This expedition is for people who are always on the move. It offers an average of three activities off the ship per day while in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. The education program introduces you to the flora and fauna of each region. Optional adventures are available on selected departures.
Itinerary: Day 1 Overnight Ushuaia, Argentina Day 2 Embarkation Days 3 - 5 Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Days 6 - 11 South Georgia Days 12 - 17 Antarctic Peninsula Days 18 - 19 The Drake Passage Day 20 Ushuaia, Argentina
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Weather, ice or other conditions may require that changes be made to our itinerary and shore excursions. These voyages offer optional kayaking for $395 per person. Shipboard Accommodation:
Akademik Shokalskiy was originally designed and built in Finland for polar and oceanographic research. The ship is small, nimble, and ice-strengthened, capable of reaching the nooks and crannies of Antarctica that many larger ships cannot. The vessel is equipped with Zodiacs. On select departure camping and kayaking options are offered. Maximum: 48 guests
The Akademik Ioffe was Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science and designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Ioffe has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots. Maximum 110 guests.
The Akademik Sergey Vavilov was Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science, designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet manoeuvrable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Sergey Vavilov has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots. Maximum: 110 guests.
The Ocean Nova will be reconfigured in 2008 to operate as an Adventure Ship with clean, crisp Scandinavian styling and a reputation as an excellent ship in the Antarctic. Built to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, Ocean Nova's ice-strengthened hull has enabled the ship to park in the ice of the Weddell Sea! On select departure camping, kayaking, cross-country skiing and mountaineering adventure options are offered. Maximum 68 guests.Included: 1 night pre-expedition and 1 night post expedition lodging with breakfast,
Includes:
Hotel accommodation, with continental breakfast, the night prior to embarkation Shipboard accommodation from day of embarkation to disembarkation *All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage Zodiac transfers and sightseeing while aboard Education program Group transfer between hotel and vessel upon embarkation Group transfer between vessel and airport following disembarkation Rubber boots loan service Complimentary parka on Akademik Shokalskiy and Ocean Nova Photographic Journal on DVD All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program Trip Code: AAQ
