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SM AL L SH I P EX P ERI EN C E S I N C O M F O RT & S T Y L E 2020–2021 SEASON
Antarctic Adventures
Aboard The Hebridean Sky & Island Sky
CONTENTS
OUR SHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ACCOMMODATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ITINERARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CITIZEN SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RATES & DATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
DECK PLANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Dear Traveler,
Over the years I have had many conversations with colleagues
about how to combine the best elements of polar travel, and
in 2010 a group of like-minded polar professionals and I took
these conversations a step further, and set out to create a new
kind of company.
We decided early on that our mission would be to provide
Antarctic travelers with “best in class” experiences. To that
end we sought out the best guides, naturalists, and expedition
crew members we had worked with over the years, and began
persuading them to join us. At the same time we began an
intensive search for the best possible vessel. There are many
ways to encounter the Antarctic: From the deck of an expedi-
tionary ship, in a Zodiac or a kayak, or camping overnight along
the shore. Our goal was to acquire a ship that would act as a
platform for these experiences without sacrificing the comfort
and ease that you would enjoy at a fine boutique hotel.
I’m thrilled to say that Polar Latitudes has become the company
we envisioned. Our vessels, the Hebridean Sky & Island Sky
boast a level of comfort and safety unmatched in polar waters.
Our world-class team has developed programs for both first-
time visitors and those returning for a deeper exploration, and
our onboard staff stands ready to fulfill their mission, to create
and lead superior polar expedition cruises with a focus on you,
our guest.
On the following pages you’ll find the particulars of what makes
Polar Latitudes’ voyages unique. I hope they will inspire you
to join us. Our partners will be happy to provide you with fur-
ther details.
Sincerely,
John McKeon
President | Polar Latitudes
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Our Sister Ships Sailing in Comfort, Style & Safety aboard the Island Sky & Hebridean Sky Island Sky and Hebridean Sky are truly sisters. Built in the same Italian Shipyard, both boast spacious, well-appointed suites, stylish common ar- eas, and redundant core technology that allows them to operate smoothly, even under the most challenging of conditions. Like most sisters, they each have distinct personalities and individual flair, but the strong bone structure and good breeding that they share are unmistakable. 4 | +27-(0)21-783-4380
OUR SHIPS
Impeccable Amenities
Lounge: Hebridean Sky
SERVICES
• World-Class Cuisine
• Complimentary Wine or Beer with Dinner
• Live Entertainment
• Complimentary Coffee/Tea station
• Voyage Photo Coach
• On-board MD and Facilities
• Dedicated Passenger Service Manager
• Two Hotel Nights to reduce flight delay /
cancellation worries Library: Hebridean Sky
• Complimentary Expedition Jacket
FACILITIES
• Elevator serving all passenger decks
• 200 Megabytes of WIFI Internet for your personal
device
• Free Internet on computers in the Library
• Panoramic Top Deck Observation Platform
• Bar/Lounge with Live Entertainment
• Lounge with Audiovisual Facilities Lido Deck: Island Sky
• DVD Movie Library
WORLD-CLASS CUISINE
Great expeditions require great food!
Our team of world-class chefs offer breakfast, lunch and
dinner menus that change daily. They have boat-loads
of creativity, so you are sure to experience a variety of
remarkable cuisine throughout your voyage.
Reception: Island Sky
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Hebridean Sky Accommodations
Owner's Suite
Two room suite with sitting room and bedroom.
385 sq. ft. (34 m²) including a 110 sq. ft. (10.2 m²) balcony
All Suites Feature Owner’s, Penthouse & Veranda Suites include
all Standard Features Plus
• Exterior views
• En suite Champagne & Chocolates on arrival
• Nearly all suites can be configured with your
choice of one queen or two twin beds. • Complimentary mini-bar (beer, wine & soft drinks)
• Sitting area with sofa and/or side chairs • En suite Nespresso machine
• Flat Screen TV Please Note: Veranda, Penthouse & Owner’s Suites include a
private balcony.
• Telephone
• En-suite temperature controls Promenade & Deluxe Suites include all Standard
Features Plus
• Mini-Bar
• En suite Champagne & Chocolates on arrival
• Marble-appointed bathroom with fine toiletries
• Complimentary mini-bar (beer, wine & soft drinks)
• Hair dryer
• En suite Nespresso machine available on Request
• 225 sq. ft. or more
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ACCOMMODATIONS Penthouse Suites Veranda Suites Suites with private balcony and sitting area Suites with private balcony and sitting area 325 sq. ft. (30 m²) including an 80 sq. ft. (7.4 m²) balcony 260 sq. ft. (24 m²) including a 40 sq. ft. (3.7 m²) balcony Deluxe Suites Promenade Suites Suites with forward and side windows and sitting area Suites with window and sitting area 240 sq. ft. (22 m²) 220 sq. ft. (20.4 m²) Window & Triple Suites Porthole Suites Suites with window and sitting area Suites with porthole and sitting area 225 sq. ft. (21 m²) 240 sq. ft. (22 m²) Please note: All dimensions are approximate WWW.BELLINGHAMSAFARIS.COM | 7
ACCOMMODATIONS
Island Sky Accommodations
Owner's Suite
Two room suite with sitting room and bedroom.
385 sq. ft. (34 m²) including a 110 sq. ft. (10.2 m²) balcony
All Suites Feature Owner’s, Penthouse & Veranda Suites include
all Standard Features Plus
• Exterior views
• En suite Champagne & Chocolates on arrival
• Nearly all suites can be configured with your
choice of one queen or two twin beds. • Complimentary mini-bar (beer, wine & soft drinks)
• Sitting area with sofa and/or side chairs • En suite Nespresso machine
• Flat Screen TV Please Note: Veranda, Penthouse & Owner’s Suites include a
private balcony.
