Antarctic Peninsular Classic - 11 days

A true adventure to the world's most remote wilderness! This Classic Antarctic expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the planet's most impressive wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Throughout our voyage, our team of lecturers and guides will share their knowledge of the region's remarkable natural history.

Prices & Departure Dates

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The Great Outdoors

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What You See and What You Get

Below is a list of key highlights and what is included on this tour. Further, where appropriate, we have listed the items that are not included in the tour price.

Trip Highlights

What's Included

What's Not Included

THE M/S EXPEDITION

At a nimble 105 metres in length, with a capacity to hold 120 guests, the M/S Expedition is an ideal vessel to ply polar waters. The M/S Expedition has recently undergone a $15, 000 000 refurbishment and retrofit, to ensure that the ship is suited to our style of expedition. With a focus on top line safety, comfort and the unique demands of polar travel, the vessel has been transformed into one of the world's leading polar expedition cruise ships. The brand new top of the line cabins provide a variety of affordable, twins, triples, higher end double cabins and suites. All cabins have windows or portholes and full private en suite bathrooms.

M/S Expedition Technical Specifications

Passenger Capacity: Maximum 120 passengers

Built: Helsingor Skibsvaerft, Denmark 1972

Ice Class: Sweidh/Finnish 1B

Breadth: 105.23 metres (345 ft)

Max Draft: 4.71 metres

Gross Tonnage: 6336 grt

Cruising Speed: 16 knots

Stabilizers: Fins, Type Brown/AEG

Covered motor lifeboats 4 pcs, capacity 192 people.

Life Rafts total capacity 260 people.

Facilities

Polar Bear Pub, Expedition lounge / Albatross Bar. A BBQ deck, 360° view observation deck, fitness centre/sauna and dining room serving international cuisine and large enough to seat all passengers at once.

Meals

All meals are provided onboard the M/S Expedition, which offers a diverse range of gourmet international cuisines prepared and catered by professional chefs. Dining is casual, tables are unassigned and the dining room is capable of seating the entire passenger compliment at one time. There is always a selection of different meals available, and vegetarians will find plenty of options. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice, please advise us at time of confirmation. Coffee, tea and water are all provided free of charge. All other beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic are not included and can be purchased in the dining room or in the lounge throughout the expedition.

Expedition Leaders & Staff

Accompanying the voyage is a dedicated and experienced staff of expedition leaders, naturalists and lecturers who will share their knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment to the environment. They are chosen not only for their local knowledge and wealth of experience but also for their great love of the Antarctic. With formal lectures, as well as informal briefings and discussions, your lecturers and Expedition Leader will cover all aspects of the voyage including ornithology, marine biology, geography, geology, history and the environment, as well as practical things like photography. The ship is manned by officers and crew, all highly experienced in ice navigation.

This expedition is proudly run in conjunction with our Antarctic Partners - GAP Adventures, who offer ground breaking polar expedition travel.

Types of Cabin

Triple - Category 1

4 cabins

Location: Lower Deck

Cabin: Three beds, outside facing with a porthole and private full en suite bathroom.

Twin - Category 2

8 cabins

Location: Lower Deck

Cabin: Two beds, outside facing with a porthole and private full en suite bathroom.

Twin - Category 3

34 cabins

Location: Main Deck

Cabin: Two beds, outside facing with a porthole/window and private full en suite bathroom.

Twin - Category 4

8 cabins

Location: Upper Deck

Cabin: Two beds, outside facing with a window and private full en suite bathroom.

Suite - Category 5

4 cabins

Location: Upper Deck

Cabin: Double bed, outside facing with a window and private full en suite bathroom.

M/S Expedition Deck Plan