Antarctica – Deep South 2020
Antarctica – Deep South 2020
Description
This special journey takes us further south than at any other time in the season. Additional days on board allow us to venture as far south as ice conditions permit. Here we witness stunning landscapes, sizable Adelie penguin rookeries and large flat-topped tabular icebergs that drift north from the Bellingshausen Sea. With favourable weather and ice conditions we hope to reach – Marguerite Bay. This is a spectacular location reached by just a handful of ships each season. We always anticipate exciting ice navigation
when pushing this far south.Having reached our objective of the Antarctic Circle, we return to the north, navigating along the glaciated coastline of the Antarctic Peninsula passing through the Argentine, Fish and Yalour Island archipelagos while exploring the Gerlache Strait region. There are several important scientific stations here and a number of significant historic sites we hope to investigate. A transit of the Lemaire Channel is another goal on this voyage and always a highlight.
Every day we explore off the ship in the company of our expert guides, enjoying shore visits and Zodiac cruises that may last up to three and four hours at a time. For those with an adventurous streak why not spend a night ashore camping like the early Antarctic explorers? This trip is ideal for those who love the excitement and spontaneity of small ship exploration in the most remote locations on the planet.
Highlights
• Fantastic glaciated scenery of the Antarctic Circle and Gerlache coastline
• Outstanding wildlife observation on shore, Zodiac cruising and from the ship
• Visits to historic sites and science stations
• Learn about the environment, wildlife and ecology of Antarctica from polar expertsShip: Akademik Sergey Vavilov
Vessel Type: Ice - Strengthened
Length: 117 metres
Passenger Capacity: 92
Built: 1988
The Akademik Sergey Vavilov is modern, comfortable, safe and ice strengthened. From small group sessions to briefings for all passengers, we have public spaces onboard the ship ideally suited for each and every need.
A separate lounge and bar with panoramic views, as well as a library provide ideal places to sit and relax or catch up on some reading. A selection of movies and documentaries can also be watched in the lounge.
The sumptuous meals prepared for you by our culinary team are enjoyed in our dining room, which can host all passengers in a single seating and will keep you feeling healthy and strong for the myriad of activities offered throughout the voyage.
Other facilities include the theatre style presentation room, gift-shop, fitness room, massage room, hot water spa, sauna and plunge pool. There’s also a dedicated expedition ‘mud-room’ where you prepare for your off-ship excursions.
Features:
Superior Comfort and Stability
Highest standards of Marine Safety
Comfortable Bar
Bridge
Communications
Dining Room
Fitness and Fitness Room
Gift Shop
Wellness Centre
Presentation Room
Top Deck and Observatory
Multimedia Room
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Departures
Depart: 1st January, 1970 - Return: 1st January, 1970
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