ANTARCTIC AND SUB-ANTARCTIC SEA VOYAGES 2021·22 SE ASO N The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) | South Georgia | Antarctic Peninsula Exclusive Partner's Edition 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 5 Discover Antarctica and the 19 DATES & PRICES 28 PLANNING YOUR TRIP Southern Ocean 20 Dates & Prices 29 Arrival and Departure Details 6 Traveling on our Small Expedition Ships 21 Inclusions & Exclusions 30 Flight and Hotel Package 8 Our Company 31 Packing for Your Trip 22 EXPERIENCES & ADVENTURES 32 Useful Tips 9 ITINERARIES 23 The Antarctica21 Expedition 33 Important Trip Details 11 Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia Experience 12 Antarctica, South Georgia & 24 Sea Kayaking in Antarctica 35 TERMS & CONDITIONS The Falkland Islands 25 Hiking and Snowshoeing in Antarctica 14 Antarctic Small Ship Expedition 26 Life on Board 27 Education Program 15 VESSELS 16 Magellan Explorer 18 Ocean Nova Travel with Antarctica21 for a transformative, once-in-a-lifetime experience Hiking in Antarctica © K. Parada Falklands Islands (Islas Malvinas) © R. Moraga 4 antarctica21.com Back to summary DISCOVER ANTARCTICA AND THE SOUTHERN OCEAN The Southern Ocean The remote islands of the Southern Ocean are magical and wild places. 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 SHIPS Our Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic sea voyages are high-end wilderness adventures, not cruises. Your home away from home, our small ships allow you to explore remote and beautiful lands in comfort. Small Ship Access Feeling more like private yachts than cruise ships, our small expedition vessels give you privileged access to Antarctica and the islands of 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 $5,995 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 its 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 A visit to a historic site in South Georgia © R. Moraga FALKLANDS (MALVINAS) & SOUTH GEORGIA 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. During a morning visit to Saunders Island, we enjoy There are also sooty albatrosses here. the long white-sand beach. A wilderness experience, the In the afternoon, we visit Cooper main attractions there are rockhopper penguins, nesting Bay to see macaroni penguins SAMPLE ROUTE black browed albatross, and sub-Antarctic gentoo during a Zodiac cruise. penguins. In the afternoon, we visit Carcass Island. There is an option for an easy hike to the settlement, Day 10 / St Andrews Bay, Ocean Harbour OPERATED ON bird watching, and a typical Falklands tea experience. St Andrews Bay is the destination of our morning excursion. We see the largest king penguin colony, and Day 3 / New Island, Weddell Island elephant seal bulls. In the afternoon, we plan a Zodiac Magellan Explorer We visit New Island, a classic West Falklands cruise and landing at Ocean Harbour. The highlights experience, with albatross & penguin colonies. here are a shipwreck and remains of the whaling industry. Depending on local conditions, in the afternoon, we could visit Weddell Island. Day 11 / Prion Island, Salisbury Plain Note: To participate in the In the morning, we plan to visit Prion Island to see Falklands (Malvinas) & Day 4 / Bleaker Island the nesting wandering albatross. In the afternoon, we South Georgia sea voyage guests must be vaccinated Morning landing at Bleaker Island. This is a natural head to Salisbury Plain for more king penguins and against COVID-19. reserve with a famous bird area featuring a large variety stunning landscapes. of birds. In the afternoon, we head to South Georgia. Day 12-14 / At Sea Day 5-6 / At Sea As we make our way back to the Falkland Islands As we sail toward South Georgia, attend an engaging (Islas Malvinas) our program of lectures and program of lectures and presentations. In the company presentations continues. of expert guides, watch for wildlife from the lounge or from the outside decks. You may spot magnificent Day 15 / Port Stanley, Disembarkation seabirds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as Upon arrival at Port Stanley we disembark and transfer different species of whales. to the airport for the ongoing flight. Day 7 / Elsehul Bay Depending on sea conditions over the previous days, arrival is planned for the afternoon. Provided we receive approval from the South Georgia government, we plan to do an evening Zodiac cruise at Elsehul Bay. Day 8 / Grytviken, Fortuna Bay Our first landing is at Grytviken. We clear Customs and then visit the historical site, with the museum and Ernest Shackleton’s grave. In the afternoon, we land Back to summary © R. Moraga ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLAND ISLANDS 20 DAYS / 19 NIGHTS Itinerary Day 3 / West Falklands The westernmost settled outposts in the Falklands A wilderness experience in the · are remote farms that have been family-owned for Southern Ocean many generations. The islands are windswept but · The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) a great haven for wildlife. Weather permitting, we · Visit to South Georgia hope to go ashore and explore Saunders Island. · Explore the White Continent Here we can find albatross colonies alongside rockhopper, king, and Magellanic penguin Day 1 / Embarkation and departure rookeries while striated caracaras patrol overhead Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, at and upland geese graze at the water’s edge. the pier. Boarding is between 3 and 4 PM in the afternoon. Join your fellow travelers and the Day 4 / Stanley, East Falklands Expedition Staff the on deck as the ship sails along Chosen for its sheltered harbor and access to the Beagle Channel to picturesque Puerto Williams, abundant fresh water and peat for fuel, Stanley is the southernmost town in the world, for a short visit.