Expeditions to Antarctica
In 2009-2010 the Anne-Margaretha will sail for the second season to Antarctica! We enjoyed so much the trip in 2007-2008, that we've decided to explore this magnificent continent again. These will be adventurous trips again with the Anne-Margaretha!
Our sailing vessel has space for 12 guests, who stay in comfortable, heated 2-persons cabins. Because of the max. of 15 persons on this trips we have the possibility to listen as much as possible to the individual wishes of our guests. (Everything of course depends on weather, wind and ice!)
We can explore narrower places than the bigger ships. No mass tourism, but a small-scale expedition. We have 2 Zodiacs, so we can make the landings all together: no waiting time!
On every trip we will have a guide who can give us a lot of extra information about wildlife and the fragility of the nature there. Because of the lack of any medical aid, the trips to Antarctica have an adventurous character. Your health must be good!
On the Anne-Margaretha everybody takes part in all daily duties: from setting sails, steering, navigation (as far as possible) to households duties. We have a cook on board, but we are happy if everybody helps sometimes a bit in the kitchen. During the trip over the Drake Passage, you will be on watch with a skilled watchleader. You have 4 hours watch and 8 hours free.
It's no need to have experience with sailing: we can teach you all you like. During the days before Antarctica we will give you a lot of extra information about this continent. During our stay on Antarctica we will have the most possible landings ashore. Our day-program can be changed ( a bit) if weather or drifting ice force us to do so..!
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ANTARCTICA
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2009-2010
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price (Euro's)
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Trip A7: Ushuaia-Antarctica-Ushuaia
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Dec.9 “09 -Jan.2 ”10
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25
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€ 5200
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Trip A8: Ushuaia-Antarctica-Ushuaia
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Jan.8 - Febr.1 “10
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25
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€ 5200
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Trip A9: Ushuaia-Antarctica-Ushuaia
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Febr.7 - Marchb 3 “10
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25
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€ 5200
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Depending on weather, wind and ice we have the intention to make this tour. We make landings as much as possible. With our 2 dinghys we can explore all places with the whole group; so no waitingtimes!
Timetabel:
Day 1 - Embark on the Anne-Margaretha in Ushuaia (Arg.), find your space for the next 25 days. You will get the safety instructions and the guide will brief you about the nature-life in Antarctica
Day 2 - Along the coast of Tierra del Fuego to Puerto Williams (Chile)
Days 3-6 Sea trip to Antarctica over the Drake Passage
Day 7- We will see the first icebergs near the South Shetland Islands. Landing at Yankee Harbor (chintrap penguins, Adélies p., sealions etc.)
Day 8 - South Shetland Islands , landing at Half Moon Bay
Day 9 – We set course to the volcanic Deception Island and probably you can take a hot bath here, because of the warm water!!
Day 10 - To the shores of Antarctica, Trinity Island or a place nearby. Now the icebergs are more frequently crossing our route!
Day 11 - Via Strait Gerlach to Enterprise Island
Day 12 – Visit Waterboat Point ( Chilian Base), Paradise Harbour (Blue-eyed shags)
Day 13 - Wiencke Island, Port Lockroy.On this British base you can post your cards and buy some souvenirs! Also here we'll find a rookery of gentoo penguins with sometimes Adélie and Chintrap penguins. (In the past they spotted here a Kings penguin..!)
Day 14 - Lemaire Channel, Petermann Island (Adélie penguins)
Day 15 - More south until the pack-ice
Days 16-20 - Along Brabant Island to Drake Passage, direction of Cape Horn
Day 21 - Visit Cape Horn (if possible, depending on the weather)
Day 22 - Tierra del Fuego
Day 23 - Visit Harberton (evt.)
Day 24 - To Ushuaia
Day 25 - Depart from the Anne-Margaretha
What to take with you?
Recommended packing list
We are sailing in Antarctica during the Antarctic summer. So the temperature will be around + 1 and -4 degrees. Still if the wind is chill and there is snow, it's rather cold
Besides the normal things, take with you:
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warm, waterproof clothes
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rubber boots ( needed by landings!) Take not to tight boots, so you can wear 2 pair of socks in it. Simple boots with a shaft of at least 28 cm high and soft non-slippery soles will be fine! (Sailing boots mostly don't offer enough grip ashore in the snow, ice and mud....)
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2 pair of waterproof (!) cloves/shawls/caps
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(enough) clothes for cold weather (hardly possibility to wash clothes..!) We recommend thermal underwear (polypropylene or wool), fleece or wool sweaters
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warm socks ( synthetic blend or wool)
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Swimwear (we can possible take a thermal bath at Deception Island)
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sunglasses
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light shoes for in the ship
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possible CD’s
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possible a cord for glasses
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towels
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sleeping bag and pillow case (you also can rent the bed-clothes for € 15 for the whole trip. Please mail us.)
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if necessary medicines(against sea sickness)
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Pass, at least 6 months valid after entering Argentina (extra photocopies in your luggage)
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Day-rucksack for landings
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(copy) of your medical and travel insurance
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Camera with enough memory (You will take more pictures than you did ever before!!)
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Binoculars Please use a strong weekend bag or Duffle bag (no suitcases !! We don't have space)
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Be sure that your luggage is well labelled with your name and destination (sailing vessel Anne-Margaretha, Ushuaia and phone number of the ship (you'll get in time) outside and also a paper inside with all your details!)
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We have place for charging batteries.
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On the ship we have all safety equipment ( also lifejackets)
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Seasickness:
Just the days on the Drake Passage can be rough. Some people can become seasick. In the sheltered Antarctic waters it's always calm, so no one will suffer of seasickness. Most people will get used after a day to the motion of the ship. Still if you fear that you might be seasick you can take anti-seasickness pills. Buy them already at home! Cinerazine and Primatour are the most used, but ask your pharmacist
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