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Day 1 USHUAIA
(Argentina) board the M/V Polar Star
in Ushuaia to set off on a journey filled with indescribable
experiences.
Day 2 - 3 DRAKE PASSAGE
The ship heads across the Drake
Passage crossing the Antarctic Convergence. While at sea,
take time onboard to learn about Antarctica, the wildlife
and the Antarctic Treaty.
Day 4 - 6 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
For three days, explore the west coast
of the Antarctic Peninsula with continental and island
landings as well as Zodiac cruising. During this time in
this untouched wilderness expect to see Gentoo, Adelie and
Chinstrap penguins, possibly Fur, Weddell, Crabeater and
Leopard seals, as well as Minke, Humpback and other whale
species. Visits are planned to sites such as Petermann
Island, Port Lockroy, Paradise Bay, Pleneau Island, Neumeyer
Channel, Lemaire Channel and Neko Harbour.
Day 7 & 8 SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
Landings are planned at Whaler’s Bay
and Half Moon Island. Here rookeries are inhabited by
Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins. The landscape is volcanic,
its appearance a dramatic combination of steaming black lava
sands and vast expanses of permanent ice.
Day 9 & 10 AT SEA
Heading back to Ushuaia, take time
while at sea to review recent experiences and learn more
during informative lectures.
Day 11 DISEMBARK USHUAIA
Back in the charming town of Ushuaia,
disembarkation..
(Please note that this is our planned itinerary – actual
execution is subject to weather and IAATO
Ship Scheduler
limitations. PSE reserves the right to adjust the itinerary
as needed without recourse.)
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MV Polar Star Cabin Plan
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