ANTARCTIC PENINSULA




11-Day Cruise Expedition *
Ushuaia, Argentina round-trip

JANUARY 6TH-2005

·         Marco Polo is the only non-expedition sized ship in Antarctic waters allowed to actually take passengers ashore.

·         Marco Polo is the only deluxe ship offering a season of Antarctic sailings.

·         Orient Lines offers the largest expedition team of scientists and naturists of any Antarctic cruise product.

·         Marco Polo is constructed with an ice-strengthened hull.

Additionally, Antarctica cruise tours include a complimentary two-night package in Buenos Aires! The package includes transfers between the airport and hotel, two-nights hotel accommodations and sightseeing.

 


JANUARY 6TH - 2005
 

Depart USA OR CANADA

1

Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
(transfer# to hotel)

2

Buenos Aires (sightseeing)

3

Fly Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina
(transfer to Marco Polo)

Cruise Schedule

3

Ushuaia

embark

8:00pm

4

Cruise Drake Passage

5

Deception Island†
Cuverville Island††

Note: Exact itinerary and ports of call depend on ice conditions, weather & wildlife.

†Ship Cruising

††Zodiac Cruising only

6

Lemaire Channel†
Port Lockroy

7

Paradise Harbor †
Port Lockroy

8

Half Moon Island

9

Cruise Cape Horn/Drake Passage

10

Ushuaia, Argentina

8:00am

overnight
 

(included sightseeing tour)

Post-Cruise Schedule

11

Ushuaia
(disembark; transfer# to airport for flight to USA, arriving next day)
       

Note: The ship cruises inside Deception Island, but later in the day we make Zodiac cruises at Cuverville Island.

Discover a different world as Marco Polo sails from Tierra del Fuego to a wildlife wonderland

This is the perfect expedition if you’ve always dreamed of traveling to Antarctica but only have a limited time to spend. With a couple of nights in Buenos Aires to open your vacation, what follows is a comprehensive exploration of the White Continent.

Marvel at the sight of humpback whales breaking the surface of the icy seas while sea birds spread their wings above. Travel to some of the most remote stations on earth and spend hours watching as waddling penguins present a performance that’s all their own.

ONLY ORIENT
LINES INCLUDE ALL THIS

·         8-day luxury cruise including all meals and entertainment

·         2-night first-class or deluxe hotel stay in Buenos Aires

·         Half day city tour of Buenos Aires

·         Landings by inflatable Zodiac expedition boats, specifically designed for exploration

·         Field guides explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife ashore

·         Complimentary red expedition parka

·         Weather permitting, visits to sites of interest in Antarctica including major penguin rookeries

·         Experienced team of Antarctic experts present illustrated lectures on board

·         Sightseeing of Ushuaia’s Tierra del Fuego National Park

·         Captain’s cocktail receptions

·         All transfers & baggage handling

BOOKING INFORMATION

Will need to know departure city and type of Cabin in order to quote the right price.

DEPOSITS…. Deposit of $1000.00 (non-refundable) + cost of Insurance due upon booking. We will need your full Legal Name (as it appears on your passport) Your passport will have to be valid for 6 months from date of departure.
Make Cheques payable to: WeGo Tours & Travel, B.C. Reg.#2463-6, or Use your credit card.
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