Antarctic Cruise – Le Boréal | Antarctica Travel Specialists

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Le Boreal

Between 8 - 12 days
Antarctica
POA

About this trip

Le Boréal features eco-friendly technology and an advanced stabilising system. In addition, there is state of the art marine technology and an elegant and innovative design. Launched in 2010, the vessel comprises 132 en suite staterooms and suites. Above all, each has a private balcony and modern amenities. Spacious lounges and bars, a gym, an outdoor heated pool, a spa and a theatre. Therefore, these elements add to the ship’s restaurants which highlight superb French and international cuisine. Passengers can fill their days with exciting zodiac adventures and informative lectures.

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Pricing:

Pricing is in USD

Pricing is per person based on triple suite occupancy

Sole occupancy pricing is available on application

Optional activities are at an additional cost per person.
Price includes:
Your Price includes:
- Flight Longyearbyen/Paris selected by PONANT in economy class.
- Transfers as per programme.
- Assistance from our local representative.
Terms and Conditions:

Terms and conditions apply. Please contact Antarctic Travel Specialists for full details and departure dates.

Ph: (61-3) 9576 1980

Fax: (61-3) 9576 2590

Email: info@thetravelspecialists.net.au

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Itinerary

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Days 1 - 12 SAMPLE ITINERARY AS FOLLOWS:
The Arctic
Day 1 Glasgow
Today you will have the opportunity to enjoy Glasgow's wild beauty of the surrounding country side and outstanding architecture. (B, L, D)
Day 2 Staffa
Enjoy a visit to Staffa Island. Formed from lava flows that fractured into hexagonal blocks, this island is home to a large colony of puffins. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Kirkwall
Enjoy all there is to see in Kirkwall. Visit the Tankerness House, the oldest homestead in the town, before seeing the remarkable red and gold stone cathedral. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the Highland Park Distillery. (B, L, D)
Day 4 At Sea
Enjoy your day at leisure, enjoying the many activities on board. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Heimaey
See the Vestmann Islands, the only inhabited island in the archipelago. Admire breathtaking landscapes of green prairies, grey sand beaches and dramatic cliff-faces. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Djupivogur
Witness the beauty of the natural fjords and the imposing Bulandstindur, a pyramid shaped basalt mountain. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Seydisfjordur
Continue to travel past fjords as you sail towards the north-east coast of Iceland. Explore the village and small fishing port of Seydisfjordur, combining nature and culture. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Jan Mayen Island
Discover the remote island of Jan Mayen, located between the Arctic and North Atlantic Ocean. Inhabited by meteorologists, this island is a fascinating geological wonder. See the ice-topped volcano, whose summit reaches 2,227m. (B, L, D)
Day 9 At Sea
Enjoy your day at leisure, enjoying the many activities on board. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Horn Glacier
Visit what is considered to be "The crown of the Arctic Norway", Spitsbergen, nestled between the millennial glaciers. Continue to Svalbard's southernmost fjord, the Hornsund fjord. (B, L, D)
Day 11 Bellsund
Visit the Bellsund Fjord, viewing the rich flora and fauna in the lush valleys.
Day 12 Longyearbyen
Visit Longyearbyen, the northernmost territorial capital on the planet. Enjoy the untouched nature in this unexplored territory.