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Expedition Antarctica – Memories for Eternity

Expedition Antarctica – Memories for Eternity

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Fall under the spell of a breathtaking habitat and a unique animal kingdom. Your discoveries in the footsteps of legendary explorers will provide thrills and fascination. Experience Antarctica up-close – on board and on numerous walks with experts.

Please Note: This is a bilingual (English/German) cruise with English shore excursions.

Trip Name
Expedition Antarctica - Memories for Eternity
Days
20
Overview
Vessel Type: Five-star expedition ship Length: 122.8 meters Passenger Capacity: 175 Built: 1993 The world's only five-star expedition ship combines adventure with excellent comfort. This provides the perfect setting for your extraordinary expedition routes with special facilities and many special on-board details - from the ship's furnishings to the first-class service provided by the crew. With no more than 175 guests on board the HANSEATIC, you can enjoy a sense of well-being with an almost familial character that you will not find any-where else. Life on board You will enjoy plenty of freedom – be it in the stylish cabins and suites, the exquisite selection of culinary delights or the many unforgettable expedition moments. Enjoy your own personal expedition, spellbound by the fascinating view of the ocean. Your home away What could be better than reflecting on the most impressive highlights of your expedition in a stylish atmosphere? The five-star comfort of the cabins and suites on the HANSEATIC is the perfect setting. * 88 outside cabins and 4 suites (22 m²/237 ft² and 44 m²/474 ft²) * Ocean view included, thanks to wide panoramic windows and maritime portholes * Air conditioning, flat-screen television with Internet access and private e-mail address, Wi-Fi access and DVD player * All expert presentations, navigation charts and the forward-view camera are broadcast live in every cabin * There is a bathrobe for every guest and the mini bar is refilled free of charge on a daily basis (soft drinks) * Butler service on the Bridge Deck Sensual Delights When you embark you will find a bottle of champagne waiting for you as a welcome gift alongside a bowl of fresh fruit that is refilled free of charge on a daily basis. Thanks to all these little details, you are free to enjoy your own personal expedition with all your senses. * Top-class main restaurant Marco Polo – with a creative and ambitious gourmet philosophy * Diverse culinary creations at the breakfast and lunch buffets at Bistro Lemaire – also outside. An evening buffet is also available on selected days * The bar in the Observation Lounge has a 180° panoramic view and features piano music in the evenings * There are 125 crew members for no more than 175 guests on board * 24-hour cabin service Explore more The HANSEATIC combines passion for exploration with the fine art of relaxed living. Enjoy your own personal space from bow to stern. * Precaps and recaps by the experts in order to prepare for and follow up on trips ashore * Knowledge transferred vividly: numerous expert presentations in the Darwin Hall * Well stocked: on-board library with specialist literature * Explorer Lounge meeting point: entertainment with music and dancing * Observation Lounge: enjoy panoramic views and share viewpoints * Expedition equipment: parkas, rubber boots, Nordic Walking poles, snorkelling equipment and fishing rods (on a loan basis) * Active relaxation: fitness room with ocean view, sauna, whirlpool and swimming pool

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 - Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia/Argentina
Departure 19.00 hrs
Day 2 - Days 2 and 3 - Sailing through the Drake Passage
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Day 3 - Days 4 to 9 - South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, South Orkney Islands
South Shetland Islands Towering basalt rocks, bizarre volcanic rock, black volcanic beaches and fossils up to 150 million years old: the archaic beauty of the Antarctic’s largest island group is also a history book of geology – and Antarctic exploration. After being forced to abandon their ship in the ice, Shackleton’s men spent the winter on the rocky Elephant Island. In good weather, we can set out in smaller boats to reach destinations such as Half Moon Island. Walk across vast fields of snow and enjoy beautiful views of the rugged neighbouring Livingston Island, the home of majestic elephant seals. Your impressions will be just as unforgettable when the HANSEATIC calls at Deception lsland. Thanks to its shallow draught, the ship can sail directly into the flooded caldera of the extinct volcano. Flanked by rock faces up to 50 m (164 ft) in height, the black sand in front of you gives off steam as a testament to a past eruption – and you in the heart of the scenery.Antarctic Peninsula and outlying islands Where weather and ice dictate the route, only a genuine expedition ship like the HANSEATIC can guarantee the full Antarctic experience: enjoy unforgettable moments when, for example, you first set foot on the Antarctic mainland near to Paradise Bay. Snow-capped summits surround the bay, where icebergs the size of houses drift and glaciers tower hundreds of metres above. The imposing glacier cliffs, such as those of Neko Harbor, generate a sublime soundscape. And gentoo penguins stretch as far as the eye can see – including on Cuverville Island, for example, surrounded by drifting icebergs. One of the most impressive shipping passages in the world is the Lemaire Channel: mountains up to 1,000 m (3,280 ft) high line the strait of water and seem to be almost within reach. The Neumayer Channel and Port Lockroy provide panoramic views of glaciers that are no less breathtaking. The former British research station is one of the historical sites of the Antarctic and has been transformed into a museum – only a handful of people live here to record first-hand observations of hundreds of birds and numerous penguins.South Orkney Islands For researchers, the Antarctic is an enormous natural laboratory – and that includes this largely glaciated island group. You will also gain an insight into the everyday lives of polar researchers when, weather permitting, you will be taken in the Zodiacs to visit the Argentinian Orcadas research station (subject to authorisation). Enjoy the pure fascination of the drifting icebergs which, with a bit of luck, you will see off Signy Island, for example. The bizarre blocks that have broken off the shelf ice and their huge archways shimmer a mystical shade of blue in the icy polar light. And the HANSEATIC will pass close by – simply breathtaking.
Day 4 - Day 10 - Relaxation at sea
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Day 5 - Days 11 to 13 - South Georgia
Days of breathtaking expedition experiences lie ahead when glaciated mountain summits and deep fjords on the horizon signal your approach to this unique animal paradise. Flexible, spontaneous and impressive: the Zodiacs are used several times a day to let you experience very special wildlife sightings. For example, standing with the experts in front of a gigantic colony of king penguins. The island is home to almost 200,000 animals inhabiting the steep slopes and coasts – such as Salisbury Plain, which is covered by birds begging for food, or the Gold Harbour beach where fur seals and elephant seals sleep through your visit. The biologists, geologists or glaciologists accompanying you will intensify your unique natural experiences with surprising details about the masses of animals. At the former Grytviken whaling station, the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton recalls the bravery and adventure of times gone by. Making a heroic effort, he once saved his team after the ship was forced to spend winter in the pack ice. It is an example of the lifelines of the polar explorers you will cross on every expedition.
Day 6 - Days 14 to 18 - Relaxation at sea
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Day 7 - Day 19 - Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
Arrival 18.00 hrsOvernight stay on board
Day 8 - Day 20 - Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
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Day 9 - Please Note:
A change in itinerary may be required on this expedition. The captain will decide on the best possible alternative depending on weather and ice conditions. Wildlife sightings may vary from year to year.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
09-02-201828-02-2018USD$23,800Category 6
09-02-201828-02-2018USD$33,950Category 7

Inclusions

    • Team of experts on board
    • On every expedition, you will be accompanied by renowned experts in various fields. Biologists, glaciologists, geologists and historians will make you experience the wonders of the sixth continent even more intensely.
    • In-depth on-board preparation and follow-up sessions for trips ashore, interesting pointers during Zodiac rides and compelling expert knowledge on your natural history excursions ashore will broaden the horizons of your knowledge.
    • Discover Elephant Island, Half Moon Island, Deception lsland, Paradise Bay, Neko Harbor, Signy Island.

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