One Ocean Expeditions has introduced a new ‘Antarctica Off-The-Beaten-Track’ adventure cruise incorporating extraordinary outdoor pursuits not usually available on Antarctic and Arctic cruises.
Passengers will have the option to experience ski touring, overnight sea kayaking trips – exclusive in Antarctica to One Ocean Expeditions – and full-day expedition field photography with renowned Polar photographer, Daisy Gilardini. There is also snow shoeing, hiking, cruising in inflatable Zodiacs and overnight camping in the stunning Polar terrain, all included in the price.
The new cruise sails from Ushuaia on 8 November 2011 on Akademik Ioffe, an impressive and comfortable ice-strengthened ship designed for Polar research.
As the ship journeys to the Antarctic Peninsula through the Drake Passage Polar experts will give presentations on snow safety, icebergs, wildlife and history.
It is planned that excursions will include Neko Harbour, Wilhelmina Bay and the southerly Petermann Island to observe Weddell, crabeater and elephant seals, skuas and other seabirds as well as an abundance of penguins, including some very large colonies of the comical Adélie penguin.
This 12-night expedition includes one hotel night in Buenos Aires pre-cruise, return flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, all meals and accommodation plus Zodiac excursions and landings, special hiking programmes, ship transfers, foul weather gear and overnight camping. Prices start from US$8,390 (approx £5,250) pp.
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