New Departure: Weddell Sea Quest

By Stewart_Campbell / 26 March 2013

New Departure: Weddell Sea Quest

Expeditions Online has just posted details of a new itinerary combining the Antarctic Peninsula with the remote and ice-bound Weddell Sea region. 

Expeditions Online has just posted details of a new itinerary combining the Antarctic Peninsula with the remote and ice-bound Weddell Sea region. 

The Weddell Sea resonates with the ill-fated yet heroic expedition of the great British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. His ship, the Endurance was trapped in the ice here in 1915 and the story of the men's survival is one of the greatest in polar exploration. The 12-day expedition from Ushuaia in Argentina is priced from US$5750. 

The 84 passenger ice-strengthened polar vessel M/V Ushuaia features inflatable landing craft for landings and wildlife viewing opportunities. The expert captain, officers and crew are highly experienced in Antarctic navigation and the specialist team of international expedition leaders and lecturers are all extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, helpful and dedicated to the protection of the environment.

Following are some other Weddell Sea expedition cruises:

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Antarctica and Weddell Sea: Ocean Albatros

Experience the incredible wildlife of Antarctica's icy Weddell Sea region on this 12-day action-packed adventure onboard the luxury Ocean Albatros

FROM 10287.00
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Reduced Prices

Weddell Sea incl. South Georgia & South Sandwich

A rare expedition to South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands - Neuschwabenland, Vahsel Bay, Larsen Ice Shelf, Paulet & Devil, Elephant Island

FROM 24750.00
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Weddell Sea Quest: M/V Ushuaia

An 11 day expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands & Weddell Sea aboard the M/V Ushuaia

FROM 8990.00
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Elephant Island Weddell Sea & Polar Circle

An extended 14 night extended Antarctic voyage with ice-class M/V Plancius, searching for whales and penguins in the wondrous ice beyond the polar cir

FROM 11200.00
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Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

A 14 day expedition to Antarctica's Weddell Sea to see emperor penguins on board helicopter-equipped Ultramarine

FROM 20430.23
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Highlights of the Antarctic Spring: Ocean Victory

A shorter, 10-day voyage to the Great White Continent with incredible wildlife, stunning mountain scenery and icebergs in 9 action-packed days

FROM 9006.00
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Weddell Sea Emperor Penguin Voyage: M/V Ortelius

An expedition on the M/V Ortelius with its onboard helicopters in search of the Emperor penguin colony near Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea

FROM 13450.00
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Antarctica by Helicopter: Ultramarine

A 12 day expedition with new Ultramarine to the jewels of the Antarctic: South Georgia and the Peninsula

FROM 11965.73
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Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp: Ortelius

A special voyage featuring outdoor adventure options to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the luxury ice class expedition ship RCGS Resolute

FROM 9700.00
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Weddell Sea Basecamp M/V Hondius

An extended 12 night Antarctic expedition with free camping, kayaking, hiking and other activities on brand-new Polar-6 ice-class ship M/V Hondius

FROM 10150.00
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Remote Weddell Sea Explorer - incl. helicopters

This expansive voyage on board MV Ortelius explores one of the most remote, scenic, wildlife-filled regions on Earth: the great Weddell Sea

FROM 27700.00
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Antarctica, Elephant Is, Weddell Sea, Polar Circle

Explore the Antarctic Circle and Weddell Sea aboard Plancius, witnessing epic ice, wildlife and legendary sites on a true polar expedition

FROM 11700.00
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