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Cruise to Shackleton’s Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands IslandsSee whales, wildlife and wonders of Antarctica and the South Atlantic Islands on a close–up voyage to the White Continent. This 19- or 20-day tour visits the equally remote Falkland Islands and South Georgia, vital breeding ground for seal, penguin and albatross.
Book now and save 20%* on 2009/10 voyages
The comfortable MS Fram is especially designed to cope with polar exploration making for a very safe and stable but nonetheless thrilling voyage, while our Polar Cirkel inflatable boats enable us to land just about anywhere.
Lectures and talks led by experts on the region’s fascinating heritage, natural history and polar exploration will prepare you for the visual feast that the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica itself present, from vast colonies of penguins to iceberg-lined channels to historical sites frozen in time. The path of the Endurance on MS Fram
It is from Buenos Aires that Shackleton and his crew of intrepid explorers first set sail towards South Georgia, on their incredible journey on board the Endurance. We too begin our voyage of discofery here, with a flight to Ushuaia where we embark on the ice-classed ship MS Fram. 
As we voyage down the coast of Argentina, our on board team of expert guides will give talks on wildlife, the history of exploration, geology and ecology of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica – with emphasis on the fragility of this environment and the guidelines which must be observed during our visit. South Atlantic Islands
On the Falkland Islands we look out for the black-browed albatross, elephant seal, southern sea lion, five species of penguin including the king penguin and visit the capital Port Stanley. 
Next stop is South Georgia, and a truly wild landscape of snowcapped peaks, blue glacier ice and emerald green bays. Here we hope to see Grytviken Whaling Station with Shackleton’s grave. South Georgia’s wildlife is world-famous, and we have a great chance of seeing the smallest polar penguin, the rockhopper, cape and giant petrels, as well as fur and elephant seals. Frozen Antarctica
Solitary icebergs greet our arrival to the icy continent and as we get close to the Antarctic Peninsula, our specially adapted ship and experienced Norwegian crew navigate expertly through the cool waters. Beneath the Antarctic sun we will witness humpback whales breach as huge blocks calve off the front of glaciers into the calm waters below. Wide eyed seals blink as they wake from their daydream to watch us pass, and curious penguins patter by as we make our regular landings. We will marvel at the vistas, step through abandoned settlements, possibly take a polar dip in the hot springs at Deception Island, and – with luck – visit the narrow, silent and starkly beautiful ice-lined Lemaire Channel. Finally we head north, past Cape Horn, to the Argentine town of Ushuaia.
More information about your cruise ships, the MS Fram Shackleton’s Antarctica Cruise
2008/09
£ price per person | | | Feb 25 | | Cabin Cat | Twin | Single Supplement | | I | 3795 | 1940 | | J | 4185 | 2380 | | L | 4545 | 2295 | | N | 4995 | 2685 | | P | 5595 | 2835 | | U | 6195 | 3115 | | QJ | 6565 | - | | Q | 7745 | - | | M | 9260 | - | | Prices are per person based on two sharing a twin/cabin room |
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Shackleton’s Antarctica Cruise
2009/10
£ price per person | | | Nov 1 | Dec 20 | Feb 22 | | Cabin Cat | Early
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Price | | I | 3528 | 4409 | 4468 | 5557 | 3723 | 4624 | | N | 4111 | 5109 | 5356 | 6667 | 4307 | 5354 | | U | 4395 | 5464 | 5800 | 7222 | 4611 | 5734 | | QJ | 4835 | 6014 | 6488 | 8082 | 5071 | 6309 | | Q | 5275 | 6564 | 7176 | 8942 | 5527 | 6879 | | M | 5875 | 7314 | 8128 | 10132 | 6163 | 7674 | | MG | 6487 | 8079 | 9080 | 11322 | 6803 | 8474 | Prices are per person based on two sharing a twin/cabin room
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*Offer is valid for new bookings made by 31 January 2009 and is subject to availability |
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Call us to check availability:
UK: 01756 706526
Overseas: +44 1756 706526
Go to
Antarctic Cruises Index
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1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to the hotel. Free time to explore this historic city | | DAY 2 | Fly to Ushuaia and transfer to MS Fram, set sail for the Falkland Islands | DAY
3 | At sea. Lectures on the wildlife and history of the Falkland Islands | DAYS
4-5 | Exploring Port Stanley and the wilderness and fauna of the Falkland Islands | DAYS
6-7 | At sea, towards South Georgia | DAY
8-9 | Visit the wildlife colonies, whaling stations and historic sights of South Georgia | DAY
10 | At sea. As we continue to Antarctica, we learn more about the wonders of this fascinating continent | DAY
11 | Spend a day in the area of the deserted Orkney Islands. Cruise by the Washington Strait and Coronation Island berfore setting course towards Elephant Island and Antarctica | | DAY 12-16 | In Antarctica, highlights include the South Shetland Islands and isles along the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit penguin colonies, discover ice formations and look out for whales, dolphins, seals and sea birds. The exact itinerary will depend on ice, sea and weather conditions but we hope to visit locations including Deception Island, Port Lockroy, Cuverville Island, Arctowski base, Almirante Brown and the iceberg-lined Lemaire Channel. During our time here there will be regular land and boat excursions | | DAY 16-17 | Cross Drake Passage, passing Cape Horn, en route to Ushuaia | | DAY 18 | Arrive in Ushuaia and explore Argentina’s most southerly city. Fly to Buenos Aires for an overnight stay | | DAY 19 | Transfer to the airport for your international flight to the UK | | The Feb 2009 itinerary operates in reverse and includes extra day in Buenos Aires. The Nov 2009 and Feb 2010 departures are 20 day voyages. Contact us for details. Itinerary varies according to ice and weather conditions - and the wildlife we encounter. Flexibility is the key to the success of this expedition. Visits to research stations depend on final permission. |
| The cruise price includes | | • | Domestic charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushaia | | • | Voyage in cabin grade of your choice including full board. | | • | One night (two on 20-day itineraries) in Buenos Aires before the voyage and one night after the voyage including breakfast. | | • | Transfers as applicable | | Not included: Return international flights, travel insurance, luggage handling, optional excursions, gratuities, departure tax from South America to be paid locally (details forwarded with your travel documents), optional carbon balancing fee (£30 pp) |
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Pre- and Post-Voyage Extensions
Why not extend your trip to discover more of this fabulous region? We offer several extensions from Buenos Aires. Click here for full details and prices for 2009/10. Contact us for any further details. Cruise N401
Departure Dates 2008-10 |
2008/09
2009: Feb 25; 2009/10 2009: Nov 1; Dec 20;
2010: Feb 22
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| Flight Details | The cruise price excludes your return international flight. This gives you the benefit of flexibility. You may choose to take advantage of using your Airmiles or book your flights through us.
Return Flights booked through us start from £985 from London Heathrow to Buenos Aires, including an estimate of taxes and we are also able to help with UK regional flights.
South American regional flights and applicable transfers are included in your cruise price. |
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