Antarctic Peninsula - Christmas
Daily Itinerary 11 Days/ 10 Nights

PS101-04
December 19 - 29, 2010

Although it is the Austral Summer, it may seem to be a Winter Wonderland and the perfect place to celebrate Christmas and the Holiday Season. On this magical journey explore the World’s largest wilderness with historic sites and wildlife – see penguins, seals, seabirds and whales in their natural environment. Each day will also celebrate one of the different holiday traditions from around the world. This seems fitting while in a land effectively owned by no one, yet collectively managed and protected by the Antarctic Treaty Nations.

DAY 1: Sunday, Dec 19 (Argentina) Embark in Ushuaia.
DAYS 2 & 3: Monday – Tuesday, Dec 20 & 21 (At Sea) As the ship steams across the Drake Passage, the program of informative lectures begins and a constant watch for birds and marine wildlife is kept.
DAYS 4 – 7: Wednesday – Saturday, Dec 22 – 25 (Antarctica) Cruise amongst the islands and in the fjords and bays watching for whales surfacing, seals basking on ice floes and penguin activity along the shores. There is excellent Zodiac cruising in places such as Neko Harbour and Paradise Bay. Landings are planned at historic and wildlife sites such as Petermann Island, Port Lockroy and Vernadsky.
DAY 8: Sunday, Dec 26 (South Shetland Islands) At the top of the Antarctic Peninsula, these islands are well known for penguin rookeries and the black lava sands of Whaler’s Bay on Deception Island.
DAYS 9 & 10: Monday - Tuesday, Dec 27 & 28 (At Sea) Time at sea is filled with lectures, recaps, watching for wildlife and time to relax.
DAY 11: Wednesday, Dec 29 (Argentina) Disembark in Ushuaia.

(Please note that this is our planned itinerary – actual execution is subject to weather, ice and IAATO Ship Scheduler limitations. PSE reserves the right to adjust the itinerary as needed without recourse.)

Number of Meals Included
9 Breakfasts
8 Lunches
9 Dinners

Expedition Map