Antarctica

Expedition Antarctica: Antarctic Circle (intensive)

Name: Expedition Antarctica: Antarctic Circle (intensive)
Brand: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Price: 25340 EUR
Availability: InStock

Set sail for adventure, where the Antarctic is rougher, icier and whiter. After two days on the Falkland Islands with the capital of Stanley, the adventure continues via the wildlife paradise of South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula. The adventure: crossing the Antarctic Circle.

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Voyage Overview

Highlight

On a flexible course through the white wonderland
Watch penguins, whales, seals and seabirds in their natural habitat
Spectacular passages – along majestic glaciers and mighty icebergs
Numerous Zodiac rides, landings and hikes
Captivating presentations, precaps and recaps by experts

Destinations

South Shetland Islands Antarctica Argentina South America

Language Services

GermanEnglish

Please Note

## Conditions & important notes The itinerary depends on official approval, weather and ice conditions. The described natural experiences, animal sightings or landings are possibilities on this expedition and are not guaranteed. GENERAL INFORMATION ON IMMIGRATION: The passport needs to be valid for a period of 6 months beyond the duration of the cruise.

Expedition and knowledge

All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps

Cabin

In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin

Restaurants

International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
A complimentary selection of soft drinks

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Harbour and airport fees

Spa and fitness

Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)

Ship

HANSEATIC inspiration

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

HANSEATIC inspiration is the second of three identical PC6-class expedition ships in Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' modern fleet - bilingual onboard programming targets the international market alongside her two sisters HANSEATIC nature and HANSEATIC spirit. Hybrid-electric drive, ice-strengthened hull, and the largest expedition team-to-guest ratio in her class.

Passengers230

Tonnage16,100 GT

Built2019

Ice ClassPC6

Decks6

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Booking & Cancellation Policies

Cancellation Policy

210+ days before departure: 25% penalty 180–209 days before departure: 30% penalty 120–179 days before departure: 35% penalty 75–119 days before departure: 50% penalty 60–74 days before departure: 60% penalty 40–59 days before departure: 75% penalty 31–39 days before departure: 85% penalty 0–31 days before departure: 95% penalty Expedition voyages on HANSEATIC nature/inspiration/spirit follow tighter cancellation tiers; refer to the per-voyage essential information PDF. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, curtailment and medical evacuation. Name change fee: $330 USD

Insurance Requirements

Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for all guests — covering trip cancellation, baggage loss, medical, accident, repatriation and emergency evacuation. Expedition voyages: medical evacuation cover should specifically include polar regions; minimum coverage € 200,000 per person is recommended.

Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

International flights

Nature Experience: Iguacu

Culture meets Nature: Buenos Aires & Ushuaia

More Time in Buenos Aires

City Highlights: Buenos Aires

Travel package to Ushuaia

Charter Flight Buenos Aires - Ushuaia (included)

Ushuaia/Argentina, departure 18.00 hrs

Relaxation at sea

Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands

Relaxation at sea

Relaxation at sea

South Georgia

South Georgia

South Georgia

Relaxation at sea

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

Sailing through the Drake Passage

Sailing through the Drake Passage

Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 06.00 hrs

Travel package from Ushuaia

More Time in Buenos Aires

Culture meets Nature: Salta & Cafayata (small Group)

Charter Flight Ushuaia - Buenos Aires (included)

International flights

Please Note

Expedition and knowledge

Cabin

Restaurants

For all cases

Spa and fitness

Ship

HANSEATIC inspiration

Deck Plans

Onboard Facilities

Onboard Life

Current Offers

Special offer for solo travellers

Early booking discount

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Cancellation Policy

Insurance Requirements

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