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Itinerary: Route to Distant Islands: The Falklands, S. Georgia & Tristan da Cunha from Patagonia to Cape Town
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Tristan da Cunha
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| Day 1 : | BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA |
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| Day 2 : | BUENOS AIRES | USHUAIA | EMBARK |
| Day 3 : | CAPE HORN |
| Day 4 : | AT SEA |
| Day 5 : | CARCASS & WESTPOINT ISLANDS, FALKLAND ISLANDS |
| Day 6 : | STANLEY |
| Days 7-8 : | AT SEA |
| Days 9-11 : | SOUTH GEORGIA |
| Days 12-15 : | AT SEA |
| Day 16 : | TRISTAN DA CUNHA |
| Days 17-20 : | AT SEA |
| Day 21 : | CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA |
| Day 22 : | CAPE TOWN | DISEMBARK | WINE COUNTRY | CAPE TOWN |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||||
| Cat E | Cat D | Cat C | Cat B | Cat A | Cat AA | Cat VS | Cat PHS | ||
| 22 | Mar 1, 2009 | $10,995 | $11,995 | $13,195 | $14,295 | $15,395 | $16,395 | $17,995 | $18,995 |
| Rates include flights from Miami - Buenos Aires - Ushuaia and Cape Town - New York | |||||||||
| Destinations : Africa, Argentina, South Africa, South America, Tristan de Cunha Activities : Cultural Activities, Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching, Wine Tasting |
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In 2009, during the southern hemisphere's late summer months, Corinthian II will ply a route utterly unknown to cruise ships of our era: from Cape to Cape, continent to continent, the most southerly point in South America to the most southerly point in Africa. Occasionally, racing yachts try elements of this course, which was partially explored by James Cook in the 1770s. This voyage encompasses the sub-Antarctic islands of the Falklands, South Georgia and the most remote inhabited island on Earth, the fishing settlement of Tristan da Cunha. A night in Buenos Aires will be travelers’ last experience of the urban world for 20 days, until disembarkation in Cape Town. Rugged, rocky, windswept islands, crowned by tussock grasses and ice-capped peaks, are the congregation points for thousands of penguins, albatross, shearwaters and prions, making them a bird-watcher’s paradise, while whales surface from the deep all along our route.
Day 1 : BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Arrive in Buenos Aires. Transfer to the hotel Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.Enjoy a cocktail reception in the evening.
Day 2 : BUENOS AIRES | USHUAIA | EMBARK
In the morning, fly to Ushuaia in Argentina’s Patagonia. Upon arrival, transfer to a local restaurant for lunch, and then take a tour of this southernmost city in the world, built between the Andes and the Beagle Channel. Board Corinthian II and sail through the scenic Beagle Channel.
Day 3 : CAPE HORN
Be on deck as the sun rises and the ship approaches Cape Horn. Weather permitting, we will go ashore to explore this legendary landmark.
Day 4 : AT SEA
Enjoy the ship’s facilities and attend lectures as we sail toward the Falkland Islands.
Day 5 : CARCASS & WESTPOINT ISLANDS, FALKLAND ISLANDS
Reach the Falklands in the morning. Located 350 miles east of South America,
these remote, isolated islands are the habitat of an extraordinary concentration of
wildlife. Over 219 species of birds have been recorded in the archipelago, including
such endemic species as the Falkland Steamerduck and the tussock bird. Visit
Carcass Island, where Magellanic Penguins nest in the tall tussock grass and oystercatchers,
geese and steamerducks are common along the shore. Then cross the channel to Westpoint Island for a walk across the moors to a busy rookery of elegant Black-browed Albatross and raucous Rockhopper Penguins.
Day 6 : STANLEY
Call at Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands. Tour this quaint town to see its colorful architecture, and visit the cathedral and the Brittania House Museum.
Days 7-8 : AT SEA
Cruise toward South Georgia.
