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Antarctica Expedition cruise: Atlantic Odyssey
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Embarking in Ushuaia, you will traverse the Drake Passage to arrive at the Antarctic continent. From there, you will travel to several interesting islands and observe the rich wildlife of the region.
Price schedule
Group tour
Price $0.00 / pax
Description
| Atlantic Odyssey 2010 aboard the ship Professor Molchanov | |||||
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| Voyage Code | Embark | Disembark | Days | Nights | Cities |
| MOL 32 | 23 Mar | 22 Apr | 31 | 30 | Ushuaia to Ascencion Island |
| MOL 33 | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 8 | 7 | Ascencion Island to Praia, Cape Verdes |
| Atlantic Odyssey 2011 aboard the ship Plancius | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voyage Code | Embark | Disembark | Days | Nights | Cities |
| PLA 31 | 26 Mar | 25 Apr | 31 | 30 | Ushuaia to Ascencion Island |
| PLA 32 | 25 Apr | 2 May | 8 | 7 | Ascencion Island to Praia, Cape Verdes |
General conditions 2010
All rates are quoted per person in US Dollar, based on twin occupancy. Twin non private and Twin private cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.8 times the share price, Superior cabins and Suits are available for single occupancy at 2.0 times the share price.
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions and
in order to take advantage of opportunities to see wildlife. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises.
Fares include:
Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
Comprehensive pre-departure material
Not included:
Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
Pre- and post land arrangements
Transfers to / from the vessel
Passport and visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes
Meals ashore
Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance ( which is strongly recommended)
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
And the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard ( guidelines will be provided)
Dates and rates 2009/2010: It is agreed that if world fuel prices will reach or exceed US Dollar 80 per Barrel Brent 90 days prior to departure, Oceanwide Expeditions reserves the right to levy a fuel surcharge of US Dollar 25 per passenger per night, to be paid by the contracting party of Oceanwide Expeditions.
Please note that all dates & rates are subject to change. All voyages will operate subject to a minimum of 30 participants.
General conditions 2011
All rates are quoted per person in US Dollar, based on twin occupancy. Please note that all dates & rates are subject to change. All voyages will operate subject to a minimum of 70 participants. ‘Plancius’ carries a maximum of 110 passengers.
Single occupancy:
All cabins 1.7 times the share price
Fares include:
Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary.
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Not included:
Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights; pre- and post land arrangements; transfers to the vessel; passport and visa expenses; Government arrival and departure taxes; meals ashore; baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended); excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
It is agreed that if world fuel prices will reach or exceed US Dollar 80 per Barrel Brent 90 days prior to departure Oceanwide Expeditions reserves the right to levy a fuel surcharge of US Dollar 25 per passenger per night, to be paid by the contracting party of Oceanwide Expeditions.
Day 1
In the afternoon, we embark in Ushuaia and sail through the Beagle Channel.
Day 2 & 3
In the Drake Passage we witness a multitude of Albatrosses, Petrels and Fulmars.
Day 4
At Hope Bay and Brown Bluff we hope to set foot on the Antarctic Continent. In this area chances are good for encounters with Gentoo Penguins, Weddell Seals, Leopard Seals and Orcas.
Day 5
From Devil Island at the tip of the Weddell Sea is surrounded by huge table icebergs of the Larsen Ice Shelf. We will climb a hill with a gently slope from where we have a great view on the surroundings. At Paulet Island we will observe the last individuals of a large Adelie Penguin colony near the ruins of the Nordenskiöld Expedition from the beginning of the 20th century.
Day 6
At sea we will probably sail along the sea ice drifting north out of the Weddell Sea. On the floes we may see some juvenile Emperor Penguins.
Day 7
On our way north we plan to visit South Orkneys, where the Scotsman Bruce once wintered and where we now may visit the friendly people of an Argentinean base.
Day 8
At sea, on our way to South Georgia, we witness a multitude of Albatrosses, Petrels and Fulmars.
