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We board the ship at 14:00 and depart from Ushuaia at 19:00, then, sail through the Beagle Channel, the Mackinley Pass and we see the wreck of the Logos Ship.
In open sea, we are followed by petrels and albatross. After passing the Antarctic Convergence (the real limit of the Antarctica), Latitude 60º South, icebergs of various sizes and shapes decorate our course. In the evening of day three, we reach the South Shetland Islands where we plan to make our first landing.
We experience the dramatic world of the high ice-capped mountains and beautiful ice-filled fjords of the Antarctic Peninsula and its surrounding islands. Our plans include one or two landings a day. Some of the possible areas of exploration include: Deception Island, with thousands of Chinstrap Penguins, and the possibility of an Antarctic swim in the volcanically heated hot springs of Pendulum Cove; King George Island, home of scientific bases from many different countries; Livingston Island, an enjoyable place where we can see Macaroni, chinstrap and gentoo penguins, and elephant seals resting on the beach.
The Gerlache Strait, the Neumayer Channel, and the Lemaire Channel, where there is the possibility of seeing whales swimming alongside our ship as we gaze with awe at a glacial and coastal scenery home to a stunning flora. On the Antarctic Peninsula itself, we make landings at places like Paradise Bay, aptly named for its singular beauty. Among other possible landing sites are Paulet Island, Melchior Island, Cuverville Island, Portal Point, Neko Harbour, Pléneau Island and Petermann Islands, each one a treasure trove of wildlife and densely populated with penguins, petrels, and seals. On day eight, we leave Antarctica.
We re-cross the Drake Passage, seeing whales and birds again. We enjoy the last stories and anecdotes of the voyage,
• Private B cabins in low season and semi-private facilities, 2 berths (upper/lower).
• The voyage on board the Vessel through the indicated itinerary.
• All meals during the voyage the trip on board the vessel.
• All shore excursions and activities during the voyage.
• Programmed lectures given by renowned naturalists and expert members of the expedition’s staff.
• All port taxes and charges during the program.
Detailed binnacle.
• Alcoholic beverages
• Laundry
• Communications on board the Ship
