2007-2008 Antarctica Season aboard M.S. Andrea
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Expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula
Roundtrip from Ushuaia (Argentina) - 11 Days/10 Nights
January 8-18, 2008, February 4-14, 2008
DAY
.PORT
Day 1
Arrive in Ushuaia and transfer independently to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2
Morning at leisure in Ushuaia. Transfer in afternoon from hotel to pier to embark M.S. Andrea. Depart early evening, cruising through scenic Beagle Channel for Antarctica.
Day 3-4
Drake Passage Crossing. At the Antarctic convergence, watch for sea mammals and sea birds that feed in these krill-rich waters. On board, a full series of educational lectures will be offered by our expedition team.
Day 5-8
Depending on weather and ice conditions, the captain and expedition leader will direct the vessel to a variety of destinations on and around the Peninsula, to optimize Zodiac landings and wildlife viewing opportunities. This may include Cuverville Island, Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel, Neko Harbor and Petermann Island, among others.
Day 9-10
Drake Passage Crossing.
Day 11
Ushuaia. Disembark following breakfast, and transfer to the airport.

Special Savings!
Reserve your cabin now for best availability, and take advantage of special savings from our regular rates:
Save $500 per person for January 8-18 and February 4-14 Expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula departures. *
*$500 per person savings applies to new reservations only.
Cruise Rates (per person)
Category
10 Day Cruise
Jan. 8 & Feb. 4
19 Day Cruise
 Jan 17
Cat. 6
$4,360
$7,835
Cat. 5
$4,850
$8,910
Cat. 4
$5,450
$9,990
Cat. 3
$6,110
$11,035
Cat. 2
$7,020
$12,835
Cat. 1
$7,950
$14,500
Suite
$8,890
$16,435
Superior Sgl
$7,730
$14,005
Standard Sgl
$7,450
$13,535
Landing fees
N/A
$185
Medical & Emergency Evacuation Insurance
Included
Included

Fuel surcharge: due to the continued high expense of marine fuel oil, surcharges will be in effect for all 2007-2008 Antarctica cruises: Jan. 8 and Feb. 4--$180 per person; January 17--$280 per person.
All 2007-2008 expedition cruises include: One hotel night in Ushuaia prior to embarkation, transfers from hotel to ship, and transfer from ship to airport at conclusion of the cruise.
Deposit: 11-Day/10-Night: $1,300 ($800 non-refundable); 20-Day/19-Night: $1,550 ($1,050 non-refundable)
Travel Insurance: Medical Expense & Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance is mandatory, and included in the cruise rate. Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance is strongly recommended, and is available at additional cost. Complete details are available from Elegant Cruises & Tours.

Your Antarctica expedition cruise aboard MS Andrea includes:

  • Hotel accommodations for one night prior to embarkation.
  • Transfers from hotel to ship on day of embarkation.
  • Accommodations in cabin as reserved, with lower beds and private facilities.
  • All meals aboard ship served at single leisurely sittings; freshly prepared by internationally trained chefs. Wine and beer included with lunch and dinner.
  • All Zodiac excursions and landings, as directed by Expedition Leader, for wildlife viewing.
  • Experienced expedition leader, lecturers, scientists, naturalists, geologists and others on board throughout your voyage to enhance your understanding of the places visited.
  • Daily lectures, briefings and recaps by our expedition team.
  • Physician on board throughout the voyage.
  • Informative pre-departure materials to prepare you for expedition cruising, and post-cruise logbook.
  • Special expedition jacket to wear during Zodiac landings, while exploring ashore, and for on-deck activities and wildlife viewing. The jacket is yours to keep after the cruise.
  • Ship-to-airport transfers at the conclusion of your cruise.
  • Medical Expense and Emergency Evacuation-Repatriation Insurance ($250,000 coverage)

Not included: Domestic and international airfare, arrival and departure taxes, passport and visa fees, arrival tranfers, gratuities, personal expenses (bar, laundry, e-mail, etc.), trip cancellation/interruption insurance (strongly recommended, and available through Elegant Cruises & Tours, Inc.)