• Telephone
• En-suite temperature controls Promenade & Deluxe Suites include all Standard
Features Plus
• Mini-Bar
• Tinted Sliding Glass Door to bring Antarctica into
• Marble-appointed bathroom with fine toiletries your suite and give easy access to Promenade Deck
• Hair dryer • En suite Champagne & Chocolates on arrival
• 225 sq. ft. or more • Complimentary mini-bar (beer, wine & soft drinks)
• En suite Nespresso machine available on Request
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ACCOMMODATIONS Penthouse Suites Veranda Suites Suites with private balcony and sitting area with side chairs and table Suites with private balcony and sitting area with side chairs and table 325 sq. ft. (30 m2) including an 80 sq. ft. (7.4 m2) balcony 260 sq. ft. (24 m2) including a 40 sq. ft. (3.7 m2) balcony Deluxe Suites Promenade Suites Suites with tinted sliding glass door onto the Promenade deck and Suites with tinted sliding glass door onto the Promenade deck and side window, sitting area with sofa sitting area with sofa 240 sq. ft. (22 m2) 220 sq. ft. (20.4 m2) Window & Triple Suites Porthole Suites Suites with window and sitting area with sofa Suites with porthole and sitting area with sofa 225 sq. ft. (21 m2) 235 sq. ft. (21.8 m2) Please note: All dimensions are approximate WWW.BELLINGHAMSAFARIS.COM | 9
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel Partners In Ushuaia
A member of the Leading Hotels of the World
All of Polar Latitudes' Ushuaia departures begin with a two-night stay at the
Arakur Resort and Spa. Having two nights eliminates the stress of flight delays
and missed connections and gives you plenty of time to enjoy the resort, ex-
plore the reserve or head in to town for a little shopping. Located on a beau-
tiful ridge inside Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve, Arakur offers breathtaking
views and sophisticated décor.
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A network of hiking trails begins at the hotel and
wends its way through beautiful forest, prairie
and mountain settings, while state of the art spa
& exercise facilities offer guests a plethora of
pleasant activities.
The Lobby Piano Bar features splendid views and
an assortment of tasty local treats to accompany
your cocktails. The Resort’s “La Cravia” restaurant
offers both Argentine and international cuisine.
Typical dinner entrees include Argentine barbe-
cue, spider crab, lamb and black hake.
In the morning enjoy a complimentary buffet
breakfast before your afternoon departure.
Relax at the resort, or head into Ushuaia for
some pre-embarkation shopping.
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Falklands, S. Georgia & Antarctica
An adventure beginning in Puerto Madryn—22 Days
come dinner. Then, watch the city lights fade in the fresh
DEPARTURE
night air as we sail seaward.
• Nov 1 – Nov 22, 2020 HSK
Day 4-5, Southern Ocean:
Day 1, Puerto Madryn:
Among the wildlife spotting opportunities as we sail
We’ve eliminated the anxiety of missed connections south, are the albatrosses, prions, and petrels that
and flight delays by giving you a two-night hotel stay frequently follow the ship. Our Expedition Team will be
in beautiful Puerto Madryn, one of Argentina's fastest out on deck as well, looking for the whales and dolphins
growing cities and the gateway to the Peninsula Valdés. that can be seen in the area. Our experts will begin their
Most flights arrive the late afternoon or early evening presentations with informative and entertaining talks on
allowing you a night to get over your jet lag. You'll have the wildlife, history, and geology of the Falkland Islands
a full day on day two to relax or explore town before and Southern Ocean. Important briefings on environ-
embarkation on day three. mental regulations and expedition safety will also be
held in our comfortable lounge.
Day 2, Puerto Madryn:
Day 6, West Falklands:
Located in the Patagonian province of Chubut, Puerto
Madryn is a popular resort destination for wildlife excur- The westernmost settled outposts in the Falklands are
sions, and is known as the best place in Argentina to see remote farms that have been family-owned for six and
Southern Right whales. Take a whale watching trip (not seven generations. The sheep graze alongside albatross
included), watch for nesting cormorants and elephant colonies and Rockhopper, King, and Magellanic penguin
seals, or experience a walk through a colony of Magel- rookeries while striated caracaras patrol overhead and
lanic penguins and myriad species of native seabirds. upland geese graze at the water's edge. A visit to one
Our optional evening briefing is a great opportunity for of these homesteads often includes an invitation for
you to ask questions and to meet some of your fellow cakes and a cup of tea.
travelers. All guests need to arrive at the hotel no later
than the evening of day two. Day 7, Stanley, East Falkland:
Day 3, Embarkation: Chosen for its sheltered harbor and access to abundant
fresh water and peat for fuel, Stanley is easy to discover
Arriving at the ship in the afternoon, you will be greeted on foot as most shops and services are centered on the
by our Expedition Team and ship's officers at a safety port. The museum, the post-office featuring first day
and orientation briefing followed by the Captain's wel- covers, plenty of shops with locally made wool items,
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Day 16-19, Antarctic Peninsula and South
Shetland Islands:
and Stanley's lively pubs will all be available. It is possi-
ble to experience the wildlife of the Falklands from the In the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula, we will
town including sea lions and Peale's and Commerson's hope to make as much time as possible to explore by
dolphins in the harbor or bird life in nearby Gypsy Cove. inflatable Zodiac boats and marvel up close at nature’s
glory. Our Expedition Leader and Captain will create a
Day 8-9, Southern Ocean: flexible itinerary based on weather, ice, and opportunity.
We will aim for the most scenic bays and channels of the
There will be plenty of wildlife spotting as we make our Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows,
way east across the Antarctic Convergence and officially bird colonies and whale feeding areas, as well as sites of
enter Antarctic waters. Shipboard presentations will historic and scientific interest.
continue, featuring the exciting history and abundant
wildlife of South Georgia. Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins abound, and
Weddell, Crabeater and Elephant seals are often found
hauled out to rest along with predatory Leopard seals
Day 10-13, South Georgia: and the assertive Antarctic Fur seal. Minke and Hump-
back whales are frequent visitors in the late season and
Its unique position inside the Antarctic Convergence
Orca sightings are also common.
yet outside the limit of the yearly sea ice, makes this
3,755 square kilometer island home to tens of millions This part of the trip may include the historically rich Ele-
of breeding penguins, seals and seabirds. Magnificent phant Island, or the stunning and picturesque Antarctic
mountain scenery, glaciers galore, a rugged coastline Sound, where giant tabular icebergs drift in the current.
punctuated with castellate and tabular icebergs, a rich Depending on weather and ice conditions we may land
historical tapestry, and an astounding array of wildlife on the continent at Brown Bluff where wildlife thrives
are all available to us as we travel down South Georgia's and explore the Humpback whale favored Cierva Cove
leeward coast. and Gerlache Strait. If time and weather permit, we may
stop off in the South Shetlands and visit Deception Is-
Landing sites feature huge Elephant seals, aggressive
land, the famous Whaling station in Whalers Bay, or take
Fur seals, Gentoo penguins, albatross, petrels, skuas,
one last look at the penguins at Halfmoon Island before
and gulls. King penguins from fuzzy little chicks to fat-
heading North.
tened adults can be seen in the hundreds of thousands.
We will visit historic Grytviken whaling station, home
of the whaling museum, Norwegian seaman's church, Day 20-21, Drake Passage:
the active British Antarctic Survey station plus the tiny
graveyard where the great Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest As we leave this magical place and make our way north,
Shackleton is buried. heading again across the Antarctic Convergence and
the Drake Passage, we will continue our presentation
series and wildlife spotting. Sailing back to Ushuaia
Day 14-15, Scotia Sea: through the Beagle Channel, we celebrate the conclu-
sion of our expedition with a special slideshow.
