The Polar Travel Company

Join expedition sailing vessel, Ocean Tramp, and her crew to explore the Antarctic Peninsula: penguins, whales, icebergs, Exploration History. Sail across the Drake Passage in one direction, Fly the other!

Enjoy the flexibility and seclusion of a small vessel to take advantage of the polar wonders of Antarctica as they unfold. Maximum 8 passengers.

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Duration: 18 days
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Punta Arenas, Chile
Language: English speaking voyage

Included

Quality Time
By flying across the Drake Passage, all of our time is spent in Antarctica. The two weeks are two weeks in the ice, with the icebergs, the whales, and the penguins. If there are a few days of snow, then within two weeks there is a high chance you�ll get a few great days of sun. Hoping for a great high latitude sunset or two? By having two weeks, you increase your chances of experiencing it. Two weeks allows us the chance to feel the rhythm of Antarctica, to notice changes, and to observe the details and differences of each penguin colony.

Small Group
When we say small group, we mean small group. Ocean Tramp carries a maximum of 8 passengers. This means when going ashore to a penguin colony you are not crowded with 100 other passengers vying for the best view. It means that you can have space and quiet to explore Antarctica. It means on the deck of Ocean Tramp you can have your space. No elbowing or hurrying on deck for the best spot.
With a maximum of 8 passengers, you leave with new friends. There is strong camaraderie onboard between guests and with the crew!

All Included
Once you step onboard, it�s all included: excursions, meals, kayaking, camping, wine with dinner, gin and tonics with glacier ice (collected by guests!).
When in Antarctica the focus should be on the experience � the whole experience.

Flexibility
The vessel�s size means we can manoeuvre into small coves and passages. The crew and itinerary flexibility means that when there is an opportunity � we go for it.
The light is fantastic after dinner and a few passengers want to go for a zodiac cruise � let�s go! Whales are bubble feeding? Let�s stay and watch. A leopard seal is on the hunt for a penguin � let�s slow down and see what happens. The afternoon is so amazing at a penguin colony that no one wants to rush back for dinner? We�ll push back dinner another hour to enjoy the time onshore.

Science
Going to Antarctica we want to take the opportunity to bring a scientist who has data he or she needs to collect. They will join the voyage and allow guests to participate in the data collection.
Each scientist will also give lectures during the trip about their research and past projects. Each trip is different. Past research has included penguin vocalisations, background antibacterial resistance, oxygen/hydrogen isotope levels, and mercury levels in the Southern Ocean.

Highlights:
� Two weeks in Antarctica
� Sail one way across the Drake
� Fly the other!
� Flexibility of a small vessel
� Intimate wildlife encounters
� Onboard Scientist
� Passionate Crew

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Day 1
Meet at The sailboat in the morning for a full briefing and orientation and in the afternoon, depart from Ushuaia and start sailing across the Drake Passage.

Day 2-4
Sail the Drake Passage. Get ready for very unique days that few get to experience. As you sail east out of the Beagle channel, you�ll pass through historic waters traversed by Darwin. You�ll head south past the infamous Cape Horn. Keep your eyes out for albatross as the Southern Ocean is their home. You may even help the crew a bit with some time at the helm.

Day 5-17
Explore Antarctica on an Expedition sailing yacht. Each day will be different and can include zodiac tours, landings at penguin colonies, exploring historic scientific bases and whaling sites, and kayaking. The flexibility allows you to take full advantage of whatever Antarctica gives to us � be it an incredible southern sunset or a breaching whale. We can stop and enjoy � not just once, but every time.

While South there will be an Active scientist onboard, so all guests are invited to participate in real Antarctic research. In the evenings the scientist will present on their research, as well as pressing current Antarctic issues. The scientist will be a part of the team and ready to answer questions at dinner, or on deck!

Day 18
Return to King George Island and board your flight to Punta Arenas. Look out your window and get a last glimpse at the white continent.
As you return back to Punta Arenas join your fellow passengers for a celebration dinner.

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