
Lemaire Classic Tour
antarctica
12 Nights from £11,490
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Upgrade my browserTake the ultimate expedition cruise of a lifetime to explore the frozen expanse, icescapes, penguins and wildlife of the great white continent.
Antarctica is the ultimate 'unforgettable' journey. The voyage of a lifetime to the coldest, driest, windiest and most remote, unspoilt place on earth. Antarctica is a land of multi-coloured ice caps, glistening glaciers and towering snow-capped mountains, who's very name conjures up thoughts of epic adventures and heroic discoveries. But thanks to a fleet of sophisticated, and comfortable, expedition cruise ships, you don't have to be a hardened explorer to get up close and personal with the icy terrain and playful penguins of the White Continent.
Depart from Tierra del Fuego in Argentina Patagonia and cross Drake Passage. The cruise ships constantly monitor the weather forecast to avoid intense storms and choose the best time to sail. The crossing takes three days each way, in which you can socialize with your fellow passengers, and watch the ocean from the comfort of the social areas of the ship. Keep your eyes peeled for giant humpback whales, before reaching Antarctica and setting foot on the world's most mysterious, uncharted and genuinely unique frontier.
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View More ToursWhy choose a Greg Mortimer Antarctica Cruise:
The Greg Mortimer also leads the world in sustainable cruising to Antarctica, with :
- Industry-leading safety technology
- Ice Class 1A and Polar Code 6 compliant
- Fully-stocked medical clinic
- The lowest polluting marine engines in the world
- Virtual anchoring protects the sea floor
- Unique hydraulic viewing platforms
Ship specifications:
Why choose a Hurtigruten Antarctica Cruise:
Facilities
Chef-prepared meals (all meals and daily snack included)
One dining room with unreserved seating
Bar staffed by a professional bartender
24 hour beverage service
Polar Library with a large collection of polar books and DVDs
Polar Boutique
Multi-purpose lounge and presentation room
Exercise Room
Ship-to-shore satellite communications with email, and wireless, Internet access
Activities
Zodiac Cruising (included)
Hiking & snowshoeing (included)
Optional kayaking (additional charge)
Camping using high-quality REI camping equipment (additional charge)
Staff and Crew: 83
Guests: 117
Lifeboats: 4 partially enclosed
Length: 101.1 meters
Breadth: 16.2 meters
Draft: 4.5 meters
Propulsion: Diesel Twin Engines - 5,200 horsepower.
Ice Class: 1A
Cruising Speed: 12 knots in open water
Why chose an Ocean Nova Antarctica Adventure
PASSENGERS: | 72 maximum |
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EXPEDITION STAFF & CREW: | 46 |
LIFEBOATS: | 2 fully enclosed capacity of 110 (in addition to 4 life rafts, capacity 100) |
LENGTH: | 73.0 m |
BREADTH: | 11.0 m |
PROPULSION: | Diesel engines 2,000 horsepower |
ICE CLASS: | 1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A) |
DRAFT: | 3.7 m |
CRUISING SPEED: | 12 knots in open wate |
The aircraft BAE-146 was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace (which later became part of BAE Systems). It is a high-wing aircraft with very short runaway requirements which make it particularly suited for these kind of destinations. It is operated by Aerovías DAP, which has more than 20 years of experience of flying in Patagonia and Antarctica.
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Why choose an Ortelius Antarctica Cruise:
Registered: The Netherlands
Length: 90.95 metres
Why choose a Plancius Antarctica Cruise:
Passengers:116 in 53 cabins
Staff & crew:45
Length:89 meters (293 feet)
Breadth:14,5 meters (47 feet)
Draft:5 meters (16 feet)
Ice class:1D (Plancius has a Lloyds class notation 100A1 Passenger ship, Ice Class 1D at a draught of 5 meters)
Displacement:3434 tonnes
Propulsion:3x Diesel-Electric
Speed:10 - 12 knots maximum
Why choose a Sea Spirit Antarctica Cruise:
Length: 90.6 meters (297 ft.)
Beam: 15.3 meters (50 ft.)
Speed: 15 knots
Passengers: 114 maximum
Crew: 72
Two Engines
Why choose a Silver Cloud Antarctica cruise:
Why choose a Silver Explorer Antarctica cruise:
Why choose a Sylvia Earle Antarctica Cruise:
What's included:
The Silvia Earle also leads the world in sustainable cruising to Antarctica, with:
- Industry-leading safety technology
- Ice Class 1A and Polar Code 6 compliant
- Fully-stocked medical clinic
- The lowest polluting marine engines in the world
- Virtual anchoring protects the sea floor
- Unique hydraulic viewing platforms
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