Antarctica Fly Cruise
Availability now limited for November and December departures 2008/9
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From £5,405 per person in a Twin sharing cabin without private facilities. All inclusive UK to UK international and domestic flights,accomodation, cruise and transfers. See “Details” on right for more information.
Access Antarctic by a 3.5 hour flight instead of 2 days by ship across the Drake Passage – ideal for those either short of time or poor sailors
Visits all the key points of interest on the Antarctic Peninsula in a unique 10 day door-to-door trip – the shortest Antarctica trip available
Once you arrive in Antarctica, travel aboard a small (max 48) ice-strengthened vessel, which offers the distinct benefits of excellent guides, an expeditionary feel,ease of access to all areas of interest and a very personal overall experience
This is a totally unique concept offering travellers the option to fly to Antarctica from the toe of Chile in just 3.5 hours in a specially designed plane, rather than the conventional approach by ship taking 2 days across the idiosyncratic waters of the Drake Passage.
Departing from Punta Arenas on the toe of Chile, you fly to King George Island in the South Shetland islands where your small expeditionary boat awaits you to begin your cruise of the stunning peninsula. Once aboard on boat, your exploration of the
Antarctica peninsula will follow a similar programme to conventional cruises from Ushuaia and will cover all the main areas of interest, including Deception island,
Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, Cuverville Island, Port Lockroy, Perterman island and Half Moon bay.
This trip will appeal particularly to travellers either short on time, who would like to spend the days saved by flying exploring the mainland, or those who aren’t the most confident of sailors!
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Main tour cost for 2008
Excludes flying time from/ back to the UK
Now very limited availability. Please contact our office for updates
25th November – 1st December 2008
30th November – 6th December 2008
5th – 11th December 2008
10th – 16th December 2008
15th – 21st December 2008
20th – 26th December 2008
Prices from:
Sharing Twin cabin without private facilities £5,405 pp
Sharing Twin cabin with private facilities £5,975 pp
Sharing Superior cabin with private facilities £6,595 pp
Please note that the Fly/ Cruise programme only operates in November & December
Single Supplements on board
Single supplements are typically 1.5 times the cost of twin berth. Please ring for a quote
Includes
The price includes all flights, Antarctica expedition including flights from Punta Arenas to Antarctica based on full board, local transport and excursions as detailed, airport-hotel private transfers return,accommodation (twin/double with private facilities where available) and board as described.
Excludes
Travel insurance, vaccinations and visas, gratuities, items of a personal nature including laundry and drinks, meals not shown, and hire/purchase of special clothing (or equipment)
Travelling from outside the UK
If you are based outside the UK, we are happy to quote you either in US dollars or Euros excluding flights to the destination city. Due to recent currency fluctuations we will quote you separately for this.
Weather conditions
Antarctic weather is highly unpredictable, with swift changes occurring from one minute to another. Please be aware that all expeditions carried out in the Antarctic territory are absolutely subject to weather conditions. On any flight to or from Antarctica, or in any sea operation, the options will be carried out exclusively and absolutely according to the decision of the captain of the aircraft or ship, whose decision will be final and will not be questioned by any party. The safety and comfort of our passengers and crew will never be put at risk by taking actions that may result in injury or worse.
Age restrictions
The minimum age on these expeditions is 16 years of age.
This Trip Supports..
Scott Polar Research Institute
The Scott Polar Research Institute was formed in 1920 as a memorial to Captain Scott and his colleagues and is now a major international centre for polar research, information and expertise. From its base in Cambridge, the Institute provides a service to scientists, explorers, governments, industries, polar inhabitants and even armchair travellers the world over.
Discovery Initiatives makes all Polar travellers members of the Friends of the Research Institute.
Field Expertise
Diana Galimberti
Diana Galimberti was born in Italy in 1957 and she graduated from Geneva University in foreign languages. Driven by her passion for Patagonia and Antarctica, in 1984 she settled in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, where she worked alongside several naturalists and
environmental tourism organizations, including yacht sailing around Cape Horn.
She first visited Antarctica in 1988 and since then she returned several times as environmental guide, expedition leader and international observer. Author of a field guide on Antarctica and several articles on the southern Patagonia, she also cooperated
with the Argentine Government on Antarctic tourism management projects, and taken part in international scientific campaigns on polar ozone research as a logistics expert. Since 2005 she has been putting her extensive knowledge to very good use in escorting clients to The White Continent.
Our Feedback
Should you wish to get direct feedback from any number of our numerous clients who have enjoyed a Antarctic cruise with us please do contact us and we would be delighted to help put you in touch.
The Antarctic was excellent and you may have heard, but due to recent snow at the Chilean air base, we were transported over in a Hercules plane… quite an experience! All in all it was a great holiday and we saw some fantastic scenery and wildlife, and met some really interesting people.
Mr & Mrs Holmes Nov 2007