Heading farther south, we continue our informative pre-
sentations and wildlife watch as the icebergs become
more and more plentiful. Day 22, Ushuaia disembarkation:
Morning disembarkation lets you catch a flight to
Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights
and adventure.
Please see pages 30 & 31 for detailed information on rates and dates. WWW.BELLINGHAMSAFARIS.COM | 13 ITINERARIES
Falklands, S. Georgia & Antarctica
Our most popular Falklands, South Georgia Voyage—21 Days
DEPARTURE On board, you’ll be greeted by our Expedition Team
and the ship’s officers. A concise safety and orientation
• Jan 3 – Jan 23, 2021 ISK
briefing will be followed by the Captain’s welcome
• Jan 19 – Feb 8, 2021 HSK dinner. After dinner, relax and take in the scenery on
• Feb 23 – Mar 15, 2021 ISK our early evening sail through the Beagle Channel, past
porpoising Magellanic penguins, Rock Cormorants, and
Black-browed albatross.
Day 1, Ushuaia:
We’ve eliminated the anxiety of missed connections and Day 4, Southern Ocean:
flight delays by providing a two-night hotel stay at the
beautiful Arakur Resort & Spa. Most flights arrive in Ush- Among the wildlife spotting opportunities as we sail
uaia in the late afternoon or early evening. Bring your south are the albatrosses, prions, and petrels that
bathing suit, lounge in the spa, or take a bath, and then frequently follow the ship. Our Expedition Team will be
get over your jet lag with good night’s sleep. You’ll have out on deck as well, looking for the whales and dolphins
a full day on day two to relax at the resort or explore that can be seen in the area. Our experts will begin their
town before embarkation on day three. presentations with informative and entertaining talks on
the wildlife, history, and geology of the Falkland Islands
and Southern Ocean. Important briefings on environ-
Day 2, Ushuaia: mental regulations and expedition safety will also be
held in our comfortable lounge.
Today is all yours: explore some of the sights that Ush-
uaia has to offer, from museums to Argentinean leather
markets, or continue relaxing at the lovely Arakur. Our Day 5, West Falklands:
optional evening briefing is a great opportunity for you
to ask questions and meet some of your fellow travelers. The westernmost settled outposts in the Falklands are
All guests need to arrive at the hotel no later than the remote farms that have been family-owned for six and
evening of day two. seven generations. The sheep graze alongside albatross
colonies and Rockhopper, King, and Magellanic penguin
rookeries while striated caracaras patrol overhead and
Day 3, Embarkation: upland geese graze at the water's edge. A visit to one
of these homesteads often includes an invitation for
This morning, you’re free to explore Ushuaia or unwind
cakes and a cup of tea.
at the resort until our mid-afternoon transfer to the ship.
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Day 6, Stanley, East Falkland:
Chosen for its sheltered harbor and access to abundant
fresh water and peat for fuel, Stanley is easy to discover
on foot as most shops and services are centered on the
port. The museum, the post-office featuring first day
covers, plenty of shops with locally made wool items,
and Stanley's lively pubs will all be available. It is possi-
ble to experience the wildlife of the Falklands from the
town including sea lions and Peale's and Commerson's
dolphins in the harbor or bird life in nearby Gypsy Cove.
Day 7-8, Southern Ocean:
flexible itinerary based on weather, ice, and opportunity.
There will be plenty of wildlife spotting as we make our We will aim for the most scenic bays and channels of the
way east across the Antarctic Convergence and officially Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows,
enter Antarctic waters. Shipboard presentations will bird colonies and whale feeding areas, as well as sites of
continue, featuring the exciting history and abundant historic and scientific interest.
wildlife of South Georgia.
Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins abound, and
Day 9-12, South Georgia: Weddell, Crabeater and Elephant Seals are often found
hauled out to rest along with predatory Leopard Seals
Its unique position inside the Antarctic Convergence and the assertive Antarctic Fur Seal. Minke and Hump-
yet outside the limit of the yearly sea ice, makes this back Whales are frequent visitors in the late season and
3,755 square kilometer island home to tens of millions Orca sightings are also common.
of breeding penguins, seals and seabirds. Magnificent
mountain scenery, glaciers galore, a rugged coastline This part of the trip may include the historically rich
punctuated with castellate and tabular icebergs, a rich Elephant Island, the stunning and picturesque Antarctic
historical tapestry, and an astounding array of wildlife Sound where giant tabular icebergs drift in the current.
are all available to us as we travel down South Georgia's Depending on weather and ice conditions we may land
leeward coast. on the continent at Brown Bluff where wildlife thrives
and explore the Humpback whale favored Cierva Cove
Landing sites feature huge Elephant seals, aggressive and Gerlache Strait. If time and weather permit, we may
Fur seals, Gentoo penguins, albatross, petrels, skuas, stop off in the South Shetlands and visit Deception Is-
and gulls. King penguins from fuzzy little chicks to fat- land, the famous Whaling station in Whalers Bay, or take
tened adults can be seen in the hundreds of thousands. one last look at the penguins at Halfmoon Island before
We will visit historic Grytviken whaling station, home heading North.
of the whaling museum, Norwegian seaman's church,
the active British Antarctic Survey station plus the tiny Day 19-20, Drake Passage:
graveyard where the great Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest
Shackleton is buried. As we leave this magical place and make our way north,
heading again across the Antarctic Convergence and
Day 13-14, Scotia Sea: the Drake Passage, we will continue our presentation
series and wildlife spotting. Sailing back to Ushuaia
Heading farther south, we continue our informative pre- through the Beagle Channel, we celebrate the conclu-
sentations and wildlife watch as the icebergs become sion of our expedition with a special slideshow.
more and more plentiful.
