Antarctica
Clelia II
| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||||
| Category E | Category D | Category C | Category B | Category A | Category AA | Category VS | Category PHS | ||
| 12 | Dec 15 '10 Dec 25 '10 Jan 4 '11 Jan 24 '11 Feb 3 '11 |
$8,495 | $9,495 | $10,495 | $11,495 | $12,495 | $13,495 | $14,495 | $15,995 |
| Single Supplement: $2695 (categories B & A only); 100% supplement on suites |
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| Destinations : Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula |
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A vast and remote wilderness at the bottom of the Earth, this frozen continent has attracted the most accomplished adventurers and scientists the world has ever known. The French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot described its allure as “powerful and tenacious,” and the few travelers who have been fortunate enough to visit have returned home changed by an experience so elemental that it touches their very core.
Your voyage takes place during the austral summer, when the days are long and relatively mild, when seabirds are courting and massive icebergs thaw into beautiful sculptures of brilliant form and color. Each day presents a new discovery, whether you’re cruising through ice-filled channels, observing crowded penguin rookeries or viewing minkes, humpbacks, and orcas cavorting in the sparkling waters. Your ship’s maneuverability allows for in-depth discovery, while its fleet of Zodiac landing craft provides up-close viewing of the spectacular scenery. Your team of expert naturalists and lecturers ensures a rewarding educational journey.
Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia
Arrive in Ushuaia, located on the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Darwin Cordillera, glaciers, and forests of southern beech. Transfer to Las Hayas Resort Hotel, beautifully situated amidst beech forests below the mountain of the Martial Glacier. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with fellow travelers.
Day 2 Ushuaia / Tierra del Fuego National Park / Embark
Explore the Tierra del Fuego National Park. The southernmost protected region of Argentina, this splendid wilderness is celebrated for its stunning scenery. Ride to Ensenada Bay and take a short walk to view Redonda and Estorbo Islands, backed by the snow-white mountains of Chile’s Sampaio Chain. Continue to Lake Roca, the Green and Black Lagoon, and Lapataia Bay. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the pier to embark on Clelia II and sail. As the ship navigates the Beagle Channel, enjoy a spectacular vista of glaciers and misted mountains.
Day 3 At Sea
Attend lectures by your onboard team as the ship sails through the Drake Passage. Look for Albatross, Cape Petrels, and whales that may accompany the ship on its passage.
Days 4-9 Antarctic Peninsula
Explore the pristine wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula, a narrow finger of land that separates the ice-choked waters of the Weddell and Bellingshausen Seas, and surrounding islands. As Clelia II sails through scenic waterways, witness a breathtaking panorama of icebergs, blue glaciers, and jagged, snow-capped mountains. Aboard the ship’s fleet of Zodiacs cruise among ice floes; explore penguin rookeries; and, if conditions permit, visit with scientists at research stations. Although the itinerary varies according to local ice and wind conditions, plan to land at such places as Paradise Harbour, where humpback and minke whales are often sighted offshore; Petermann Island, the habitat of Gentoo and Adelie Penguins; and Deception Island, known for its volcanically-heated hot springs. Voyages through the magnificent Lemaire, Errera, Neumeyer, and other protected channels are also planned.
Days 10-11 At Sea
Watch for whales and seabirds and enjoy onboard lectures and the ship’s amenities as Clelia II sails back to Ushuaia.
Day 12 Ushuaia, Argentina - Disembarkation
Disembark in Ushuaia and transfer to the airport for the flight home.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $1,000 or $1,500 for 19+ day itineraries, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/mail/fourways.php
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure, and most travelers will pay the final balance with a check, money order, or bank transfer. You can also pay the final balance by credit card, but please note there is a 3% convenience fee assessed to all credit card-not-present final payments.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 91 days or more | $400 per person |
| 61-90 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60 days or less | 100% trip cost |
| For Itineraries with 19+ days | . |
| 91 days or more | $850 per person |
| 61-90 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60 days or less | 100% trip cost |
