This journey takes us to one of the world's most awe inspiring destinations. With visits along the way through the South Shetland Islands we arrive on the mainland, on the Antarctic Peninsula and are dazzled by perhaps the most dramatic scenery to be found anywhere on earth.

Sailing aboard our well-appointed expedition vessel, we see Antarctic nature in all its glory. These areas boast an extraordinary abundance of wildlife, including five seal species and massive penguin rookeries of gentoo, Adelies and chinstraps as well as a profusion of seabirds from albatross to skuas. A wildlife highlight may well be watching a variety of magnificent whale species in close proximity as they crest the surface of the waves.

On the White Continent, we also see remarkable landscapes of ice. At Paradise Harbour or Hope Bay we find many icebergs dotting the waters, including some that are colossal in size, containing natural caves shrouded in an eerie translucent light. On land, there is a sweeping ice sheet, masking mountains and filling trenches binding together an entire continent that is about the size of Africa. We'll even have the chance to camp ashore on this expanse of ice if conditions are suitable.

Even in the company of our experienced expedition crew, some of whom have travelled to Antarctica over 100 times, it still seems astonishing to think of the early explorers attempting to conquer this beautiful, yet formidable land.

Note: Weather, ice, or other conditions may necessitate changes to our itinerary and alteration to certain shore excursions.

• Day 1 - Ushuaia. Sail the Beagle Channel
• Days 2 & 3 - Cross the Drake Passage
• Days 4 - 8 - South Shetland Islands and Antarctica
• Days 9 & 10 - Sail back through Drake Passage
• Day 11 - Ushuaia, where the program ends.

• Airport arrival transfer in Ushuaia
• Transfer on day one from Peregrine meeting point to pier and departure transfer on last day of voyage from Ushuaia pier to airport or hotel
• Ship-board accommodation
• Highly experienced expedition leader, crew and lecturers
• All meals, afternoon teas most days
• Access to public viewing areas
• Shore excursions by zodiac boat
• Overnight camping (subject to suitable weather)
• On-board lectures, videos, slide and film shows
• On-board medical officer
• Comprehensive pre-departure booklet and expedition manual
• Meals - 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners

• Airfare from your home city and return. Simply ask your Educational Travel Adviser for the best available fare.
• Departure taxes.
• Pre and/or post cruise accommodation.
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance.
• Items of a personal nature; laundry, postage, telephone calls, drinks, medical expenses.
• Gratuities to staff and crew.Prices in Australian Dollars
• Emergency evacuation charges.

Program Summary: Antarctic Explorer Cruise

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