antarctic Convergence, the environment changes noticeably. Keep your camera ready, as this is the time to watch for the first icebergs and the first sight of Antarctic land. Reaching the South Shetland Islan...
Meals: Breakfast
Upon reaching King George Island, disembark at Fildes Bay and explore the area, such as the Chilean Base Frei and the Russian Base Bellingshausen. Bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding the flight back to Punta Arenas, Chile. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program.
Meals: Breakfast
Your incredible adventure comes to an end today. We trust you leave with wonderful memories of your Antarctic 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.
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has defined and refined the cruise experience, and judging by the number of passengers that come back time and again, we seem to have styled it to perfection.
The company originated in Hvitsten, a small town on Oslofjord in Norway, in 1848 when three Olsen brothers – Fredrik Christian, Petter and Andreas – bought their first ships and began an international shipping company.
Now into the fifth generation of the family, they operate companies skilled in various aspects of the cruise and passenger shipping trade as well as aviation, ships’ crewing, shipbuilding and offshore industries.
Aside from the transportation industries, the Fred. Olsen group also has interests in the luxury hotel sector, estate management, property development, and electronics companies.
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With most of the world’s surface covered by water, it is important that this valuable resource is nurtured and looked after so that it remains healthy for generations to come. Fred. Olsen is committed to following the guidelines and practices set down by global environmental authorities to help promote this goal to protect our marine environment. Similarly, we acknowledge our responsibilities towards the air that we all breathe. To this end, we aim to operate all our vessels in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
In addition, Fred. Olsen recognises its obligations and responsibilities to the destinations visited by our vessels, and to this end we work in partnership with ports and local service providers to maintain our environmental standards wherever in the world our vessels are located.
Fred. Olsen maintains compliance with international and national laws and regulations by careful management of our environmental practices.
In support of this philosophy, Fred. Olsen:
Monitors its management systems to ensure compliance with international requirements.
Institutes environmentally friendly systems in its land based offices and on board its vessels.
Meets, if not exceeds, regulatory requirements on marine and air pollution.
Implements practices and procedures to reduce the environmental impact of our operation.
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Ocean Nova is a modern and comfortable expedition vessel. She was built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland. She was fully refurbished in 2006 and has since benefited from annual upgrades and improvements. Her ice-strengthened hull is ideally suited for expedition travel in Antarctica.
Passengers: 72 Expedition staff & crew: 46 Zodiac boats: 7 Length: 73.0m Breadth: 11.0m Draft: 3.7m Gross Tonnage: 2183 Ice Class: Lloyds 1B,E0,1A (hull) Cruise speed: 12.0 knots Speed (max): 12 knots in open water
Cancellation of reservation/s must be provided to us in writing and is subject to the following cancellation fees:
- 90 days or more days before departure - loss of deposit
- 89 to 75 days before departure - 25%
- 74 to 61 days before departure - 50%
- Within 60 days of departure - 100%
5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 4 Dinners
Please Note
Polar exploration can be unpredictable, which regularly causes variations to our itineraries. Specific sites visited will depend on prevailing weather and ice conditions at the time of sailing. The above itinerary should be read as a 'guide only' and may change. The ship's Captain in conjunction with the Expedition Leader continually review the sailing plan throughout the voyage, making adjustments to the itinerary along the way to take advantage of optimal weather and ice conditions or to maximize our encounters with wildlife. Decades of experience spent exploring these waterways mean we have a large number of outstanding landing sites and zodiac cruising locations to consider, even when the weather conditions may not be ideal or when heavy ice may block out a planned route. A flexible approach is something we encourage you to bring to the ship.
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