E-mail a friendShip: Professor Multanovskiy
Itinerary: Falklands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
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Is this seal saying hello?Photo by: Franco Banfi
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| Day 1 : | Embark Ship |
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| Days 2-3 : | At Sea |
| Day 4 : | Falkland Islands |
| Day 5 : | Explore Stanley, Falkland Islands |
| Days 6-7 : | Crossing the Antarctic Convergence |
| Days 8-11 : | South Georgia |
| Day 12 : | At Sea |
| Day 13 : | South Orkney Islands |
| Day 14 : | At Sea |
| Days 15-17 : | Weddell Sea/ Antarctic Sound |
| Days 18-19 : | Drake Passage |
| Day 20 : | Arrive Ushuaia/ Disembark/ Return Home |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||
| Triple Shared Bath | Twin Shared Bath | Twin Private Bath | Superior | Amundsen Suite | ||
| 20 | Nov 3, 2009 | $9,990 | $11,950 | $13,650 | $15,690 | $17,150 |
| Begins in Puerto Madryn, Argentina and ends in Ushuaia, Argentina | ||||||
| Destinations : Antarctica, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, Weddell Sea Activities : Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching |
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Day 1 : Embark Ship
In the afternoon, we embark in Puerto Madryn, Argentina and begin our great adventure.
Days 2-3 : At Sea
At sea, in the westerlies the ship is followed by several species of albatrosses, storm petrels, shearwaters and diving petrels.
Day 4 : Falkland Islands
In the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) we plan to spend the whole day on the fascinating western side of the archipelago. A hike along the shore of Carcass Island will give us instead views of Magellanic and Gentoo-Penguins, as well as close encounters with water fowl and Night herons. In addition, on Saunders we will be able to observe Rockhopper Penguins, Black-browed Albatrosses and King Cormorants.
Day 5 : Explore Stanley, Falkland Islands
In Stanley, the capital of the Falklands, we can experience Falkland culture, which has some South- American characteristics as well as Victorian charm. In Stanley and surrounding area we can see a quite important number of stranded clippers from a century ago. Especially for the birders, we will also offer a three hours excursion outside Port Stanley.
Days 6-7 : Crossing the Antarctic Convergence
At sea, on our way to South Georgia we will cross the Antarctic Convergence. Entering Antarctic waters, the temperature will drop as much as 10 degrees C in the time span of only a few hours. Near the Convergence we will see a multitude of southern seabirds near the ship; several species of Albatrosses, Shearwaters, Petrels, Prions and Skuas.
Days 8-11 : South Georgia
In South Georgia we shall visit the bay of Elsehul, with it´s very active fur seal breeding beach, and then take course to Right Whale Bay, Salisbury Plain, Gold Harbour and Cooper Bay to give you a good opportunity to see a wide spectrum of landscapes and wildlife, like the introduced Reindeer, Elephant seals, King and Macaroni Penguins. At Fortuna Bay we might try to follow in the footsteps of the great British Explorer Ernest Shackleton and hike over to Stømness Bay. There and at Grytviken we’ll see and abandoned whaling village, where King Penguins now walk in the streets and seals have taken over the buildings. At Grytviken we´ll also offer a visit to the Whaling History Museum as well as to Shackleton´s grave near by. One of the highlights might be our visit to Prion Island, where we will witness the breeding efforts of the huge Wandering Albatross and enjoy watching their displays.
Day 12 : At Sea
At sea, where the ship is again followed by a multitude of seabirds. At some point we might encounter sea-ice, and it is at the ice-edge where we might have a chance to see some high-Antarctic species like the Maccormick Skua, Snow Petrel and the elusive Emperor Penguin.
Day 13 : South Orkney Islands
We are aiming for a visit at Orcadas station, an Argentinean base located in the South Orkney Islands. The friendly base personnel will show us their facilities and we can enjoy the wonderful views of the surrounding glaciers.
Day 14 : At Sea
At Sea
Days 15-17 : Weddell Sea/ Antarctic Sound
We will sail into the Weddell Sea through the ice-clogged Antarctic Sound. Huge tabular icebergs will announce our arrival to the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula. We plan to visit Paulet Island with a million pairs of Adelie Penguins and the remains of the Nordenskiöld expedition. At Brown Bluff we can put our feet on the continent.
