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In Shackleton`s Footsteps - Aurora Expeditions
Validity Dates 29 Jan 2024 to 16 Jan 2025
Start Price US $25,195 per person
Cruise Greg Mortimer, 19 Nights In Shackleton’s Footsteps Cruise ex Ushuaia Roundtrip
Cruise Line Aurora Expeditions
Ship Greg Mortimer
Destination Antarctica
Brief Description Cruise & stay 19 nights with Aurora Expeditions aboard Greg Mortimer on an adventure to Antarctica.
Type of Special 20 day Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 16 Mar 2025
Inclusions Follow in the footsteps of `the Boss` on this quintessential polar voyage, from the serene ice of the deep south to the subantarctic wildlife paradise of South Georgia. Experience the Antarctic Peninsula and set foot on the continent before making your way north to the spectacular Antarctic Sound, gateway to the Weddell Sea. Embrace the adventure as you voyage further east, navigating as far as possible into the Weddell Sea, where Shackleton`s Endurance met its fate. From here set a course to Elephant Island, the desolate outpost where Shackleton and his men finally made landfall after 497 days at sea. On the final leg of your voyage, follow the course of the James Caird across the Scotia Sea to South Georgia, where Shackleton`s voyage reached its remarkable conclusion. As you retrace the steps of this historic voyage, your expert expedition team will be by your side to enrich your journey with insights, wildlife-spotting tips and stories of Shackleton’s epic adventure.

Join internationally renowned Photographer Peter Eastway on In Shackleton`s Footsteps

Highlights:
- Marvel at the enormous tabular icebergs that escape the Weddell Sea into the Antarctic Sound, also known as `Iceberg Alley.`
- Learn about the fascinating history of Shackleton`s Endurance expedition, including the 2022 discovery of the shipwreck.
- Experience South Georgia, an incredible wildlife sanctuary where fur seals, elephant seals and four species of penguin coexist in harmony.
- Hike from Fortuna Bay to the abandoned Stromness whaling station, repeating the final leg of Shackleton`s remarkable traverse of South Georgia from east to west.
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In Shackleton`s Footsteps Cruise & Stay package includes:
- Transfer from airport to hotel*
- 1 night`s hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with breakfast plus welcome reception at group hotel (dinner not included)
- Half day city tour in Ushuaia prior to embarkation including transfer to the port
- Luggage transfer from your hotel to ship
- 18 night Antarctica expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Ushuaia return
- Daily cabin service
- All meals, snacks, tea and coffee onboard
- Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner onboard
- Captain`s Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
- Educational lectures and guiding services from expedition team
- Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consult)
- A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket (yours to keep)
- Complimentary use of muck boots during the voyage
- Comprehensive pre-departure information
- Port surcharges, permits and landing fees
- Transfer from port to airport*

Exclusions:
-Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination charges
-Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
-Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
-Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
-Optional activity surcharges
-All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, wi-fi, email or phone charges.
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PRICING:
The fares shown here are full brochure fare. Please contact us for your best current offer. All rates are in USD - U.S Dollars.
Solo Travellers - 50% solo supplement. Contact us for pricing and availability.
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Note: A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or adjust the amount) when you settle your bill. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members. This gratuity amount is included for suites as part of their ‘Suite Benefits’.
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in USD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (29Jan24). Some cabins may have obstructed views. All airfares/taxes are due in full 24 hours from reservation and strict cancellation/change fees apply. Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty.
Sailing Dates
  • 16 Mar 2025
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Single Per Person
Balcony Stateroom Cat C US $25,195 Request Price
Balcony Stateroom Cat A US $28,495 Request Price
Balcony Stateroom Superior US $31,195 Request Price
Junior Suite US $31,276 Request Price
Captain's Suite US $37,116 Request Price
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 16/03 Ushuaia, Argentina Hotel
2 17/03 Ushuaia, Argentina Embark
3 18/03 Drake Passage
4 19/03 Drake Passage
5 20/03 Antarctic Peninsula
6 21/03 Antarctic Peninsula
7 22/03 Antarctic Peninsula
8 23/03 Weddell Sea Antarctica
9 24/03 Elephant Island, South Shetland Islands
10 25/03 Scotia Sea
11 26/03 Scotia Sea
12 27/03 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
13 28/03 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
14 29/03 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
15 30/03 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
16 31/03 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
17 01/04 At sea    
18 02/04 At sea    
19 03/04 At sea    
20 04/04 Ushuaia, Argentina Disembark
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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