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book early SEVERAL VOYAGES ARE ALREADY SOLD OUT FOR THE 19/20 ANTARCTICA SEASON AntaRCTICa 2019 & 2020 VOYAGE DATES & PRICES* 1300 668 112 *Prices subject to confirmation at time of booking. We’d love to discuss your Antarctic travel plans Antarctica Travel Centre is the specialist Antarctica area of Tailor-Made Journeys. It’s our first-hand knowledge that allows us to help you organise what could be described as the ultimate holiday. We will also look after your pre and post voyage arrangements, whether that’s in South America or in New Zealand. We have hand-picked a number of vessels and operators that we know well and trust to provide you with the holiday of a lifetime. Our goal is to give you professional and independent advice to help you select the right vessel, voyage, operator and travel at the right time to maximise your enjoyment and value from your trip. meet our knowledgeable team Alex Burridge Alana Lewthwaite Rachel Callus Managing Director My experience in Antarctica In March 2017 I was lucky In 2001 I undertook the can be described as nothing enough to visit Antarctica, first of many voyages to short of amazing. Taking South Georgia & Falkland Islands on-board the Luxury/ Antarctica, Falkland Islands, a 2 hour flight from Punta Expedition ship Sea South Georgia and later Arenas, Chile in a purpose- Spirit. It was fantastic – the same year to the built BAe-146 plane to King mind blowing actually High Arctic (Svalbard/Spitsbergen). George Island in the South (occasionally literally – the winds down South My experience and knowledge gained Shetlands. From King George Island, it was have nothing to stop them). Nature lovers, straight onto a Zodiac to board the waiting whilst working for several Polar ship history buffs, geology enthusiasts – every MV Ocean Nova, a 68-passenger ship with all operators, allows us to offer expert, one of them will be overwhelmed by what the amenities needed for an exciting journey independent, advice to ensure your trip they see it really was a trip of a lifetime and along the Antarctic Peninsula. south really is as special as it should be. an experience of my life. I’d love to share with you my new-found experiences. Jennifer Boyd Hayley Crowden Cinzia Mucciante My inaugural cruise In 2015 I realised a lifelong I recently returned from the to Antarctica was in ambition of travelling to Canadian High Arctic (Baffin 2004, the experience Antarctica. I was fortunate Island and Greenland) – was beyond all of my enough to also visit the I struggle to find words to expectations. Magnificent Falkland Islands and South describe just how amazing glaciers, beautiful icebergs, Georgia, which I have to the trip was. The scenery, impressive mountains and admit was my favourite the wildlife, the expedition crew and the ship the wildlife encounters all contribute to the (much to the chagrin of some Antarctic were all amazing. I didn’t realise just how allure of the Antarctic continent. The most aficionados). Gold Harbour on the southern powerful the ice would be, massive glaciers recent trip to Antarctica in 2019 also included tip of South Georgia has to be one of the and near Illulisat thousands of icebergs. South Georgia and the Falkland Islands which most stunning places on our planet. was a wildlife experience like no other. Getting There We can look after all aspects of your voyage including all of your international flights whether that’s to South America or New Zealand. We are a member of IAATO (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators), as well as a member of AFTA (Australian Federation of Travel Agents) and of ATAS (AFTA Travel Accreditation Scheme) who set the benchmark of quality for the travel industry. TAILOR-MADE JOURNEYS PTY LTD TRADING AS ANTARCTICA TRAVEL CENTRE 2 antARCTIC voyage MAP 1. – Fly cruise Punta Arenas – to King George and back (8 Days) 2. – Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia (18 Days) 3. – Antarctic Peninsula (11 Days) Ushuaia - Ushuaia 4. – Circle Quest (14 Days) Ushuaia - Ushuaia 5. – Falklands and South Georgia (15 Days) Pacific6. – In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton tantic cean cean NOTE; not all voyages shown FALKLAND SLANDS Port Stanley Mount Pleasant CHILE Punta Arenas ARGENTINA Ushuaia AUSTRALIA Drake NEW ZEALAND Paage SOUTH GEORGIA Hobart Christchurch Chatham Islands Invercargill KING EORGE Stewart Island Bounty ISLAND The Snares Islands ELEPHANT Antipodes ISLAND Auckland Islands Islands SOUTH KNEY Cambell Island ISLANDS Macuarie Island ee ea Dumont dUrville ANTARCTIC Commonwealth PENINSULA Bay eaire Mert Glacier Balleny anne Ninnis Glacier Islands Mawsons Hut Antarc tic Cir Cape Adare cle ANTARCTICA Coulman Island Ross Island aron ce e Scott Base / McMurdo Station Bay of o ce e Whales 3 aron ce e expedition SHIPs Generally expedition