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Sea Voyages 2021·22 Se Aso N ANTARCTIC AND SUB-ANTARCTIC SEA VOYAGES 2021·22 SE ASO N Tierra del Fuego | Cape Horn | The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) | South Georgia | Antarctic Peninsula ANTARCTIC PENINSULA AND SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS SOUTH AMERICA Falkland Islands (Malvinas) CHILE Punta Arenas Port Stanley Atacama Desert (Chile) PACIFIC OCEAN Ushuaia ATLANTIC (Argentina) OCEAN Santiago Puerto Williams (Chile) South Georgia and the Cape Horn South Sandwich Islands (Chile) Puerto Montt Drake Passage SOUTH SHETLAND South Orkney Islands ISLANDS Elephant Island Torres del Paine King George Island Frei Station (Chile) Punta Arenas Fildes Bay Livingston Island Half Moon Island Hannah Point Deception Bransfield Strait Island Joinville Island O'Higgins Trinity Island Station Esperanza Brabant Island Gerlache (Chile) Strait Station Anvers Island (Argentina) ANTARCTICA Port Lockroy (UK) Paradise Bay Petermann Island Almirante Vernadsky Station Brown Station (Ukraine) (Argentina) Biscoe Island WEDDELL SEA Antarctic Polar Circle ANTARCTIC PENINSULA SUMMARY 4 Discover Antarctica, Cape Horn, and the 16 DATES & PRICES 27 PLANNING YOUR TRIP Southern Ocean 17 Dates & Prices 28 Arrival and Departure Details 6 Traveling on our Small Expedition Ship 18 Inclusions & Exclusions 29 Flight and Hotel Package 8 Our Company 30 Packing for Your Trip 19 EXPERIENCES & ADVENTURES 31 Useful Tips 9 ITINERARIES 20 Explorers House: Antarctica21’s 32 Important Trip Details 10 Ushuaia, Cape Horn & Falklands Expedition Centre (Malvinas) 22 The Antarctica21 Expedition 34 TERMS & CONDITIONS 11 Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia Experience 12 Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia 23 Sea Kayaking in Antarctica & Antarctica 24 Hiking and Snowshoeing in Antarctica 25 Life on Board 13 VESSEL 26 Education Program 14 Magellan Explorer Travel with Antarctica21 for a transformative, once-in-a-lifetime experience Hiking in Antarctica © K. Parada View from Cape Horn lookout © N. Gildemeister 4 antarctica21.com Back to summary DISCOVER ANTARCTICA, CAPE HORN, AND THE SOUTHERN OCEAN Cape Horn This remote island at the tip of South America is a rare destination for the adventurous traveler. A visit here is the stuff of legends. The Southern Ocean The remote islands of the Southern Ocean are magical places that will greet you with their awe-inspiring beauty. In the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) see peaceful bays rich in wildlife, and learn about the daily life of the people who make in this remote outpost of British culture home. In South Georgia, be amazed by sharp snowy peaks that jut out of the sea, and take in some of the largest wildlife colonies in the world. Antarctica A land that holds 90% of Earth’s ice, Antarctica stuns visitors with its awe-inspiring beauty. Enjoy peaceful bays dotted with colossal icebergs; cruise along deep fjords and see massive glaciers. Adventure Feel the spray of seawater on your cheeks as you cruise in a Zodiac boat to shore. Follow in the footsteps of early explorers as you hike with Antarctica21. Join our optional Sea Kayaking and Hiking & Snowshoeing programs in Antarctica. Wildlife Penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds congregate in the Southern Ocean during the austral summer. Present in large numbers, you will move along in their world, finding endless inspiration for photographs. Memories Setting foot on these distant lands is a privilege and an honor. You will bring home indelible tales, and your journey will arouse the curiosity and admiration of your friends and family. 5 TRAVELING ON OUR SMALL EXPEDITION SHIP Our Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic sea voyages are high-end wilderness adventures, not cruises. Your home away from home, a small ship that allows you to explore remote and beautiful lands in comfort. Small Ship Access Feeling more like private yachts than cruise ships, our small expedition vessel gives you privileged access to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, taking you where larger ships cannot. With a smaller number of passengers, disembarkation is fast and efficient, so you spend time exploring, not waiting. Unparalleled Value Your expedition will be led by an expert team of at least 12 polar guides. Our sea voyages have one of the highest staff-to-traveler ratios in the industry and offer an extensive list of trip inclusions for you to enjoy. Our rates start at only $4,995 per person, making these wilderness expeditions ones of extraordinary value. KEY BENEFITS Size: Enjoy a small-ship, yacht-like experience Speed: Efficient disembarkation Value: The best value at the most affordable prices 6 antarctica21.com Back to summary Magellan Explorer sailing through the icy waters of Antarctica © A.C. Martínez 7 OUR COMPANY Antarctica21 was founded in Our style and philosophy 2003 by people who believed Antarctica21 is a boutique specialist focused on the design and delivery of adventurous yet comfortable there was a better way to travel small-scale expeditions. Our aim is to offer guests to Antarctica. Since then, our the perfect balance between active exploration and company has been providing high-quality, personalized hospitality. quick, intimate expeditions to the Our People seventh