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Celebrating Antarctica aboard Island Sky

Celebrating Antarctica aboard Island Sky

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Celebrate the best that the Antarctic Peninsula has to offer – from towering icebergs and impressive glaciers to unreal wildlife encounters and fascinating historical sites. Get ready to spend your days blissfully exploring the hidden beauty of the white continent.

Trip Name
Celebrating Antarctica aboard Island Sky
Days
13
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Small Ship Length: 90 metres Passenger Capacity: 116  Built / refurbished: 1992 / 2010 / 2017 Sister ship to Hebridean Sky. Island Sky and Hebridean Sky are truly sisters. Built in the same Italian Shipyard, both boast spacious, well-appointed suites, stylish common areas, and redundant core technology that allows them to operate smoothly, even under the most challenging of conditions. Both ships are all-suite, all-inclusive small expedition vessels with touches of elegance throughout. The Island Sky is scheduled for additional upgrades in 2017, including the addition of tinted sliding glass doors to all cabins on the Promenade Deck. Services: World-Class Cuisine Complimentary Wine or Beer with Dinner Live Entertainment Complimentary Coffee/Tea station Voyage Photographer On-board MD and Facilities Dedicated Passenger Service Manager Pre-voyage hotel night Complimentary Expedition Jacket Facilities: Elevator serving all passenger decks Upgraded WIFI Internet Library with computers Panoramic Top Deck Observation Platform Bar/Lounge with Live Entertainment Lounge with Audiovisual Facilities DVD Movie Library Tinted sliding glass doors in all cabins on the Promenade Deck World-Class Cuisine: Great expeditions require great food! Our team of world-class chefs offer breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that change daily. They have boat-loads of creativity, so you are sure to experience a variety of remarkable cuisine throughout your voyage. Accommodations: All Suites Feature: Exterior views Your choice of queen-sized or two twin-sized beds Sitting area with sofa and side chair Flat Screen TV with DVD/CD player Telephone Independent temperature controls Mini-Bar Marble-appointed bathroom with fine toiletries Hair dryer 220 square feet or more Sofa can be converted to bed for third person PLEASE NOTE - DECK PLANS CAN VARY.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1, Ushuaia
We’ve eliminated the anxiety of missed connections and flight delays by providing a two-night hotel stay at the beautiful Arakur Resort & Spa. Most flights arrive in Ushuaia in the late afternoon or early evening. Bring your bathing suit, lounge in the spa, or take a bath, and then get over your jet lag with good night’s sleep. You’ll have a full day on day two to relax at the resort or explore town, before embarkation on day three.
Day 2 - Day 2, Ushuaia
Today is all yours: explore some of the sights that Ushuaia has to offer, from museums to Argentinean leather markets, or continue relaxing at the lovely Arakur. Our optional evening briefing is a great opportunity for you to ask questions and meet some of your fellow travelers. All guests need to arrive at the hotel no later than the evening of day two.
Day 3 - Day 3, Embarkation
After a complimentary buffet breakfast, you’re free to explore Ushuaia or unwind at the resort until our mid-afternoon transfer to the ship. Once on board, you’ll be greeted by our Expedition Team and the ship’s officers. A concise safety and orientation briefing will be followed by the Captain’s welcome dinner. After dinner, relax and take in the scenery on our early evening sail through the Beagle Channel, past porpoising Magellanic penguins, Rock Cormorant, and Black-browed Albatross.
Day 4 - Day 4-5, Drake Passage
As we make our way ever closer to the white continent, numerous Polar Experts will prepare you with presentations on everything Antarctic, from wildlife to history. Eventually, we’ll cross the Antarctic Convergence where we’ll notice a distinct drop in temperature as we enter the waters of the Antarctic Ocean.Those interested in Citizen Science can take part in SeaBird sighting surveys, or help collect salinity samples and weather data along the way. We’re likely to witness some spectacular sights, from icebergs to an array of seabirds and whale species. If we’re lucky, we may see some of them fully breach from the sea.
