Antarctic Adventures
Australia’s first adventure tour operator to the Antarctic, Adventure Associates, is proud to announce the release of an all-new, comprehensive 2008/2009 brochure... Adventure Associates offer three ways to explore Antarctica.
- Ice-breaker Adventures” aboard a purpose-built icebreaker deep into icy waters, beyond the reach of all other shipping.
- Adventure Ships” aboard ice-strengthened vessels offering flexible access to places larger ships cannot reach.
- Expedition Ships” offer a perfect balance of adventure and comfort, if you prefer small-group access with the amenities of a slightly larger vessel.
All expeditions include international specialists on everything from polar exploration to Antarctic birds and marine life, providing the vital context and hands-on leadership you need to fully appreciate the Antarctic. Whether you’re sighting a whale from a Zodiac, walking a stretch of coast where few may have ventured before or watching from a helicopter as your powerful ship plows through the pack ice, you’ll experience the Antarctic as a complex, living environment with an overwhelming sense of remoteness that will stay with you forever.
Icebreaker Adventures:
The largest of the penguins, Emperors are the only birds that breed on the frozen sea. During this extraordinary voyage visits are made to their colonies located on endless expanses of pack ice, surrounded by stunning, sculpted tabular icebergs. "Emperor Penguin Safari" Prices begin at US$11,500 per person triple share.
A further expedition aboard the icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov is a 31-day voyage to the fabled Ross Sea region, which will include visits to the famous, preserved huts of Scott, & Shackleton. "Epic Antarctica" Departing Ushuaia, Argentina on 13 November 2008, disembarking Chirstchurch, New Zealand 13 December 2008. Prices start at US$19,900 per person triple share. Following this is the continuation as the “Great Antarctic Explorers” expedition departing Christchurch 13 December sailing to Hobart arriving 7 January 2009. Prices from US$18,500 per person triple share for this 26-day journey.
Expedition & Adventure Ships:
The 2008/9 Antarctic Peninsula season features over 30 separate departures from November 2008 through to March 2009 aboard superbly-equipped ice-class vessels. Choose from a variety of itineraries ranging in length from 11 to 20 days. The shorter "Classic Antarctica" expeditions concentrate on the rich wildlife and scenic areas of the Peninsula, while the longer "Explorers’Route" expeditions include fabulous South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. "Classic Antarctica" cruises begin at just US$3,500 per person, triple share and "Explorers’ Route" cruises start from US$9,800 per person, triple share.
For comprehensive tour details on any cruise, please refer to Adventure Associates' new Antarctic brochure or visit their website at: www.adventureassociates.com
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