Antarctic Peninsula
Tour Description
The 'Classic Antarctic' route. This cruise delivers you to wondrous landscapes found in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Explore both the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands in 11 days; some highlights that you might experience include: Neko Harbour, Deception Island, Port Lockroy and Paradise Bay. We will encounter rugged landscapes, pure white snow, and a wonderful variety of wildlife; penguins, birds, seals and whales!
Voyage to Antarctica on the ice-strengthened vessels Ortelius and Plancius, both excellent choices for Polar expedition cruises, these vessels have comfortable accommodation for 108 guests, as well a excellent facilities. This voyage allows you to explore the frozen continent and observe wildlife in their own habitat with a very small number of other passengers. Truly a once in a lifetime experience that is not to be missed.
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Set foot on one of the last untouched places on Earth on this Classic Antarctica itinerary
Witness large colonies of penguins, wandering albatrosses and vast seal colonies resting on ice
"Watch the Chinstrap penguins fight over nesting space, these guys have a reputation for being quarrelsome!" Tara, Team Viva