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ROSS SEA & SUB ANTARCTIC CRUISE 2021
Join us for an exciting journey towards East Antarctica, the Ross
Sea and the Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand and
Australia. This voyage will permit us access to some of the most
rarely visited places of the subantarctic islands and East
Antarctica. Combining a visit to islands that hold special
endemic plant and bird life (most of them UNESCO World
Heritage sites) with a visit to pioneering sites of the Antarctic
history of exploration and science you will gain an insight that
few can claim to have.
Throughout the voyage, learn about the geology, wildlife and
history of this spectacular area from lecture presentations
offered by your knowledgeable onboard Expedition Team.
ITINERARY
Day 1 DUNEDIN (SOUTH ISLAND)
Clinging to the walls of the natural amphitheater at the west end
of Otago Harbour, the South Island's second-largest city is
enriched with inspiring nearby seascapes and wildlife. Because
Dunedin is a university town, floods of students give the city a
vitality far greater than its population of 122,000 might suggest.
Day 2 DAY AT SEA
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and
catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that
is whale watching from the Observatory Lounge, writing home to
your loved ones or simply topping up your tan by the pool,
these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent
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exploring shore side. Day 12 DUMONT D'URVILLE STATION
The French Antarctic base Dumont d’Urville is one of the very
Days 3 - 4 ENDERBY & AUCKLAND ISLANDS few bases along the coast of East Antarctica. Claimed by
France, the area was named by d’Urville in 1840 after his wife
Day 5 DAY AT SEA Adèle. The year-round Dumont d’Urville station has up to 100
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and members. Staff and scientists work in various fields, among
catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that them biology, meteorology and geophysics. Its location on
is whale watching from the Observatory Lounge, writing home to Petrel Island within the Geology Archipelago is just about 8
your loved ones or simply topping up your tan by the pool, kilometers southwest of where Dumont d’Urville’s party landed
these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent in 1840 and 5 kilometers away from the mainland itself.
exploring shore side.
Days 13 - 15 ROSS SEA, EAST ANTARCTICA
Days 6 - 7 MACQUARIE ISLAND Named in honour of the British explorer James Clark Ross who
came in 1841 trying to reach the south magnetic pole
Days 8 - 10 AT SEA
commanding HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, the Ross Sea is a
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and
relatively ice-free part of the Southern Ocean. Since the Ross
catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that
Sea allows an easier access to the South Pole than the Weddell
is whale watching from the Observatory Lounge, writing home to
Sea, most attempts to reach the pole were made via the Ross
your loved ones or simply topping up your tan by the pool,
Sea and Ross Ice Shelf. A number of historical huts and modern
these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent
scientific stations have been set up along the Ross Ice Shelf
exploring shore side.
and the shore. At the entrance to the Ross Sea, Cape Adare has
the first hut built in Antarctica.
Day 11 COMMONWEALTH BAY & EAST ANTARCTICA
Commonwealth Bay is known as one of the windiest regions in
Days 16 - 19 AT SEA
the world. When Douglas Mawson established the headquarters
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and
of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition at Cape Denison, he
catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that
later described the place as the “Home of the Blizzard”. The
is whale watching from the Observatory Lounge, writing home to
largest of the valleys has the four huts erected by Mawson’s
your loved ones or simply topping up your tan by the pool,
expedition but the winds and weather have taken their toll on
these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent
the wooden buildings of the Cape Denison party. Today Adelie
exploring shore side.
Penguins, South Polar Skuas, Snow Petrels and Wilson’s Storm
Petrels use the shoreline, cliffs and valleys of the four rocky Day 20 CAMPBELL ISLAND
ridges at Cape Denison.
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Day 21 DAY AT SEA
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and
catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that
is whale watching from the Observatory Lounge, writing home to
your loved ones or simply topping up your tan by the pool,
these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent
exploring shore side.
Day 22 ULVA ISLAND & STEWART ISLAND
Stewart Island is home to New Zealand's newest national park,
Rakiura National Park. The third and most southerly of New
Zealand's main islands, Stewart Island is separated from the
South Island by the 24-km (15-miles) Foveaux Strait. Its
original Māori name, Te Punga O Te Waka a Maui, means "the
anchor stone of Maui's canoe." Māori mythology says the
island's landmass held the god Maui's canoe secure while he
and his crew raised the great fish—the North Island.
Day 23 DUNEDIN (SOUTH ISLAND)
Clinging to the walls of the natural amphitheater at the west end
of Otago Harbour, the South Island's second-largest city is
enriched with inspiring nearby seascapes and wildlife. Because
Dunedin is a university town, floods of students give the city a
vitality far greater than its population of 122,000 might suggest.
Please Note:
Expedition highlights and itinerary listed here are possible
experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. Your Expedition
Leader and Captain will work together to ensure opportunities
for adventure and exploration are the best possible, taking into
account the prevailing weather, ice conditions and wildlife
activity. Expedition Team members scheduled for this voyage
are subject to change or cancellation.
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YOUR SHIP: Silver Explorer
VESSEL TYPE:
LENGTH:
PASSENGER CAPACITY:
BUILT/REFURBISHED:
Silver Explorer's all-inclusive dining, service and shore
excursions means that this is luxury expedition cruising at its
very best. Award-winning itineraries make this ship the perfect
combination of adventure and comfort.
The purpose-built Silver Explorer expedition ship (formerly the
include:
Prince Albert II) has been designed specifically for navigating
Butler service
waters in some of the world's most remote destinations,
Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
including both of earth's polar regions. A strengthened hull with
Luxury bath amenities
a Lloyd's Register ice-class notation (1A) for passenger vessels
Pillow menu
enables Silver Explorer to safely push through ice floes with
Personalised stationery
ease.
Umbrella
A fleet of Zodiac boats allows guests to visit even the most
Direct dial telephone(s)
off-the-beaten path locations and an expert Expedition Team
220-volt outlets
provides insight and understanding to each unforgettable Silver
Unlimited Standard Wifi
Explorer cruise adventure.
Flat-screen television(s) with Interactive Media Library
Silver Eplorer features 2 x restaurants, a fitness suite, 2 x
French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
loungers, a beauty spa and a library.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed
Suites
Marbled bathroom with shower
Fitted wardrobe with personal safe
Sitting area with writing desk
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Plush bathrobe
Champagne on arrival
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