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CHRISTMAS IN ANTARCTICA 2020 (RCGS RESOLUTE)
This unique expedition provides a modern twist on a
much-loved classic and is a magical way to spend the holiday
season. We hope to reach the Antarctic Circle in the vicinity of
Detaille Island. Over the course of the voyage, we plan to visit
several classic locations such as Petermann Island, and the
iceberg ‘graveyard’ at Pleneau Island. We transit the Lemaire
Channel if ice conditions permit and make continental landings
at Paradise Harbour or nearby Neko Harbour. NEW for
2020/2021 Antarctic season - pre-voyage hotel night and
private air charters included.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 / SANTIAGO (CHILE)
Once you’ve arrived in Santiago, the cultural centre of Chile, make your way to
our signature hotel for an included pre- voyage stay. This evening, we
encourage you to visit the welcome desk set up in the lobby of the hotel to
check in with the One Ocean Expeditions' representative and to collect
luggage tags for your voyage. By starting your voyage in Santiago, you’ve
opened the door to countless pre-voyage excursion opportunities, such as
exploring the colourful beach towns of the west coast or wine tasting at
renowned vineyards
DAY 2 / STANLEY (FALKLAND ISLANDS)
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We depart Santiago this morning on our private air charter (this flight is the towering cliffs of Spigot Peak and into the Errera Channel hoping for a
included in the price of your voyage) direct to Stanley, the small capital of the shore landing at Cuverville Island – home to a rookery of gentoo penguins. It’s
Falkland Islands. We are met on arrival and transfer from the airport into town. a fantastic location for a Zodiac cruise or a paddle in the sea kayaks.
There is time to explore the town or enjoy a guided visit to nearby Gypsy Cove
which provides our first opportunity for observing the local wildlife, including DAYS 7-9 / TOWARDS THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE
nesting Magellanic penguins and other sea birds. Making our way to the port,
we board our expedition ship, RCGS Resolute in the afternoon. After settling We encourage you to spend time on the outer decks soaking up the scenery
into our cabins and exploring the ship, we meet our expedition team and as we navigate further south. We pass through the ice strewn waters making
fellow passengers. Excitement is in the air as we enjoy a welcome cocktail and our way towards our ultimate objective, the Antarctic Circle, which we aim to
cast off to explore one of the most remote regions on Earth. cross on Christmas Day. This will be a magical experience for the whole family.
Given favorable ice conditions, our first goal will be to sail south of the
Antarctic Circle and into Crystal Sound. A favored landing site here is Detaille
DAYS 3-4 / AT SEA – TOWARDS ANTARCTICA
Island, home to an abandoned British science hut from the 1950s.This vicinity
We chart a southerly course for Antarctica. This stretch of the South Atlantic is marks our turnaround point and from now on, we return in a northerly direction
rich in its bio-diversity and showcases an abundance of wildlife. We will be exploring the dramatic coastline of the Antarctic Peninsula. We hope to visit a
joined by hundreds of seabirds including the wandering albatross. Giant working scientific base to learn something of the important climate-related
petrels and smaller Cape petrels are also constant companions as we make research happening here. A hike over the snowy saddle of nearby Winter
our way south. Photographing these magnificent birds takes patience and skill Island allows us to stretch our legs and explore a historic British Antarctic
and our photography expert will be on hand to show you the best techniques. Survey hut – Wordie House. If the conditions are right, we aim to offer our
Join the ship’s Captain on the bridge and learn about the operations of our overnight camping program to all adventurers somewhere in this vicinity. We
modern research vessel. Throughout the day our onboard experts educate us have all the gear onboard and an experienced team to make this a night to
with a series of presentations about the environment, the wildlife and history remember! Petermann Island is home to an Adelie penguin rookery. Adelies \-
and the locations we hope to visit in the coming days. If we enjoy good sailing the smallest of the Antarctic penguins, nest here and share the location with
conditions crossing to Antarctica, we may include a visit to the very historic gentoo penguins and Imperial cormorants. The view to the north of Mount
location of Elephant Island – a place central to the Shackleton story. Shore Shackleton and Mount Scott is impressive. These towering granite sentinels
landings at Point Wild are notoriously tricky due to surging swell onto the rocky mark the southern entrance to the nearby Lemaire Channel. Pleneau Island
beach. Nevertheless this is a thrilling place to visit. offers more opportunities for shore landings. Just off shore, massive icebergs
run a round in the shallows. Constant wind and wave action sculpt these
DAYS 5-6 / KING GEORGE ISLAND & THE ANTARCTIC gargantuan chunks of ice into fantastic shapes, revealing more shades of blue
than you can possibly imagine. For many, a Zodiac cruise here may well be a
PENINSULA highlight of the voyage.