Day 21, Ushuaia disembarkation:
Day 15-18, Antarctic Peninsula and South
Shetland Islands: Morning disembarkation lets you catch a flight to
Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights
In the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula, we will and adventure.
hope to make as much time as possible to explore by
inflatable Zodiac boats and marvel up close at nature’s
glory. Our Expedition Leader and Captain will create a
Please see pages 30 & 31 for detailed information on rates and dates. WWW.BELLINGHAMSAFARIS.COM | 15 ITINERARIES Celebrating Antarctica Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula—13 Days DEPARTURES • Jan 21 – Feb 2, 2021 ISK • Feb 6 – Feb 18, 2021 HSK • Feb 13 – Feb 25, 2021 ISK • Feb 16 – Feb 28, 2021 HSK Our Celebrating Antarctica voyages offer an abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities as well as possible stops at active scientific or historic bases. Day 1, Ushuaia: Day 2, Ushuaia: We’ve eliminated the anxiety of missed connections and Today is all yours: explore some of the sights that Ush- flight delays by providing a two-night hotel stay at the uaia has to offer, from museums to Argentinean leather beautiful Arakur Resort & Spa. Most flights arrive in Ush- markets, or continue relaxing at the lovely Arakur. Our uaia in the late afternoon or early evening. Bring your optional evening briefing is a great opportunity for you bathing suit, lounge in the spa, or take a bath, and then to ask questions and meet some of your fellow travelers. get over your jet lag with good night’s sleep. You’ll have All guests need to arrive at the hotel no later than the a full day on day two to relax at the resort or explore evening of day two. town before embarkation on day three. 16 | +27-(0)21-783-4380 HSK = Hebridean Sky ISK = Island Sky
ITINERARIES
Day 3, Embarkation:
After a complimentary buffet breakfast, you’re free
to explore Ushuaia or unwind at the resort until our
mid-afternoon transfer to the ship. On board, you’ll be
greeted by our Expedition Team and the Ship’s Offi-
cers. A concise safety and orientation briefing will be
followed by the Captain’s welcome dinner. After dinner,
relax and take in the scenery on our early evening sail
through the Beagle Channel, past Magellanic Penguin,
Rock Cormorant, and Sea Lion colonies.
Day 4-5, Drake Passage:
As we make our way ever closer to the white continent, or conditions permitting visit historic Deception Island.
numerous Polar Experts will prepare us with presenta- Being further north, sub-Antarctic species are more
tions on everything Antarctic, from wildlife to history. commonly found here, including Chinstrap penguins
Eventually, we’ll cross the Antarctic Convergence where and Southern Elephant seals.
we’ll notice a distinct drop in temperature as we enter
the waters of the Antarctic Ocean.
Day 8-10, Antarctica:
Those interested in Citizen Science can take part in Sea
Bird sighting surveys, or help collect salinity samples As we head south across the Bransfield Strait, we enter
and weather data along the way. We’re likely to witness the Trinity Coast and Gerlache Strait. Here we may
some spectacular sights, from icebergs to an array of explore picturesque Neko Harbor, sheltered Paradise
seabirds and whale species. If we’re lucky, we may see Harbor, the Humpback whale favored Wilhelmina Bay,
some of them fully breach from the sea. the striking Lemaire Channel, the wildlife-filled Penola
Channel, or the majestic Neumayer Channel. We may
stop at an active scientific base such as Poland’s Arc-
Day 6-7, South Shetland Islands: towksi or Ukraine’s Vernadskiy as well as a historic base
such as U.K.’s Port Lockroy or Wordie House.
In the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula, we will
hope to make as much time as possible to explore by Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins abound, and
inflatable Zodiac boats and marvel up close at nature’s Weddell and Crabeater seals are often found hauled
glory. Our Expedition Leader and Captain will create a out to rest along with predatory Leopard seals and
flexible itinerary based on weather, ice, and opportunity. the assertive Antarctic Fur Seal. Minke and Humpback
We will aim for the most scenic bays and channels of the whales are frequent visitors in the late season and Orca
Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows, sightings are also common.
bird colonies and whale feeding areas, as well as sites of
historic and scientific interest.
Day 11-12, Drake Passage:
Our first sight of land will likely be that of the South
Shetland Islands. These highly volcanic islands offer As we leave this magical place and make our way north,
amazing abundance and beauty. We may visit Half heading again across the Antarctic Convergence and
Moon Island nestled inside Livingston’s eastern shore, the Drake Passage, we will continue our presentation
series and wildlife spotting. Sailing back to Ushuaia
through the Beagle Channel, we celebrate the conclu-
sion of our expedition with a special slideshow.
Day 13, Ushuaia disembarkation:
Morning disembarkation lets you catch a flight to Bue-
nos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights
and adventure.
Please see pages 30 & 31 for detailed information on rates and dates. WWW.BELLINGHAMSAFARIS.COM | 17 ITINERARIES
Adventures in Antarctica
An express voyage for those on a tight schedule—12 Days
DEPARTURES
• Nov 20 – Dec 1, 2020 HSK
• Nov 29 – Dec 10, 2020 HSK
This succinct version of our Celebrating Antarctica voyage offers
the same abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities as well as
possible stops at active scientific or historic bases as the 13 day
version, while allowing travelers to complete door-to-door travel
within two weeks.
Day 1, Ushuaia:
We’ve eliminated the anxiety of missed connections and
flight delays by providing a two-night hotel stay at the
beautiful Arakur Resort & Spa. Most flights arrive in Ush-
uaia in the late afternoon or early evening. Bring your
bathing suit, lounge in the spa, or take a bath, and then
get over your jet lag with good night’s sleep. You’ll have
a full day on day two to relax at the resort or explore
town before embarkation on day three.
Day 2, Ushuaia:
Today is all yours: explore some of the sights that Ush-
uaia has to offer, from museums to Argentinean leather
markets, or continue relaxing at the lovely Arakur. Our
optional evening briefing is a great opportunity for you mid-afternoon transfer to the ship. On board, you’ll be
to ask questions and meet some of your fellow travelers. greeted by our Expedition Team and the Ship’s Offi-
All guests need to arrive at the hotel no later than the cers. A concise safety and orientation briefing will be
evening of day two. followed by the Captain’s welcome dinner. After dinner,
relax and take in the scenery on our early evening sail
Day 3, Embarkation: through the Beagle Channel, past Magellanic Penguin,
Rock Cormorant, and Sea Lion colonies.
After a complimentary buffet breakfast, you’re free
to explore Ushuaia or unwind at the resort until our
Day 4-5, Drake Passage:
As we make our way ever closer to the white continent,
numerous Polar Experts will prepare us with presenta-
tions on everything Antarctic, from wildlife to history.
Eventually, we’ll cross the Antarctic Convergence where
we’ll notice a distinct drop in temperature as we enter
the waters of the Antarctic Ocean.
