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Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea - M/V Sylvia Earle (Scientist)

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From Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Punta Arenas

    Punta Arenas
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel in Punta Arenas to be confirmed)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore restaurants and bars in Punta Arenas
    Landmarks
    Punta Arenas
  3. Day 2

    Punta Arenas to King George Island

    Punta Arenas to King George Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Charter flight to King George Island
    • Zodiac transfer to vessel
    Landmarks
    King George Island
  4. Day 3

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Antarctic Peninsula
    • Exploration of South Shetland Islands
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
    South Shetland Islands
  5. Day 4

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises
    • Shore excursions
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
    Weddell Sea
  6. Day 5

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises
    • Shore excursions
    • Fossil exploration
    Landmarks
    Weddell Sea
    Antarctic Sound
  7. Day 6

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions
    • Kayaking among sea ice
    • Wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Weddell Sea
  8. Day 7

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruises along ice cliffs and icebergs
    • Zodiac transfers to land
    • Penguin rookery visits
    • Historic hut exploration
    • Shore exploration walks

    Optional Activities

    • Polar plunge in Antarctic waters (conditions permitting)
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  9. Day 8

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Ship cruises through Antarctic straits
    • Whale observation in scenic bays
    • Observation lounge access
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  10. Day 9

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Expedition lectures on polar science, wildlife and Antarctic topics
    • Expedition crew presentations and commentary
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
  11. Day 10

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea to Ushuaia

    Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea to Ushuaia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Final morning landing in South Shetland Islands
    • Lectures and film presentations
    Landmarks
    South Shetland Islands
    Drake Passage
  12. Day 11

    Drake Passage

    Drake Passage
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Optional Activities

    • View of Cape Horn (weather and time permitting)
    Landmarks
    Cape Horn
    Drake Passage
  13. Day 12

    Ushuaia

    Ushuaia
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Beagle Channel cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia city (for afternoon departures)
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
    Ushuaia
  14. Day 13

    Ushuaia

    Ushuaia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Beagle Channel cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ushuaia (for those with afternoon flights)
    Landmarks
    Beagle Channel
    Ushuaia

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  • Sylvia Earle
    Sylvia Earle
    Due to sail in October 2021 our new ship honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. As the… Read more
    Capacity
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    2021
    Guests
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    Crew
    Length
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    Cruising Speed
    10-12 Knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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