Explore Antarctica - 2008/09 Season
Just Announced: Alexandra Shackleton joins 31-day Epic Antarctica Expedition voyage 13 November 2008
Captain James Cook, Captain James Weddell, Nathaniel Palmer and Sir James Clark Ross all were among the first to chart this vast continent, quite literally putting Antarctica on the map. These momentous voyages of the 18th and 19th centuries established the location of the great continent, but it was as late as the early 20th century before proper exploration was begun by the likes of Amundsen, Scott, Mawson and Shackleton.
The Hon. Alexandra Shackleton is Sir Ernest Shackleton's only granddaughter. Her father was Shackleton's younger son, Edward, who became Lord Shackleton.
Alexandra, a history graduate, is president of the James Caird Society, dedicated to preserving the memory of Sir Ernest Shackleton and honoring his leadership. She is a member of several Antarctic and Southern Ocean societies. Alexandra was a consultant on the television drama Shackleton, starring Kenneth Branagh. She has written several prefaces to books about her grandfather, and has spoken about his accomplishments around the world.
We are pleased to announce that Alexandra will be guest lecturer aboard Epic Antarctica: Semi-Circumnavigation aboard the giant icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov. She will share her insights into her grandfather's life and the drive to preserve the hut he built in the Ross Sea.
This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of this historic adventure. The 31-day expedition departs Ushuaia on 13 November ending in Lyttelton (Christchurch NZ) on 13 December 2008. Prices are from US$19,900 per person triple share.
These exalted adventurers truly captured the spirit of Antarctic exploration, with Scott and his crew perishing on that fateful return journey from the pole in 1912 and Shackleton performing his miraculous 1916 rescue - now the stuff of legend.
It is in this spirit that Adventure Associates has offered voyages to the frozen continent for nearly two decades. Thousands of expeditioners have enjoyed a true journey of a lifetime, often retracing the steps of these intrepid pioneers in the process.
Other Antarctic Expeditions Available in the coming season are:
- Emperor Penguin, Snow Hill Island Safari, 14 Days from US$ 11,500
- Great Antarctic Explorers, 26 Days from US$18,500
- Antarctic Adventures, 12 Days from US$4,800
- Crossing the Antarctic Circle, 15 Days from US$8,100
- Antarctic Quest, 20 days from US$8,700
- Classic Antarctica, 11 days from US$ 3,500
- Explorers Route (Falklands and Sth Georgia), 20 Days from US$9,800
Bookings on Antarctic expedition cruises fill quickly. In order to secure the cruise and cabin of your choice contact Adventure Associates' Polar Experts on 1800 222 141 today.
* Prices are per person based on triple share accommodation