Those interested in Citizen Science can take part in Sea
Bird sighting surveys, or help collect salinity samples
and weather data along the way. We’re likely to witness
some spectacular sights, from icebergs to an array of
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seabirds and whale species. If we’re lucky, we may see Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins abound, and
some of them fully breach from the sea. Weddell, Crabeater and Elephant Seals are often found
hauled out to rest along with predatory Leopard Seals
Day 6-9, Antarctica: and the assertive Antarctic Fur Seal. Minke and Hump-
back Whales are frequent visitors in the late season (Feb
In the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula, we hope to – Mar) and Orca sightings are also common.
make as much time as possible to explore by inflatable
Zodiac boats and marvel up close at nature’s glory. Our Day 10-11, Drake Passage:
Expedition Leader and Captain will create a flexible
itinerary based on weather, ice, and opportunity. We As we leave this magical place and make our way north,
will aim for the most scenic bays and channels of the heading again across the Antarctic Convergence and
Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows, the Drake Passage, we will continue our presentation
bird colonies and whale feeding areas, as well as sites of series and wildlife spotting. Sailing back to Ushuaia
historic and scientific interest. through the Beagle Channel, we celebrate the conclu-
sion of our expedition with a special slideshow.
The trip may include picturesque Neko Harbor, shel-
tered Paradise Harbor, the Humpback Whale favored
Day 12, Ushuaia disembarkation:
Wilhelmina Bay, the striking Lemaire Channel, the
wildlife-filled Penola Channel, or the majestic Neumayer Morning disembarkation lets you catch a flight to Bue-
Channel. We may stop at an active scientific base such nos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights
as Poland’s Arctowksi or Ukraine’s Vernadskiy as well and adventure.
as a historic base such as U.K.’s Port Lockroy or Wordie
House.
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Antarctica Revealed
An in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula—16 Days
DEPARTURES
• Jan 6 – Jan 21, 2021 HSK
This 16 day itinerary will allow us to explore the wonders of the
Antarctic Peninsula in more depth, giving us time to experience
the Antarctic Sound, located within the Weddell Sea.
The stark difference in scenery found here is likely to be a major high-
light for all on this special departure, with massive tabular icebergs, lots
of sea ice, and geology far different from anywhere else we visit.
Day 1, Ushuaia: mid-afternoon transfer to the ship. On board, you’ll be
greeted by our Expedition Team and the Ship’s Offi-
We’ve eliminated the anxiety of missed connections and cers. A concise safety and orientation briefing will be
flight delays by providing a two-night hotel stay at the followed by the Captain’s welcome dinner. After dinner,
beautiful Arakur Resort & Spa. Most flights arrive in Ush- relax and take in the scenery on our early evening sail
uaia in the late afternoon or early evening. Bring your through the Beagle Channel, past Magellanic Penguin,
bathing suit, lounge in the spa, or take a bath, and then Rock Cormorant, and Sea Lion colonies.
get over your jet lag with good night’s sleep. You’ll have
a full day on day two to relax at the resort or explore Day 4-5, Drake Passage:
town before embarkation on day three.
As we make our way ever closer to the white continent,
Day 2, Ushuaia: numerous Polar Experts will prepare you with presen-
tations on everything Antarctic, from wildlife to history.
Today is all yours: explore some of the sights that Ush- Eventually, we’ll cross the Antarctic Convergence where
uaia has to offer, from museums to Argentinean leather we’ll notice a distinct drop in temperature as we enter
markets, or continue relaxing at the lovely Arakur. Our the waters of the Antarctic Ocean.
optional evening briefing is a great opportunity for you
to ask questions and meet some of your fellow travelers. Those interested in Citizen Science can take part in Sea
All guests need to arrive at the hotel no later than the Bird sighting surveys, or help collect salinity samples
evening of day two. and weather data along the way. We’re likely to witness
some spectacular sights, from icebergs to an array of
Day 3, Embarkation: seabirds and whale species. If we’re lucky, we may see
some of them fully breach from the sea.
After a complimentary buffet breakfast, you’re free
to explore Ushuaia or unwind at the resort until our Day 6-7, South Shetland Islands:
In the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula, we will
hope to make as much time as possible to explore by
inflatable Zodiac boats and marvel up close at nature’s
glory. Our Expedition Leader and Captain will create a
flexible itinerary based on weather, ice, and opportunity.
We will aim for the most scenic bays and channels of the
Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows,
bird colonies and whale feeding areas, as well as sites of
historic and scientific interest.
Our first sight of land will likely be that of the South
Shetland Islands. These highly volcanic islands offer
amazing abundance and beauty. We may visit Half
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Moon Island nestled inside Livingston’s eastern shore, sheltered Paradise Harbor, or Wilhelmina Bay, the strik-
or conditions permitting, visit historic Deception Island. ing Lemaire Channel, the wildlife-filled Penola Channel,
Being further north, sub-Antarctic species are more or the majestic Neumayer Channel. We may stop at
commonly found here, including Chinstrap penguins an active scientific base such as Poland’s Arctowksi or
and Southern Elephant seals. Ukraine’s Vernadskiy as well as a historic base such as
U.K.’s Port Lockroy or Wordie House.
Day 8-10, Antarctic Sound: Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins abound, and
Weddell and Crabeater seals are often found hauled
As we head south across the Bransfield Strait, we sail out to rest along with predatory Leopard seals and
towards the Antarctic Sound. Located at the northern the assertive Antarctic Fur Seal. Minke and Humpback
tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, the Antarctic Sound is whales are frequent visitors in the late season and Orca
located within the Weddell Sea. A massive clockwise sightings are also common.
current pushes cold, ice-filled waters north, making this
part of the Antarctic Sound dramatically different from
the Western Peninsula. Here we will endeavor to explore Day 14-15, Drake Passage:
an area rich in Heroic Age history and take in the varied
ecology found surprisingly this far north. Adelie pen- As we leave this magical place and make our way north,
guins thrive in these colder, ice filled waters. heading again across the Antarctic Convergence and
the Drake Passage, we will continue our presentation
The ice ultimately directs what adventures we will series and wildlife spotting. Sailing back to Ushuaia
have in these lesser-travelled waterways, but the stark through the Beagle Channel, we celebrate the conclu-
difference in scenery found here is likely to be a major sion of our expedition with a special slideshow.
highlight for all on this special departure, with massive
tabular icebergs, lots of sea ice, and geology far differ-
ent from anywhere we will visit this trip. Day 16, Ushuaia disembarkation:
Morning disembarkation lets you catch a flight to Bue-
Day 11-13, Antarctic Peninsula: nos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights
and adventure.
Heading Southwest, we enter Gerlache Strait and Trinity
Coast. Here we may explore picturesque Neko Harbor,
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Crossing the Circle
An ambitious exploration of the far south—16 Days
DEPARTURE
• Jan 31 – Feb 15, 2021 ISK
Sailing in comfort aboard the luxurious and
comfortable Island Sky, we begin this 16-day
expedition at the tip of South America. We
will chart a course through the Drake Passage
and along the Antarctic Peninsula with the
ambition of crossing the Antarctic Circle.