This morning we are in position at King George Island – the largest in the
South Shetlands group. There are two landing sites here and a visit depends DAYS 10-11 / ANTARCTIC PENINSULA & SOUTH SHETLAND
on the prevailing weather conditions. Penguin Island and nearby Turret Point
ISLANDS
offer good opportunities for shore landings to view Adelie, chinstrap and
gentoo penguins. Southern giant petrels, kelp gulls and Antarctic terns are We aim to transit the Lemaire Channel on our way north towards Paradise
also known to nest here. This afternoon we continue our journey south, Harbour where we will spend a white Christmas and have an opportunity to
navigating into the broad expanse of the Bransfield Straight – making our way step foot on the continent of Antarctica itself. Nearby Neko Harbour offers
ever closer to the Antarctic coastline. This is an important migration corridor another continental landing. Both locations offer terrific hiking opportunities
for wildlife and we keep a lookout for whales in the waters surrounding the up to panoramic view points. For the sea kayakers, the paddling opportunities
ship. Large icebergs will be present from this point onwards and make for here are endless. Expect to be in full sensory overload by this time of the
striking photographs in the evening light. By morning, the towering mountain voyage. By morning we arrive in the South Shetland Islands. The adventure is
peaks of the Antarctic continent loom into view and we should make landfall not over and if the weather conditions allow, we sail the ship into the flooded
around Wilhelmina Bay. This is truly an ‘A-list’ location and a place we volcanic caldera at Deception Island. This is a very dramatic place and history
frequently encounter sizeable pods of humpback whales. We navigate under is all around us as we explore the old whaling station, with the rusted old
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boilers and dilapidated wooden huts. At the far end of the beach is an old
aircraft hangar. This is where Australian, Sir Hubert Wilkins, made the very first
flight in Antarctica in 1928. There is also an outstanding hike here, high up
onto the rim of the crater. On a sunny day, cruising along the coast of
Livingston Island is a memorable experience. There are several other landing
sites in the vicinity including Half Moon Island, or the broad pebbly beach at
Yankee Harbour, where we sometimes encounter Weddell seals sunning
themselves. This is another great spot for a hike or a Zodiac cruise. It’s a
fitting place to reflect on a wonderful expedition. Charting a course for King
George Island in the early evening light, we enjoy a special dinner attended by
the Captain of the ship – the perfect end to our Christmas in Antarctica.
DAY 12 / KING GEORGE ISLAND (ANTARCTICA) – RETURN TO
SOUTH AMERICA – OVERNIGHT PUNTA ARENAS
This morning we say goodbye to our expedition team and transfer ashore by
Zodiac. We walk from the shore landing site past the Chilean research station
and up towards the airstrip where we board our private air charter. This flight
takes a little over two hours and is included in the price of your voyage. Upon
arrival into Punta Arenas a transfer from the airport into town is provided. .
POST VOYAGE HOTEL INCLUDED: This itinerary includes a complimentary hotel
night in Punta Arenas for all guests returning from King George Island at the
end of the voyage. This evening is at your leisure. Punta Arenas is home to
some cosy restaurants, cafes and bars – including the historic ‘Shackleton
Bar’ at the Hotel Jose Nogueira – a fitting location to reflect on your journey to
Antarctica.
DAY 13 / PUNTA ARENAS – DEPART
After breakfast and check-out, make your own way to the airport for your
onward journey. (We recommend you book flights after midday). Otherwise,
why not continue your exploration of Patagonia. Just a few hours north, lies
the celebrated Torres del Paine National Park – home to towering peaks,
glaciers and spectacular wilderness - a paradise for hikers and nature lovers.
Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.
