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Ship: Grigoriy Mikheev

Itinerary: Antarctica Air Cruise

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Day 1 :	Punta Arenas, Chile
Day 2 :	Flight to King George Island
Days 3-6 :	Antarctic Exploration
Day 7 :	Return Flight to Punta Arenas / Return Home
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Days	Dates	Deck + Cabin Type
		Twin Non Private	Twin Private	Superior
7	Nov 25, 2008 Nov 30, 2008 Dec 5, 2008 Dec 10, 2008 Dec 15, 2008 Dec 20, 2008	$7,600	$8,700	$9,900
Destinations : Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica Activities : Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching

Jumping over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, we invite you to a unique experience that will take you to one of the most remote places on earth, the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and most inhospitable continent - Antarctica. In a little over three hours of flying from Punta Arenas to King George Island, the largest Island of the South Shetland archipelago, you will be at the gates of the white continent. From King George Island we will navigate for six days and five nights along the Antarctic Peninsula, visiting the most wonderful places and enjoying the best wildlife sites of Antarctica. During the whole journey we will be giving different lectures to introduce and inform you about this wonderful Continent. We are sure this will be the trip of your lifetime.

Day 1 : Punta Arenas, Chile

Arrival at the city of Punta Arenas where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. During the afternoon, before dinner, you will receive information about the regulations that should be followed in Antarctica and about the procedures of embarkation and disembarkation. Later, you will enjoy our welcome dinner at the José Nogueira Hotel, a centenary French style mansion, where you will have the chance to meet your expedition mates.

Day 2 : Flight to King George Island

Our Antarctic adventure begins. Fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island (South Shetland Islands). The flight takes a little over one hour and a half. Upon arrival we will be able to tour around the area where the Presidente Eduardo Frei M. Chilean Base and Bellinghausen Russian Base are located. We will gather at the beach on Fildes Bay for embarkation, by Zodiac boats, to M/V Grigoriy Mikheev.

Days 3-6 : Antarctic Exploration

As we cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and between spectacular icebergs, we will enjoy the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Our journey toward the south may include visits to some of the most magnificent spots in the white continent such as: Hannah Point, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Cuverville and Deception Islands, amongst others. Our adventure will be full, with daily landings and cruises in zodiacs boats, selected lectures and an enjoyable time on board.

Day 7 : Return Flight to Punta Arenas / Return Home

Return to King George Island where we will disembark, in Zodiac boats, at Fildes Bay by Presidente Eduardo Frei M. Chilean Base, and head to the Teniente Marsh aerodrome to take the flight back to Punta Arenas. End of program upon arrival at the airport in Punta Arenas. 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.
- 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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