The farther south we go, the more sea ice we markets, or continue relaxing at the lovely Arakur. Our
optional evening briefing is a great opportunity for you
are likely to encounter. Our aim is to cross
to ask questions and meet some of your fellow travelers.
the Circle before getting stopped by this ice. All guests need to arrive at the hotel no later than the
Should we arrive at 66°33’S, we will become evening of day two.
members of a very small band of explorers
Day 3, Embarkation:
and adventurous travelers who have made it
this far south. After a complimentary buffet breakfast, you’re free
to explore Ushuaia or unwind at the resort until our
mid-afternoon transfer to the ship. On board, you’ll be
Day 1, Ushuaia:
greeted by our Expedition Team and the Ship’s Officers.
We’ve eliminated the anxiety of missed connections and A concise safety and orientation briefing will be followed
flight delays by providing a two-night hotel stay at the by the Captain’s welcome dinner. After dinner, relax and
beautiful Arakur Resort & Spa. Most flights arrive in Ush- take in the scenery on our early evening sail through the
uaia in the late afternoon or early evening. Bring your Beagle Channel, past Magellanic Penguin, Rock Cormo-
bathing suit, lounge in the spa, or take a bath, and then rant, and Sea Lion colonies.
get over your jet lag with good night’s sleep. You’ll have
a full day on day two to relax at the resort or explore Day 4-5, Drake Passage:
town before embarkation on day three.
As we make our way ever closer to the white continent,
numerous Polar Experts will prepare us with presenta-
Day 2, Ushuaia:
tions on everything Antarctic, from wildlife to history.
Today is all yours: explore some of the sights that Ush- Eventually, we’ll cross the Antarctic Convergence where
uaia has to offer, from museums to Argentinean leather we’ll notice a distinct drop in temperature as we enter
the waters of the Antarctic Ocean.
Those interested in Citizen Science can take part in Sea
Bird sighting surveys, or help collect salinity samples
and weather data along the way. We’re likely to witness
some spectacular sights, from icebergs to an array of
seabirds and whale species. If we’re lucky, we may see
some of them fully breach from the sea.
Day 6-7, South Shetland Islands:
In the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula, we will
hope to make as much time as possible to explore by
inflatable Zodiac boats and marvel up close at natureís
glory. Our Expedition Leader and Captain will create a
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flexible itinerary based on weather, ice, and opportunity. base such as Polandís Arctowksi or Ukraineís Vernadskiy
We will aim for the most scenic bays and channels of the as well as a historic base such as U.K.ís Port Lockroy or
Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows, Wordie House.
bird colonies and whale feeding areas, as well as sites of
historic and scientific interest. Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins abound, and
Weddell and Crabeater seals are often found hauled
Our first sight of land will likely be that of the South out to rest along with predatory Leopard seals and
Shetland Islands. These highly volcanic islands offer the assertive Antarctic Fur Seal. Minke and Humpback
amazing abundance and beauty. We may visit Half whales are frequent visitors in the late season and Orca
Moon Island nestled inside Livingstonís eastern shore, sightings are also common.
or conditions permitting, visit historic Deception Island.
Being further north, sub-Antarctic species are more
commonly found here, including Chinstrap penguins Day 14-15, Drake Passage:
and Southern Elephant seals.
As we leave this magical place and make our way north,
heading again across the Antarctic Convergence and
Day 8-10, Antarctic Circle: the Drake Passage, we will continue our presentation
series and wildlife spotting. Sailing back to Ushuaia
As we head south across the Bransfield Strait, we sail through the Beagle Channel, we celebrate the conclu-
towards the Antarctic Circle. From our most southerly sion of our expedition with a special slideshow.
point (south of the Antarctic Circle), we will make our
way back north, cruising through the narrow waterways
and channels of the Antarctic Peninsula. Day 16, Ushuaia Disembarkation:
Spectacular waterways such as Crystal Sound, or the Morning disembarkation lets you catch a flight to Bue-
living museums of Detaille or Horseshoe Island are nos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adven-
some of the less visited places of the Antarctic Peninsu- ture.
la. These waters are significantly further south making
sea ice more common. The ice ultimately directs what
adventures we will have in these lesser travelled water-
ways.
Day 11-13, Antarctic Peninsula:
Heading north we enter Gerlache Strait and Trinity
Coast. Here we may explore picturesque Neko Har-
bor, sheltered Paradise Harbor, the Humpback Whale
favored Wilhelmina Bay, the striking Lemaire Chan-
nel, the wildlife-filled Penola Channel, or the majestic
Neumayer Channel. We may stop at an active scientific
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The Whale Science Voyage
Understanding the Antarctic ecosystem—15 Days
DEPARTURE Budding Citizen Scientists will have ample
• Feb 26 – March 12, 2021 HSK opportunity to participate in marine mammal
research, while photographers and videog-
As the Antarctic summer comes to a close in
raphers are busy capturing stunning images.
March, migratory species like the Humpback
This voyage also features all of the activities
are very active, socializing and feeding in
found in our standard Celebrating Antarctica
preparation for the long journey ahead, while
itinerary.
resident species like the Minke and Orca are
also abundant. Day 1, Ushuaia:
Each year we will partner with scientists doing We’ve eliminated the anxiety of missed connections and
flight delays by providing a two-night hotel stay at the
cutting edge marine mammal studies for a beautiful Arakur Resort & Spa. Most flights arrive in Ush-
special scientific voyage with our own Annette uaia in the late afternoon or early evening. Bring your
bathing suit, lounge in the spa, or take a bath, and then
Bombosch, PhD. In March 2019, we collabo- get over your jet lag with good night’s sleep. You’ll have
rated with the world's leading, independent a full day on day two to relax at the resort or explore
town before embarkation on day three.
non-profit organization dedicated to ocean
research, exploration, and education in the Day 2, Ushuaia:
US, on a ground-breaking Humpback whale
Today is all yours: explore some of the sights that Ush-
study. For full details of the March 2021 voy- uaia has to offer, from museums to Argentinean leather
age, available in early summer of 2020, please markets, or continue relaxing at the lovely Arakur. Our
optional evening briefing is a great opportunity for you
enquire. to ask questions and meet some of your fellow travelers.
All guests need to arrive at the hotel no later than the
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evening of day two.