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YOUR SHIP: RCGS RESOLUTE
YOUR SHIP: RCGS Resolute
VESSEL TYPE: Polar Expedition Vessel
LENGTH:
PASSENGER CAPACITY: 146
BUILT/REFURBISHED: 1993
Named after the HMS Resolute, a British Royal Navy Arctic service.
exploration vessel, as well as the Inuit town of Resolute in Superb Design and Layout. Throughout the ship there are
Canada's Nunavut Territory, RCGS Resolute will arrive in Canada spaces ideally suited to every need. Spacious outer decks
in November 2018 for its inaugural polar voyage. RCGS provide 360 degree viewing platforms perfect for photography,
Resolute also carries the name of The Royal Canadian wildlife watching, birding and appreciating expansive views. The
Geographical Society (RCGS), since we are exclusive education, salt water plunge pool, large relaxation deck, hot water jacuzzi
environmental science, and expedition partners in Canada's are all located aft of the wellness centre (massage therapy,
north. This longstanding partnership works to the benefit of our Finnish Sauna, steam room) and well equipped gymnasium.
guests, who have the opportunity to learn from and interact with Inside there are multiple areas to explore ranging from our well
world-renowned educators, researchers, naturalists, marine appointed theatre style presentation room, aft observation
biologists, artists, historians and photographers. lounge and bar, forward observation lounge and bar, and both
With an unsurpassed ice classification, a proven track record for dining rooms. Add in the One Ocean Expeditions multimedia
stability and safety, large indoor and outdoor viewing platforms, room, and mobile laboratory and the opportunities are endless.
and exceptional maneuverability, RCGS Resolute is ideally Six Different Cabin Categories. All cabins feature outside
equipped to guide guests through the world's most pristine viewing ranging from deck three traditional with port holes, up
regions, further expanding our expertise in exploration and to decks 4 through 6 offering expansive panoramic windows.
discovery. RCGS Resolute will carry a maximum of 146 Cabins all have lower berths that have the ability to be single
passengers in unparalleled comfort, with an array of luxury beds, or 1 double bed depending on our guests needs.
amenities, educational opportunities and activities tailored to Extensive renovations have provided new carpets, high quality
guests' particular interests, and individual, personalized cabinetry with soft close drawers, contemporary and spacious
bathroom design, all paired with soft accent lighting offering
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options dependant on our guests daily activities and mood. All in every decision made throughout the voyage. The ship carries
cabins offer modern sectional lounge quarters, providing a quiet the most extensive inventory of safety equipment on all
nook to read or catch up on journalling. Space is exceptional as excursions and require leaders to undergo vigorous and
each cabin offers 22M squared living space, whilst the One effective safety training programs. Your expedition team are well
Ocean Suites are absolutely palatial offering 44M squared with prepared, so you can relax and enjoy your voyage.
enough room to entertain or do back - flips (your choice)!
Enjoy Great Dining? So do we. At One Ocean Expeditions, the
priority is on the expedition. However with every activity, option,
event, or excursion we find we build up incredible appetites to
indulge in superb and extensive menu options. Our bistro dining
room provides early birds the option to get their social caffeine
or smoothy start to the day, accompanied by light breakfast
style snacks. Full meal service includes buffet breakfast and
lunches incorporating an international flare. For those with
special dietary requirements - no problem, we can
accommodate that too. Dinner is a great opportunity to catch
up about the day's events, as well as look to where we expect
to explore next. Five course menu options are offered a la carte,
and seating is open in our business casual dining room
featuring 180 degree sweeping views. There's also an excellent
wine list featuring a range of international wines and other
beverages of choice.
Join us on the Bridge. There is an open-bridge policy and guests
are welcome to meet the navigating crew at virtually any time of
day; there's always something to learn from the officers on
watch and the bridge is one of the best places on the ship for
spotting whales and sea birds. The bridge is closed during times
of tricky navigation, pilotage, or weather.
Operational Safety. There are no compromises here. The
expedition staff and crew onboard RCGS Resolute have the
deepest respect for changeable weather in the polar regions
and the varying sea and ice conditions. That respect is apparent
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INSIDE YOUR SHIP
One Ocean Suite Shackleton Suite
Superior Superior Plus
Triple Private Twin Private
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PRICING
16-Dec-2020 to 28-Dec-2020
Triple Private 15095 USD pp
Twin Private 15995 USD pp
Superior 17195 USD pp
Superior Plus 17695 USD pp
Shackleton Suite 18595 USD pp
One Ocean Suite 20895 USD pp
Optional extras & upgrades
Sea Kayaking in Antarctica 795 USD
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