Validity Dates |
25 Jul 2024 to 30 Sep 2024 |
Start Price |
US $16,315 per person
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Cruise |
Sylvia Earle, 11 Nights Antarctic Explorer ex Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile |
Cruise Line |
Aurora Expeditions |
Ship |
Sylvia Earle |
Destination |
Antarctica |
Brief Description |
Cruise & stay 11 nights with Aurora Expeditions aboard Sylvia Earle on an adventure to Antarctica. |
Type of Special |
Cruise and Stay |
Departure Date |
20 Feb 2025 |
Inclusions |
Make a new booking on this cruise and receive an Air Credit of USD2000 per person, in addition to savings up to 15% off the regular cruise fare. Offer applies to bookings made on select 2024-2025 Antarctica voyages by 30th September, 2024. Conditions apply*
Twin Balcony Stateroom Cat C - was USD19,195 - now USD16,315*pp
Twin Balcony Stateroom Cat B - was USD20,195 - now USD17,165*pp
Twin Balcony Stateroom Cat A - was USD21,695 - now USD18,440*pp
Twin Balcony Stateroom Superior - was USD23,695 - now USD21,140*pp
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*** CHILE VISAS ***
Please note that Australian passport holding guests visiting Chile for 72 hours or longer, will require a visa for Chile that also requires a Chilean sponsor. This visa is currently very difficult for Australians to obtain, and we recommend Australian passport holders choose a cruise without Chile stays of longer than 72 hours. Other nationalities may or may not be subject to these conditions.
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Early Antarctic explorers returned from their voyages to the deep south with tales of a magnificent, ice-covered land teeming with life. Immerse yourself in the unimaginable beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula, where vast glaciers tumble into the sea, penguins are dwarfed by soaring peaks and humpback and minke whales feast on abundant krill.
Highlights:
- Witness extraordinary wildlife including fledging penguin chicks.
- Zodiac cruise in secluded bays and quiet coves filled with brash ice and photograph enormous glaciers and spectacularly shaped icebergs in various shades of blue.
- Keep a close watch for the tail fluke of whales as they take a deep dive, see porpoising penguins ice seals such as Weddell and crabeater seals hauled out on ice floes.
- Observe skuas patrolling penguin colonies preying on vulnerable juveniles.
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Antarctic Explorer 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)
- Afternoon catamaran cruise in Ushuaia and transfer to the port
- 9 night Antarctica expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle from Ushuaia to King George Island
- 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 the ship to the airport
- One way charter flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas
- Transfer from airport to hotel
- 1 night`s hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast
- Transfer from hotel 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 |
20 Feb 2025 |
Cabin |
Twin |
Balcony Stateroom Category C |
US $16,315
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Balcony Stateroom Category B |
US $17,165
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Balcony Stateroom Category A |
US $18,440
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Balcony Stateroom Superior |
US $20,140
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Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
20 Feb 2025 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
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Hotel |
21 Feb 2025 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
Embark |
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22 Feb 2025 |
Drake Passage |
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23 Feb 2025 |
Drake Passage |
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24 Feb 2025 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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25 Feb 2025 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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26 Feb 2025 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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27 Feb 2025 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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28 Feb 2025 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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1 Mar 2025 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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2 Mar 2025 |
King George Island, South Shetland Islands |
Disembark |
Fly to Punta Arenas |
2 Mar 2025 |
Punta Arenas, Chile |
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Hotel |
3 Mar 2025 |
Punta Arenas, Chile |
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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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