Day 3, Embarkation:
and previous sightings to maximize our whale watching
After a complimentary buffet breakfast, you’re free opportunities, while also exploring some of the lesser
to explore Ushuaia or unwind at the resort until our travelled areas of the Peninsula. We will aim for the most
mid-afternoon transfer to the ship. On board, you’ll be scenic bays and channels, with stops at penguin rooker-
greeted by our Expedition Team and the Ship’s Offi- ies, seal wallows, bird colonies and
cers. A concise safety and orientation briefing will be whale feeding areas, as well as sites of historic and
followed by the Captain’s welcome dinner. After dinner, scientific interest.
relax and take in the scenery on our early evening sail
through the Beagle Channel, past Magellanic Penguin, Day 9-12, Antarctica:
Rock Cormorant, and Sea Lion colonies.
Heading further South, we will be sure to explore
Day 4-5, Drake Passage: the Gerlache Strait and its surrounding channels and
islands. This may include trips to picturesque Neko Har-
As we make our way ever closer to the white continent, bor, sheltered Paradise Harbor, the Humpback Whale
our Expedition Team and Marine Mammal experts will favored Wilhelmina Bay, the striking Lemaire Chan-
be out on deck and on the bridge, looking for the whales nel, the wildlife-filled Penola Channel, or the majestic
and dolphins that may be seen as we travel south. They Neumayer Channel. We may stop at an active scientific
will prepare us with presentations on everything Antarctic, base such as Poland’s Arctowksi or Ukraine’s Vernadskiy
from wildlife to history, including helpful briefings on en- as well as a historic base such as U.K.’s Port Lockroy or
vironmental regulations and expedition safety. Eventually, Wordie House.
we’ll cross the Antarctic Convergence where we’ll notice
a distinct drop in temperature as we enter the waters of At this time of year, most areas have amazing marine
the Antarctic Ocean. mammal viewing opportunities with Weddell, Crabeater
and Elephant Seals often found hauled out to rest along
The length of our journey depends on sea conditions, with predatory Leopard Seals and the assertive Antarctic
but we should approach the South Shetland Islands Fur Seal. Minke and Humpback Whales are frequent visi-
in the evening of Day 4. We will keep especially keen tors during this season and Orca sightings are
watch for Pelagic whales as we approach the nutrient also common.
rich upwelling areas of the Continental Shelf.
Day 13-14, Drake Passage:
Day 6-8, Antarctica:
As we leave this magical place and make our way north,
Exploring the South Shetland Islands, we may visit Half heading again across the Antarctic Convergence and
Moon Island with its stunning backdrop of mountainous the Drake Passage, we will continue our presentation
and glaciated Livingston Island. Or perhaps we will sail series and wildlife spotting. Sailing back to Ushuaia
the ship into an active volcano with an opportunity to through the Beagle Channel, we celebrate the conclu-
take a dip in the relatively balmy waters that surround sion of our expedition with a special slideshow.
Deception Island. Bransfield Strait, once the site of
an abandoned whaling station, gives us an excellent Day 15, Ushuaia disembarkation:
chance to see whales, who often return to its rich waters.
Morning disembarkation lets you catch a flight to Bue-
In the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula, our Expe- nos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights
dition Leader, Captain, and Marine Mammal experts and adventure.
will create a flexible itinerary based on weather, ice,
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Adventure Activities
Enrich Your Experience, Glide Amongst the Icebergs, Sleep Under the Stars.
Kayaking
If you’ve savored the peaceful feeling of floating
through nature that can only be found in a kayak,
you’re going to love kayaking in Antarctica. As in
all activities on the peninsula, we take advantage of
good weather, and put our kayaks into calm protect-
ed waters, in what are indisputably some of the most
beautiful settings on earth.
You won’t need to bring any special gear. You supply
the passion and a bit of basic kayaking competency
and we’ll provide everything else, including kay-
aks, dry suits and pogies. The number of kayaking
opportunities will vary based on the length of your
itinerary and the weather. Our Expedition Leader
and kayaking guide team will evaluate the oppor-
tunities at each landing site, and put-in as often as
they determine is safely possible. Complete details
are available from your travel agent.
Who Can Participate? as possible, but weather, sea, ice, and other conditions
may preclude this. The Expedition Leader and kayak
Any passenger age 16 or over, in good health and with guides are the ultimate authorities on this.
basic paddling experience is welcome to participate in
the kayaking option. What Is Included?
What Experience Level Is Required? • Kayaks — we offer a mix of tandems and singles
• Dry suits
Basic paddling experience is highly recommended.
Participants should be capable of getting in and out of a • Paddles
kayak, doing a wet exit (not that we ever expect to need • Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
this), and performing forward and back strokes. Prior to
each excursion the kayak guides will clearly explain the • Pogies (neoprene gloves)
upcoming outing and expected conditions so paddlers • Booties
can make informed decisions as to participation.
What Do Passengers Need To Supply?
Is There A Participant Limit?
• Very little beyond enthusiasm, basic skills, flexibility,
We can accommodate 20 participants per voyage. Sign and an honest appraisal of experience and health
up early — the kayak option fills quickly! conditions.
• Participants will need to bring proper personal cloth-
How Often Will We Paddle? ing as noted in our supplied preparation notes.
At each landing site that offers appropriate conditions • You might also want to bring a waterproof camera or
we will offer the activity after a short briefing by the kay- a dry bag.
ak team. We will make every effort to paddle as often
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Camping
After a full day and delicious dinner onboard, jump
back in the Zodiacs and head ashore for a night
of camping in Antarctica! Enjoy the sounds of the
waves and brash ice on the beach, the creaking
of the glaciers, maybe even the blow of a passing
whale. Warm and cozy in your sleeping bag under
the midnight sun, you will be breathing the cleanest
air in the most beautiful place on the planet.
Get a taste of Antarctica as it was experienced by
the early explorers, knowing that in the morning
a hot shower and a hearty breakfast, await you on
board. Camping is available on all Antarctic Penin-
sula Voyages. No special skills are required and all
equipment is provided by Polar Latitudes. Complete
details are available from your
travel agent.
Who Can Participate? • One dry-bag for pillow and change of dry clothes
Guests aged 12 and older with an adventurous spirit • 4-season mountaineering tents
and a willingness to rough-it for a night. Sleeping on the • A limited number of mountaineering bivy sacks (op-
ice in Antarctica is the ultimate camping experience! tional, if a few individuals wish to sleep out)
• Insulated sleeping pads
How Often Will We Camp?
We will also provide one portable toilet for the group.
Camping is limited to one night per voyage and is
True darkness during the polar summer is limited or
available on most, but not all, voyages that travel to the
absent, so a headlamp or flashlight is not required
Peninsula. Please enquire for details.
equipment; though you may wish to bring a light on
trips departing after February 1, when the night sun is
Is There A Participant Limit? less powerful.
We can accommodate 40 participants per voyage. Sign
up early — the camping option frequently sells out! What Do Passengers Need To Supply?
