Spirit of Shackleton 19 day Cruise - Prices from $7,570 Departures: 11/11/2007, 12/17/2007, 1/22/2008

See entire List of Trips Ship: Explorer Trip Highlights: A cost effective trip on the first tourist ship to visit Antarctica. Expect simple cabins / meals and basic guide service. All cabins have private bathrooms.   Want more info about this trip or other Antarctic travel options?

Day 1: Arrive Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrive in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Embarkation on the Explorer begins in the afternoon at the port.

Day 2: At Sea
As you make the passage east become acquainted with the ship. You also begin lecture and information sessions to learn the extraordinary human and natural history of the Antarctic region.

Days 3-4: Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands provide a rare opportunity to witness the biological diversity and extraordinary scenery of the southern islands. Penguins and Albatross are abundant here, and the Falklands have the largest black Browed Albatross colony in the world. Port Stanley provides an opportunity to meet the hardy local inhabitants whose colourful houses provide contrast to the long dark winters.

Days 5-6: At Sea
Sailing east you set course for South Georgia Island. Days at sea are filled with lectures to prepare you for South Georgia. Keep your eyes peeled for the many whales that inhabit these waters.

Days 7-10: South Georgia
Home to many marvels, including Shackleton’s Grave, South Georgia is a former whaling station and home to prolific wildlife. A huge colony of King Penguins is the highlight of this part of the journey.

Days 11-12: At Sea
You turn south and sail for two days, retracing Shackleton's route backwards as we head towards Elephant Island and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Days 13-16: Antarctica
Step foot on Antarctica! Weather and ice permitting you make daily landings in the South Shetlands and Antarctic Peninsula. Possible landings include Paradise Harbor, Neko Harbour or Wilhelmina Bay. Cruise the Lemaire, Errera or Neumayer Channel, and visit scientific research stations and abandoned whaling stations, all the while surrounded by abundant wildlife and otherworldly ice formations.

Days 17-18: Drake Passage
Reflect on your memorable adventure and take in some final lectures as you head back to Ushuaia. Keep your eyes peeled for a last chance to spot whales.

Day 19: Depart Ushuaia
Have one final breakfast on Explorer before saying your goodbyes and disembarking in Ushuaia.

Notes:

Mandatory Travel Insurance: Passengers traveling aboard the Explorer are required to be covered by a travel insurance policy with a minimum coverage of $75,000 which must include personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, and evacuation expenses. We recommend Travelex Travelite insurance, ask your Program Manager for additional details.

Included:
18 nights on board ‘Explorer’; All meals included on board the ship; 8 expedition staff and naturalists; Scheduled visits to old scientific research stations, now historical monuments; All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises in the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica.

Not Included:
Airfare; passport and visa expenses; travel insurance; gratuities are left to the discretion of the passenger; items of a personal nature; All berths subject to a $300 local payment.

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