A Comprehensive grand voyage to fully immerse yourself in the wonders of the South Atlantic and Antarctica
Highlights
• Ultimate Antarctic experience
• Rugged Sub-Antarctic islands
• Antarctic Peninsula & Lemaire Channel
20 days from £7,930
Falklands & South Georgia
The Falklands, an archipelago of some 400 islands, with thousands of penguins and albatross are a birder’s paradise. Mountainous South Georgia is covered in huge glaciers, scenic fjords and alpine peaks. The highlights for many are the huge king penguin colonies, as well as the fur and elephant seals. The islands are also of great historical interest and you will learn both about the Falklands War and Shackleton’s epic journey.
Antarctic Peninsula
Journeying south you reach Antarctica itself. Scientific research stations and abandoned whaling bases provide links to man’s presence but the main focus is exploring the amazing scenery and wildlife. Get close to whales in your Zodiac, bathe in the hot and cold water of Deception Island, be surrounded by penguins and watch vast chunks of ice calve off glaciers. Reluctantly you head into the Drake Passage to return to Ushuaia.
Lyubov Orlova
Towards the end of 2006, the spacious, ice-strengthened Lyubov Orlova underwent extensive renovations to the forward lounge, dining room and cabins. On your voyage southwards she is the ideal ship for a comfortable cruise, with 59 outside cabins, all with private facilities.
A spacious dining room will provide hearty and delicious food for your cruise, and there is a fully stocked library with polar-themed literature.
She is also equipped with several durable Zodiacs for cruising closer to the water and for any on shore landings.
Clipper Adventurer
The Clipper Adventurer, sister-ship of Lyubov Orlova, built in 1975, underwent a $13 million conversion in 1998. Carrying up to 122 passengers, she is prepared for a comfortable voyage with a fully equipped library, spacious lounge area and excellent restaurant facilities.
She has a proud reputation as a well-appointed, elegant expedition ship for softer adventures. The ship is equipped with Zodiacs for shore landings and ocean level, cruising, yet offers fine dining, and cabins with exterior views and facilities en suite.
Sergey Vavilov
Built for the Russian Academy of Science, the Akademik Serget Vavilov was designed to travel quietly for hydro-acoustic research. It has external stabilisers and a built-in trimming system which provides first-class stability too. An ice strengthened hull and open water cruising speed of 145 knots all help make this vessel great for Polar exploration.
The Sergey Vavilov has a capacity of 104 passengers who will be accompanied by 60 crew and staff, including experts on everything Polar; from the behaviour of walruses, to the movements of glaciers and the history of Polar exploration.
Onboard you can take advantage of the extensive facilities and services; there's a Polar library, panormaic lounge and bar; daily presentations, an exercise area with sauna, and excellent dining and sleeping arrangements. Each of the 50 cabins has an exterior view, so you can take in the stunning Polar landscape as you pass by.
Responsible Travel
All footwear is washed off on re-boarding the ship after an excursion to ensure that nothing is transported to the next location thereby maintaining the unique ecosystems.
Visit the Adventure Company Website for more information
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