Remote Weddell Sea Explorer inc. Helicopters
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer inc. Helicopters - 28 Days
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer inc. Helicopters - 28 Days
Aboard: MV Ortelius
Follow in the footsteps of the legendary polar explorer Ernest Shackleton and his ship, Endurance, as you set sail for the wonders of South Georgia and Antarctica. Your adventure begins with a thrilling exploration of the wildlife paradise of South Georgia, which is home to unimaginable numbers of penguins and elephant seals surrounded by spectacular landscapes and historical sites. Then, the Weddell Sea awaits with its awe-inspiring landscapes of towering tabular icebergs, incredible wildlife, and the chance to visit the historic Elephant Island.
Known for having the clearest waters on Earth, the Weddell Sea teems with orcas, humpbacks, minke whales, seals, and penguins. While its dramatic ice formations can make landings challenging, thrilling Zodiac cruises and ice landings offer unforgettable alternatives. Even more exciting, your ship is equipped with three helicopters, ready to whisk you to remote, untouched sites for once-in-a-lifetime views and experiences far beyond the reach of ship or Zodiac.
Onboard, immerse yourself in a dynamic educational program, where you’ll uncover the region’s fascinating wildlife, history, and politics. Take it a step further by joining citizen science projects, becoming an active participant in the exploration of this extraordinary polar frontier.
Highlights
- Explore one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica’s amazing Weddell Sea
- Visit some of the same sites legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton’s charted in South Georgia, amongst millions of penguins
- Enjoy the Weddell’s exotic wildlife and colossal tabular icebergs, exploring by land, sea and helicopter!
- Zodiac cruise among the amazing scenery of this active volcanic area, passing between Thule and Cook Islands
- Sail deep into the Weddell Sea, with chances of spotting crabeater, leopard, or Weddell seals
- If we are lucky, we might even see emperor penguins!
What's Included
- Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
- Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
- Comprehensive pre-departure material.
So much to experience
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Brown Bluff and Kinnes Cove
Elephant Island
At Sea - Drake Passage
Ushuaia - Disembark
A view from Above
All Aboard
MV Ortelius
Ortelius was built as a Russian scientific survey ship with ice strengthened hull, ideal for polar sailing. She has been completely refurbished for polar expedition travel and has a selection of suites and cabins with windows or portholes and private facilities. There are twin dining rooms, a lecture room, bar and observation lounge and lots of open deck space plus an open-bridge policy. Ortelius also has a helicopter landing pad and helicopter excursions are available on some itineraries.
we work hard to earn passionate reviews from our clients.
Now that I am back from my odyssey voyage, I thought I would let you know that after all that planning it really did exceed my expectations – we managed landings everywhere even on Tristan da Cuhna and had great bird sightings. The guides all knew what they were talking about too and made sure I got some great photos – still sorting them all out! Thanks for everything and see you at Birdfair!
Dave MartinI want to thank you for all you did to make my recent Falklands trip run so smoothly and comfortably. Thank you for all your help over the diet too.
Dr Lorna Mairs
Just a quick note to express my sincere thanks to you and all your staff for making this an epic adventure of immense proportions. Everything went smoothly, pickups, hotels and most of all the expedition itself. Truly a mind blowing experience unlike any I have ever taken.
Mr J Borg, MaltaToo much to choose from? This is where we come in
Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Antarctica adventure for you.
As Senior Travel Expert, Simon has an absolute wealth of experience in adventure travel in some of the most fascinating places in the world. With in-depth knowledge and fantastic organizational skills, Simon’s first-hand experience and genuine passion drive him to work to create your perfect itinerary.
Sheena’s abiding love of adventure travel has taken her to some of the most incredible wildlife-rich places on Earth. Her vast experience and genuine desire to share her knowledge makes her an outstanding and invaluable person to help you organise your wildlife adventure trip.
Mike has more than fifteen years hands-on experience in the industry, travelling to some of the most incredible wild places on the planet. His far-reaching knowledge and invaluable skills will ensure that your wildlife travel adventure is a dream come true.
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