Antarctica peninsula cruise ski touring trip

Scheduled date: November 8th to November 20th 2011

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina. Welcome dinner and orientation. Overnight in Ushuaia.



Day 2
Board the ship in Ushuaia port and set sail down the Beagle Channel toward Antartic peninsula starting our South America adventure cruise.



Day 3-4
Cross the Drake Passage. Sperm, fin, and humpback whales whatching while we cruise, along with skies of seabirds will accompany our journey, great for birdwatching and photographing. Arrive at Deception Island's volcanic crater on the afternoon of Day 4 for a hike.



Day 5
Backcountry skiing and trekking objectives at Neko Harbour. Zodiac cruises, penguin rookeries observation, hiking options.



Day 6
Ski touring and trekking objectives at Anvers and Wienke Islands. Port Lockroy scientific base and museum. Visit gentoo and adelie penguin habitat.



Day 7
Ronge Island/Mt. Britannia. Visit Penguin rookery at Georges Point, sightings wildlife observation.



Day 8
Ski touring and trekking objectives in Paradise Bay. Zodiac Excursions. Visit penguin rookery and Almirante Brown Station.



Day 9
Lemaire Channel/ Mt. Scott/ Mt. Demaria/Mt. Mill ski descents. Visit the Ukrainian Vernadsky scientific station. Killer whale and leopard seal sightings

Day 10
New backcountry ski descents before we leave Antarctica continent, also nature cruises at Crystal Sound; begin journey heading north in the evening


Day 11-12
Sail Drake Passage; pass the dramatic cliffs of Cape Horn.


Day 13
Disembark ship at Ushuaia port, Argentina. .End of our services.


*Flexibility is a must for all Antarctic travel destinations. This program is subject to change throughout the journey depending on ice, weather and local conditions.



Accommodations
• Triple: 2 lower/1 upper berth, private facilities, and opening porthole (except 400, 401).
• Lower Deck Twin: 2 lower berths, private facilities and opening porthole.
• Main Deck Twin: 2 lower berths, private facilities and opening porthole.
• Captain's Deck Twin: 2 lower berths, private facilities and 2 windows (one opens).
• Superior: 2 lower berths, private facilities, and 2 windows (one opens).
• Amundsen Suite: 2 lower berths, private facilities, and 4 windows (two open).

Amenities
• Spacious dining room with unreserved seating: buffet-style breakfast with table service; lunch and dinner with main course choices from changing daily menu; cakes served in mid-afternoon.
• Lounge and bar, open in the evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits; coffee, tea available all day.
• Library with collection of polar-theme books.
• Ship-to-shore communications via satellite and Iridium phone and email.
• Clinic with licensed doctor.
• Exercise room.



The Ship

Passengers: 110
Length: 90.0 m
Breadth: 16.24 m
Draft: 4.65 m
Propulsion: 2 Diesel ME 5,209-horsepower engines
Ice Class: L3
Cruising Speed: 12 knots in open water
Registered: Malta


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