Epic Antarctica via the Phantom Coast and the Ross Sea 2010
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- Day 1 Santiago, Chile
- Day 2 Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Days 3-4 At Sea
- Days 5-8 South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 9-15 The Phantom Coast and Amundsen Sea
- Days 16-24 The Ross Sea
- Days 25-27 At Sea
- Days 28-29 Macquarie Islands
- Days 30-31 At Sea
- Day 32 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||
| Triple | Twin | Suite | Corner Suite | |
-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.
-Single supplement of 1.7 times the twin rate for travelers who want to guarantee single room.
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person is required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
Deposit & Payment -Single supplement of 1.7 times the twin rate for travelers who want to guarantee single room.
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person is required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
Day 1 Santiago, Chile
When you arrive in Santiago, Chile to spend the night, expect to meet others, like yourself, who have dreamed of sailing on the only polar-class icebreaker fitted for expedition travel in Antarctica.
Day 2 Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Today you will be welcomed aboard the icebreaker at anchor in the harbor of the capital of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Stanley.
Days 3-4 At Sea
Seabirds accompany the ship across the Southern Ocean to the first landfall in Antarctica. Our Expedition Team will deliver presentations about the birds, and marine mammals that you will encounter during the voyage. Reminiscing will begin, as those who have returned for one last voyage will tell stories about their previous adventures aboard Kapitan Khlebnikov.
Days 5-8 South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
We plan to visit penguin rookeries and to cruise among ice floes where seals lounge in the Antarctic summer sun. Pushing southward, we cross the Antarctic Circle, to enter a world of continuous daylight. We’ll explore bays ringed by glaciers, where penguins and seals co-exist in relative harmony. From Marguerite Bay, we’ll enter the Bellingshausen Sea.
Days 9-15 The Phantom Coast and Amundsen Sea
As we follow the Phantom Coast, we expect to visit Peter I Island. In 2006, our historian noted that only 800 people in all human history have been known to visit the island. Look forward to several adventurous days of breaking through the Amundsen Sea pack ice. We’ll deploy our helicopters so you can witness the power of the icebreaker from the air.
Days 16-24 The Ross Sea
Be on the alert for Emperor Penguins. The water around the Ross Ice Shelf is known to be the habitat of the largest species of penguins. Ross Island is home to the U.S. research base McMurdo Station and to Scott Base, New Zealand’s research station. Nearby is Robert Falcon Scott’s Discovery Hut (1901–04). Our planned visit is carefully controlled to ensure that the impact of our exploration is negligible.
At Cape Royds and Cape Evans, we’ll visit two huts associated with the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. You’ll tour the huts after an onboard presentation by our historian.
Days 25-27 At Sea
How will you know when Kapitan Khlebnikov leaves Antarctica behind? When the vessel crosses the Antarctic Convergence, the biological boundary that separates Antarctic waters from the warmer waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The zone, which you will encounter during these two days at sea, is about 32 to 48 km (20 to 30 miles) wide, and lies somewhere between 48° and 61°S.
Days 28-29 Macquarie Islands
Heading north, we pause to visit Macquarie Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Four species of penguin breed there. Macquarie is the only place on Earth where the white-chinned Royal Penguin is found. The number of visitors is highly restricted to this nature reserve to protect the wildlife. To protect the island permission to visit is not always granted.
Days 30-31 At Sea
The Captains’ Farewell Dinner will be especially poignant, for you will be bidding the icebreaker farewell also.
Day 32 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Upon disembarking in Hobart, Australia, we will transfer the group by motor coach from the dock to the airport.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 20% (minimum $1000), and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or AmEx. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $15,000 charge.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 130 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 180 Days or more | $1000 per person |
| 179-120 Days | Entire deposit |
| 119 Days or less | 100% total cost |
Kapitan Khlebnikov
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 112
- Ice Breaker Ship
The KAPITAN KHLEBNIKOV was built in Finland in 1981 and is a powerful polar class icebreaker, which has sailed to extremely remote corners of the globe with adventurous travelers since 1992. No other expedition vessel has navigated more polar waters. It was the first ship ever to circumnavigate Antarctica with passengers in 1996-97.
The ship's interior provides passenger facilities necessary for excellent comfort, with accommodations in 54 first class outside cabin and suites. The vessel carries a maximum of 112 passengers.
All cabins are outside, with windows that can be opened for fresh or cooler air. In addition, passengers may control the flow of air into the cabin by adjusting the vent. Each cabin has a private bathroom with shower, toilet and wash-basin. Cabin floors are carpeted. The cabins have ample cupboard and drawer space, and a large desk. The second bed in each cabin is a convertible sofa bed, which is made up each night by the stewardess and converted back into a sofa during the day. Triple cabins have two lower berths and one upper berth. Each cabin is equipped with an 'in-cabin' music system. All cabins have robes for use while on board, which will be collected on the last day of the voyage. These are available for purchase if passengers wish to take one home.
There is ample storage space under the beds to store most luggage. If not, passengers should alert the cabin stewardess who can store it for the duration of the voyage. Hair dryers, quality soap and shower gel are available in each cabin.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Triple 135 sq. ft. Cabins include twin bunk beds and a convertible sofa, writing desk, chair, bookshelves, storage box, telephone, and porthole or window |
 | Twin 135 sq. ft. Cabins include one twin bed and a convertible sofa, writing desk, chair, bookshelves, 2 wardrobes, storage box, telephone, and porthole or window |
 | Suite 193 sq. ft. Cabin includes separate living area, TV/VCR, refrigerator, convertible sofa, double bed 2 desks, 2 chairs, bookshelves, storage box, telephone, 2 wardrobes, and picture window |
 | Corner Suite 285 sq. ft. Cabin includes separate living area, TV/VCR, refrigerator, convertible sofa, double bed 2 desks, 2 chairs, bookshelves, storage box, telephone, 2 wardrobes, and picture window |
