CROSSING THE CIRCLE
Southern Expedition
Adventures for Active Travelers
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
This 15-day expedition is for people who enjoy active adventures and hanker to travel south of the Antarctic Circle. It offers an average of three activites off the ship per day while in the Antarctic Peninsula. There is a shipboard education program. Optional adventures - camping and kayaking are available.
Aboard Ship Akademik Sergey Vavilov
 
Staff & Crew:   60
Guests:   110
Length:   117.04 m
Breadth:   18.28 m
Draft:   6.09 m
Propulsion:   5,000 KW diesel twin engine
Ice Class:   KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B
Cruising Speed:   14.5 knots in open water
Registered:   Russia
 
Dates and Rates – All rates are per person in US dollars and are subject to change View Cabins & Deck Plans
Ship Akademik Sergey Vavilov
Cabin & Rate Per Person
Date Days
Jan 6, 2010 – Jan 20, 2010 ~ 15
** Feb 16, 2010 – Mar 2, 2010 ~ 15
Triple Shared Facilities Twin
Shared
Facilities		 Twin
Semi-Private
Facilities		 Twin
Private
Facilities 		Superior Suite Cook Suite
$8,490 $10,190 $10,790 $12,190 $12,890 $13,790 $14,990
$8,490 $10,190 $10,790 $12,190 $12,890 $13,790 $14,990
** Request Charter
 
Aborad Ship Ocean Nova
Staff & Crew:   38
Guests:   82
Length:   73.00 m
Breadth:   11.00 m
Draft:   3.70 m
Propulsion:   Diesel-electric engines - 2,000 horsepower
Ice Class:   1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A)
Cruising Speed:   12 knots in open water
Registered:   Bahamas
Dates and Rates – All rates are per person in US dollars and are subject to change View Cabins & Deck Plans
Ice-strengthened Ship Ocean Nova
Cabin & Rate Per Person
Date Days
Feb 9, 2010 – Feb 23, 2010 ~ 15
Triple Lower Deck Twin Dedicated Single
$9,190 $12,990 $18,290
Aboard Ship Akademik Shokalskiy
 
Staff & Crew:   30
Guests:   48
Length:   65.09 m
Breadth:   12.80 m
Draft:   4.50 m
Propulsion:   2 Diesel ME 3,076-horsepower engines
Ice Class:   AS
Cruising Speed:   10 knots in open water
Registered:   Russia
 
Dates and Rates – All rates are per person in US dollars and are subject to change View Cabins & Deck Plans
Aboard Ship Akademik Shokalskiy
Cabin & Rate Per Person
Date Days
Dec 29, 2009 – Jan 12, 2010 ~ 15
Triple Shared Facilities Twin Shared Facilities Twin Private Facilities Superior Amundsen Suite
$8,990 $10,990 $12,690 $14,290 $15,590
 
Rate Include:
  1. For 2009-2010 expeditions, Emergency Evacuation Insurance is covered for each passenger with a maximum benefit of $100,000 USD.
  2. One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast.
  3. 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.
  4. Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.
  5. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.
  6. Coffee, tea, cocoa and bottled water available around the clock.
  7. Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.
  8. Formal and informal presentations by the Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
  9. All shore landings and Zodiac excursions per the daily program.
  10. All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
  11. A polar water resistant parka.
  12. A pair of rubber expedition boots on loan for shore landings.
  13. Hair dryer in every cabin.
 
Additional Rate:
  1. Additional Activity – Space is limited, please book in advance.
    • * is with option for kayaking, camping, mountaineering and cross-country skiing.
    • ~ is with option for kayaking and camping.
    • + is with option for kayaking.
    • 2009-2010 additional activity rate per person:
      • kayaking $795
      • camping $195
      • mountaineering $550
      • cross-country skiing $550
  2. Additional fuel surcharge
    • 2009-2010 additional fuel surcharge will be determined later by ship’s operator.
 

Itinerary

 Route Map
Day 1 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina Crossing the Circle – 2,100 Nautical Miles from Ushuaia to Ushuaia,

’Crossing the Circle’ departs from Ushuaia. The Argentine city is the closest to the Antarctic Peninsula. You can reach it from Buenos Aires or Santiago, Chile. We suggest that you arrive as early in the day as possible. Ushuaia has lots to offer - a scenic setting, hiking trails and kayaking the Beagle Channel.

 Some departures may be operated in the reverse direction.
Day 2 Embarkation Day
You are transferred in the late afternoon to the port to embark the ship.
Day 3-4: The Drake Passage
Juggling binoculars and camera will become a regular activity as you cross the Drake Passage. When the winds are strong, seabirds accompany the ship, gliding effortlessly. Our Expedition Team will be on deck with you to assist with identification. If you have booked one of the adventure options - kayaking or camping - you can expect to participate in an introductory briefing.
Day 5-8: Exploring The Great White
The Expedition Team launch the Zodiacs as often as possible. You will skim across the water to go ashore, or drift silently while you watch whales feed or penguins jump aboard ice floes. Wildlife in the Antarctic is refreshingly unafraid of humans, making each visit feel like a trip to another planet.
Every kayaker, camper or mountain-climber seeks that one perfect moment that they will relive for the rest of their lives. Perhaps you'll find that moment in Antarctica. Optional adventures are available on a first come, first served basis. You could drift past an azure iceberg after a hard paddle. While camping you could be compelled to reach for the sky, because the stars appear to be only an arm’s length away.
Day 9-10: The Antarctic Circle. A celebration is in order
Crossing the Antarctic Circle is still a rare and impressive achievement. Celebrate with a well-earned glass of champagne. Raise your glass to the intrepid explorers who have gone before.
Day 11-12: Another fascinating coast, another incredible story
During the voyage, your Expedition Team will keep you informed about the fabled history of each area we visit. Every name on the map of the Antarctic has a story to tell. The Loubert Coast is no exception. The French names that appear are the legacy of Jean- Baptiste Charcot, physician, yachtsman, and explorer. He, like you, lived for adventure.
Day 13-14 The Drake Passage
If you are passionate about seeing an icy Antarctica, then the first departure is the one we recommend. If fluffy chicks are part of your dream, then the second and third departures are best. No matter which departure you choose, you could find the Drake lives up to its reputation as the worst stretch of water on the planet - or not.
Day 15 Disembarkation - Ushuaia, Argentina
Our intention is to be moored by 8AM. However some times local conditions make that difficult. So we recommend that you book your flight home in the afternoon.
Important Reminder
Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy - and excitement - of expedition travel. There are no guarantees that we can achieve everything we set out to accomplish. A measure of flexibility is something all of us must bring to a voyage. Due to local ice and weather condition, the planned itinerary, schedule and activities are subject to change.
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