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All the highlights of the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic peninsula as well as crossing the Antarctic Circle
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.
As the ship sets sail in the late afternoon, you will begin your Antarctic journey, passing through the Beagle Channel. Named after the famed ship on which Charles Darwin voyaged, the channel presents great photo opportunities to capture seabirds hovering overhead.
There are many activities to keep you engaged while we’re at sea. You can take advantage of the library of books available on your ship, chat with your shipmates at the bar, or spend time out on deck, admiring the sea. The Expedition Team will also conduct a series of presentations to familiarize yourself with how to prepare for Zodiac cruises and shore landings.
The Falkland archipelago contains two main islands, East and West, which we will explore by Zodiac excursions and daily landings. These rugged islands have a frontier feel to them, especially at Port Stanley—the largest settlement on the islands. It’s an interesting British outpost–type place, where you may just as easily wander into a pub as you will a church or museum. With your camera at hand, our wildlife sightings in the Falklands (Malvinas) should include at least three species of penguins and two endemic bird species—Cobb’s wren and the Falkland’s flightless Steamer duck. Your team of lecturers and specialists will be sure to educate you on the local flora and fauna so that you have the most memorable time.
Enroute to South Georgia you’ll cross the invisible biological boundary unique to Antarctica – the Antarctic Convergence. This meeting of oceans is what creates the abundance of krill and marine life that attract large cetaceans such as Humpback whales.
Evidence of the old whaling and sealing heyday is still found throughout the island. You’ll be surprised to learn that whale and seal populations were once decimated here. Today, their populations are strong, with massive rookeries to be seen. One significant and historic site that will be of interest is the grave of the great explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Your visit to his gravesite at the Grytviken settlement, also home to an old whaling station and a research station, is a day for reflecting on what it must have been like to be one of the first explorers of this unforgiving yet beautiful environment. Although South Georgia’s history is an important attraction to the island, it is the wildlife that you and your shipmates will likely find most captivating. Often referred to as the Galapagos of the Poles, South Georgia contains an exceptional quantity of wildlife. Each landing you make on the island will open your eyes to a new wonder: one day you may see rookeries with hundreds of thousands of pairs of King penguins waddling on a beach; the next day you may visit another beach dotted with thousands of Fur or Elephant seals. The grasses, mountains and beaches of South Georgia all play an important role in the breeding and survival of different bird and animal species. The Expedition Team will be happy to share its knowledge of how these vulnerable relationships all play out on the island.
Antarctica awaits, along with its own penguin and seal species. While you’re at sea, you can enjoy quiet time or take in presentations by the Expedition Team, who will cover everything from the history and geology of Antarctica to tips on identifying different species and what makes each of them unique.
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. You will discover that Antarctica is a land of extremes: at one moment you’ll be overcome with a feeling of complete silence and loneliness, the next you’ll be laughing at the comical antics of a curious penguin. Glacier hikes, visits to research bases and, of course, communing with seals and penguins are sure to keep you smiling each and every day. Perhaps you’ll catch sight of the fearless penguin-eater, the Leopard seal, or come eye–to–eye with a curious Minke whale while on a Zodiac. Each day and each landing will present a new collection of creatures to entertain you and keep your camera busy!
Crossing the Antarctic Circle is an impressive achievement, as most expeditions to the Peninsula do not come close to reaching this far south. With a toast to the first explorers who ventured here, you can raise a glass of champagne and take pride in knowing you’ve made it to a part of the world visited by very few people. This is raw Antarctica, home to the midnight sun, with the potential for fantastic iceberg sightings.
If you haven’t had your fill of Antarctic wildlife and icebergs by now, you’ll surely be satisfied by the time we return to the Drake Passage. You will continue to journey onto land by Zodiac twice daily as you travel north along the western Antarctic Peninsula. The Expedition Team will always be on the lookout for species of penguins, seals and whales that may have eluded you on the journey south.
After more than a dozen days of memorable wildlife encounters, your journey home begins. Crossing the Drake is your unofficial rite of passage, putting a final stamp of approval on your Antarctic adventure.
Today you’ll say goodbye to the Expedition Team and fellow travelers, disembarking in the morning to catch your homeward flights.
* 21 nights on the ship, 1 night in hotel in Ushuaia
* Expedition cruising in comfortable conditions
All meals while on the ship included.
*Typical Meals*
The 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 from around the world on sale.
*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 buffet, or the occasional 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.
* 21 nights on the ship, 1 night in hotel in Ushuaia
* Expedition cruising in comfortable conditions
*Travelling Conditions*
The 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 Itineraries*
All 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 Conditions*
Please note that the booking conditions for this trip differ from our
standard conditions.
As with all Polar holidays and voyages, the required deposit is 20% per
person of your selected travel arrangements (minimum £1000 per person or
equivalent) 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.
Polar Adventure Ship
The *Epic Antarctica: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Circle Crossing*
voyage is offered on the *Ocean Diamond* which is a Polar Adventure Ship.
Please visit the Polar Fleet page [1] for Ship Information and Deck Plans.
*Polar Adventure Ships:*
These 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 excellent 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.
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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 partner, Quark 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 Meals*
The 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 from around the world on sale.
*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 buffet, or the occasional 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.
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: 23 days starting and ending in Ushuaia*
Your trip normally starts at our hotel in Ushuaia in the afternoon 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 & November*
The 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 & February*
Close 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 – A complementary Quark parka will be provided on the ship.
Trousers – Waterproof trousers 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 photograph,
bring a water resistant or waterproof knapsack or backpack.
Shoes – Non-slip shoes for walking around the vessel.
Swimsuit
Sunglasses
Binoculars
Camera, extra batteries, film or memory cards
Protective sunscreen
Electric converter with adapter plug set, 220V/110V
Small medical kit containing prescription medicines and over-the-counter
medication for basic ailments such as stomach upsets, allergies, headaches
and seasickness
Snow 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.
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
amount depending 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 insurance
* Single accommodation (available on request)
* Visas and vaccinations
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