ANTARCTIC WOMEN’S EXPEDITION- FLY THE DRAKE
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ANTARCTIC WOMEN’S EXPEDITION- FLY THE DRAKE
ITINERARY SUMMARY
| Day | Place | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Punta Arenas | Day at leisure |
| Day 2 | King George Island | Fly into King George Island, embarkation |
| Days 3 - 8 | Antarctic Peninsula | Icebergs, glaciers, seals, blue-eyed shags, Adelie and gentoo penguins |
| Day 9 | King George Island | Disembark, flight back to Puntas Arenas |
| Day 10 | Punta Arenas | After breakfast, bid a fond farewell to your fellow travellers, transfer to the airport to continue your onward journey |
Overview
Embark on an Antarctic adventure with like-minded women, sailing on our small-ship expedition vessel, the Sylvia Earle. This vessel pays tribute to Dr. Sylvia Earle, an ambassador to conservation on the planet. In addition, the decks highlight six pioneering women in conservation and their incredible achievements and causes. We are proud to launch this new voyage, designed by women, led by women, for women.
SHIPS OFFERING THIS ITINERARY
Sylvia Earle
This purpose built expedition vessel, honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle and is the sister ship to the revolutionary Greg Mortimer. Accommodating on average 126 guests for each voyage, those lucky enough to experience an Antarctic journey on her can be assured of comfort and luxury coinciding with exploration and adventure. Besides the same revolutionary Ulstein X BOW hull design like her sister ship the Greg Mortimer, the Sylvia Earle features a distinctive Glass Atrium Lounge at the bow of the ship with a stunning panoramic view on both port and starboard side, Lecture theatre and lounge, a swimming pool and jacuzzi where you can admire impressive scenery while watching the world go by.
Day 1 Punta Arenas
Arrive in Punta Arenas, overlooking the Straits of Magellan, the city sits astride one of the world’s most historic trade routes. Today, Punta Arenas reflects a great blend of cultural backgrounds, from English sheep ranchers to Portuguese sailors. It remains an utterly fascinating testament to Chile’s rich history. Modern day Punta Arenas is home to many popular restaurants, and bars, offering a mix of local and international fare (meals at your own expense today).
Day 2 Punta Arenas to King George Island
Transfer to Punta Arenas airport for your charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (weather permitting). The flight is approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. On arrival into King George Island the expedition team is on hand to greet you, preparing for your Zodiac transfer to the vessel. You will have time to settle into your cabin before your important safety briefings.
Days 3 – 8 Antarctic Peninsula
It’s almost impossible to describe the feeling of arriving in Antarctica. Spotting your first iceberg and taking a deep breath of some of the most fresh, crisp air on earth is an experience that will stay with you forever.
Your experienced expedition team, having made countless journeys to this area using their expertise designing your voyage from day to day, choosing the best options based on the prevailing weather, ice conditions and wildlife opportunities.
You will generally make landings or Zodiac excursions twice a day. Zodiac cruising along spectacular ice cliffs or among grounded icebergs, keeping watch for whales, seals and porpoising penguins. Zodiacs will also transport you from the ship to land, where you can visit penguin rookeries, discover historic huts and explore some incredible spots along the peninsula.
While ashore wandering along pebbly beaches or perhaps up snow-covered ridgelines to vantage points with mountains towering overhead and ice-speckled oceans below. If you have chosen an optional activity, you will have the option to do that whenever conditions allow, and of course keen polar plungers will have the chance to fully immerse themselves in polar waters – conditions permitting!
You also may ship cruise some of the narrow, dramatic straits separating offshore islands from the mainland, or linger in scenic bays to watch whales travelling or feeding.
Day 9 King George Island to Punta Arenas
As you approach Frei Base on King George Island, it is time to farewell Antarctica and our amazing adventure before boarding our flight (approximately one hour and forty-five minutes) to Punta Arenas, Chile. There is time for reflection and discussion about what you have seen and experienced. We hope you become ambassadors for Antarctica telling your family, friends and colleagues about your journey to this magical place, advocating for its conservation and preservation so that they might one day visit the region to experience what you have been lucky to see and do here.
Day 10 Punta Arenas
After breakfast, bid a fond farewell to your fellow travellers as you all continue your onward journeys, hopefully with a newfound sense of the immense power of nature (breakfast included). A transfer to the airport is included in the voyage fare.
We will tailor the perfect holiday to suit your needs.
Extend your trip to Patagonia
To make the most of your time in South America we can tailor a holiday to Patagonia to suit your voyage dates. If you have a bit more time we can create a tailor-made itinerary to some of the highlights of South America. Take a look at the Patagonia sample itineraries below and contact us to begin creating your perfect holiday.
