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Spirit of Antarctica - Aurora Expeditions

Validity Dates 29 Jan 2024 to 08 Oct 2024
Start Price US $18,895 per person
Cruise Greg Mortimer, 11 Nights Spirit of Antarctica Cruise ex Ushuaia Return
Cruise Line Aurora Expeditions
Ship Greg Mortimer
Destination Antarctica
Brief Description Cruise & stay 11 nights with Aurora Expeditions aboard Greg Mortimer on an adventure to Antarctica.
Type of Special Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 08 Dec 2024
Inclusions Embrace the spirit of polar exploration on this classic expedition to the coveted white continent. Sail across the famed Drake Passage to and from Antarctica, admiring spectacular seabirds and approaching the ice as the explorers of old did: by sea. With a chance to Zodiac cruise through pack ice, set foot on the continent, choose from a range of adventure options and even perhaps camp under pastel polar skies, this is the quintessential Antarctic voyage for adventure-lovers.

Highlights:
- Hone your ice and wildlife photography skills.
- In Zodiacs, explore quiet bays and coves in search of wildlife and marvelling at dazzling icebergs.
- Encounter cheeky penguins busy nest building and stealing pebbles from each other in the process.
- Take the polar plunge and join an exclusive club!
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Spirit of Antarctica Cruise & Stay package includes:
- Transfer from airport to hotel*
- 1 night`s hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with breakfast plus welcome reception at group hotel (dinner not included)
- Half day city tour in Ushuaia prior to embarkation including transfer to the port
- Luggage transfer from your hotel to ship
- 10 night Antarctica expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Ushuaia return
- Daily cabin service
- All meals, snacks, tea and coffee onboard
- Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner onboard
- Captain`s Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
- Educational lectures and guiding services from expedition team
- Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consult)
- A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket (yours to keep)
- Complimentary use of muck boots during the voyage
- Comprehensive pre-departure information
- Port surcharges, permits and landing fees
- Transfer from port to airport*

Exclusions:
-Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination charges
-Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
-Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
-Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
-Optional activity surcharges
-All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, wi-fi, email or phone charges.
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PRICING:
The fares shown here are full brochure fare. Please contact us for your best current offer. All rates are in USD - U.S Dollars.
Solo Travellers - 50% solo supplement. Contact us for pricing and availability.
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Note: A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or adjust the amount) when you settle your bill. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members. This gratuity amount is included for suites as part of their ‘Suite Benefits’.
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in USD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (29Jan24). Some cabins may have obstructed views. All airfares/taxes are due in full 24 hours from reservation and strict cancellation/change fees apply. Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty.
Sailing Dates
08 Dec 2024
Cabin Twin
Balcony Stateroom Cat A US $18,895
Balcony Stateroom Superior US $20,695
Junior Suite US $25,995
Captain's Suite US $30,795
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
8 Dec 2024 Ushuaia, Argentina Hotel
9 Dec 2024 Ushuaia, Argentina Embark
10 Dec 2024 Drake Passage
11 Dec 2024 Drake Passage
12 Dec 2024 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
13 Dec 2024 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
14 Dec 2024 Antarctic Peninsula
15 Dec 2024 Antarctic Peninsula
16 Dec 2024 Antarctic Peninsula
17 Dec 2024 Drake Passage
18 Dec 2024 Drake Passage
19 Dec 2024 Ushuaia, Argentina Disembark
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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