Ross Sea - Footsteps of Scott & Shackleton

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duration 28 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 140
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-43381
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Operated in English

Starts Queenstown, New Zealand
Ends Queenstown, New Zealand

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Experience the rarely visited Ross Ice shelf
Immerse yourself in the unique wildlife and flora of the Sub Antarctic islands including Auckland, Campbell and Macquarie
The sweep of the magnificent Polar Plateau
Zodiac close to large glaciers and fantastic tabular bergs
Retrace history visiting historic huts and research stations
Marvel at Adélie and Emperor penguins, whales, seals and sea birds
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The trip "Ross Sea - Footsteps Of Scott & Shackleton" starts and ends in Queenstown. This is a cruise trip that takes 28 days taking you through Queenstown, Campbell Island, Queenstown, Auckland Islands and 3 other destinations in New Zealand and Australia. This is a guided group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Follow in the Footsteps of Scott and Shackleton on an unsurpassed voyage to the heart of Antarctica. The ultimate Antarctic Voyage to the very heart of Antarctica. The Ross Sea is one of the most remote regions in the world and is only accessible for two months each year when the ice thaws. Steeped in history, the gateway was discovered by Sir James Clark Ross in 1842. It was to the Ross Sea region that many of the most famous explorers and adventurers came. They included Borchgrevink, Scott, Shackleton, Amundsen, Richard Byrd, Sir Edmund Hillary and others. We plan to visit historic huts which capture the history of these explorers and their achievements. The Ross Sea region is the breeding ground for millions of Adelie and Emperor penguins and we have regular encounters with both these species. New Zealand, America and Italy maintain scientific bases in the Ross Sea and welcome the few visitors that come each year. Our Ross Sea Expedition includes Subantarctic Auckland, Campbell and Macquarie Islands and aims to visit Cape Adare at the tip of the Ross Sea, home to the largest Adelie Penguin rookery in Antarctica.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1 : Join Queenstown
Day 2 : Depart Port of Bluff
Day 3 : The Snares Islands
Day 4 : Auckland Islands
Day 5 : At Sea
Day 6-7 : Macquarie Island
Day 8-10 : At Sea
Day 11-22 : The Ross Sea
Day 23-25 : At Sea
Day 26 : Campbell Island
Day 27 : At Sea
Day 28 : Disembark Port of Bluff

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

1 night's hotel accommodation in Queenstown in a twin share basis
Transfer from hotel to ship on Day 1, and transfer from ship to hotel or airport on last day of trip
Comfortable cabin accommodation and use of all public areas on cruise

Meals

27 breakfasts, 26 lunches and 27 dinners

Guide

Services of expedition leaders
Lectures, videos, slide and film shows and guide services

Others

All sightseeing and shore excursions from the ship including the use of Zodiacs
Port taxes and port charges imposed by government authorities
Pre-departure information
Mandatory landing fees

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel to and from start /end point of trip
Arrival transfers from airport to hotel
Visa, passport and vaccination charges, and airport departure taxes
Accommodation and meals or other services not included in the ship cruise itinerary
Laundry, postage, personal clothing, medical expenses, travel insurance and items of a personal nature such as bar charges, wine and phone calls
Emergency evacuation charges
Customary end of voyage tips

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Ross Sea - Footsteps of Scott & Shackleton tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 14 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 14 October 2024, a deposit of 320 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Ross Sea - Footsteps of Scott & Shackleton 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.

Visa

For this Ross Sea - Footsteps of Scott & Shackleton 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 Measures

This 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.
Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.

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