This expedition will mark the 95th anniversary of the sinking of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance, November 21, 1915. During this voyage you will sail the same seas and raise a glass to "The Boss" and his great failure that ultimately became his greatest triumph!
Historian Jonathan Shackelton, cousin of Sir Ernest, will be the Expedition Team historian during this voyage. He will provide unique insight into the events that occurred in the Shackleton triangle - Elephant Island, the Weddell Sea and South Georgia.
Itinerary: Day 1 Overnight Ushuaia, Argentina Day 2 Embarkation Days 3 - 4 At sea Day 5 Elephant Island Day 6 Brown Bluff Day 7 Paulet Island Days 8 - 11 The Wendell Sea Days 12 - 17 95th Anniversary Celebration of the sinking of the Endurance Days 18 - 20 The Wendell Sea Days 21 - 22 South Sandwich Islands Day 23 At sea Day 25 Gold Harbor, South Georgia Day 26 Grytviken, South Georgia Days 27 - 28 At sea Day 29 Fly from Stanley to Santiago, Chile Day 30 Santiago
Notes:
Weather, ice or other conditions may require that changes be made to our itinerary and shore excursions. All cabins are smoke-free. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas, as outlined by the Expedition Leader at the initial briefing This departure includes the post hotel night Shipboard Accommodation:
The Kapitan Khlebnikov is a polar-class icebreaker, combining power and technology with creature comforts. Originally designed for the rigors of northern Siberia, Kapitan Khlebnikov is one of a few vessels of its kind in the world.
Rates on Antarctic 2010-11 Icebreaker Adventures include:
One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast, as indicated in the itinerary. (The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.) 1 hotel night in Santiago on the final night, including a group transfer from Santiago airport to the hotel All helicopter transfers and aerial sightseeing according to each day's program. Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage. (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships' galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.) All shore landings per the daily program. Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities. All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program. Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled. Photographic Album on DVD, documenting the voyage. A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings. A Quark Expeditions parka - yours to keep. Coffee, tea, cocoa available around the clock. Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin. Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader. All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program. All luggage handling aboard ship. Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person.Trip Code: WSSG
