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M/V Polar Star |
Embark in Ushuaia (Argentina) and set sail along the Beagle Channel |
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Embark M/V Polar Star in the charming town of Ushuaia to set off along the Beagle Channel.
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| 2 |
M/V Polar Star |
At sea |
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During these days at sea attend lectures, spot wildlife from the bridge or deck, or simply relax as we cross the South Atlantic.
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| 3 |
M/V Polar Star |
In the Falkland Islands |
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Landings such as New Island and West Point as well as the port of Stanley give insights into the history and wildlife of these remote yet populated islands. These islands are home to the world’s largest colony of Black-browed mollymawks as well as penguins and petrel.
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| 4 |
M/V Polar Star |
In the Falkland Islands |
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As day 03
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| 5 |
M/V Polar Star |
At sea |
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Back at sea, the lecture program continues, led by our diverse team of expedition staff. Take advantage of our open bridge policy by joining our Captain and officers on the bridge.
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| 6 |
M/V Polar Star |
At sea |
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As day 05
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| 7 |
M/V Polar Star |
Cruising around South Georgia Islands |
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In these rugged, beautiful islands, walk amongst crowds of King penguins, as well as see Gentoo, Macaroni and Chinstrap penguins. Planned landings include Prion Island, Cooper Bay, Fortuna, Stromness, Salisbury Plain and Grytviken where Sir Ernest Shackleton is buried.
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| 8 |
M/V Polar Star |
As day 07 |
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As day 07
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| 9 |
M/V Polar Star |
As day 07 |
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As day 07
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| 10 |
M/V Polar Star |
As day 07 |
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As day 07
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| 11 |
M/V Polar Star |
At sea |
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After a short time at sea our first sight of land in Antarctica will be Point Wild on Elephant Island, the site where 22 men from Shackleton’s 1914-17 expedition were stranded for 135 days – and rescued.
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| 12 |
M/V Polar Star |
At sea |
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As day 11
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| 13 |
M/V Polar Star |
At sea |
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| 14 |
M/V Polar Star |
Visit the South Shetland Islands |
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The black sands of Deception Island and Half Moon Island are a contrast to the whiteness elsewhere in the Antarctic. Gentoo, Chinstrap, Fur seal, Leopard seal, albatross, Antarctic Tern, Kelp Gull, Skua, Antarctic Shag and Sheathbill may all be seen here.
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| 15 |
M/V Polar Star |
At sea around Antarctica |
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This is a fantastic time of the year when the ice is simply magnificent as the light paints changing hues on the white backdrop. We watch for wildlife, visit historic sites, and Zodiac cruise, perhaps at Port Lockroy, Paradise Bay, Cierva Cove and Mikkelson Harbour.
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| 16 |
M/V Polar Star |
As day 15 |
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As day 15
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| 17 |
M/V Polar Star |
At sea |
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This final leg at sea is an excellent time to recap the overall experience and as always, lookout for whale, dolphin and seabirds.
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| 18 |
M/V Polar Star |
As day 17 |
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As day 17
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Tour ends iin Ushuaia |
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Back in the Beagle Channel this voyage concludes in Ushuaia with disembarkation after breakfast.
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