EXPLORERS’ ROUTE
Via the Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia
Classic Expeditions |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
Finish: |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
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| A relaxed sail through the Southern Ocean from the tussock covered Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to the Antarctic Peninsula via the wildlife paradise of South Georgia. Landings and Zodiac cruising enable close-encounters with penguins, whales and seals when conditions permit. All activities are delivered in a environmentally responsible manner. |
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| Aboard Ice-strengthened Ship Lyubov Orlova |
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| Staff & Crew: |
70 |
| Guests: |
110 |
| Length: |
90.00 m |
| Breadth: |
16.24 m |
| Draft: |
4.65 m |
| GRT: |
4,251 tons |
| Propulsion: |
2 Diesel ME 5,209-horsepower engines |
| Ice Class: |
L3 |
| Cruising Speed: |
12 knots in open water |
| Registered: |
Malta |
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| Dates and Rates – All rates are per person in US dollars and are subject to change |
View Cabins & Deck Plans |
| Ice-strengthened Ship Lyubov Orlova |
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Days |
| Dec 19, 2009 – Jan 7, 2010 |
20 |
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| Triple |
Lower
Deck
Twin |
Main
Deck
Twin |
Captain's Deck
Twin |
Superior |
Amundsen Suite |
| $9,990 |
$13,390 |
$14,490 |
$14,490 |
$16,790 |
$19,290 |
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| Ice-strengthened Ship Clipper Adventurer |
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| Staff & Crew: |
72 |
| Guests: |
122 |
| Length: |
100.58 m |
| Breadth: |
16.31 m |
| Draft: |
4.72 m |
| GRT: |
4,364 tons |
| Propulsion: |
2 MAN B&W diesel propulsion engines rated approx. 2,640 SHP |
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each; 500 HP bowthruster; controllable pitch propellers |
| Ice Class: |
A-1 |
| Cruising Speed: |
12 knots in open water |
| Registered: |
Bahamas |
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| The ice-strengthened ship Clipper Adventure is the sister-ship of Ship Lyubov Orlova, she was built in 1975, underwent a $13 million conversion in 1998. Clipper Adventure has a proud reputation as a well-appointed, elegant expedition ship for softer adventures. The ship is equipped with zodiacs for shore landings and ocean level, cruising, yet offers fine dining, and a cabins with exterior views and facilities en suite. |
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| Dates and Rates – All rates are per person in US dollars and are subject to change |
View Cabins & Deck Plans |
| Ice-strengthened Ship Clipper Adventurer |
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| Date |
Days |
| Dec 1, 2009 – Dec 20, 2009 |
20 |
| Dec 28, 2009 – Jan 16, 2010 |
20 |
| Feb 21, 2010 – Mar 12, 2010 |
20 |
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| Triple |
Lower Deck
Twin
Porthole |
Main Deck Twin Porthole |
Main Deck Twin Window |
Superior |
Deluxe |
Suite |
| $7,890 |
$10,490 |
$11,690 |
$12,390 |
$13,290 |
$14,690 |
$16,490 |
| $11,290 |
$14,590 |
$15,290 |
$16,290 |
$16,990 |
$18,490 |
$21,990 |
| $7,890 |
$10,490 |
$11,690 |
$12,390 |
$13,290 |
$14,690 |
$16,490 |
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| Rate Include: |
- For 2009-2010 expeditions, Emergency Evacuation Insurance is covered for each passenger with a maximum benefit of $100,000 USD.
- One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- 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 shore landings and Zodiac excursions per the daily program.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- A polar water resistant parka (except for guests aboard Ship ‘Orlova’).
- A pair of rubber expedition boots on loan for shore landings.
- Hair dryer in every cabin.
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| Additional Rate: |
- 2008-2009 additional fuel surcharge is $580 per person.
- 2009-2010 additional fuel surcharge will be determined later by ship’s operator.
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Itinerary |
Route Map |
| Day 1 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina |
Explorers' Route – 3,500 Nautical Miles from Ushuaia to Ushuaia, |
| Getting to the southernmost city in the world is easy, because the local airport (USH) is served by flights from Buenos Aires, and Santiago, Chile. Don't worry about where you'll stay when you arrive: we've included a night at one of the city's charming hotels. |
Some departures may be operated in the reverse direction. |
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| Day 2 Embarkation Day |
You have time to explore the town that is nestled on the shore of the Beagle Channel, with the Andes as a backdrop. We transfer you to the ship for embarkation late in the afternoon.
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| Day 3-5 At Sea |
Take advantage of a day at sea to become familiar with the ship and members of the Expedition Team. While sailing, our team of specialists will lead a series of presentations that prepare you for shore landings to come.
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| Day 4-5 Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) |
Two highlights of your exploration of the archipelago will be the warm welcome you receive from the residents and the extraordinary diversity of wildlife. You'll visit Stanley the only city on the islands and the last major urban centre you'll explore on this expedition.
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| Day 6-7 At Sea |
| As the ship draws nearer to Antarctica, a sharp drop in water and air |
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temperature may indicate that you have crossed the Antarctic Convergence. This invisible circumpolar, undulating line separates Antarctica from the rest of the globe.
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| Day 8-11 South Georgia |
Renowned as a destination for birders, South Georgia is a breeding ground for many species, such as Wandering Albatross, Southern Giant Petrels, and five penguin species. At a meter tall (3 ft) King Penguins that breed in the thousands on the island are the second tallest penguin.
South Georgia has many connections to the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration. Ernest Shackleton is buried in the churchyard at Grytviken. One of the glaciers that cover the island is named after Otto Nordenskjold the leader of the Swedish Antarctic Expedition which called at the island in 1902-03. Our polar historian will bring the past to life ashore and aboard
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| Day 12-13 At Sea |
En route to the Peninsula we'll keep you busy identifying seabirds, listening to engaging presentations on everything from the Antarctic food web to the life cycle of the humpback whale. On selected departures, try your hand at painting or photography, under the guidance of our artist-in-residence.
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| Day 14-17 The Antarctic Peninsula |
Shore landings are announced in advance in the daily program delivered to your cabin each evening. To plan the daily activities the Expedition Team takes advantage of the long hours of daylight that occur so near to the Antarctic Circle.
An exploration of the Peninsula may include visits to penguin rookeries, research stations and encounters with marine mammals and iceberg graveyards. Although each voyage is painstakingly planned, it is impossible to provide prior to departure a definitive summary of the journey you will actually experience. The Expedition Leader in cooperation with the ship's Captain adjusts the route as the expedition unfolds to take advantage of the best weather and ice conditions. For this reason, no itinerary is the same.
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| Day 18-19 The Drake Passage |
The notorious Drake Passage can be relatively calm, under the right weather conditions. Have seasickness medicine on hand just in case the Drake lives up to its reputation.
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| Day 20 Disembarkation, Ushuaia, Argentina |
After breakfast aboard the ship, we'll transfer you by bus to the passenger collection point at the end of the quay.
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| 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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