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Ship: Professor Multanovskiy

Itinerary: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

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Day 1 :	Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 2 :	At Sea
Day 3 :	Falklands
Day 4 :	Falklands
Days 5-6 :	Antarctic Convergence
Days 7-10 :	South Georgia
Day 11 :	At Sea
Day 12 :	South Orkneys
Day 13 :	At Sea
Days 14-16 :	South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Days 17-18 :	Drake Passage
Day 19 :	Ushuaia
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Days	Dates	Deck + Cabin Type
		Triple Shared Bath	Twin Shared Bath	Twin Private Bath	Superior	Amundsen Suite
19	Dec 17, 2008	$9,990	$11,790	$13,490	$15,750	$17,350
Destinations : Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, South Georgia Activities : Modern History, Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching

Day 1 : Ushuaia, Argentina

In the afternoon, we embark in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, the picturesque southernmost city in the world located at the Beagle Channel and sail through the Beagle Channel.

Day 2 : At Sea

At sea, in the westerlies the ship is followed by several species of albatrosses, storm petrels, shearwaters and diving petrels.

Day 3 : Falklands

In the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) we plan to spend the whole day on New Island offering among others large colonies of Black-browed Albatrosses, Rockhopper Penguins, Blue-eyed Shags, and Sea Lions.

Day 4 : Falklands

In Port Stanley , the capital of the Falklands, we can experience Falkland culture, which has some South-American characteristics. In Port Stanley and surrounding area we can see a quite important number of stranded clippers from a century ago.

Days 5-6 : Antarctic Convergence

At sea, on our way to South Georgia we will cross the Antarctic Convergence. Entering Antarctic waters, the temperature will drop as much as 10 degrees C in the time span of only a few hours. Near the Convergence we will see a multitude of southern seabirds near the ship; several species of albatrosses, shearwaters, petrels, prions and skuas.

Days 7-10 : South Georgia

In South Georgia we shall visit Grytviken with the abandoned whaling village, where King Penguins now walk in the streets, and King Edwards Point with a British garrison and the grave of Shackleton.

Fortuna Bay and Bay of Isles with breeding Wandering Albatrosses on Albatross Island, and Salisbury Plain with a large colony of King Penguins are other highlights of the South Georgia program. We may also visit Elsehul, Right Whale Bay, Possession Bay, Gold Harbour and Drygalski Fjord to give you a good opportunity to see a wide spectrum of landscapes and wildlife, like the introduced Reindeer, Fur Seals, Elephant Seals, Gentoo Penguins, Macaroni Penguins, Grey-headed Albatrosses, Light-mantled Sooty Albatrosses, Northern and Southern Giant Petrels, White-chinned Petrels, several species of prions and storm petrels, Brown Skuas, Dominican Gulls, Antarctic Terns, sheathbills and the endemic South Georgia Pintail.

Day 11 : At Sea

At sea, where the ship is again followed by a multitude of seabirds.

Day 12 : South Orkneys

In the South Orkneys we plan to call at Laurie Island and may visit the friendly Argentine base, in which vicinity we can see breeding Southern Giant Petrels. With permission of the base personnel we may also visit Punta Cormoran which has an Adelie Penguin colony.

Day 13 : At Sea

At sea when we approach the sea-ice, we may have a chance to see some high-Antarctic species like Maccormick Skua, Snow Petrel and the elusive juvenile Emperor Penguin. Chances to encounter Minke Whales are also increasing when we approach the ice.

Days 14-16 : South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

We will sail into the Weddell Sea through the ice-clogged Antarctic Sound. Huge tabular icebergs will announce our arrival to the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula. We plan to visit Paulet Island with a million pairs of Adelie Penguins and the remains of the Nordenskiöld expedition. At Brown Bluff we can put our feet on the continent.

At Deception Island, we will try to land at Baily Head home to a colony of ten thousands of Chinstrap Penguins. Deception itself is a sub ducted crater, which opens into the sea, creating a natural harbour for the ship. Here we find hot springs, an abandoned whaling station, thousands of Cape Pigeons and many Dominican Gulls, Brown and South Polar Skuas and Antarctic Terns. Wilson’s Storm Petrels and Black-bellied Storm Petrels nest in the ruins of the whaling station in Whalers Bay. Good walkers may hike from Baily Head over the ridge of the crater into Whalers Bay, while our ship braves its entrance into the crater through the spectacular Neptune’s Bellow into the ring of Deception Island. In the afternoon we may land at Half Moon Island, where we can obsereve Elephant, Weddell and Fur Seals as well as Chinstrap Penguins, Blue-eyed Shags, Wilson’s Storm Petrels, Kelp Gulls, Snowy Sheatbills, Antarctic Terns and Antarctic Brown Skuas.

