EMPERORS & KINGS
Snow Hill and South Georgia
Icebreaker Adventure |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
Embarkation: |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
Disembarkation: |
Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) |
Finish: |
Santiago, Chile |
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This one-of-a-kind expedition takes you to an Emperor Penguin rookery and a King Penguin rookery. The expedition sails from Ushuaia, Argentina to the Weddell Sea, where you spend 3-days at an Emperor rookery. After 5-days exploring South Georgia, the icebreaker crosses the Southern Ocean to the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).
This singular event will be enriched by our special guests, Robert Bateman and Birgit Freybe Bateman. Robert is an internationally acclaimed wildlife artist and activist. In recognition of his lifetime of work, he was made Officer of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian award. Birgit is a professional artist and photographer, whose images have appeared in books and magazines such as Conde Nast Traveller, Outside Magazine, and National Geographic Adventure. The couple have shared a deep concern for the conservation and preservation of our natural and human heritage. they will deliver two presentations about their lifetimes’ work. |
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| Aboard Polar-class Ice Breaker Kapitan Khlebnikov |
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| Staff & Crew: |
70 |
| Guests: |
108 |
| Length: |
122.50 m |
| Breadth: |
26.50 m |
| Draft: |
8.50 m |
| Propulsion: |
Diesel-electric engines - 24,000 total horsepower |
| Ice Class: |
LL3 |
| Cruising Speed: |
15 knots in open water |
| Registered: |
In Russia by Far Eastern Shipping Company |
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| The Polar-class Ice Breaker Kapitan Khlebnikov was purpose-built to sail the ice-covered waters of the Russian Arctic. This vessel is one of the few ships in the world that can break and crush ice to make this expedition possible. |
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| 2009 Dates and Rates – All rates are per person in US dollars and are subject to change |
View Cabins & Deck Plans |
| Ice Breaker Kapitan Khlebnikov |
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| Date |
Days |
| Nov 15 – Dec 6, 2009 |
22 |
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| Triple |
Twin |
Suite |
Corner Suite |
| $21,890 |
$28,490 |
$33,990 |
$35,890 |
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Note: 1) Additional charter flight fare US$699 per person
2) Additional fuel surcharge per passenger per day will be determined by the ship’s operator |
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| Rate Include: |
- Emergency Evacuation insurance for each passenger with a maximum benefit of $100,000 USD.
- One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- One post-expedition night accommodation in Santiago, Chile.
- Group transfers from the group flight to the group hotel in Santiago, Chile.
- Group transfers from the hotel to the ship at the embarkation port, and from the ship to the local airport on disembarkation - plus all baggage handling aboard the ship.
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.
- Coffee, tea, cocoa and bottled water available around the clock.
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.
- Formal and informal presentations by the Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
- All helicopter transfers and aerial sightseeing according to each day's program.
- All shore landings and Zodiac excursions per the daily program.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- A polar water resistant parka.
- A pair of rubber expedition boots on loan for shore landings.
- Hair dryer in every cabin.
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Tentative Itinerary |
Route Map |
| Please note that the itinerary description will be released by June 20, 2009. |
Emperorer and Kings |
| Day 1: Overnight in Ushuaia, Argentina. |
| Day 2: Embarkation day. |
| Day 3-4: Crossing the Drake Passage |
| Day 5-6: Antarctic Peninsula |
| Day 7-9: Visiting the Snow Hill Island Emperor Penguin rookery |
| Day 10-11: Sail to South Georgia across the Southern Ocean |
| Day 12-16: Visit King Penguin colonies on South Georgia |
| Day 17-18: Sail to the Falkland Islands |
| Day 19: Wildlife stops in the Falkland Islands |
| Day 20: Fly from Stanley to Santiago, Chile |
| Day 21: Overnight Santiago |
| Day 22: Depart for home. |
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