Antarctic Peninsula Adventure 2012-13
Sailing in comfort aboard the either the Akademik Ioffe or the Akademik Sergey Vavilov, we begin this 10 night expedition at the tip of South America. We chart a course through the Drake Passage and make visits along the way through the South Shetland Islands. When we arrive at the Antarctic Peninsula, be prepared to be dazzled. Even our experienced crew members many of whom have visited the southern region a hundred times or more are still astonished by its pristine beauty. The abundance of wildlife here is truly extraordinary including five seal species, massive penguin rookeries of gentoo, Adelies and chinstraps as well as a profusion of seabirds from albatross to skuas. It is nature you will experience up close and personal on frequent excursions inland.
Our journey will take us to Petermann Island or Wilhelmina Bay where we encounter colossal icebergs and, of course, the ice landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see. Hardy adventurers or those with a yen for history have the chance to camp out on the ice overnight and feel the thrill and audacity of early explorers who attempted to conquer this continent.
As with all of our expeditions, safety is our top priority. For that reason weather, ice or other conditions may require us to change our itinerary and shore excursions as we go but that is half the fun of Polar exploring. Predictability is a word that has no relevance in this environment.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | Ushuaia |
| 2-3 | The Drake Passage |
| 4-8 | The Antarctic Peninsula |
| 9-10 | The Drake Passage |
| 11 | Ushuaia |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
11 days |
Trip Code |
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Activities |
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| Cruising (Moderate) | |
Countries Visited |
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| Antarctica, Argentina | |
Start City |
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| Ushuaia | |
End City |
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| Ushuaia | |
