At a Glance
Marvel at the beauty and wilderness of the southern hemisphere as you explore this region and set eyes on its sea of ice, omnipresent icebergs, and unique wildlife. Experience Wild Antarctica as you sail and explore the West Antarctic Peninsula, and also journey east towards the fortified icy Weddell Sea on this 12-day adventure cruise.
Your adventure begins in Puntas Arenas, gateway to the Antarctic Continent, where you will board a charter flight to King George Island to board the luxury vessel, the Greg Mortimer. Enjoy the beautiful sights of the unique wildlife of the Island and Weddell Sea as you sail to the western part of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Adore the white landscapes of icy views, majestic icebergs and the creatures that call it home as ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- One night’s hotel accommodation with breakfast in Puntas Arenas on Day 1
- 10 nights accommodation onboard the Greg Mortimer on a twin share basis including daily cabin service
- All airport and hotel transfers as specified in itinerary
- All meals, snacks, drinks, coffee during the voyage
- Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner
- Access to an on-board doctor and medical clinic
- Post charges, permits and landing fees
- All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
- Gratuities for ship crew
- A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket.
- Complimentary use of muck boots during voyage
- Comprehensive pre-departure information
- Captain’s Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- Educational lectures and guiding services from the expedition team
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Puntas Arenas, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy your leisure time to explore Puntas Arenas, the capital of Magallanes and Antartica Chilena. Located on the straits of Magellan, the city is best known for its port and sheep tradition. Spend the afternoon exploring the bustling city at your own leisure, stroll down the main square and be stunned by the sights of its sophisticated European architecture or dine in its many restaurants bursting of local delights. Celebrate in union and excitement as you gather and meet your fellow adventurers from 5-7pm during a Welcome Reception and Pre-Embarkation Briefing. |
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before a transfer to Punta Arenas airport for a 1 hour 45 minutes charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica, if weather permits. Upon landing in King George Island, our experienced expedition team will greet you and begin your Zodiac transfer aboard the luxury Greg Mortimer. You’ll have enough time to settle into your cabin before our important briefings. Make yourself feel at home at your well-appointed staterooms with ensuite bathrooms and look out to the ocean in true expedition style via your porthole window. Gather on deck and take in the sights of this beautiful remote island as you sail away from the port and the real adventure begins. Note: King George Island is located at the northern part of the Antarctic Peninsula in the South Shetland Islands and is one of the most remote places on Earth. A clear sky with perfect visibility is required for safe take-off and landing so delays may be expected. |
The excitement rush of arriving in Antarctica surrounds the entire observation deck as we watch for our first iceberg. Below the Antarctic Convergence is a whole new perspective of the ocean as we are surrounded by ice and making everlasting memories of the sight of your first iceberg and floating ice sculptures while sailing through this freezing ocean. Marvel at the beauty and breathe the fresh, chilly air of the south pole as we arrive at the West Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Delve in the overwhelming feeling of arriving in Antarctica before the real exploration begins. You will be accompanied by your experienced expedition team, who will engage you in the best different adventures with numerous choices that will leave spell-bounding memories. You will experience approximately 18-24 hours of daylight and the days can be tailor-made just for you and filled with exploration as much as you like. Make sure you’re all kitted up before landings and Zodiac excursions along grounded icebergs, ice cliffs, and you get to do this, twice a day. Watch out for whales, penguins, seals as they glide in the water. Zodiacs will also transport you ashore, where you can stretch, visit and explore the wildlife in their natural habitat. Enjoy relaxing time on the observation lounge or the bridge to glimpse the beauty of Antarctica, spot a whale or two as we make our journey towards the east through the Antarctic Sound, gateway to the fortified icy Weddell Sea. Experience the unique wildlife of the Weddell Sea as we make Zodiac cruises or kayak our way through the ice, sightsee with your expedition team and take pictures of the distinctive Adélie, Chinstrap, Emperor, and Gentoo penguins as they jostle around as well as humpback, orca and minke whales coming in and out of the water. |
