Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Dunedin
Dunedin- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel in Dunedin to be confirmed), Hotel 3* (Hotel in Dunedin to be confirmed (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dine at one of Dunedin's fine restaurants
- Leisurely stroll along Otago harbour
Landmarks Otago Harbour - Day 2
Embarkation
Embarkation- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner with toast to the voyage)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Embarkation and ship orientation
- Day 3
Sea Day
Sea Day- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lecture room presentations on history, environment and wildlife
Optional Activities
- Sauna visit
- Wellness Centre visit
- Onboard gym
- Seabird spotting from deck
- Access to polar library
- Bar socialising
- Day 4
Subantarctic Islands
Subantarctic Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit islands of significance to Ngai Tahu
- Day 5
Subantarctic Islands
Subantarctic Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore islands for biodiversity and natural beauty
- Day 6
Subantarctic Islands
Subantarctic Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Landings on subantarctic islands
- Zodiac expeditions
- Day 7
Sea Day
Sea Day- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wildlife observation for albatross species
Landmarks Campbell Island - Day 8
Antarctic Convergence
Antarctic Convergence- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Crossing the Antarctic Convergence
- Day 9
Sea Day
Sea Day- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sauna visit
- Photo editing in cabin
- Relaxation and reflection
- Day 10
Sea Day
Sea Day- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lecture room presentations on Antarctic wildlife and history
- Day 11
Antarctic Arrival
Antarctic Arrival- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Arrival in Antarctic sector
- Day 12
Ross Sea
Ross Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Navigate through pack ice with Weddell and leopard seals
- Observe Adélie and emperor penguins
Landmarks Ross Sea Ross Sea Marine Protected Area - Day 13
Ross Sea Penguin Colonies
Ross Sea Penguin Colonies- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- View Adélie and emperor penguin colonies
Landmarks Ross Sea Marine Protected Area - Day 14
Historic Antarctic Sites
Historic Antarctic Sites- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Reflect on achievements of Heroic Age explorers
- Visit historic huts from expedition bases
- Day 15
Antarctic Exploration
Antarctic Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Flexible expedition itinerary planning
- Day 16
Antarctic Ice Exploration
Antarctic Ice Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Landings in Antarctic region
- Zodiac cruises amongst ice
- Day 17
Final Antarctic Exploration
Final Antarctic Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Final Antarctic exploration
- Day 18
Sea Day to Macquarie Island
Sea Day to Macquarie Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Specialist presentations on Macquarie Island
- Day 19
Sea Day
Sea Day- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Photo editing
- Ship facilities access
- Reflection and relaxation
- Day 20
Approaching Macquarie Island
Approaching Macquarie Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Albatross wildlife observation
Landmarks Macquarie Island - Day 21
Macquarie Island
Macquarie Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Macquarie Island wildlife sanctuary
Landmarks Macquarie Island - Day 22
Macquarie Island
Macquarie Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore historic radio relay station from 1911
Optional Activities
- View kelp forests from ship or Zodiac
Landmarks Macquarie Island - Day 23
Reflection Day
Reflection Day- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Photo review and editing
- Journal writing
- Onboard reflection
- Day 24
Sea Day
Sea Day- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))
- Day 25
Disembarkation
Disembarkation- Meals
- Breakfast