Day 9 – 11
In South Georgia we will pay visits to the abandoned whaling settlements Grytviken, where now the penguins walk through the streets, and King Edwards Point with the grave of Shackleton. We will walk near the big King Penguin colony on Salisbury Plain and the breeding Wandering Albatrosses on Prion Island in the Bay of Isles. The last day in South Georgia we will spend in Cooper Bay where we will observe Chinstrap Penguins and Macaroni Penguins and breeding Light-mantled Sooty Albatrosses. Later we intend to sail to Gold Harbour to visit another King Penguin colony and to see many Elephant Seals and Fur Seals. It is a good area for long walks. We conclude our visit with zodiac excursions in the magnificent Drygalski Fjord and Larsen Harbour.
Day 12 - 16
In the westerlies we have a pleasant tailwind. On both sides of the Antarctic Convergence, we observe many species and great numbers of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic seabirds.
Day 17
Today we plan to approach the unique Gough Island for zodiac cruising around the island, as always weather permitting. In previous years we managed to circumnavigate all but four miles of the 33 mile circumference of the island in the ship, saw spectacular scenery and an unprecedented abundance of wildlife. We felt very privileged to be among the few visitors who have been able to experience Gough and in particular, to see it at such close quarters and in such favourable conditions. We hope to be lucky to repeat this unique experience with you.
Day 18 - 20
In the Tristan da Cunha archipelago we call at the settlement at the west side of the main island. We will also try to make landings at Nightingale Island with millions of seabirds ranging from Yellow-nosed Albatrosses to Brown Noddies. We allow one day in reserve for bad weather.
Day 21 - 24
At sea, we now enter sub-tropical waters with their own brand of seabirds and dolphins.
Day 25 - 27
St. Helena has a good anchorage and landing site. On this island, we will have ample opportunities to enjoy local culture, pleasant climate, and endemic plants and birds. We will visit the place where Napoleon lived in exile. There will be opportunities to explore the Island on your own and for snorkelling, in the shallow surf near a wreck we can find a lot of fishes.
Day 28 – 29
At sea
Day 30 – 31 (April 22)
Ascension Island is a dry volcanic island with a moist and richly vegetated top. The Sooty Tern (wide-awake) colony sometimes consists of more than 1 million breeding pairs. We will try to climb the moist summit of Ascension Island and make a zodiac-cruise around Boatswain Bird Island offering also great opportunities for snorkelling. We may witness egg-laying sea turtles coming ashore at night. Some of our passengers may disembark and fly with the scheduled RAF (Royal Air Force) flight to Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, UK.
In the evening the vessel will depart from Ascension Island.
In the evening the vessel will depart from Ascension Island.
Day 32 - 36
At sea, we witness the northbound spring migration of northern birds like Arctic Terns and Long-tailed Skuas join us to cross the Equator (“the Line”).
Day 37
We land at Fogo. This is the great vulcanological laboratory of the Cape Verde Islands. Here we shall see lava as fresh as is possible because it emerged from the ground within the last 10 years and with the dry atmosphere of the islands there is little weathering to take place. We shall land a short distance from the capital, Sao Felipe and shall take an excursion into the very crater to the village of Portela where the people, unbelievable as it seems, make wine. This is perhaps not, one of the greatest vintages of the world but it deserves tasting because of its curiosity. On returning to Sao Felipe we shall relax for a while before re-embarking for an early dinner after which we shall try an evening zodiac cruise in order to see the sea birds before dark.
Day 38 (April 29)
Praia on Sao Tiago, the main island of the southern group, has a character of its own. We shall make an excursion to Cidade Velha, steeped in history, and shall observe the massive fortress on the hill, built to deter English marauders in the period when the Crowns of Portugal and Spain were united and Portuguese possessions became as fair game to the likes of Drake and Raleigh as were Spanish ones. We shall see the ruins of the Cathedral, the oldest Christian Church in the tropics, and the slave whipping post in the main square. The village is well watered and there are plantations of sugar cane, which support a rum distillery, and several species of birds. We shall have another guided stroll around the City of Praia, which is the capital of the Cape Verdes, and which has given rise to a unique variety of folk music, which we shall hear as we pass the various bars!
Shortly after midnight (Day 39, April 26) we fly to Lisboa in Portugal (not included in the cruise rate).
Passengers can also disembark in Praia, evening Day 38 and stay for a day or more in a hotel in Praia and take a later flight to Lisboa.
Shortly after midnight (Day 39, April 26) we fly to Lisboa in Portugal (not included in the cruise rate).
Passengers can also disembark in Praia, evening Day 38 and stay for a day or more in a hotel in Praia and take a later flight to Lisboa.
