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During the peak of the southern hemisphere summer, Orion offers travellers a unique opportunity to venture to the Continent of Antarctica. Orion sails from Australia and New Zealand, crossing the Antarctic Circle to places redolent with history and adventure.
Along the way the wildlife we encounter will astound you. The Sub-Antarctic islands are home to penguin breeding colonies numbering in the millions, to Elephant Seals and Hooker Sea Lions, and the endangered Wandering Albatross..
Commonwealth Bay Antarctica Cruise with Sir Douglas Mawson's Centenary
19 nights
Departing Hobart (Australia)
Ending Bluff (NZ)
For many, the highlight of the voyage is a visit to Cape Denison, the site of Sir Douglas Mawson’s hut from the historic 1911-1913 expedition; a time capsule from a great era of exploration. This is one of the most exclusive places on earth – more people have stood at the top of Mt Everest than have stood inside this historic hut. The voyage also takes us to Port Martin, the site of 100 grounded icebergs, allowing our guests to get up close and view these amazing sites; and Dumont d’Urville, the French base renowned for its rich local wildlife, including colonies of Adelie and Emperor penguins.
The 2011/12 Antarctic season will be Sir Douglas Mawson's Centenary. To celebrate, the 1 December 2011 departure begins with an exclusive Mawsons Hut Centenary Dinner in Hobart.
Inclusions
- Accommodations as booked
- Cruise transportation
- All meals onboard
- 24-hour room service
- Entertainment
- Educational programmes
- Use of ship's sporting equipment and facilities
- Port & handling charges
- Zodiac excursions
- Tender transfers
- Access to the ship's library
- Govt. Fees & Taxes
- Services of 75 experienced crew
Exclusions
Fares do not include items of a personal nature, including but not limited to: travel and medical insurance, laundry charges, shopping onboard, bar expenses, hair dressing and massage treatments, optional shore experiences, medical treatment, telephone and internet charges.
Overview Itinerary
Day 1 Hobart, Tasmania
Day 2 At sea
Day 3 At sea
Day 4 At sea
Day 5 At sea
Day 6 At sea
Day 7 At sea
Day 8 Commonwealth Bay Region
Day 9 Commonwealth Bay Region
Day 10 Commonwealth Bay Region
Day 11 Commonwealth Bay Region
Day 12 Commonwealth Bay Region
Day 13 At sea
Day 14 At sea
Day 15 At sea
Day 16 Macquarie Island
Day 17 At sea
Day 18 Auckland Islands
Day 19 Snares Islands
Day 20 Bluff (Invercargill), New Zealand
Departures/Prices
2011 Departure - December 1 from $21110 per person twin share
2012 Departures - January 3 & December 20 from $19999 per person twin share
2013 Departure - January 7 from $19999 per person twin share
Cabins
B Stateroom
A Stateroom
JS Junior Suite
DS Deluxe Suite
BS Balcony Suite
OS Owners Suite
Lead in price based on cabin category B Stateroom. All other cabin prices on application, please contact a World Travellers consultant.
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