ANTARCTICA XXI
Air-cruise program to Antarctica and South
Shetland
OCEAN NOVA
Passengers: 62
Former Name: Sarpik Ittuk
Built: 1992, renovated
2000, 2006
Officers & crew: 38. InternationalAntarctica,
starting with a one night in Punta Arena, then a flight to
Antarctica, thus avoiding the Drake Passage, followed by six
days cruising in Antarctica.
Cabins:
32. All cabins
have private bath. Cabins include 26 twins 4 singles, and 2
triples.
Dress: Casual. Expedition gear for
outdoor activities.
Facilities and Activities:
This is
an expedition ship with an ice-strengthened hull.
You take the plane from Punta Arenas to the ship. The plane
carries 62 passengers and is built to land on short runways,
essential in Antarctica. The Antarctic fly and cruise
program saves travelers approximately 100 hours of sailing
time when compared to traditional expeditions, with a
crossing of Drake Passage in 2 hours versus 2days of ocean
sailing. Travelers
board the expedition vessel in Antarctica on King George
Island. The 8-day, Antarctic Fly and Cruise program is
available in December and January. Languages spoken English
and Spanish. There are expedition leaders, with an average
of two shore excursions per day by zodiacs to visit sites
with wildlife, Antarctic stations, historic sites. You can
fly both ways or go one way by air and return by sea
Recent
fares reported to us: Per person, including the
roundtrip Antarctic flight, $8,990 for triple occupancy and
USD$9,990 for twin occupancy.
There is a complimentary open bar.
For current fares and itineraries of Antarctica
XXI cruises, click on this
direct link
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