Bellingshausen Sea / Peter I Island + Ellsworth Land - incl. helicopters
$40376
per person
Availability: 2 places
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions and in order to take advantage of opportunities to see wildlife. This voyage is offered in partnership with Saxon Expeditions Ltd. The on-board expedition leader determines the final itinerary. Itineraries may mention places that require permission to land, which must be granted by the relevant national authorities. Such permission is not granted prior to the publishing of these itineraries. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed of m/v Ortelius is 10.5 knots. During these voyages, we transfer our passengers to shore using Zodiacs. We also operate our two helicopters in sites where Zodiacs cannot be used. A specific amount of helicopter time cannot be guaranteed in advance. Helicopters provide us a great advantage in reaching certain landing sites that are otherwise almost inaccessible, but this is a true expedition in the world’s most remote area: weather, ice, and other forces of nature dictate the final itinerary. Conditions may change rapidly, impacting helicopter operations. Please understand and accept this. Safety is our greatest concern, and no compromises can be made. The vessel is equipped with two helicopters. If one helicopter is unable to fly for whatever reason, helicopter operations will cease or be cancelled. One helicopter always needs to be supported by a second functioning helicopter. No guarantees can be given, and in no event will claims be accepted.
Day 1
End of the world, start of a journey
Day 2
Path of the polar explorers
Day 3
Antarctic Peninsula
Day 4
Flandres Bay and Renard Island
Day 5
Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Day 6
Continuing southward through Marguerite Bay
Day 7
Entering the Bellingshausen Sea
Day 8
A rare glimpse of Peter I Island
Day 9
Northward bound: From Peter I Island across the Drake Passage
Day 10
End of the world, last of the journey