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Weddle Sea - In search of
Emperor Penguins
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice
and weather conditions and in order to take advantage of opportunities to see
wildlife. The final itinerary for each voyage will be determined by the
Expedition Leader on board. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises.
An Emperor Penguin
rookery is situated south of Snow Hill Island. Although we will not be able to
reach that far through the ice, we will try to sail between Snow Hill Island and
James Ross Island close to the ice-edge and observe the young Emperor Penguins
on their way to the open water. If the weather and /or ice-conditions are
adverse, we will try again the next day. If on the other hand the weather is
great, but we can not find any Emperor Penguins, our programme would still
unfold on Snow Hill Island with a visit to the historic hut of the Swedish
Nordenskjöld Expedition and a visit to Seymour Island in order to see fossils.
Day 1
In the
afternoon, we embark in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, the southernmost
city in the world located at the Beagle Channel and sail through this scenic
waterway for the rest of the evening.
Day 2 & 3
During these
two days we will sail across the Drake Passage. When we cross the Antarctic
Convergence, we arrive in the circum-Antarctic up welling zone. In this area we
may meet Wandering Albatrosses, Grey Headed Albatrosses, Black-browed
Albatrosses, Light-mantled Sooty Albatrosses, Cape Pigeons, Southern Fulmars,
Wilson’s Storm Petrels, Blue Petrels and Antarctic Petrels.
If the winds
are favourable we might do our first landing in Antarctic waters in the evening
of the third day at Aitcho Island or Penguin Island at the South Shetlands.
These
volcanic islands are windswept and often shrouded in mist and fog, but do offer
subtle pleasures. There is a nice variety of flora (mosses, lichens and
flowering grasses) and fauna, such as Gentoo Penguins, Chinstrap Penguins and
southern Giant Petrels.
Day 4
We will sail
into the Weddell Sea and if the Antarctic Sound is accessible and the ice does
not prevent us to sail further, we might see the huge tabular icebergs that
announce our arrival to the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula. We plan to
visit Paulet Island with a million pairs of Adelie Penguins. In the afternoon we
visit Snow Hill with the remains of the Nordenskiöld expedition.
Day 5
Between Snow
Hill Island and James Ross Island we will make our first attempt to observe
Emperor Penguins on the ice-edge making their way to open water. In case this
should fail we will tray again on day 6. We might also visit Seymour Island,
where many fossils can be found, and the Argentinean station Esperanza on the
Antarctic Continent, where we can observe Adelie Penguins, Cape Petrels,
Pale-faced Sheathbills, Skuas, Kelp Gulls and Antarctic Terns.
Day 6
If the ice
allows us to go further into the Weddell Sea area we will visit Devil Island and
Vega Island with a large colony of Adelie Penguins and a magnificent view for
those hikers who can make it to the top of the hill. Melting ice sometimes
provides spectacular waterfall from the cliffs close to point ‘Well-Met’.
Day 7
On our way
north through the Antarctic Sound we might pay a visit to the Argentinean
station Esperanza on the Antarctic Continent. We will still look out for Emperor
penguins on the ice-floes. In the afternoon we may visit Gourdin Island, with
three penguin species; Chinstraps, Gentoo and Adelies.
Day 8
In the
morning we have planned to visit Half Moon Island where we can see Chinstrap and
Gentoo Penguins, various other bird-species and Southern Elephant Seals and
Weddell seals. Early in the afternoon we will sail to Deception where we have
the last landing of our voyage at Pendulum cove.
Day 9 &
10
In the Drake
Passage we have again a chance of seeing many seabirds and to take advantage of
the knowledge of our lecture team.
Day 11
We arrive in
the morning in Ushuaia and disembark.
General notes:
All rates are quoted per person in UK£, based on twin occupancy. Twin non
private and Twin private cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times
the share price.
Fares include:
- Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the
itinerary.
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including
snacks, coffee and tea;
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage
by Zodiac.
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership
by experienced expedition staff.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges
throughout the programme.
- Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Not included:
Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights; pre- and post land
arrangements; transfers to / from the vessel; passport and visa expenses;
Government arrival and departure taxes; meals ashore; baggage, cancellation and
personal insurance ( which is strongly recommended); excess baggage charges and
all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and
telecommunication charges; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages
for stewards and other service personnel aboard ( guidelines will be provided).
Please note that all dates & rates are subject to change. All voyages will
operate subject to a minimum of 30 participants.
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