Day 5 - Day 6-7, South Shetland Islands
In the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula, we will hope to make as much time as possible to explore by inflatable Zodiac boats and marvel up close at nature’s glory. Our Expedition Leader and Captain will create a flexible itinerary based on weather, ice, and opportunity. We will aim for the most scenic bays and channels of the Peninsula with stops at penguin rookeries, seal wallows, bird colonies and whale feeding areas, as well as sites of historic and scientific interest.Our first sight of land will likely be that of the South Shetland Islands. These highly volcanic islands offer amazing abundance and beauty. We may visit Half Moon Island nestled inside Livingston’s eastern shore, or conditions permitting visit historic Deception Island. Being further north, sub-Antarctic species are more commonly found here, including Chinstrap penguins and Southern Elephant seals
Day 6 - Day 8-10, Antarctica
As we head south across the Bransfield Strait, we enter the Trinity Coast and Gerlache Strait. Here we may explore picturesque Neko Harbor, sheltered Paradise Harbor, the Humpback whale favored Wilhelmina Bay, the striking Lemaire Channel, the wildlife-filled Penola Channel, or the majestic Neumayer Channel. We may stop at an active scientific base such as Poland’s Arctowksi or Ukraine’s Vernadskiy as well as a historic base such as U.K.’s Port Lockroy or Wordie House.Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins abound, and Weddell and Crabeater seals are often found hauled out to rest along with predatory Leopard seals and the assertive Antarctic Fur seal. Minke and Humpback whales are frequent visitors in the late season and Orca sightings are also common.
Day 7 - Day 11-12, Drake Passage
As we leave this magical place and make our way north, heading again across the Antarctic Convergence and the Drake Passage, we will continue our presentation series and wildlife spotting. Sailing back to Ushuaia through the Beagle Channel, we celebrate the conclusion of our expedition with a special slideshow.
Day 8 - Day 13, Ushuaia disembarkation
Morning disembarkation lets you catch a flight to Buenos Aires or stay in Ushuaia for more sights and adventure.
Day 9 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
18-01-202330-01-2023USD $11,225Triple Suite
18-01-202330-01-2023USD $13,465Porthole Suite
18-01-202330-01-2023USD $14,955Window Suite
18-01-202330-01-2023USD $16,595Promenade Suite
18-01-202330-01-2023USD $16,925Deluxe Suite
18-01-202330-01-2023USD $18,115Veranda Suite
18-01-202330-01-2023USD $19,745Penthouse Suite
18-01-202330-01-2023USD $21,715Owner's Suite
06-01-202418-01-2024USD $16,475Window Suite
06-01-202418-01-2024USD $18,115Promenade Suite
06-01-202418-01-2024USD $19,925Deluxe Suite
06-01-202418-01-2024USD $21,325Veranda Suite
06-01-202418-01-2024USD $23,245Penthouse Suite
06-01-202418-01-2024USD $25,565Owner's Suite
06-01-202418-01-2024USD $12,595Triple Suite
06-01-202418-01-2024USD $15,115Porthole Suite
16-01-202428-01-2024USD $12,595Triple Suite
16-01-202428-01-2024USD $15,115Porthole Suite
16-01-202428-01-2024USD $16,475Window Suite
16-01-202428-01-2024USD $18,115Promenade Suite
16-01-202428-01-2024USD $19,925Deluxe Suite
16-01-202428-01-2024USD $21,325Veranda Suite
16-01-202428-01-2024USD $23,245Penthouse Suite
16-01-202428-01-2024USD $25,565Owner's Suite
26-01-202407-02-2024USD $12,595Triple Suite
26-01-202407-02-2024USD $15,115Porthole Suite
26-01-202407-02-2024USD $16,475Window Suite
26-01-202407-02-2024USD $18,115Promenade Suite
26-01-202407-02-2024USD $19,925Deluxe Suite
26-01-202407-02-2024USD $21,325Veranda Suite
26-01-202407-02-2024USD $23,245Penthouse Suite
26-01-202407-02-2024USD $25,565Owner's Suite
05-02-202417-02-2024USD $12,595Triple Suite
05-02-202417-02-2024USD $15,115Porthole Suite
05-02-202417-02-2024USD $16,475Window Suite
05-02-202417-02-2024USD $18,115Promenade Suite
05-02-202417-02-2024USD $19,925Deluxe Suite
05-02-202417-02-2024USD $21,325Veranda Suite
05-02-202417-02-2024USD $23,245Penthouse Suite
05-02-202417-02-2024USD $25,565Owner's Suite

Inclusions

    • Discover the South Shetlands, they are almost completely ice covered. About 2-3 percent is ice free, usually along the coast, where all life is found whether penguins, seals, or the human inhabitants of the various bases.

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