HIGHLIGHTS
- Penguins – pinstriped stars of any trip to Antarctica provide entertainment every time we go ashore
- Birds – albatrosses, petrels, terns, skuas, and shags amaze us with antics and acrobatics
- Seals – crabeater seals and fur seals are likely; leopard seals, the penguin predator, are also lurking; if lucky, we’ll see bobbing blobs of blubber called elephant seals
- Whales – humpbacks and minkes are most likely, though several species feed in these waters
- Ice – you may be surprised at how varied and full of color, light, and texture ice can be
- Naturalists – education was never this fun and fascinating when we were in school!
- Wow Walks – stroll amidst surreal southern landscapes that few humans have trod!
INCLUDING
- Accommodations onboard the M/V Ortelius, tour price is based on accommodations in Twin Porthole cabin (Upgrade details below in Cabins Available on Our Ship paragraph)
- Group departure transfer (one departure offered by the ship) from the ship to Ushuaia airport on February 1
- All Zodiac cruising and shore transfers
- 29 meals: all meals aboard ship – breakfast, lunch, dinner (BLD)
- Coffee, tea, & snacks throughout the cruise
- Complimentary use of rubber boots and snow shoes for shore excursions and walks
- All walks
- Walk credit for 2 walks for those collecting IVV credit
- Services of Expedition team for shore excursions, including leading some walks
- Lectures aboard ship by naturalist guides & expedition team members
- WAI guide service throughout (2 guides)
- Pooled tips aboard ship are not included
- Pricing is based on double occupancy; single accommodations are prohibitively priced aboard our small ship. Contact us for details.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY
Navigational workshop: During our voyage, we will visit some of Antarctica’s remote islands, including the Wauwermans Islands, where we chart and make depth measurements while exploring the area in our Zodiac boats.
While all travelers are included in Zodiac shore excursions, navigation workshops and presentations about historic Antarctic voyages specific to this cruise are offered.
Select this activity if you’re interested in learning the history, theory, and practice of land and sea navigation. Topics covered include the use of sextants, chart positioning, and GPS functions, among others. All courses are led by experienced expedition guides. These workshops and activities are complementary.