continent and beyond. Our international team of experienced sea captains, expert polar guides, academics, and seasoned travel professionals create the Antarctica21 experience. With passion, creativity and dedicated teamwork, each expedition is handcrafted, unique and personal. Commitment Antarctica21 is a leader in the fast-growing field of Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic tourism, constantly developing and innovating our programs and operations. As a member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), we consider every detail of our planning and operations with the goal of minimizing our environmental impact. © A. Paulmann 8 antarctica21.com Back to summary ITINERARIES King Commorants in The Falkland Islands © R. Moraga USHUAIA, CAPE HORN & FALKLANDS (MALVINAS) 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS Itinerary and has very varied terrain, from rocky hills to sweeping shorelines. SOUTH A chance to visit Cape Horn · It is an important natural habitat AMERICA ATLANTIC · The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) for birds and offers exceptional OCEAN · Combines perfectly with a visit wildlife viewing opportunities. All to Patagonia five breeding species of penguin Optional flight can be spotted here along with to/from Punta Arenas Day 1 / Ushuaia, Embarkation black-browed albatross and many and Santiago (Chile) Port Stanley Your journey begins at the pier in Ushuaia, other birds. Punta Ushuaia Falklands Argentina, with embarkation between 7 and 8 PM. Arenas (Argentina) (Malvinas) (Chile) Board your ship and sail along the Beagle Channel Day 6 / The Falkland Sound towards Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost You cruise down the Falkland town in the world, where the ship will clear Sound, sightseeing its rugged Cape Horn (Chile) formalities to approach Cape Horn. and untouched landscapes. We immerse ourselves in the past and SAMPLE ROUTE Day 2 / Cape Horn recent history of the islands. You After an overnight crossing of Nassau Bay, you visit settlements and meet the awake in full view of legendary Cape Horn! Weather locals, getting to know the culture of farming families. OPERATED ON permitting, board a Zodiac and be one of the few As we stop at sites that were active battlefields privileged adventurers to step foot on this famous during the 1982 conflict, our historians introduce us to and rarely visited island. Sail and explore the area regional geopolitics. Magellan Explorer in depth before setting course north towards the Falkland Islands. Day 7 / Port Stanley Join our expedition team on guided walking tours in *Note: Small-group day Day 3 / At Sea town or to Gipsy Cove. Or take the option to explore tours and half-day tours As you sail through the South Atlantic en route to the on your own and absorb the atmosphere, grabbing can be purchased on board the ship to visit Volunteer Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), attend an engaging lunch at the local pub, visiting the maritime museum, Point (by 4×4 vehicle or program of informative presentations. In the the church, hunting for souvenirs or walking down helicopter), battlefield tours company of expert guides, watch for bird and marine Ross Road, paying tribute at the war memorials at (by 4×4 vehicle), and others. life from the lounge or from the outside decks. You the waterfront.* Options will be presented on board. may spot magnificent seabirds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as different species of whales. Day 8 / Disembarkation Transfer to the airport at Mt. Pleasant will be provided Day 4 / West Falklands (south) from the ship according to the scheduled flight. Ruggedly beautiful and remote, places such as New Island, Weddell Island or West Point are located at the extreme west of the Falklands’ archipelago. See dramatic cliffs contrast with sheltered sandy bays and natural harbors. These areas host a large concentration of wildlife with lots of diversity. Some of the best wildlife experiences are just a short distance from the settlements. Day 5 / West Falklands (north), Carcass & Saunders Named after HMS Carcass, which visited in the late 18th century, the terrain is varied with rocky ridges, steep cliffs, open plains, white sand beaches and coves. Saunders is the second largest offshore island 10 antarctica21.com Back to summary © A. Paulmann USHUAIA, CAPE HORN & FALKLANDS (MALVINAS) FALKLANDS (MALVINAS) & SOUTH GEORGIA 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS 15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS Itinerary at Fortuna Bay / Stromness to see king penguins. Here we learn more SOUTH A wilderness experience in the · about Shackleton and his expedition. AMERICA ATLANTIC Southern Ocean There is also an optional 2-3 hour OCEAN · The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Optional flight “Shackleton walk”. to/from Punta Arenas · In-depth visit to South Georgia and Santiago (Chile) Day 9 / Gold Harbour, Day 1 / Port Stanley, embarkation Cooper Bay Pick up at the airport in Port Stanley, town visit, In the morning, we plan a landing at Port Stanley and embarkation. Gold Harbour. This is a spectacular Punta Arenas Falklands (Malvinas) South location with king penguins, (Chile) Georgia Day 2 / Saunders Island, Carcass Island elephant seals and hanging glaciers.
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