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Argentina / Firecrowns
& Penguins
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District / Salta / Mendoza
/ Ibera
/ Valdes Peninsula
/Antarctic Cruises
Expedition
Cruises / Best of Northwest /
Mountain Bike Tours /
Uruguay Escapes / Tango,
Candombe & Samba
Winner of the World Travel Award of "Worlds
Leading Polar Expedition Operator"
Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic Islands are some of the last truly unspoilt regions of the world. The mysterious White Continent, with its multi-coloured ice caps, glistening glaciers and towering snow-capped mountains, offers unparalleled scenery and photographic opportunities. Enormous numbers of penguins, whales, seals and seabirds congregate in the food-rich waters along the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic shores. The future of Antarctica is crucial to the climate and ecology of the world and on most of our cruises we have an opportunity to visit one of the many scientific bases.
Our small, specially designed expedition ships journey
south on Antarctica cruises, taking full advantage of the 24 hours of
daylight during the austral summer. Ice-strengthened hulls and state-of-the-art
equipment allow us to navigate safely through the pack ice and narrow
waterways. Our zodiac excursions, guided by foremost Antarctic experts,
offer the freedom to explore remote locations and observe Antarcticas
abundant wildlife.
Our Antarctica cruise itineraries include
the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, Falkland Islands (Malvinas),
South Georgia and the South Orkney Islands. Our itineraries have been
meticulously researched to offer exciting, rewarding and incredibly varied
experiences but above all else the crew and expedition staff believe that
flexibility is the key to a successful voyage. By constantly assessing
and responding to environmental conditions at the time, they are confident
of fulfilling visitors' well-deserved expectations of an experience of
a lifetime.
The Antarctic Peninsula offers you the most dramatic scenery and biggest variety of wildlife in Antarctica. In the southern summer large ice-free areas provide breeding grounds for very large numbers of seabirds and seals.
Please note that for all new bookings
for the Antarctic season 2009-2010 on all ships below, we are offering
a 20% discount.
2009-2010 Antarctica cruise Departures
below on the "Professor Molchanov"
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Code
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Voyage
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Nights
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Start Dates
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End Dates
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Triple non-private
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twin non-private
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twin private
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superior
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suite
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| MOL30 D |
11
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March 12
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March 23
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6490
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7690
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8790
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9990
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10990
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2009-2010 Antarctica cruise Departures
below on the "Professor Multanovskiy"
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Code
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Voyage
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Nights
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Start Dates
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End Dates
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Triple non-private
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twin non-private
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twin private
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superior
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suite
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MLT30 D
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11
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March 6
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March 17
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6490
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7690
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8790
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9990
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10990
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2010 Antarctica cruise Departures
below on the "Plancius"
Visit to Palmer Station on March 9 announcement:
This is a real opportunity: Plancius has been scheduled for an official visit to US Palmer Station on Anvers Island, Antarctic Peninsula in March 2010 on the March 5-15 departure.We hope that you can take advantage of this great opportunity of visiting the only American base in Antarctica .
Palmer Station is located at 64°46' S, 64°03' W, on a protected harbor on the southwestern coast of Anvers Island off the Antarctica Peninsula. Palmer is the only U.S. Antarctic station north of the Antarctic Circle. The temperature is mild, with monthly averages ranging from minus 10°C in July and August to 2°C in January and February. The annual mean is minus 3°C. The extreme range is minus 31°C to 9°C.
The station, built on solid rock, consists of two major buildings and three small ones, plus two large fuel tanks, a helicopter pad, and a dock. Construction was completed in 1968, replacing a prefabricated wood structure ("Old Palmer," established in 1965) two kilometers away across Arthur Harbor. Old Palmer has been disassembled and removed from Antarctica. Somewhat over 40 people can occupy Palmer in the summer. Wintering population is about 10, although Palmer does not have a long period of winter isolation as do McMurdo and South Pole.
Palmer Station is superbly located for biological studies of birds, seals, and other components of the marine ecosystem. It has a large and extensively equipped laboratory and sea water aquaria. In 1990 it was designated by the National Science Foundation as a long term ecological research (LTER) site. Ocean and climate systems, aeronomy and astrophysics, glaciology also have been pursued at and around Palmer. The station operates in conjunction , with a research ship, the R/V Laurence M.Gould.
Palmer Station is named for Nathaniel B. Palmer, a Connecticut sealer who, on 17 November 1820, during an exploratory voyage ranging southward from the South Shetland Islands, may have been the first person to see Antarctica. (British and Russian ships were in the area at about the same time.) A small group from the station will come out to the ship to give a brief overview of the US Antarctic Program to our passengers. Following the presentation, we can begin sending passengers ashore. The Palmer Station area has two sites typically visited by tour groups: Palmer Station itself and Torgersen Island. 40 people at each of these sites are allowed to visit at one time. There are numerous scientific study sites in the area, and we ask passengers to avoid these due to the risks to the wildlife under study. When our passengers visit the station, they will be divided into groups of 10-12 people to be given a tour. A tour guide from Palmer Station will walk them through the route, which includes a look around the outside of the station, a view of some local sea creatures in an outdoor aquarium, and an opportunity to purchase souvenirs. After the tour, passengers are invited to come to the dining room where they can meet some of our staff, enjoy refreshments, pick up literature, and sign our guest book. Each group will spend approximately 60 to 90 minutes on station.
Passengers' passports can be stamped with the dated
Palmer Station stamp. Palmer Station does not have a post office, therefore
no stamps or postal services.
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Code
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Voyage
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Nights
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Start Dates
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End Dates
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Triple private
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twin private
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superior
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PLA29 C
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10
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March 5
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March 15
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6990
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7990
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9190
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PLA30 C
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Polar Circle - Antarctic Peninsula
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11
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March 15
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March 26
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7690
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8790
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9990
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C = with field camping option. Supplement
is US$100 per person per night. Max. of 15 campers per night
W = With hiking possibilities, incl. free use of snowshoes.Daily long
hikes of approx. 4-6 hours
K = with kayak option for US$750 supplement, including a dry suit
D = with diving option for US$1190 supplement
All rates are quoted per person in US Dollar, based
on twin occupancy.
Single occupancy: All cabins on Plancius 1.5 times the share price.
All cabins on Prof. Molchanov & Multanovskiy 1.7 times the share
price..
5% discount will be granted for bookings for one or more consecutive
voyages.
Fares include:
Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee
and tea
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced
expedition staff
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programm
Comprehensive pre-departure material
Not included:
*Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
*Pre- and post land arrangements
*Transfers to / from the vessel
*Passport and visa expenses
*Government arrival and departure taxes
*Meals ashore
*Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance ( which is strongly recommended)
*Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry,
bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
And the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and
other service personnel aboard ( guidelines will be provided)
Please note that all dates & rates are subject to
change. All voyages will operate subject to a minimum of 30 participants
on the Prof. Molchanov and Prof. Multanovskiy and 70 participants on
the Plancius (the Prof. Molchanov and Prof. Multanovskiy carry a maximum
of 53 passengers, the Plancius carries a maximum or 112 passengers).