Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands
« MV Le Boreal
| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Stateroom | Classic Stateroom | Superior Stateroom | Prestige Suite | Deluxe Two-Room Suite | Premium Two-Room Suite | Owners Suite | ||
| 18 | Dec 18 '10 Jan 3 '11 |
$15,795 | $16,795 | $18,495 | $20,995 | $24,995 | $28,995 | $32,995 |
| Destinations : Antarctica, South America, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula, Argentina, Drake Passage |
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Day 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive in the morning and transfer to your hotel, where immediate check-in has been arranged. Take time to relax before this afternoon's optional city tour that shows you the highlights, including the Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, the Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral. You may drive past the colorful La Boca District or San Telmo, the birthplace of the sultry tango. Get to know your fellow adventurers this evening at a welcome cocktail reception.
Day 2 Buenos Aires/Ushuaia, Argentina
Fly to Ushuaia at the southern tip of South America. You have time for some sightseeing and a traditional Patagonian barbecue lunch. This afternoon, board your ship and settle in for a first night on the water. Familiarize yourself with the ship; you may even want to toast your journey in the bar.
Day 3 At Sea
Your journey to the Falkland Islands is an exciting one, as you join the captain on the bridge or spot wildlife from the deck. The waters here are rich in krill, making them a favorite with local wildlife searching for food.
Day 4 Falkland Islands
West Falkland and its surrounding islands are scantly inhabited by people and remain mostly unspoiled. Depending on local conditions and the discretion of your captain and expedition leader, landings may include the opportunity to see New Island or Carcass Island. Spend time leisurely hiking to penguin rookeries and other unspoiled wildlife habitats.
Days 5-6 Cruising the South Atlantic
As the ship approaches South Georgia, deck-side sightings of whale, seal and other wildlife become more frequent. Informative lectures as well as casual talks with your guides soon have you scanning the seas like an expert.
Days 7-9 South Georgia
South Georgia is actually a nearly submerged continuation of the Andes mountain range, and your days here are spent exploring its glacier-carved coves and rugged shores. Weather permitting, enjoy a visit to impressive Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay or Gold Harbour, home to a vast colony of stately king penguin. You also have the opportunity to retrace part of the route taken by Ernest Shackleton during his historic crossing of South Georgia Island in 1916.
Days 10-11 Cruising the Scotia Sea
Lecturers recap your adventures in South Georgia while the ship passes through waters rich with marine mammals and fish.
Days 12-15 Antarctica
As conditions permit, the ship's itinerary calls for landings on the Antarctic Peninsula and a number of South Shetland Islands, which may include Half Moon, Penguin and Deception Islands. Other possible island visits may include Cuverville, Paulet and Goudier Islands. There are also plans to sail through Paradise Bay and the Lemaire Channel, with additional opportunities for exploration, including a stop at a scientific research station.
Days 16-17 Drake Passage
Return through Drake Passage, where there are more chances to observe marine and birdlife. You may also want to compare notes on your journey with your fellow travellers, either on deck or in one of 'Le Boreal's' comfortable gathering spots with superb views.
Day 18 Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport to fly to Buenos Aires. From Buenos Aires connect to your independent flight home.
Itinerary Notes
*Please note: Itinerary shown is for the Dec 18, 2010-Jan 5, 2011 departure. The January 3-20, 2011 departure is 17 days with one less day in the Antarctica peninsula.Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $1950, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: http://www.alvoyages.com/four-ways/
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 90 days or more | $600 per person |
| 60-89 days | 25% trip cost |
| 46-59 days | 55% trip cost |
| 45 days or less | 100% trip cost |
MV Le Boreal
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 199
- Luxury Expedition Ship
Strength and style
'Le Boreal' features elegant design and innovative state-of-the-art marine technology. The vessel boasts a convenient and sensible layout, aided by three passenger elevators. She offers a single seating dining room, al fresco dining, an outdoor heated pool, and a modern lecture facility and theater, as well as an ample and comfortable gathering area and library. A full-service salon, steam rooms, spa and fitness center complete the amenities.
Adventuring in comfort
'Le Boreal' boasts elegant guest accommodations, among the most comfortable available on any Antarctic cruise. The ship features 104 outside, fully equipped balcony cabins and suites. Watch for whale breaching the waters outside your floor-to-ceiling window, then step out onto your balcony for a closer look. 'Le Boreal' is also outfitted with a technologically advanced stabilizing system to minimize the effects of rough conditions and keep passengers comfortable in remote seas.
