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| Weddell Sea – In Search of the Emperor Penguin 11 Day CANO05 |
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OverviewAntarctica and the sub-Antarctic Islands are some of the last truly unspoilt regions of the world. The mysterious White Continent, with its multi-coloured ice caps, glistening glaciers and towering snow-capped mountains, offers unparalleled scenery and photographic opportunities. Enormous numbers of penguins, whales, seals and seabirds congregate in the nutrient-rich waters along the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic shores. This voyage aboard the M/V Professor Molchanov focuses on the search for the emperor penguin, the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species, possibly the only bird never to set foot on land as it lives exclusively on the ice continent of Antarctica.
This is an Expedition Cruise. Learn about our Travel Styles.
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M/V Professor Molchanov
Built in 1983 in Finland, the M/V Professor Molchanov is a modern and comfortable oceanographic research vessel which has been converted for passenger use. With an ice-strengthened hull and passive stabilisers it is able to smoothly navigate scenic areas where many other vessels cannot, making it ideally suited for expedition cruising.
Visit the M/V Professor Molchanov ship page for a full description and photos of the vessel
Departure Dates
Departure dates for this package are listed below. These dates should be read in conjunction with the price table at the bottom of the page. Please contact us for availability.
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| Mon 23 Nov 09 |
Thu 03 Dec 09 |
CANO05+cabin |
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Cabin Types
We offer the following cabin types aboard the M/V Professor Molchanov:
- Triple/Twin Non-private cabins
Lower and upper berths, a desk, a small washbasin, storage and hanging space, and portholes. Shared shower and toilet facilities are conveniently located on the same deck.
- Twin Private cabins
Private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet, upper and lower berths, a desk, ample storage space and windows.
- Superior cabins
Double bed and a single sofa bed. A private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. A sitting area with a desk, video player and TV, coffee and tea facilities, refrigerator, windows.
- Suites
Double bed and a single sofa bed. A private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. A large lounge area with a desk, video player and TV, coffee and tea facilities, refrigerator and large forward and side facing windows.
NOTE: For safety reasons the ship has an ‘open door’ policy, which means that you do not receive a key to lock your cabin. You can give any valuables to the purser who will keep them in the safe.
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Itinerary
Day 1 to 1
Ushuaia
Day 2 to 3
At Sea – Drake Passage
Day 4 to 4
Weddell Sea – Antarctic Sound
Day 5 to 5
Weddell Sea – Antarctic Continent
Day 6 to 6
Weddell Sea – Devil Island – Vega Island
Day 7 to 7
Antarctic Sound
Day 8 to 8
Half Moon Island
Day 9 to 10
At Sea – Drake Passage
Day 11 to 11
Ushuaia
Full itinerary...
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Inclusions
- Accommodation: 13 nights cabin of choice aboard M/V Professor Molchanov
- Meals: All meals while on board Expedition Cruise vessel
- Excursions: Shore excursions by zodiac-style boats, naturalists and lecture services
- Transport: M/V Professor Molchanov, landing boats, on foot
- Group: Maximum of 53 passengers
- Age: Recommended 11 to 65, recommended max 70.
- Staff: 27 crew
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Exclusions
- International flights & departure tax
- Fuel surcharge
- Tips, visas, personal items
- Transfers
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