Validity Dates |
25 Jul 2024 to 30 Sep 2024 |
Start Price |
US $25,195 per person
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Cruise |
Greg Mortimer, 19 Nights In Shackleton’s Footsteps Cruise ex Ushuaia Roundtrip |
Cruise Line |
Aurora Expeditions |
Ship |
Greg Mortimer |
Destination |
Antarctica |
Brief Description |
Cruise & stay 19 nights with Aurora Expeditions aboard Greg Mortimer on an adventure to Antarctica. |
Type of Special |
Cruise and Stay |
Departure Date |
16 Mar 2025 |
Inclusions |
Make a new booking on this cruise and receive an Air Credit of USD2000 per person. Offer applies to bookings made on select 2024-2025 Antarctica voyages by 30th September, 2024. Conditions apply*
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Follow in the footsteps of `the Boss` on this quintessential polar voyage, from the serene ice of the deep south to the subantarctic wildlife paradise of South Georgia. Experience the Antarctic Peninsula and set foot on the continent before making your way north to the spectacular Antarctic Sound, gateway to the Weddell Sea. Embrace the adventure as you voyage further east, navigating as far as possible into the Weddell Sea, where Shackleton`s Endurance met its fate. From here set a course to Elephant Island, the desolate outpost where Shackleton and his men finally made landfall after 497 days at sea. On the final leg of your voyage, follow the course of the James Caird across the Scotia Sea to South Georgia, where Shackleton`s voyage reached its remarkable conclusion. As you retrace the steps of this historic voyage, your expert expedition team will be by your side to enrich your journey with insights, wildlife-spotting tips and stories of Shackleton’s epic adventure.
Join internationally renowned Photographer Peter Eastway on In Shackleton`s Footsteps
Highlights:
- Marvel at the enormous tabular icebergs that escape the Weddell Sea into the Antarctic Sound, also known as `Iceberg Alley.`
- Learn about the fascinating history of Shackleton`s Endurance expedition, including the 2022 discovery of the shipwreck.
- Experience South Georgia, an incredible wildlife sanctuary where fur seals, elephant seals and four species of penguin coexist in harmony.
- Hike from Fortuna Bay to the abandoned Stromness whaling station, repeating the final leg of Shackleton`s remarkable traverse of South Georgia from east to west.
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In Shackleton`s Footsteps Cruise & Stay package includes:
- Transfer from airport to hotel*
- 1 night`s hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with breakfast plus welcome reception at group hotel (dinner not included)
- Half day city tour in Ushuaia prior to embarkation including transfer to the port
- Luggage transfer from your hotel to ship
- 18 night Antarctica expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Ushuaia return
- Daily cabin service
- All meals, snacks, tea and coffee onboard
- Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner onboard
- Captain`s Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
- Educational lectures and guiding services from expedition team
- Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consult)
- A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket (yours to keep)
- Complimentary use of muck boots during the voyage
- Comprehensive pre-departure information
- Port surcharges, permits and landing fees
- Transfer from port to airport*
Exclusions:
-Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination charges
-Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
-Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
-Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
-Optional activity surcharges
-All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, wi-fi, email or phone charges.
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PRICING:
All rates are in USD - U.S Dollars. Contact us for pricing, availability or solo enquiries.
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Note: A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or adjust the amount) when you settle your bill. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members. This gratuity amount is included for suites as part of their ‘Suite Benefits’. |
Special Conditions |
*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in USD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (25Jul24). Some cabins may have obstructed views. All airfares/taxes are due in full 24 hours from reservation and strict cancellation/change fees apply. Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Any included hotels, transfers or flights are at the discretion of Aurora Expeditions. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty.
*Terms & Conditions: Only valid on new bookings and must be booked by 30 Sep 2024, unless sold out prior. Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and capacity controlled. Air credit will be applied to booking as a discounted amount; airfares must be booked independently. Offer can be withdrawn at any time and not redeemable for cash. Offers vary per departure and voyage. Normal booking terms and conditions apply. |
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Sailing Dates |
16 Mar 2025 |
Cabin |
Twin |
Balcony Stateroom Cat C |
US $25,195
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Balcony Stateroom Cat A |
US $28,495
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Balcony Stateroom Superior |
US $31,195
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Junior Suite |
US $39,095
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Captain's Suite |
US $46,395
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Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
16 Mar 2025 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Hotel |
17 Mar 2025 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
Embark |
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18 Mar 2025 |
Drake Passage |
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19 Mar 2025 |
Drake Passage |
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20 Mar 2025 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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21 Mar 2025 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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22 Mar 2025 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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23 Mar 2025 |
Weddell Sea Antarctica |
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24 Mar 2025 |
Elephant Island, South Shetland Islands |
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25 Mar 2025 |
Scotia Sea |
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26 Mar 2025 |
Scotia Sea |
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27 Mar 2025 |
South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean |
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28 Mar 2025 |
South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean |
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29 Mar 2025 |
South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean |
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30 Mar 2025 |
South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean |
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31 Mar 2025 |
South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean |
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1 Apr 2025 |
At Sea |
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2 Apr 2025 |
At Sea |
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3 Apr 2025 |
At Sea |
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4 Apr 2025 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
Disembark |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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