ships have a greater emphasis on maximising time off the vessel or out on deck than on a larger more ‘luxury’ ship. This is helped by most having fewer than 100 guests, hence all guests can go ashore at the same time. On most days an Expedition ship will offer two off ship excursions. The expedition team works closely with the ship’s captain and crew to deliver a high level of service and a flexible approach which means they can react to local circumstances; like a group of feeding whales, if possible they will stop and launch the zodiacs. The cabins are comfortable, the food of a very high standard. An expedition client is someone who wants to maximise their opportunities to get off the ship and learn. Guests onboard are of all ages however you will be physically able to climb some relatively steep stairs and get in and out of a Zodiac. 4 SPIRIT OF ENDERBY / AKADEMIK SHOKALSKIY EXPEDITION Guests: 50 / 48 Staff and Crew: 30 / 63 Lifeboats: 2 fully-enclosed & 4 life-rafts Dimensions: Length: 71.6m Width: 12.8m Draft: 4.5m Propulsion: Twin engine, 1560kw diesel, twin propeller Speed: 10-12 knots Built: 1984 (Refurb 2005) Operator: Heritage Expeditions OCEAN DIAMOND EXPEDITION Guests: 189 Staff and Crew: 144 Lifeboats: 2 Fully Enclosed Dimensions: Length: 124m Breadth: 16m Draft: 4.9m Propulsion: 2x Wichmann Engines, 7375 horsepower Speed: 15.5 knots maximum Built: 1974 (rebuilt 1986, refurbished 2012) Ice Class: 1D Operator: Quark Expeditions OCEAN ENDEAVOUR EXPEDITION Guests: 199 Staff and Crew: 124 Lifeboats: 6 Fully Enclosed Dimensions: Length: 137m Breadth: 21m Draft: 5.6m Propulsion: 2 x ABC main engines; total 4,200 kW INA KRISTINA KATARINA KRISTINA KATAR KOTKA Speed: 15 knots maximum Built: 1982 (refurbished 2016) Ice Class: 1B Operator: Quark Expeditions OCEAN NOVA EXPEDITION Guests: 72 Staff and Crew: 46 Lifeboats: 2 fully-enclosed capacity of 110 (4 life-rafts additional 100) Dimensions: Length: 73m Width: 11m Draft: 3.7m Propulsion: Twin engine, 2,000kw diesel, twin propeller Speed: 12 knots maximum Built: 1992 Operator: Quark Expeditions OCEAN ADVENTURER EXPEDITION Guests: 132 Staff and Crew: 87 Lifeboats: 4 partially enclosed Dimensions: Length: 101m Width: 16.2m Draft: 4.5m Propulsion: Diesel Twin Engines – 5,400 horsepower Speed: 12 knots maximum Built: 1976 Operator: Quark Expeditions 5 ocean nova OVERVIEW Maximum number of guests 68 The Ocean Nova is a small expedition ship that was built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, and the ice-strengthened hull is ideally suited for expedition travel in Antarctica. Refurbished in 2006, it has a capacity for 68 passengers accommodated in comfortable outside cabins with private facilities. The ship has a glass-enclosed observation lounge. ANTARCTICA 2019-20 EXPEDITION & FLY CRUISE All prices in US dollars per person twin or triple share Voyages Start Date End Date Days Starts/Ends Triple Twin Single Antarctica Express Air-Cruise 29 Nov 2019 4 Dec 2019 6 Ushuaia Punta Arenas $4,695 $5,695 $6,995 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 02 Dec 2019 9 Dec 2019 8 Punta Arenas $11,395 $12,995 $17,395 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 07 Dec 2019 14 Dec 2019 8 Punta Arenas $11,395 $12,995 $17,395 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 12 Dec 2019 19 Dec 2019 8 Punta Arenas $11,395 $12,995 $17,395 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 17 Dec 2019 24 Dec 2019 8 Punta Arenas $11,395 $12,995 $17,395 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 22 Dec 2019 29 Dec 2019 8 Punta Arenas $12,995 $14,995 $21,495 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 27 Dec 2019 03 Jan 2020 8 Punta Arenas $12,995 $14,995 $21,495 Polar Circle Air-Cruise 01 Jan 2020 10 Jan 2020 10 Punta Arenas $15,495 $17,995 $24,995 Antarctica Express Air-Cruise 14 Jan 2020 19 Jan 2020 6 Punta Arenas $4,695 $5,695 $6,995 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 17 Jan 2020 24 Jan 2020 8 Punta Arenas $12,995 $14,995 $21,495 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 22 Jan 2020 29 Jan 2020 8 Punta Arenas $12,995 $14,995 $21,495 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 27 Jan 2020 03 Feb 2020 8 Punta Arenas $12,995 $14,995 $21,495 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 01 Feb 2020 08 Feb 2020 8 Punta Arenas $12,995 $14,995 $21,495 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 06 Feb 2020 13 Feb 2020 8 Punta Arenas $12,995 $14,995 $21,495 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 11 Feb 2020 18 Feb 2020 8 Punta Arenas $12,995 $14,995 $21,495 Polar Circle Air-Cruise 16 Feb 2020 25 Feb 2020 10 Punta Arenas $15,495 $17,995 $24,995 * Denotes reverse itinerary, with start in Punta Arenas and end in Ushuaia Sea Kayaking US$895 per person. Hiking and Snowshoeing in Antarctica, available for booking on board the ship at $85 per person, per excursion.