Antarctica Shackleton Trip 2024
January 31st- February 20th 2024
Just a few spots left!
1 Male Twin Window Deluxe spot
1 Female Twin Window Deluxe spot
Becky is honored to be joining Blue Green Expeditions for another adventure to Antarctica! This is a dream destination and a must on any adventurous travelers wish list! This is a unique trip set up for divers to explore walls, ice bergs, sometimes whalebone graveyards and even a possible Antarctic shipwreck!
You will have diving or snorkeling opportunities to see leopard seals, penguins, and dive around ice bergs! If you’re not a diver then i’d highly suggest Polar snorkeling! You’ll be able to see what ice bergs look like underwater, see penguins zip by and seals! Most of the big life is near the surface and the snorkeling is beyond excellent. We can even arrange a drysuit for snorkeling ahead of time as part of the trip. Visiting Antarctica is an unforgettable experience that’s hard to put into words. Along the way we’ll likely encounter several species of whales, birds and other species of marine life. Walk among Kings (King Penguins that is) There is nothing more mind blowing than the polar regions of our planet. I couldn’t be more excited to be joining this incredible trip again because Antarctica has a lot to offer, I hope you can join us.
We embark in Ushuaia, Argentina and sail through the Drake Passage directly to Antarctica. This usually takes about 2 days and along the way we will encounter Humpback and Minke whales all while learning unique facts about the polar regions. We will tour glaciers and icebergs on zodiac cruises and set foot on the Antarctic Continent in a magnificent landscape surrounded by alpine peaks and huge glaciers calving at sea level. This trip isn’t just for divers. For non divers there are zodiac tours, land excursions, kayaking, visiting scientific bases and even camping for a night in Antarctica! Now that’s a wild experience! For divers, this is an opportunity to swim with penguins and seals as well as the unique invertebrate life of Antarctica. What’s interesting is Antarctica is so white and grey above the water but underneath is vibrant with color! Oh and don’t forget to claim your own iceberg!
Trip Includes:
– Hotel stay in Ushuaia, Argentina on January 31st 2024 – the night before the ship leaves. It is important to get there early in case luggage gets delayed.
-Accommodations aboard OceanWide Expeditions ship m/v Hondius
-All Meals aboard the ship, coffee, tea and snacks
-2 Dive per day (some days will be sea days on this itinerary)
– H valve steel tanks and weights
-Photography, historical, ecological, and scientific presentations
-All transfers to and from ship
-Expedition Jacket
Not Included
-Airfare to Ushuaia Argentina
-Travel and DAN Dive insurance required
-Tips on the boat, alcohol, fuel surcharges if they apply at the time
– Alcohol on board and any other beverages
Price depends on Cabin choice
Quad |
$17,200 USD, based on quad occupancy
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Triple |
$18,200 USD, based on triple occupancy
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Twin Porthole | $20,700 USD |
Twin Window | $21,700 USD |
Twin Deluxe | $22,800 USD |
Superior | $24,900 USD |
Junior Suite | $27,000 USD |
Grand Suite | $29,500 USD |
To sign up please contact me at Becky@LiquidProductions.com
Itinerary
This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The expedition explores one of the last untamed areas on Earth – a land of ruggedly beautiful landscapes and amazingly varied wildlife.
Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
Day 2: The winged life of the westerlies
Several species of albatross follow the vessel into the westerlies, along with storm petrels, shearwaters, and diving petrels.
Day 3: Finding the Falklands
The Falkland Islands offer an abundance of wildlife that is easily approachable, though caution is always advised. These islands are largely unknown gems, the site of a 1982 war between the UK and Argentina. Not only do various species of bird live here, but chances are great you’ll see both Peale’s dolphins and Commerson’s dolphins in the surrounding waters.
Day 4: The seat of Falklands culture
Day 5 – 6: Once more to the sea
Day 7 – 10: South Georgia Journey
Day 11: Southward bound
There may be sea ice on this route, and at the edge of the ice some south polar skuas and snow petrels could join the other seabirds trailing the vessel south.
Day 12: The scenic vistas of South Orkney
Depending on the conditions, you might visit Orcadas Base, an Argentine scientific station on Laurie Island in the South Orkney archipelago. The personnel here will happily show you their facility, where you can enjoy expansive views of the surrounding glaciers. If a visit isn’t possible, you may instead land in Coronation Island’s Shingle Cove.
Day 13: Last push to the Antarctic
Day 14 – 17: Awe-inspiring Antarctica
Day 18 – 19: Familiar seas, familiar friends
Your return voyage is far from lonely. While crossing the Drake, you’re again greeted by the vast array of seabirds remembered from the passage south. But they seem a little more familiar to you now, and you to them.
Day 20: There and back again
To sign up please contact me at Becky@LiquidProductions.com