On our way West, we sail to Cuverville Island, a small precipitous island, nestled between the mountains of the Antarctic Peninsula. It contains a large colony of Gentoo Penguins and breeding pairs of Brown Skuas. From there we sail to Neko Harbour in Andvord Bay and through Paradise Bay with its myriad icebergs and deep cut fjords, while having chances of seeing large Whales. We will have opportunities for zodiac cruising between the icebergs in the inner parts of the fjords.

Days 17-18 : Drake Passage

On our way north we are again followed by a great selection of seabirds while crossing the Drake Passage.

Day 19 : Ushuaia

We arrive in the morning in Ushuaia and disembark.

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- Additional fuel surcharge of $58/night on ship, per person, for Antarctic departures between Oct 2008 - Mar 2009.
- Additional fuel surcharge of $25/night on ship, per person, for Arctic departures between Jun - Sept 2009. If, 2 months before departure, the cost per barrel exceeds $130, we reserve the right to levy an additional fuel surcharge of $25/night.
- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double or triple occupancy. Request the Twin or Triple Share Program where you are 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.
- Standard Twin Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.8 times the share price (2 times the share price for Superior cabins and suites).
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.

Prices are based on a 3% cash discount.

Ship Description: Professor Multanovskiy

Small, ice-strengthened vessel offering an experience more like a private expedition than a conventional cruise.

The Professor Multanovskiy was built in Finland for polar and oceanographic research. The ship has been continuously refurbished since its conversion for passenger use and is ideally suited for expedition cruising.

The Professor Multanovskiy carries a maximum of 49 travelers in comfortable triple, twin and superior cabins, and suites. All cabins are outside, with a desk, ample storage space and windows.

Cabins on Decks 4 and 5 have private facilities with upper and lower berths. There are a few exceptions on Deck 4 where some of the cabins with private facilities have two lower berths. The cabins on Deck 3 have two lower berths and convenient shared facilities.

Public areas on the vessel include a lounge and bar, small library, infirmary, sauna and dining room(s). Views are excellent from the large, open deck and navigation bridge (where we are almost always welcome).

The atmosphere aboard is relaxed, more akin to that of a private expedition than a conventional cruise ship.

Dining
European chefs prepare excellent varied international cuisine, using high-quality provisions from around the world. The comfortable bar is stocked with a good selection of wine, champagne and spirits. Dining room service is provided by a combination of Russian and Western staff.

Expedition Staff, Officers and Crew
The ships are staffed by Russian officers and crew, all highly experienced in ice navigation. Russian captains are recognised experts in polar operations.

All our voyages are led by dedicated and enthusiastic expedition staff, many of whom travel with us to the Arctic or Antarctic each season. They are chosen not only for their knowledge and experience but also their great love of the polar regions.

Technical Gear
With ice-strengthened hulls, we navigate scenic waterways with ease, venturing into areas closed to larger vessels. Designed to explore remote corners of the world, the ship is equipped with passive stabilizers for smooth sailing and meet all international environmental and safety standards. The vessel is equipped with sophisticated satellite navigation equipment.

Triple Shared Bath 2 cabins (312-313) with shared baths (111-120 sq. ft.) Cabins have two lower berths and one upper berth(312 has 2 upper berths), sofa, writing desk, bookshelf, 2 wardrobes, cabinets, and 1 square window/ porthole	Twin Shared Bath 9 cabins with shared baths (106-124 sq. ft.) Cabins have two lower berths (except for 315 which has 2 lower, 1 upper), sofa, writing desk, bookshelf, 2 wardrobes, cabinets, and 1 square window/ porthole
Twin Private Bath 12 cabins with private bath with shower (100-125 sq. ft.) Cabins have one lower and one upper berth (411 & 421 have 2 lower berths), sofa, drawers, refrigerator, writing desk,bookshelf, 2 wardrobes, and 1 square window/ porthole	Superior 2 cabins with private bath with shower (510, 517). 190-226 sq. ft. Cabins have one double bed, a convertible sofa bed, refrigerator, large writing desk, drawers bookshelf, table + chairs, wardrobes, and 2 square windows
Amundsen Suite 1 cabin with private bath with shower (513). 270 sq. ft. Cabin has one double bed, a convertible sofa bed, TV + VCR, refrigerator, writing desk, bookshelf, table + chairs, 3 wardrobes, bedside cabinet with drawers, and 5 square windows.

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