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"I'm just back from my wonderful Antarctic Adventure on the Akademik Shokalskiy, and it seems I have left the best continent until last. It really was the most wonderful trip I have ever done!" J. F., United Kingdom

Antarctic Adventure:
Actively Exploring the Peninsula

Departures: November 30, 2009 to December 30, 2009
Rate Range: $5,490 to $13,990

This expedition is for people who enjoy active adventures. Every sailing offers an average of two activities off the ship per day while in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. The education program covers a wide range of topics from identifying seabirds to the future of Antarctica. Optional adventures - camping, kayaking, mountaineering and cross-country skiing - are available on selected departures.

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Expedition Summary

Day 1 Ushuaia,Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Day 2 Embarkation
Day 3-4 The Drake Passage
Day 5-9 South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Day 10-12 The Drake Passage to Ushuaia

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Expedition Dates

Start Date End Date Ship Days Options [?] Price Range  
Nov 30, 09 Dec 11, 09 Ocean Nova 12 Sea KayakingCampingCross-country SkiingMountaineering $5,490 - $10,990 Bn_choose_your_cabin
Dec 10, 09 Dec 21, 09 Ocean Nova 12 Sea KayakingCampingCross-country SkiingMountaineering $5,490 - $10,990 Bn_choose_your_cabin
Dec 20, 09 Dec 31, 09 Ocean Nova 12 Sea KayakingCampingCross-country SkiingMountaineering $6,190 - $12,390 Sold Out
Dec 30, 09 Jan 10, 10 Ocean Nova 12 Sea KayakingCamping $6,990 - $13,990 Bn_choose_your_cabin