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The fascinating history and overwhelming wildlife populations of the Sub-Antarctic combined with the awesome beauty of Antarctica itself
Begin your journey in Ushuaia, a small but bustling port town at the tip of South America. This Argentine town is an ideal gateway for you to explore the southern extent of Patagonia while preparing for your adventure ahead. Get active in the mountains or enjoy handcrafted chocolate at a café in town
The morning is free to explore Ushuaia and the surrounding area, to do some last minute shopping, stroll around the town and down to the port or maybe go for a walk in the nearby national park. The transfer to the ship takes place in the afternoon. Once on board there is a get together for introductions to the expedition team, to learn about the ship and its layout, talk about the itinerary for the next 18 days and participate in the obligatory lifeboat drill. Departure from Ushuaia is normally around 6:00 p.m, and we set sail through the Beagle Channel in the early evening. The long days mean plenty of evening light in which to experience the beauty of the channel, and to perhaps enjoy your first wildlife sightings.
We sail in a north-easterly direction, enjoying a series of presentations that prepare you for the coming adventure. On deck the first sightings of albatross and petrels add to the sense of excitement.
The rugged and remote Falkland archipelago contains two main islands - East and West, which we will explore by Zodiac excursions and daily landings. One landing that will surely stick out in memory is at Port Stanley. This unique British outpost has a ramshackle charm to it. The largest settlement in the Falklands, we’ll spend a day here visiting churches, museums, wandering around town and perhaps mingling with locals at a typical British pub. In terms of wildlife, the archipelago is home to a variety of penguin species, including Magellanic, Gentoo and Rockhopper. If lucky, we may spot King penguins here as well! We can also expect to see Black-browed albatross and many other bird species around the islands, including an opportunity to see the two endemic species: Cobb’s wren and the Falklands flightless Steamer duck. Our team of lecturers and specialists will be sure to educate you on the local flora and fauna in order to get the most of a memorable time in the Falklands.
Sailing south, we’ll enter Antarctic waters by crossing the invisible biological boundary unique to Antarctica – the Antarctic Convergence. Encircling the continent, cold, northward-flowing Antarctic waters meet and mix with the warmer waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, creating the abundance of krill and microscopic marine life that attracts whales and other species to this part of the world. Ship staff will be sure to keep you posted when we cross this invisible, yet important, line.
Reaching South Georgia you will observe towering, snow-covered mountains and glaciers when conditions are clear. South Georgia is the most mountainous of the many islands of the Southern Ocean and is a spectacular sight. We will cruise the more protected eastern coast of the island, seeking out suitable landing spots as conditions permit. We hope to get ashore at Salisbury Plain where colourful King penguins crowd the beaches in numbers that will leave you spellbound. The vast area is covered in a sea of birds: of adults and their young in hundreds of thousands. Another 75,000 pairs of King penguins nest at St Andrews Bay. Everywhere, albatross, skuas and Giant petrels wheel overhead, whilst Fur seals are found in good numbers along the shore or are seen frolicking in the water. At Grytviken, you visit the old whaling station, and the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton, undoubtedly one of the greatest of the Antarctic explorers.
En route to the South Shetland Islands there is sometimes the chance to visit Elephant Island, depending on the ship’s progress and the weather. It is from this island that Sir Ernest Shackleton set out for South Georgia in a small boat in 1916, undertaking one of the most remarkable sailing journeys of all time and returning 132 days later to rescue his men.
The most common reaction to arriving at the white continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is hard to put into words, as few places are as untouched, unique and enduring as Antarctica. You will discover that Antarctica is a land of extremes. At one moment you’ll be overcome with a feeling of complete desolation and silence, at the next moment you’ll be inspired by nature as a calving glacier crashes into the brilliant blue sea or a penguin comes waddling by to inspect your footwear. Guided hikes with the Expedition Team will have us trekking up a glacier, visiting a research station, or consorting with penguin colonies. Chinstrap, Gentoo and Adélie penguins are found here, along with Fur, Weddell, Crabeater and Leopard seals. Curious whales, such as Minkes, are often attracted to Zodiacs as well, giving us a chance to get within reaching distance of these majestic animals. Each day and each landing will present a new collection of creatures to entertain us.
Leaving the Antarctic Peninsula overnight our ship heads back across the Antarctic Convergence and the Drake Passage. The crossing is completed with the rounding of Cape Horn, weather permitting.
In the early morning you arrive back in Ushuaia where your voyage ends. You are transferred either to town on to the airport for your onward flight to Buenos Aires.
18 nights on the ship, 1 night in hotel in UshuaiaExpedition cruising in
comfortable conditions
All meals while on the ship included.Typical MealsThe ships galley offers
good quality service and cuisine throughout, with excellent chefs preparing
international menus including vegetarian dishes, accompanied by a wide
variety of drinks on sale from around the world.Breakfast: Buffet style –
unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit juices, hot options including
bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of bread and toast and
jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal.Lunch: Three course set meal, or the
occasional buffet or BBQ.Dinner: Three or four courses with a starter of soup
and/or salad, a choice of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a
dessert, with tea and coffee.Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for
on this holiday - please do inform us before departure of any special dietary
requests so that our local team can be well prepared.
