Antarctic Whale Photo-Safari
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||
| Triple | Twin | Single | |
| Mar 1 '13 |
$6,900 | $7,900 | $9,900 |
-Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double or triple occupancy. Request the Twin or Triple Share Program where we match you with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if we are unable to find a cabin mate for you, no single supplement will be charged.
- Single travelers not wishing to opt for the Share Program can book a dedicated single cabin at published rate, or book a twin cabin for single use with a 85% supplement.
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
Deposit & Payment - Single travelers not wishing to opt for the Share Program can book a dedicated single cabin at published rate, or book a twin cabin for single use with a 85% supplement.
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
Day 1 Ushuaia, Argentina
Embarking the Ocean Nova in Ushuaia (Argentina) and sailing along the Beagle Channel to Port Williams, the southernmost town in Chile.
Day 2 Drake Passage
Crossing of the legendary Drake Passage, escorted by albatrosses and giants petrels. Lectures are given by our experts, while searching for the first Antarctic whales.
Days 3-7 Antarctic Exploration
Sailing between the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, enjoying the company of sea birds and mammals. Visit to some of the most magnificent spots in the Gerlache Strait, well known to be inhabited by Antarctic whales such as Humpback, Minke, and Orca, among other species. After a last visit in the region, the Ocean Nova will set sail northwards across the Drake Passage en route to South America.
Days 8-9 At Sea
You are invited to relax and take the time to watch wildlife from the bridge or outside decks while enjoying lectures given by our Antarctic experts. Sailing along the Beagle Channel to Port Williams, before continuing to final destination.
Day 10 Disembark in Ushuaia
Disembarkation in Ushuaia (Argentina).
Itinerary Notes
INCLUDED IN YOUR CRUISE FARE:• Ship cruise as indicated in the itinerary
• Accommodation with full board
• All drinks on board
• Shore excursions
• Lectures and onboard entertainment
• Loan of boots for landing in Antarctica
• Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $750 for Antarctic Express Itineraries, $1500 for all other itineraries, 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 & AmEx. Credit card payments subject to a 2.5% fee.
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 |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more | 60% of deposit |
| 119 to 60 days | 35% trip cost |
| 59 to 30 days | 65% trip cost |
| 29 days or less | 100% trip cost |
Ocean Nova Air Cruises
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 62
Jumping over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage and in less than 2 hours of flying from Punta Arenas to King George Island, the largest Island of the South Shetland Archipielago, you will be at the gates of the white continent.
The Ocean Nova (previously called Sarpik Ittuk) was built in 1992 at the Ørskov Shipyard in Frederikshavn, Denmark, to navigate the ice-choked waters off Western Greenland. The ship was upgraded in 2000 and significantly refurbished once again in 2006 to include a glass-enclosed forward observation lounge on the top deck – and to offer travelers an even more comfortable retreat after days of exploring ashore. Carrying up to 62 passengers and classified to operate in ice-filled waters, the 73-meter vessel is guided by Danish officers with deep experience in polar navigation. With outside cabins only (all with private facilities) and a spacious dining room, the Ocean Nova is a perfect expedition ship for discovering Antarctica.
The Ocean Nova offers unreserved seating, buffet-style breakfast with table service, table-service lunch and dinner with main course choices from a changing daily menu, and afternoon cakes. The lounge and bar are open all day with a wide selection of wines and spirits. The Ocean Nova also features a library with a collection of polar-themed books, exercise room, and a clinic with a licensed doctor.
Cabins and Amenities
* 37 outside cabins, all featuring private facilities.
* Spacious dining room with unreserved seating: buffet-style breakfast with table service; table-service lunch and dinner with main course choices from a changing daily menu; cakes served in mid-afternoon.
* Glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room.
* Lounge and bar, open late morning, afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits; coffee, tea available all day.
* Library with collection of polar-themed books.
* Ship-to-shore communications via satellite.
* Clinic with licensed doctor.
* Exercise room.
* Dedicated single cabins.
* Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.
Ship Specifications
Staff & Crew: 38
Passengers: 62
Length: 73.0 m
Breadth: 11.0 m
Draft: 3.7 m
Propulsion: Diesel engines – 2,000-horsepower
Ice Class: 1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A)
Cruising Speed: 12 knots in open water
Registered: Bahamas
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Triple 2 lower berths and one upper berth with private facilities and window |
 | Twin 2 lower berths with private facilities and window |
 | Single 1 lower berth with private facilities and window |
