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This has to be described as a grand
expedition. In addition to the Antarctic
Peninsula, in this program the ship first
sails to the Falklands and South Georgia.
Delve into the history of the Falklands and
look for the several species of penguins as
well as nesting albatross. In South Georgia
the stunning landscapes of glaciers, snow
capped mountains, tussock grass and beaches
feature large numbers of seals and
incredibly large King penguin colonies. The
voyage continues to the Antarctic Peninsula
and South Shetland Islands where history and
wildlife abound – penguins, seals, whales
and seabirds. This is a program that awakens
the senses.
Day 1: (Argentina) Embark
M/V Polar Star in the charming town
of Ushuaia to set off along
the Beagle Channel.
Day 2: During these days at sea
attend lectures, spot wildlife from the
bridge or deck, or simply relax as we cross
the South Atlantic.
Days 3-4: (Falkland Islands)
Landings such as New Island
and West Point as well as
the port of Stanley give
insights into the history and wildlife of
these remote yet populated islands. These
islands are home to the world’s largest
colony of Black-browed mollymawks as well as
penguins and petrel.
Days 5-6: Back at sea,
the lecture program continues, led by our
diverse team of expedition staff. Take
advantage of our open bridge policy by
joining our Captain and officers on the
bridge.
Days 7-10: (South Georgia) In
these rugged, beautiful islands, walk
amongst crowds of King penguins, as well as
see Gentoo, Macaroni and Chinstrap penguins.
Planned landings include Prion
Island, Cooper Bay,
Fortuna, Stromness,
Salisbury Plain and
Grytviken where Sir Ernest
Shackleton is buried.
Days 11-13: After a short time
at sea our first sight of land in
Antarctica will be Point Wild on Elephant
Island, the site where 22 men from
Shackleton’s 1914-17 expedition were
stranded for 135 days – and rescued.
Day 14: (South Shetland Islands)
The black sands of Deception Island
and Half Moon Island are a
contrast to the whiteness elsewhere in the
Antarctic. Gentoo, Chinstrap, Fur seal,
Leopard seal, albatross, Antarctic Tern,
Kelp Gull, Skua, Antarctic Shag and
Sheathbill may all be seen here.
Days 15-16: (Antarctica) This
is a fantastic time of the year when the ice
is simply magnificent as the light paints
changing hues on the white backdrop. We
watch for wildlife, visit historic sites,
and Zodiac cruise, perhaps at Port
Lockroy, Paradise Bay,
Cierva Cove and
Mikkelson Harbour.
Days 17-18: This final leg at
sea is an excellent time to recap
the overall experience and as always,
lookout for whale, dolphin and seabirds.
Day 19: (Argentina) – Back
in the Beagle Channel this voyage concludes
in Ushuaia with
disembarkation after breakfast
*Please note that this
is our planned itinerary – actual execution
is subject to weather and IAATO Ship
Scheduler limitations. We reserves the right
to adjust the itinerary as needed. |