At Deception Island, we will try to land at Baily Head home to a colony of ten thousands of Chinstrap Penguins. Deception itself is a sub ducted crater, which opens into the sea, creating a natural harbour for the ship. Here we find hot springs, an abandoned whaling station, thousands of Cape Pigeons and many Dominican Gulls, Brown and South Polar Skuas and Antarctic Terns. Wilson’s Storm Petrels and Black-bellied Storm Petrels nest in the ruins of the whaling station in Whalers Bay. Good walkers may hike from Baily Head over the ridge of the crater into Whalers Bay, while our ship braves its entrance into the crater through the spectacular Neptune’s Bellow into the ring of Deception Island. In the afternoon we may land at Half Moon Island, where we can obsereve Elephant, Weddell and Fur Seals as well as Chinstrap Penguins, Blue-eyed Shags, Wilson’s Storm Petrels, Kelp Gulls, Snowy Sheatbills, Antarctic Terns and Antarctic Brown Skuas.
On our way West, we sail to Cuverville Island, a small precipitous island, nestled between the mountains of the Antarctic Peninsula. It contains a large colony of Gentoo Penguins and breeding pairs of Brown Skuas. From there we sail to Neko Harbour in Andvord Bay and through Paradise Bay with its myriad icebergs and deep cut fjords, while having chances of seeing large Whales. We will have opportunities for zodiac cruising between the icebergs in the inner parts of the fjords.
Days 18-19 : Drake Passage
On our way north we are again followed by a great selection of seabirds while crossing the Drake Passage.
Day 20 : Arrive Ushuaia/ Disembark/ Return Home
We arrive in the morning in Ushuaia and disembark.
Single Travelers: OPTIONAL single supplement of 80%. There is no single supplement for travelers willing to share
Antarctic Fuel Surcharge (subject to change): $20pp/ night (Oct 2008- Mar 2009)
Arctic Fuel Surcharge: $50/night for the 2009 season. If, 2 months before departure, the cost per barrel is less than $130, we will discount this fuel surcharge.
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount
Ship Description: Professor Multanovskiy
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Professor Multanovskiy
Small, ice-strengthened vessel offering an experience more like a private expedition than a conventional cruise.
The Professor Multanovskiy was built in Finland for polar and oceanographic research. The ship has been continuously refurbished since its conversion for passenger use and is ideally suited for expedition cruising.
The Professor Multanovskiy carries a maximum of 49 travelers in comfortable triple, twin and superior cabins, and suites. All cabins are outside, with a desk, ample storage space and windows.
Cabins on Decks 4 and 5 have private facilities with upper and lower berths. There are a few exceptions on Deck 4 where some of the cabins with private facilities have two lower berths. The cabins on Deck 3 have two lower berths and convenient shared facilities.
Public areas on the vessel include a lounge and bar, small library, infirmary, sauna and dining room(s). Views are excellent from the large, open deck and navigation bridge (where we are almost always welcome).
The atmosphere aboard is relaxed, more akin to that of a private expedition than a conventional cruise ship.
Dining
European chefs prepare excellent varied international cuisine, using high-quality provisions from around the world. The comfortable bar is stocked with a good selection of wine, champagne and spirits. Dining room service is provided by a combination of Russian and Western staff.
Expedition Staff, Officers and Crew
The ships are staffed by Russian officers and crew, all highly experienced in ice navigation. Russian captains are recognised experts in polar operations.
All our voyages are led by dedicated and enthusiastic expedition staff, many of whom travel with us to the Arctic or Antarctic each season. They are chosen not only for their knowledge and experience but also their great love of the polar regions.
Technical Gear
With ice-strengthened hulls, we navigate scenic waterways with ease, venturing into areas closed to larger vessels. Designed to explore remote corners of the world, the ship is equipped with passive stabilizers for smooth sailing and meet all international environmental and safety standards. The vessel is equipped with sophisticated satellite navigation equipment.
Triple Shared Bath2 cabins (312-313) with shared baths (111-120 sq. ft.) Cabins have two lower berths and one upper berth(312 has 2 upper berths), sofa, writing desk, bookshelf, 2 wardrobes, cabinets, and 1 square window/ porthole |
Twin Shared Bath9 cabins with shared baths (106-124 sq. ft.) Cabins have two lower berths (except for 315 which has 2 lower, 1 upper), sofa, writing desk, bookshelf, 2 wardrobes, cabinets, and 1 square window/ porthole |
Twin Private Bath12 cabins with private bath with shower (100-125 sq. ft.) Cabins have one lower and one upper berth (411 & 421 have 2 lower berths), sofa, drawers, refrigerator, writing desk,bookshelf, 2 wardrobes, and 1 square window/ porthole |
Superior2 cabins with private bath with shower (510, 517). 190-226 sq. ft. Cabins have one double bed, a convertible sofa bed, refrigerator, large writing desk, drawers bookshelf, table + chairs, wardrobes, and 2 square windows |
Amundsen Suite1 cabin with private bath with shower (513). 270 sq. ft. Cabin has one double bed, a convertible sofa bed, TV + VCR, refrigerator, writing desk, bookshelf, table + chairs, 3 wardrobes, bedside cabinet with drawers, and 5 square windows. |
