Explorers' Quest via the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands, and South Georgia
« Ocean Nova
| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||
| Triple | Twin | Single | ||
| 20 | Nov 21 '10 |
$9,890 | $13,990 | $19,990 |
| Sea Kayaking: $795 per person | ||||
| 20 | Jan 24 '11 |
$12,690 | $17,990 | $25,290 |
| Sea Kayaking: $795 per person | ||||
50% discount on sea kayaking and overnight camping on Antarctica cruises. Rate reduced to $397.50 per person for sea kayaking and $97.50 for overnight camping.
Destinations : Antarctica, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands |
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| Deals, Discounts... Savings! | ||
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| Savings | Dates | |
| $97-$397 | Nov 11, 10 Nov 21, 10 Jan 24, 11 Feb 11, 11 Feb 24, 11 |
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| These special offers are applicable only to new bookings. Discounts are subject to availability, so contact us for more details. | ||
Day 1 Ushuaia, Argentina
Due to the size of the continent, Antarctica’s diversity is best appreciated on longer voyages, where greater distances can be covered. This extended expedition encompasses the wildlife paradise of South Georgia, the remote Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) as well as the extraordinary beauty of the Peninsula. Overnight at a hotel in Ushuaia.
Day 2 Embarkation Day
Afternoon embarkation in Ushuaia.
Day 3 At Sea
There are many activities to keep you engaged while you are at sea. You could learn to identify the seabirds that glide alongside the ship, or attend the illustrated presentations by the Expedition Team. They prepare you for the shore landings and Zodiac cruising that is to come.
Days 4-5 Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
En route, the shipboard education program introduces the flora and fauna that you will encounter. Properly prepared, Zodiacs zip you from ship to shore to hike where Kelp Geese graze and Magellanic Penguins guard their burrows. You’ll comb beaches and socialize with local residents.
Days 6-11 Southern Ocean and South Georgia
After crossing the Southern Ocean, the Expedition Team plans a series of landings at King Penguin rookeries, abandoned whaling stations and the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton. You can be as active as you like as South Georgia is an excellent locale for hiking.
Days 12-17 South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Deception Island, Lemaire Channel, Neko Harbour, and Paradise Harbour …these are the names that conjure iconic images of the Antarctic Peninsula: Towering, glacier-capped mountains rising from a brilliant blue sea, dotted with ice floes. You’ll visit penguin colonies, listen for calving glaciers, visit historic sites and research stations.
Days 18-20 The Drake Passage to Ushuaia
Your second Drake Passage crossing may be as smooth or as rough as your first. No matter the condition, it is a fitting end to your visit to Antarctica. You will be transferred to the airport from the ship when you disembark in Ushuaia.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $1000 per person, $1500 per person for 15+ day itineraries, 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, and most travelers will pay the final balance with a check, money order, or bank transfer. You can also pay the final balance by credit card, but please note there is a 3% convenience fee assessed to all credit card-not-present final payments.
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.
Click here to see a copy of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 180 days or more | $750 per person |
| 90-179 Days | full deposit |
| 89 days or less | 100% trip cost |
Ocean Nova
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 68
The Ocean Nova (previously called Sarpik Ittuk) was built in 1992 at the Ørskov Shipyard in Frederikshavn, Denmark, to navigate the ice-choked waters off Western Greenland. The ship was upgraded in 2000 and significantly refurbished once again in 2006 to include a glass-enclosed forward observation lounge on the top deck – and to offer travelers on an Antarctica cruise an even more comfortable retreat after days of exploring ashore. Carrying up to 68 passengers and classified to operate in ice-filled waters, the 73-meter vessel is guided by Danish officers with deep experience in polar navigation. With outside cabins only (all with private facilities) and a spacious dining room, the Ocean Nova is a perfect expedition ship for discovering Antarctica.
The Ocean Nova offers unreserved seating, buffet-style breakfast with table service, table-service lunch and dinner with main course choices from a changing daily menu, and afternoon cakes. The lounge and bar are open all day with a wide selection of wines and spirits. The Ocean Nova also features a library with a collection of polar-themed books, exercise room, and a clinic with a licensed doctor.
Cabins and Amenities
* 37 outside cabins, all featuring private facilities.
* Spacious dining room with unreserved seating: buffet-style breakfast with table service; table-service lunch and dinner with main course choices from a changing daily menu; cakes served in mid-afternoon.
* Glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room.
* Lounge and bar, open late morning, afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits; coffee, tea available all day.
* Library with collection of polar-themed books.
* Ship-to-shore communications via satellite.
* Clinic with licensed doctor.
* Exercise room.
* Dedicated single cabins.
* Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.
Ship Specifications
Staff & Crew: 38
Passengers: 68
Length: 73.0 m
Breadth: 11.0 m
Draft: 3.7 m
Propulsion: Diesel engines – 2,000-horsepower
Ice Class: 1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A)
Cruising Speed: 12 knots in open water
Registered: Bahamas
- GUARANTEED NO FUEL SURCHARGE FOR CRUISES FROM APR 2009- MAR 2010
-Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double or triple occupancy. Request the Twin or Triple Share Program where we match you with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if we are unable to find a cabin mate for you, no single supplement will be charged.
- Sea Kayaking Option: $795 per person for 2009/10
- Mountaineering Option: $550 per person for 2009/10 season
- Cross-Country Skiing: $550 per person for 2009/10 season
- Camping Option:$195 per person for the 2009/10 season. Participation will be confirmed at booking on a first come, first served basis.
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
-Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double or triple occupancy. Request the Twin or Triple Share Program where we match you with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if we are unable to find a cabin mate for you, no single supplement will be charged.
- Sea Kayaking Option: $795 per person for 2009/10
- Mountaineering Option: $550 per person for 2009/10 season
- Cross-Country Skiing: $550 per person for 2009/10 season
- Camping Option:$195 per person for the 2009/10 season. Participation will be confirmed at booking on a first come, first served basis.
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Triple 2 lower berths and one upper berth with private facilities and window |
 | Twin 2 lower berths with private facilities and window |
 | Single 1 lower berth with private facilities and window |