18 nights on the ship, 1 night in hotel in UshuaiaExpedition cruising in
comfortable conditions
Travelling ConditionsThe voyages are designed to be as flexible as possible,
taking advantage of circumstances and events as they occur, as well as
passengers' wishes and particular interests wherever possible. The atmosphere
onboard is relaxed and friendly with expedition staff, including naturalists
and polar experts, on hand and the opportunity to mingle with people from all
over the world. The ship is kept warm, clean and comfortable with a wet/mud
room in which to hang gear and store boots ready for the next adventure.On
the Zodiac cruises you are sitting still for most of the time with the
potential for some sea spray and a cold headwind - if you are not dressed
appropriately you will get cold. On the shore excursions, the majority of
landings are 'wet' which means that the Zodiacs beach and you are helped to
slide into the ankle deep shore break before walking up onto dry land
(wellington boots are issued to all passengers). There are, of course, no
paths, so be prepared for slippery, rough terrain and sometimes fairly deep
snow. Back on board the cosy ship after each adventure, you can have a sauna
and/or a hot shower and then relax with a tea, coffee, hot chocolate or
something stronger from the bar.Optional Activities:Paddling
Excursion:Explore the ocean from a more intimate vantage point on a
sit-on-top kayak. No experience is required to manoeuvre these very stable
kayaks, allowing you to enjoy an unforgettable experience on the water,
taking in breath-taking landscapes and wildlife. Whether it’s your first
time in a kayak or you want greater flexibility to try other Adventure
options, this shorter excursion is for you. Paddling in the Polar
Regions is highly weather-dependent and a one-time experience. Your kayak
guides will attempt to take you out on the water for 1-1.5 hours of paddling.
Offered on most voyages, spaces are limited. All equipment, guides and
instructions are provided by Quark.Sea Kayaking Option:Kayaking in Antarctica
is probably one of the most intimate and inspiring ways you can explore this
incredible region. Glide through the quiet waters and take in the beauty of
Antarctica. Paddle through astounding icebergs, watch penguins, seals and
possibly whales swim around your kayak.Kayaking in the Polar Regions is
highly weather-dependent, however we guarantee at least one outing during
your voyage. Your kayak guides will always attempt to take you out as many
times as possible throughout your voyage.Offered on most Antarctic voyages,
spaces are limited and require some kayaking experience. All equipment,
guides and instructions are provided by Quark.Polar ItinerariesAll Polar
itineraries should be treated as a guide only - it is possible that, amongst
other things, the capricious nature of wind, visibility and ice, intelligence
from previous sailings, changes in local landing regulations or the expert
opinion of the crew onboard may lead to adjustments to the route
published.Booking ConditionsPlease note that, as with all Polar holidays and
voyages, the booking conditions for this trip differ from our standard
conditions. The required deposit is 25% per person of your selected travel
arrangements (minimum £1000 per person or equivalent in booking currency)
and the balance of the price of your travel arrangements must be paid at
least 133 days before your departure date. The deposit is non-refundable, and
at 133 days before departure date, our cancellation penalties are 100% of the
holiday cost. COVID-19 Vaccination: Please note that as a condition of
travel on any of our Polar voyages, clients must be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19. Clients must provide proof of their vaccination status to Quark
staff before boarding the ship. For full terms and conditions please refer
to our Quark Book and Travel with Confidence Policy, found here:
https://www.exodus.co.uk/quark-book-and-travel-confidence If you have any
questions, please contact our specialist Polar sales team on 020 8003 9957 or
at polar@exodus.co.uk for further details.
Polar Adventure ShipThe Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia is offered on the Ocean
Adventurer and the Ocean Diamond which are Polar Adventure Ships. Full
board accommodation on the ship, generally on a twin share basis in a variety
of cabin types, all with shared or en suite facilities. Please visit the
Polar Fleet page for Ship Information and Deck Plans.Polar Adventure
ShipsThese are small ice rated vessels well qualified for Polar waters.
Intimate adventures are always more enjoyable with like-minded passengers and
staff, so these voyages are for people who like flexible itineraries and
plenty to keep them busy. Activities include frequent Zodiac excursions,
trekking and many hours on deck in areas that other ships only dream about
accessing. Food and staff are superb and every guest benefits from the
technical advances of this superb fleet. Rest assured our Polar Adventure
Ships enable any traveller to maximize their experience sensitively in the
Poles.
The Exodus group forms part of the ship’s complement, enjoying the relaxed,
intimate and informal atmosphere, which breaks into smaller groups to
facilitate the frequent excursions. We offer these cruises in conjunction
with our partners, Quark Expeditions and One Ocean Expeditions, and Exodus
participants will join an international group, not all of whom have booked
through Exodus. Occasionally some of these may be younger than 18 years old,
the Exodus' stated minimum age for this trip.We work with many fine
Expedition Leaders and Polar Experts, bringing a diversity of interests
including zoology, Polar history, geology, ornithology and ocean sciences.
