Best of Antarctica: A White Christmas (Ocean Endeavour)
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Safari
- Wildlife
- Polar expeditions and cruise
- Family
- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 11 days
- tour type Group
- age requirement 8-99 yrs
- max group size 200
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-19740
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Ushuaia, Argentina
- Experience a guaranteed white Christmas as you explore the icy wilderness of the White Continent.
- The festive season is a wonderful time for wildlife lovers to visit Antarctica, as penguin chicks are hatching and abundant on the peninsula and South Shetland Islands.
- With over 22 hours of sunlight each day, you’ll have more time for exploration.
- Enjoy daily Zodiac excursions, on-shore landings and take advantage of optional activities during the voyage such as sea kayaking, ice camping and snowshoeing.
- Benefit from a variety of on-board activities including educational lectures on history, geology and ecology by the expedition team.
- When you’re not exploring off the ship, explore the amenities onboard including the expedition lounge, restaurant, bar, pool, jacuzzi, library, gym, sun deck, spa facilities and sauna.
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Christmas getaways simply don’t get better than this. Journey to Antarctica on an 11-day expedition and experience the magic of the festive season among ice-capped mountain ranges, iconic wildlife and immense icebergs and glaciers. Set foot on the Antarctic Peninsula, spot seals resting on ice floes and witness seabirds nesting in landscapes that must be seen to be believed. Visit penguin rookeries, spot minke and humpback whales while enjoying regular Zodiac excursions for up-close wildlife encounters. Your expert team will ensure that the spirit on board the Ocean Endeavour is festive and fun, delivering an unforgettable experience and making this a Christmas adventure to remember.
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Day 1: Ushuaia
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Day 2: Ushuaia – Embarkation Day
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Day 3-4: Drake Passage
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Day 5-7: Antarctic Peninsula
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Day 8: Christmas in Antarctica
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Day 9-10: Drake Passage
- 1 night comfortable hotel, 9 nights expedition cruise ship
- 10 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners
- Expedition cruise ship , zodiac
- An expert tour leader
- Welcome Briefing
- Citizen Science Program
- Daily Briefings and Recap
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Zodiac Excursion/Cruising
- Citizen Science Program
- Daily Briefings and Recap
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Onboard Lecture Program
- Daily Briefings and Recap
- Citizen Science Program
- Any international flights to/from Ushuaia are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Best of Antarctica: A White Christmas (Ocean Endeavour) tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Earn US$ 96+ in travel credits.
- Best price guaranteed.
- No credit card or booking fees.
- 100% financial protection.
- Carbon neutral tours.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best of Antarctica: A White Christmas (Ocean Endeavour) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 123 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 122 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 29 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 122 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceBest of Antarctica: A White Christmas (Ocean Endeavour) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Best of Antarctica: A White Christmas (Ocean Endeavour) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.