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Ship: Grigoriy Mikheev

Itinerary: Antarctic Air Cruise Express

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  Board your express plane to Antarctica!

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Day 1 :	Ushuaia
Day 2 :	Cape Horn
Day 3 :	Drake Passage
Day 4 :	Antarctic Ocean
Day 5 :	Punta Arenas
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Days	Dates	Deck + Cabin Type
		Twin Non Private	Twin Private	Superior
5	Nov 22, 2008	$2,900	$3,400	$3,900
Destinations : Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica Activities : Nature Viewing, Whale Watching

Leaving from Ushuaia, sailing through the Beagle Channel, exploring Cape Horn and crossing the mythical waters of Drake Passage, you are invited to participate in a unique experience that will take you to one of the most remote places on earth.

Day 1 : Ushuaia

The trip will begin in Ushuaia , Argentina , embarking in our vessel, the "Grigoriy Mikheev" which will navigate down the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, the southernmost town in the world, located in Navarino Island . Here, we will have the time to tour around before setting sail toward Cape Horn and the Drake Passage.

Day 2 : Cape Horn

After crossing Nassau Bay, we will wake up in front of the legendary Cape Horn! Weather permitting, we will put our zodiacs in the water and visit its lighthouse and the Chilean station in charge of keeping it beaming. Back on board, we will set sail toward Antarctica and start the crossing of the famous waters named in honor of Sir Francis Drake.

Day 3 : Drake Passage

Sailing through Drake Passage en route to King George Island. We invite you to relax and enjoy life on board and watch wildlife from the bridge or outside decks.

Day 4 : Antarctic Ocean

Once we have crossed the Antarctic Convergence, we will be sailing through the Antarctic Ocean. The time has come to start spotting the first icenergs and Antarctic land. The South Shetland Islands come into view, and we will have the opportunity to put our zodiacs into the water and make our first landing to visit a penguin colony.

Day 5 : Punta Arenas

Upon reaching King George Island, we will disembark at Fildes Bay, where we will have the opportunity to visit some interesting places in the area. We will then board the flight that will take us, in a little over one hour and a half, to Punta Arenas, Chile, where our program ends. It is recommended to schedule an extra night in Punta Arenas in case of any delays with the return flight.

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- Additional fuel surcharge of $20/night on ship, per person, for Antarctica departures.
- Air Cruise and Air Cruise Express itineraries do not have a fuel surcharge.
- Twin non-private and private cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.8 times the share price (85% for the Antarctic air cruises; 2 times the share price for Superior cabins).
- Solo Travelers: Request the Twin Share Program where you can be matched with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if a cabin mate is not found for you, no single supplement will be charged.
- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy.

Prices are based on a 3% cash discount.

Ship Description: Grigoriy Mikheev

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  Grigoriy Mikheev

The 'Grigoriy Mikheev' is a modern and comfortable research vessel of the Hydrographic Institute of St. Petersburg. Built in 1990 in Finland, and designed as an ice-strengthened vessel and converted in the Netherlands for passenger use, the vessel is ideally suited to expedition cruising and polar travel. She has a range of 70 days independent operation and is ISM certified.

The vessel is strongly built of steel with an ice-strengthened hull, perfect for the polar seas. She is manned by an enthusiastic Russian crew of around 20, all highly experienced in ice navigation. Russian captains are recognized experts in polar navigation.
All our international expedition leaders and lecturers are highly knowledgeable, helpful and dedicated to the protection of the environment.

The 'Grigoriy Mikheev' has a large bridge (where you are almost always welcome) and good open deck-viewing areas during your travels. She carries a full complement of Zodiac craft, excellent for landings and wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise in-accessible areas.
Excellent cuisine, prepared by international chefs, is served in the dining room, which also acts as the lecture room. Other public areas include a lounge and bar, small library, infirmary, and sauna. The vessel has email and satellite phone communication available for travelers.

Twin Non Private Cabins on deck 3 with upper and lower berths, a desk, small washbasin, ample storage and hanging space and portholes. Shared shower and toilet facilities are conveniently located on the same deck.	Twin Private 14 cabins on deck 3 and 4 with a private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet, upper and lower berths, a desk, ample storage space and windows.
Superior 3 Superior cabins on deck 4 with a double bed and a single sofa-bed. A private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. A sitting area with a desk, Coffee and tea facilities, refrigerator and windows

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