Take your time to feel the waves of the sea and get comfortable with the motions as we sail through the Drake Passage for a journey back to South America. Savour the time to absorb the majesty of the Southern Ocean and wildlife with lectures and film presentations to complete your Antarctic voyage. Celebrate in reflection together sharing experiences and stories with fellow voyagers of an incredible and impactful journey. Weather and time permitting, your Captain may sail close to the legendary and mystical Cape Horn as you approach the tip of South America. |
Watch the beautiful sunrise at the Beagle Channel as we cruise up to the Beagle Channel, take in and appreciate the sights of the dramatic landscape of mountains and glaciers of the Island before swiftly docking in Ushuaia. You will be free to disembark at 8.00 am, bid farewell to your fellow adventurers, the expedition team, and crew as we all depart and go on our separate journeys. Leaving inspired and connected to the beauty of nature, you will be transferred to your hotel or Ushuaia airport. **NOTE:** This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
Accommodation
Dates & Prices
Please enquire about vessel and cabin type. Please refer to the 'Vessel, Cabin & Fares' section below. The displayed price is based on Stateroom room.
More Info
The departure point is Puntas Arenas, Chile
The finish point is Ushuaia, Argentina
Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Punta Arenas and Ushuaia.
DEPARTURE 04 FEB 2023 | Vessel: Sylvia Earle | TWIN SHARE PER PERSON |
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Aurora Stateroom Triple Share | AUD $20,155.95 From AUD $16,124.76/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%* |
Aurora Stateroom Twin Share | UNAVAILABLE |
Balcony Stateroom Category B | AUD $24,385.95 From AUD $21,947.35/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%* |
Balcony Stateroom Category C | AUD $23,962.95 From AUD $21,566.95/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%* |
Balcony Stateroom Category A | AUD $24,949.95 From AUD $22,454.95/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%* |
Balcony Stateroom Superior | SOLD OUT |
Junior Suite | AUD $35,101.95 From AUD $29,836.65/pp, Twin Share, Save 15%* |
Captain's Suite | AUD $40,600.95 From AUD $32,480.76/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%* |
DEPARTURE 28 FEB 2023 | Vessel: Greg Mortimer | TWIN SHARE PER PERSON |
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Aurora Stateroom Triple Share | AUD $19,168.95 From AUD $15,335.16/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%* |
Aurora Stateroom Twin Share | AUD $21,001.95 From AUD $16,801.56/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%* |
Balcony Stateroom Category B | AUD $23,116.95 From AUD $19,649.41/pp, Twin Share, Save 15%* |
Balcony Stateroom Category C | AUD $22,693.95 From AUD $19,289.86/pp, Twin Share, Save 15%* |
Balcony Stateroom Category A | AUD $23,680.95 From AUD $20,128.81/pp, Twin Share, Save 15%* |
Balcony Stateroom Superior | AUD $28,333.95 From AUD $22,667.16/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%* |
Junior Suite | SOLD OUT |
Captain's Suite | AUD $29,049.95 From AUD $31,239.96/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%* |
Price and promotion discount is subject to change without notice. Please contact us to confirm the cabin availability and prices at time of booking. Price above is converted from USD price based oncurrency conversion.
At the conclusion of the voyage, we do not recommend booking flights departing Ushuaia prior to 12.00 pm on the day of disembarkation in case there are delays.
The coldest continent on Earth, Antarctica has two seasons: summer and winter. The Antarctica travel season occurs in summer from October to February where you will find average temperatures ranging from -10 degrees Celsius to -60 degrees, depending on how far into the continent you travel. January is the warmest season, with temperatures climbing up to 0 degrees Celsius on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 90 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 90 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 90 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 90 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a tour with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the tour has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 60 days prior to departure if the minimum number requirement is unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the tour or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.