Stateroom Features and Amenities:
- Fully air conditioned
- Individual stateroom thermostats
- Queen size bed (or 2 single beds)
- Mini bar
- Flat screen television
- DVD/CD player
- Satellite TV
- Wireless internet access
- Writing desk with stationery
- Private Electronic safe
- Designer soap and toiletries
- Dressing table with hairdryer
- Direct-Dial phone
- 110/220 volt outlets
- Power shower or bathtub
- Separate toilet
International cuisine
'Le Boreal' features two restaurants: La Licorne, offering gourmet, contemporary and international cuisine; and casual La Boussole, with indoor and outdoor dining for breakfast, lunch and themed dinners. There is always a selection of light fare and vegetarian dishes, and most special diets can be accommodated with advance notice. In-cabin room service is also available.
Ship Amenities
- Sun deck and multiple outer deck
- Observation areas
- Outside heated pool
- Library with extensive selection of books and DVDs
- Two restaurants offering exquisite dining experiences
- Panoramic lounge and panoramic terrace
- Three bars, boutique and reading areas
- Three passenger elevators
- Fitness center with state-of-the-art fitness equipment
- Hairdresser offering full-service hair styling, manicures and pedicures
- Spa, sauna and steam rooms
- 24-hour on-board medical facilities with certified doctor
- 24-hour room service and laundry services
- The Club lounge for live music and dancing
- Open bar (excluding premium wines, premium liquors and champagne)
- Theater seats more than 200 guests, with unobstructed views
- Wireless Internet access throughout the ship
- Electricity: 110/220 volts
Zodiacs
'Le Boreal' carries a fleet of Zodiacs, 10- to 12-seat motorized rubber boats designed by Jacques Cousteau for safe operations in rough and shallow waters. Passengers can explore remote shores where there are no docking arrangements and nimbly cruise alongside towering glaciers or near pods of passing whale. 'Le Boreal's' Zodiacs feature fuel-efficient motors that comply with all environmental protection standards.
Safety
Safety is first and foremost on board. The ship is equipped with a GMDSS emergency communication system and a satellite weather system, receiving real-time satellite images of weather and ice conditions in the area. Announcements update passengers on current conditions of the decks. English is the primary language aboard, so instructions will be clear and understandable. Passengers will be able to communicate with officers, staff and crew at all times. Finally, a full-time physician is on board throughout your voyage.
Eco-friendly cruising
MV 'Le Boreal' employs the latest environmental practices and technology, including using the cleanest-burning marine gas oil fuel and a state-of-the-art positioning system that eliminates the need for dropping anchor in fragile marine reserves.
Ship Data
Overall length: 466 feet
Beam: 59 feet
Draft: 15.3 feet
Average speed: 16 knots
Ice class: 1C
Passenger decks: 6
Passenger capacity: Limited to 199 on
Antarctica cruises
Crew: 136
Gross tonnage: 10.700 GRT
Electric Motors: 2 x 2,3 MW
Standards: USPHS U.S. Coast Guards Rules
Comfort Class 1 Clean Ship Certification
Flag: French
- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy. Request the Twin Share Program where you are matched with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if a cabin mate is not found for you, no single supplement will be charged.
- Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.5 times the double occupancy rate. The supplement for a suite is 2 times the shared rate.
- Rates do not include Buenos Aires-Ushuaia roundtrip charter flights. Contact us for details.
- Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.5 times the double occupancy rate. The supplement for a suite is 2 times the shared rate.
- Rates do not include Buenos Aires-Ushuaia roundtrip charter flights. Contact us for details.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Stateroom 243 Total Square feet, outside stateroom with private facilities and balcony. Double bed or two single beds, mini bar, safe, wi-fi, flat screen TV, telephone. |
 | Classic Stateroom 243 Total Square feet, outside stateroom with private facilities and balcony. Double bed or two single beds, mini bar, safe, wi-fi, flat screen TV, telephone. |
 | Superior Stateroom 243 Total Square feet, outside stateroom with private facilities and balcony. Double bed or two single beds, mini bar, safe, wi-fi, flat screen TV, telephone. |
 | Prestige Suite 354 Total Square feet, outside suite with private facilities and balcony. Double bed or two single beds, mini bar, safe, wi-fi, flat screen TV, telephone. |
 | Deluxe Two-Room Suite 486 Total Square feet, outside two room suite with private facilities and balcony. Private sleeping quarters with double bed or two single beds, mini bar, safe, wi-fi, flat screen TV, telephone. |
 | Premium Two-Room Suite 486 Total Square feet, outside two room suite with private facilities and balcony. Private sleeping quarters with double bed or two single beds, mini bar, safe, wi-fi, flat screen TV, telephone. |
 | Owners Suite Outside suite with private facilities and balcony. Private sleeping quarters with double bed or two single beds, mini bar, safe, wi-fi, flat screen TV, telephone. |
