Antarctica
Antarctica
An unrivaled 31-day half-circumnavigation aboard the luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot, sailing from Argentina to Australia. Explore the Bellingshausen, Amundsen, and Ross Seas, attempt to reach Charcot Island, and follow the footsteps of Shackleton and Scott in the remote Eastern Antarctic.
Duration: 31 days / 29 days on board
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Hobart, Tasmania
Language: English Speaking Voyage
Overnight in Santiago + flight Santiago/Ushuaia + transfers
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
This is an all-new and unrivalled 31-day half-circumnavigation to the boundaries of the known world, sailing from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Hobart, Tasmania (Australia), aboard the luxury polar exploration vessel Le Commandant Charcot. The journey retraces the steps of legendary explorers like Charcot, Bellingshausen, Ross, and Scott. The expedition crosses the legendary Drake Passage and the mythic Antarctic Polar Circle (66°33’ south).
The main focus is the exploration of remote Eastern Antarctica. This includes sailing the southern seas of Bellingshausen and Amundsen, approaching Marie Byrd Land—one of the last Terra nullius—and attempting to reach the largely untouched Charcot Island. The expedition spends significant time exploring the Ross Sea, the world’s largest marine protected area and the starting point for the greatest southern expeditions. Guests will follow the footsteps of Shackleton and Scott at their former base camps on Ross Island (Cape Royds, Cape Evans) and witness dramatic features like the Drygalski Ice Tongue and Mount Erebus. Expert guidance is provided by a team including guest Jonathan Shackleton and Photo Ambassador Sue Flood.
Highlights:
Unrivaled half-circumnavigation from Ushuaia to Hobart, via the Antarctic Circle and Ross Sea
Explore Marie Byrd Land and attempt to reach the largely untouched Charcot Island
Follow in the footsteps of Shackleton and Scott on Ross Island (Cape Royds, Cape Evans)
Experience sailing through the Bellingshausen, Amundsen, and Ross Seas, and the Drygalski Ice Tongue
Expert accompaniment by Jonathan Shackleton (descendant of Sir Ernest Shackleton) and Sue Flood (Photo Ambassador)
INCLUSIONS
Full board from arrival to departure day
High-end gastronomy in all restaurants
All beverages in restaurants, bars, and minibars. All drinks are included¹ (a selection of champagnes, wines and spirits, beers, cocktails, water, soft drinks, hot beverages)
24-hour room service
Butler service for certain suites²
Unlimited internet access onboard
Evening events, shows, and other entertainment
Access to the fitness area and hammam or sauna, depending on the ship
All port and security charges
One included activity per person, per day, and per port, supervised by naturalist guides (hiking, Zodiac outings, etc.)
Exclusive stopovers with limited or no infrastructure will be offered for self-exploration. Passengers will thus be free to explore the area and enjoy independent activities.
Lectures by our naturalist guides or destination experts (excluding Sea Voyages)
Non-motorized water sports (excluding diving), such as kayaking on the Le Commandant Charcot or stand-up paddleboarding depending on the ship, subject to weather and safety conditions, local authorizations, and the Captain's approval
National park and protected area fees
Accompaniment by a team of naturalist guides; on land or, depending on the destination, during Zodiac outings and/or landings
¹Excluding premium à la carte beverages.
²Butler service is available for the following suites: Owner’s Suite, Duplex Suites, Privilege Suites, and Prestige Suites; Le Paul Gauguin: Owner’s Suites, Grand Suites, Veranda A Suites, and Veranda B Cabins.
The itinerary may be modified depending on weather conditions, port authorizations, and applicable government regulations. Landings, activities, and wildlife encounters are provided for information purposes only and cannot be guaranteed. Activities may change depending on weather conditions and navigation opportunities (see each activity’s description for more details).
EXCLUSIONS
Anything mentioned in the programme.
Personal expenses.
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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