Days 9-11 : SOUTH GEORGIA
pend three days exploring the rugged icebound area in and around the island of
South Georgia. Once ravaged by the South Atlantic whaling industry, the waters of South Georgia are now strictly protected and harbor abundant numbers of elephant seals, fur seals and King Penguins. Visit the Bay of Isles, home to a massive rookery of King Penguins; Prion, a paradise for wandering albatross; and Grytviken, where renowned Antarctica explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton is buried in the small cemetery beyond the abandoned haling station.
Days 12-15 : AT SEA
Cruise to remote Tristan da Cunha.
Day 16 : TRISTAN DA CUNHA
Corinthian II anchors off the coast of Tristan da Cunha, considered to be the most remote inhabited island in the world. Located halfway between South America and South Africa, this small volcanic island boasts a population of 300, who sustain themselves by fishing and farming. In 1961, a volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of the entire island, but almost
all of the residents chose to return. The island is an ornithologist’s dream, with 14 different types of petrel found here, including the Great Shearwater, the prion and the storm petrel. Rockhopper Penguins and wandering albatross are also common. Visit the settlement of dinburgh, set on a rugged volcanic cone rising 6,760 feet above sea level. And be sure to purchase a few postage stamps, which are prized by philatelists and other collectors throughout the world.
Days 17-20 : AT SEA
Cruise toward South Africa.
Day 21 : CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Arrive in South Africa’s Cape Town in the morning. Tour the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Overnight aboard ship docked in Cape Town.
Day 22 : CAPE TOWN | DISEMBARK | WINE COUNTRY | CAPE TOWN
Just a short ride from Cape Town, nestled in three bucolic valleys, are South Africa’s
celebrated wine lands. The rambling vineyards and whitewashed Cape Dutch farmhouses
found here make this one of the country’s prettiest regions. Most famous among the wine towns is Stellenbosch, with its historic buildings and oak-lined streets, which we will explore. Transfer to the airport for return flights home.
-Please note the following fuel surcharge information:
*$180/person for departures from Sept-Oct 11, 2008
*$250/person for departures from Oct 11-Dec 22, 2008
*$275/person for all Antarctic departures, Dec 2008 - March 2009.
-Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy.
- A limited number of cabins have been designated for single travelers in Categories D - A. Supplement depends on particular voyage; contact us for details. Singles in categories AA - PHS are available at double the per person, double occupancy rates.
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount.
Ship Description: Corinthian II
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Corinthian II Ship
The distinguished 114-guest Corinthian II offers a classic yacht-like atmosphere and fine accommodations. Corinthian II is ice-strengthened for voyages into Antarctic waters, and is equipped with a fleet of Zodiac inflatable craft for forays ashore. Originally built in 1992 and refurbished in 2005, Corinthian II accommodates all guests in 57 outside suites, each affording sea views and elegantly appointed with a sitting area, TV, mini-refrigerator, safe, and other amenities as well as a marble bathroom. Several suites include private balconies accessed via sliding glass doors. Spacious and finely decorated public areas include a library stocked with books related to the itinerary and other volumes, and four computer terminals for e-mail access; an elegant lounge; and The Club, a space for convivial relaxation, with picture windows for panoramic views. The restaurant, serving fine cuisine prepared by European chefs, accommodates all guests at a single unassigned seating. The ship also includes a gym, beauty salon, a sun deck with Jacuzzi, and an outdoor café and bar, where meals may be served al fresco. Corinthian II is served by 70 experienced European officers and crew. There is also an elevator offering access to all decks.
Cabin Categories & Descriptions
All accommodations aboard Corinthian II are suites. They face outside, affording sea views, and several have balconies with sliding doors. All suites include a bedroom with twin or queen-size beds, sitting area, ample closet space, mini-refrigerator, TV, marble-appointed bathroom with shower, and other amenities.
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Cat E Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 250 - 252 |
Cat D Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 329-332 |
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Cat C Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 254 - 262 |
Cat B Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 333 - 348 |
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Cat A Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 416 - 428 |
Cat AA Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and sitting area. 265 sq. ft. Suites 414 - 415 |
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Cat VS Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. (including balcony) Suites 505 - 512 |
Cat PHS Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. (including balcony) Suites 601 - 604 |
