14 nights from
£9395
An unforgettable experience for avid adventurers, the White Continent is a world of its own, an inhospitable wilderness where wonderful wildlife, jaw-dropping landscapes, and gigantic icebergs reward the explorers who reach its shores. This cruise takes you there in the stylish luxury of the environmentally friendly Hurtigruten ship, MS Fridtjof Nansen; its restaurants, hot tubs, and relaxed atmosphere complementing a state-of-the art science centre and indoor / outdoor observation decks. In two weeks of exploration, what you see and exactly where you go will depend on the ocean, the ice, and the weather conditions, and on the whims of the wildlife, from whales to seals and penguins. However, the polar vessel’s pioneering design, its team of expedition guides, and its fleet of small launches to go ashore, all combine to let you delve into inlets and bays, to see the seabirds circling the islands, and to traverse the Drake Passage, its strong winds nicknamed The Roaring Fifties. The ship sails from Ushuaia, long recognised as the southernmost city on Earth; and the tour is bookended by the tempo of Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, with its European look, Latin American rhythm, and ‘milonga’ tango shows.
The itinerary and activities during our Antarctica experience are dependent on weather and ice conditions.
The final route, landfalls and shore landings will be determined by the captain and expedition leader and communicated to guests through regularly scheduled briefings.
This is a full itinerary with many visits on foot including some uneven or slippery surfaces.
Some cruise excursions involve the use of zodiac boats and are subject to weather conditions.
Groups will be divided for cruise sightseeing, the cruise vessel takes a maximum of 210
passengers.
Accommodation tax to be paid in Buenos Aires locally, currently 1.5 USD per person/per night (can be paid in USD or Pesos).
per person in a twin Cat.C Cabin with balcony or a single Cat.G Cabin with porthole
per person in a twin/double Polar Outside cabin (From Nov 25)
Air travel and taxes, on board gratuities, 2 nights' hotel accommodation, 10-night cruise, breakfast daily, 1 dinner, full board on the cruise, most drinks included, visits to sub-Antarctic and South Shetland Islands, exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula, Zodiac excursions and shore landings, on board activities, lectures, workshops and wildlife spotting, port fees, taxes and IAATO fees, expert local guides and expedition leader, distinguished lecture programme. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government and local tourist taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Accommodation tax to be paid in Buenos Aires locally, currently 1.5 USD per person/per night (can be paid in USD or Pesos).
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