National Geographic Explorer: Classic Antarctica

The newly renovated National Geographic Explorer is an ice-class polar expedition vessel accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins, all with private facilities, climate controls, and windows or portholes. It is fully stabilized, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing comfort. It has been freshly redesigned to provide travelers with the most innovative tools for exploring the undersea, the polar regions and key destinations around the globe. The ship houses technology for sea exploration, such as Zodiacs, kayaks, hydro-phones, underwater HD cameras and a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV).

Public areas include two restaurants, a lounge and bar, library, observation lounge, spa, fitness center, and sauna. A mud room with lockers provides storage for guests’ expedition gear. Meals are served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with local flair.

2013/2014 Itinerary, Dates & Fees

Classic Antarctica Itinerary
Days 1 & 2: Home to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 3: Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina for Embarkation
Day 4: At Sea
Days 5-10: Antarctica
Days 11 & 12: At Sea
Days 13 & 14: Disembark in Ushuaia, travel to Buenos Aires then Home

Nov 27-Dec 10 & Dec 17-30, 2013
Dec 27-Jan 9, Jan 6-19, Jan 16-29, Jan 26-Feb 8, Feb 5-18, 2014
Double occupancy prices (per person) -
Category 1: $11,990
Category 2: $12,890
Category 3: $13,290
Category 4: $14,290
Category 5: $17,150
Category 6: $19,650
Category 7: $22,870

Single occupancy prices -
Category 3:  $16,110
Category 4:  $16,620

Jan 1 - Jan 20, Jan 17 - Jan 30, Jan 27 - Feb 9, Feb 6 - Feb 19, 2015
Double occupancy prices (per person) -
Category 1: $12,350
Category 2: $13,280
Category 3: $13,690
Category 4: $14,720
Category 5: $17,670
Category 6: $20,240
Category 7: $23,560

Single occupancy prices -
Category 3: $16,600
Category 4: $17,110

Deposit: $1000 per person ($150 non-refundable)

Included
Accommodations aboard ship and one hotel night in Buenos Aires pre-embarkation, all meals aboard ship and lunch on Day 2 in Buenos Aires, services of Expedition Leaders and Staff, some gratuities, transfers to and from group charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, shore excursions, use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks (where available), services of a ship physician on most voyages, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, taxes and service charges.

Not Included:
Travel to and from Buenos Aires, charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, all meals ashore except lunch on Day 2, alcoholic beverages, gratuities for Expedition Team and Ship’s Crew, passport, visa and immigration fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (telecommunications, laundry, etc.), airline baggage fees, optional travel insurance.

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