Antarctic Peninsula on the Grigoriy Mikheev
15 or 16 days London to London
Diving in Antarctica does not only offer ice but also an interesting and unique marine-life. You may have the chance to snorkel or dive with Fur Seals, Leopard Seals and penguins or various whales like the Minke, Southern Right, Fin, Sei, Sperm and Humpback as well as the Orca.
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- Days 1 & 2. Depart London - Arrive Buenos Aires
- Make your own way to the hotel for one night.
- Day 3. Fly to Ushuaia [B, D]
- In the afternoon embark and sail through the Beagle Channel.
- Days 4 & 5. Drake Passage [FB]
- During these two days, sail across the Drake Passage accompanied by many seabirds, including a number of albatross species some with wingspans up to 10 feet! Near the South Shetland Islands, glimpse the first icebergs.
- Days 6 to 11. Glaciers & Fjords [FB]
- You will have the chance to sail amongst spectacular glaciers, precipitous islands and deep-cut fjords with their myriad of icebergs. Discover sites of historic exploration and take walks, where climatic conditions permit, amongst this spectacular scenery.
- Days 12 & 13. Ushuaia [FB]
- Return to Ushuaia, re-crossing the Drake Passage.
- Day 14. Buenos Aires [B]
- On arrival in Ushuaia, disembark and make your way to the airport in time for your flight to Buenos Aires.
- Days 15 & 16. Homeward.
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