To take part in the camping program, you must be
What Is Included? appropriately dressed. Details of the recommended
clothing are listed in our preparatory material.
We provide the following camping equipment:
• Insulated sleeping bag, rated to -20° F (-29° C). We
do not expect temperatures below 10° F, but warmer
bags ensure your comfort overnight.
• Sleeping bag liner
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ture Activities is limited, and typically sells-out prior to departure. CITIZEN SCIENCE
Citizen Science
Today research teams are relying more and
Taking Phytoplankton samples for the Scripps Institute of Oceanography.
more on the power of travelers to observe, Attempting to better understand the health of the
Antarctic biosphere.
record, and report on natural phenomena,
particularly in remote and difficult locations
like the Antarctic.
Our Citizen Science program not only provides aca-
demic researchers access to much-needed data, it also
serves to educate passengers on the delicate ecology
of the White Continent, and brings them a deeper
understanding of, and appreciation for, this unique
destination.
Guests on all Polar Latitudes voyages are invited to
participate in a variety of hands-on activities that sup-
port important, current research projects in four major
disciplines: Oceanography, Glaciology, Ornithology
and Marine Biology. The data we collect contributes to
better understanding of how climate change is affect-
ing the Antarctic Continent.
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Mapping cloud patterns for NASA's Globe Observer Program. Penguin surveys for Stony Brook University, NY. Studying penguin popu-
lation dynamics.
Photographing whale flukes for the Happy Whale project. Happy Whale identifies and tracks individual whales around the world
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using sophisticated image matching software. RATES & DATES
Rates & Dates
Arrive Embark Disembark Days Ship Itinerary Triple Porthole Window Promenade Deluxe Veranda Penthouse Owner’s Options
Suite Suite Suite Suite Suite Suite Suite Suite
Nov 1, 2020 Nov 3, 2020 Nov 22, 2020 22 HSK FSG $14,295 $17,595 $19,495 $19,995 $20,495 $21,995 $24,595 $26,495 Kayak
Nov 20, 2020 Nov 22, 2020 Dec 1, 2020 12 HSK Adventure $7,995 $9,595 $10,995 $11,495 $11,795 $12,995 $13,595 $14,595 Kayak
Nov 29, 2020 Dec 1, 2020 Dec 10, 2020 12 HSK Adventure $7,995 $9,595 $10,995 $11,495 $11,795 $12,995 $13,595 $14,595 Kayak
Dec 8, 2020 Dec 10, 2020 Jan 8, 2021 32 HSK CHARTER ———————— Confirmed sub-charter – not available for retail sales ————————
Jan 3, 2021 Jan 5, 2021 Jan 23, 2021 21 ISK FSG $17,995 $22,495 $24,795 $26,195 $26,595 $28,295 $30,995 $32,995 Kayak
Jan 6, 2021 Jan 8, 2021 Jan 21, 2021 16 HSK Reveal $11,495 $14,995 $16,795 $17,195 $17,595 $18,995 $20,995 $22,995 Kayak/Camp
Jan 19, 2021 Jan 21, 2021 Feb 8, 2021 21 HSK FSG $17,995 $22,495 $24,795 $25,495 $25,895 $28,295 $30,995 $32,995 Kayak
Jan 21, 2021 Jan 23, 2021 Feb 2, 2021 13 ISK Celebrate $9,995 $13,595 $15,495 $16,995 $17,295 $17,795 $19,595 $21,795 Kayak/Camp
Jan 31, 2021 Feb 2, 2021 Feb 15, 2021 16 ISK Circle $11,495 $14,995 $16,795 $17,595 $17,995 $18,995 $20,995 $22,995 Kayak/Camp
Feb 6, 2021 Feb 8, 2021 Feb 18, 2021 13 HSK Celebrate $9,995 $13,595 $15,495 $16,595 $16,895 $17,795 $19,595 $21,795 Kayak/Camp
Feb 13, 2021 Feb 15, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 13 ISK Celebrate $8,995 $12,595 $14,295 $15,995 $16,295 $16,895 $17,995 $19,295 Kayak/Camp
Feb 16, 2021* Feb 18, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 13 HSK Celebrate $8,995 $12,595 $14,295 $15,595 $15,895 $16,895 $17,995 $19,295 Kayak/Camp
Feb 23, 2021* Feb 25, 2021 Mar 15, 2021 21 ISK FSG $14,295 $17,595 $19,495 $20,495 $20,995 $21,995 $24,595 $26,495 Kayak
Feb 26, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Mar 12, 2021 15 HSK Whale $10,995 $13,595 $15,495 $16,395 $16,795 $17,295 $19,995 $21,595 Kayak
FSG = Falklands, S Georgia & Antarctica Adventure = Adventures in Antarctica Celebrate = Celebrating Antarctica
Reveal = Antarctica Revealed Circle = Crossing the Circle Whale = Whale Science Voyage
All prices are per-person, based on twin occupancy (except in triple cabins), and are quoted and must be paid in USD
All voyages include 2 hotel nights prior to embarkation
Kayaking: $895 pp; Camping $250 pp. Adventure options sell out well in advance!
2020-21 Early Booking Incentive
SUPER SAVER VOYAGES ALL OTHER VOYAGES
(Departing Feb 16 and Feb 23, 2021) (2020-21 Season)
Standard: $1,250pp Standard: $1,000pp
Premium: $1,500pp Premium: $1,250pp
Premiere: $1,750pp Premiere: $1,500pp
Legend: Standard = Window Suites, Premium = Promenade & Deluxe Suites, Premiere = Veranda, Penthouse, & Owner’s Suites
There is no Early Booking Incentive on Triple or Porthole Suites
To qualify, confirmed bookings must be under deposit by October 31, 2019
Important Details Friends & Family
The dates & prices for all of the itineraries listed above include two pre-embarkation hotel nights Have three people in your party? Most suites
at the port of embarkation. Trip lengths include the day you arrive and the day on which you dis- have a sofa, which converts to a bed.
embark. For complete details on program inclusions and conditions please enquire.
Rates and availability vary by category,
please enquire.
Regarding the third berth in triple suites and sofa beds
for friends and family.
• The third berth in a triple suite is a sofa bed suitable for passengers up to 5’10” in height
• Most suites have sofa-bed which can be used as a third berth for friends or family.
T HE INF O RMAT IO N IN T HIS B R OC HU R E IS A C C U R ATE A S OF FE B R U A RY 15, 2019
F O R T HE MO ST U P- T O - DAT E INFOR M ATION P L E A SE V ISIT U S AT: P OL A R -L ATITU DE S.C OM
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