Antarctica Total Solar Eclipse Special
Antarctica Total Solar Eclipse Special 16 Days
Antarctica Total Solar Eclipse Special 16 Days
Aboard: Sylvia Earle
This very special itinerary invites you to witness the most impressive celestial phenomenon in the heart of one the most impressive places on earth…Antarctica! Occurring only once every couple of years, a Total Solar Eclipse is due to happen on December 4th 2021, and you could find yourself viewing this fascinating event from your expedition ship in the middle of the Antarctic wilderness. According to NASA, Antarctica will be the optimum place from which to experience the total eclipse in 2021, so this unique itinerary is sure to be popular.
Total Solar Eclipse aside, your itinerary will bring you to discover all that makes Antarctica so remarkable. You will sail to and from Ushuaia, with the mighty White Continent as your destination. Here you will enjoy a classic Antarctic Peninsula cruise where you will explore around this land of towering icebergs, pristine scenery and enchanting wildlife, before your captain positions the ship in the optimal place for solar eclipse viewing. This is likely to be around the famous South Orkney or Weddell Sea region where even more wildlife and scenic delights await.
Highlights
- Witness the Total Solar Eclipse in the heart of Antarctica!
- Sail aboard a brand new state-of-the-art Polar vessel
- Spectacular Antarctic scenery
- Step foot on the Antarctic Peninsula
- Amazing wildlife including an abundance of penguins, birds and whales
- Activity options including kayaking, snorkelling, snowshoeing and camping on ice
- Enjoy exciting Zodiac cruises throughout
- Visit historical and scientific sites
- Resident photography guide
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on board ship with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon tea and snacks
- Wines, beers and soft drinks with dinner
- 1 night accommodation in Ushuaia pre-voyage, with breakfast and half-day city tour included
- Transfers from ship & luggage transfer to ship
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell drinks including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- All Zodiac landings and excursions
- Programme of expert lectures
- Loan of rubber boots
- Complimentary 3-in-1 polar jacket
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Ushuaia - Embarkation
At Sea - Drake Passage
Antarctic Peninsula
South Orkney Region & Solar Eclipse
Drake Passage
Back to Ushuaia
A view from Above
All Aboard
Sylvia Earle
Setting sail for her maiden voyage in December 2022, this outstanding purpose-built expedition vessel honours the long-standing conservation efforts of the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. Capable of negotiating the strongest winds and waves, the vessel has been built to world-class polar standards and utilises the ground-breaking ULSTEIN X-BOW technology which allows for faster, more comfortable travel, improved safety, reduced emissions and lower fuel consumption. The vessel boasts one of the lowest polluting marine engines in the world and also utilises virtual anchoring to protect the sea floor.
In terms of safety, the ship will feature industry-leading safety technology that exceeds the requirements for a ship of this size and will also feature world class return-to-port equipment and a fully-stocked medical clinic.
In terms of comfort onboard, the Sylvia Earle will be hard to beat. The vessel features a distinctive Glass Atrium Lounge at the bow of the ship with a stunning panoramic view on both port and starboard side, a swimming pool and jacuzzi where you can admire impressive scenery while watching the world go by. A gym, sauna and wellness centre add to the luxury touches onboard and there are various places to relax after a long day of adventures including a beautiful library and a number of bars, lounges and observation areas. Delicious meals will be served in the elegant dining room and presentations will be provided in the state-of-the-art lecture theatre.
With capacity for 132 passengers, the ship has 74 elegantly designed staterooms with en-suite bathrooms, ranging from porthole to balcony categories. Each cabin features stylish design, a flat screen TV, large comfortable beds, windows or balconies and closet spaces.
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