The ship’s operating crew is Russian and have many years of experience in
Polar Regions and are committed to ensuring a safe and memorable journey.
Each day your cabin will be serviced by the housekeeping crew, and your meals
served by the friendly and attentive restaurant staff. There is also a
resident medical officer.
All meals while on the ship included.Typical MealsThe ships galley offers
good quality service and cuisine throughout, with excellent chefs preparing
international menus including vegetarian dishes, accompanied by a wide
variety of drinks on sale from around the world.Breakfast: Buffet style –
unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit juices, hot options including
bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of bread and toast and
jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal.Lunch: Three course set meal, or the
occasional buffet or BBQ.Dinner: Three or four courses with a starter of soup
and/or salad, a choice of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a
dessert, with tea and coffee.Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for
on this holiday - please do inform us before departure of any special dietary
requests so that our local team can be well prepared.
During the expedition, you will visit remote and isolated sites that are
accessible only by Zodiac landing craft. Designed for expedition work, these
large and heavy-duty inflatable vessels are extremely safe.
Travelling land only: 19 days starting and ending in UshuaiaYour trip
normally starts at the pier in Ushuaia on Day 1 of the itinerary. Details of
how to reach the start point are provided in the Final Joining Instructions
‐ sent approximately two weeks before departure.
Late Spring and Early Summer - October & NovemberThe start of the season and
the most adventurous time to travel. You’ll encounter truly breathtaking,
exquisitely sculpted icebergs emerging from their frozen hibernation. Many of
these blue bergs house courting, nesting and brooding penguins. In the
Falklands flowers are coming into bloom.High Summer - December, January &
FebruaryClose to the solstice you’ll experience almost perpetual daylight.
These are the mildest months when the first Adelie and Gentoo penguin chicks
are hatched. It’s also the time to encounter seal pups on South Georgia. As
the water warms the whale sightings also improve.Late Summer - February &
March This is the time for some incredible encounters with whales, especially
Minkes and Humpbacks. The receding ice allows for further exploration and
penguin colonies are very active with adults feeding their chicks.
Boots – Rubber boots are essential for a Polar Expedition, but to eliminate
these from your packing list we will loan you a pair for the duration of the
voyage.*Parkas – We recommend one with a wind and waterproof shell.
+Trousers – Waterproof trousers or salopeltes are essential for Zodiac
travel as well as activities on shore.Gloves – To keep your hands warm and
dry, pack a minimum of two pairs of gloves: a pair of thin polypropylene
gloves to be worn underneath warm outer gloves.Hat and Scarf – Pack a warm,
woollen hat or cap that covers your ears, as well as a scarf, neck gaiter or
other face protection.Socks – For maximum warmth, we suggest that you wear
two pairs of socks to wear inside the rubber boots.Outer Clothing – Pack
woollen or fleece jumpers and tops, plus several turtlenecks for
layering.Underclothing – Pack silk or polypropylene underwear since it will
keep you warm without adding bulk.Knapsack or Backpack – To keep your hands
free for shooting photographs, bring a water resistant or waterproof knapsack
or backpack.Shoes – Non-slip shoes for walking around the vessel.*On
departures on the Ocean Adventurer and World Explorer, a complimentary Quark
Expeditions parka will be provided. +On departures on the Akademik Ioffe,
free wetskin rental is provided.
SwimsuitSunglassesBinocularsCamera, extra batteries, film or memory
cardsProtective sunscreenElectric converter with adapter plug set,
220V/110VSmall medical kit containing prescription medicines and
over-the-counter medication for basic ailments such as stomach upsets,
allergies, headaches and seasicknessSnow poles or trekking poles
On board the ships all transactions are in US dollars. Dollars can also be
used in Argentina, although local currency is preferred. In the Falkland
Islands Sterling notes and coins are accepted, although you may get your
change in the Falkland equivalents.At the conclusion of your voyage, you will
be presented with an account. This will include any drinks from the bar,
laundry or ship’s shop purchases for which you have signed. You may pay for
this in US Dollars cash, credit card (Visa or MasterCard ONLY) or US dollars
Traveller’s Cheques.Allow US$ 8 for the airport tax on departure from
Ushuaia and US$ 18 to depart from Buenos Aires (Please note that
airport taxes do change often and it is recommended to include a
little extra in case of this). You should also budget some dollars for
sightseeing and meals/drinks in Argentina, the amountdepending on your
tastes.
The appropriate amount to tip the staff and crew is a personal matter but it
is customary to provide an end-of-cruise gratuity (as a rough guide
approximately US$13-15 per day per passenger would be appreciated).
Travel insuranceSingle accommodation (available on request)Visas or
vaccinations
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