Prior to Embarkation
Voyages commencing in Punta Arenas, Chile:
- Transfer from Punta Arenas Airport/PUQ to Hotel Cabo de Hornos (providing you arrive on Day 1 of the itinerary, and we have your confirmed air itinerary at least 15 days prior to departure)
- One pre-voyage hotel night with dinner and breakfast at Hotel Cabo de Hornos in Punta Arenas. Occupancy at the hotel is the same as you have booked for the voyage – single, twin/double, or triple. If you are traveling solo, unless you have paid the single rate for your voyage, please expect that you will be sharing a room at the hotel with another solo traveler of the same gender.
- Ground services and transfers to Ocean Nova in Antarctica.
- Voyage/Antarctic introductory program prior to departure to Antarctica (biosecurity checks, IAATO, and Zodiac briefings, etc.); these will take place at the Hotel Cabo de Hornos. These breifings are mandatory for all visitors to Antarctica, so please ensure that you arrive at Hotel Cabo de Hornos no later than 2.00pm/14:00 on Day 1 of the itinerary.
- Charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (TNM) from Punta Arenas (PUQ), as per itinerary.
Voyages commencing in Ushuaia, Argentina:
- Transfer from Ushuaia Airport to group hotel (providing you arrive on Day 1 of the itinerary, and we have your confirmed air itinerary at least 15 days prior to departure)
- One pre-voyage night at Albatros Hotel. Occupancy at the hotel is the same as you have booked for the voyage – single, twin/double, or triple. If you are traveling solo, unless you have paid the single rate for your voyage, please expect that you will be sharing a room at the hotel with another solo traveler of the same gender.
- For voyages sailing across the Drake Passage, Voyage/Antarctic introductory programs prior to arrival in Antarctica (biosecurity checks, IAATO, and Zodiac briefings, etc.) will take place onboard.
- Ground services and transfers to Ocean Nova in Ushuaia.
- One-way charter flight from King George Island, Antarctica (TNM) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) at the end of the voyage.
On Board
- Shipboard accommodations and meals
- “Welcome” and “Farewell” receptions with sparkling wine and soft drinks
- Beer/Soft Drinks at Lunch
- Beer/Wine/Soft Drinks at Dinner
- Coffee/Tea/Cocoa 24 hours a day
- 500MB WiFi card for use on your personal devices
- Expedition jacket – yours to keep
- A pair of loaner boots for use during the voyage
- All scheduled landings and excursions
- Citizen Science program
- Photography Coach available throughout the voyage
- Participation in the Polar Plunge
- Access to our onboard medical clinics
- Access to our onboard gym
- All port and landing fees
- Digital Voyage Log
Post Disembarkation
Voyages ending in Punta Arenas, Chile:
- Charter flight from King George Island, Antarctica (TNM) to Punta Arenas (PUQ), as per itinerary.
- Group transfer from Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) to Hotel Cabo de Hornos upon arrival.
- Two post-voyage hotel nights, including breakfast and dinner.
- Full-day excursion to Estancia Olga Teresa on the first day after arrival from Antarctica to Punta Arenas (including lunch).
Voyages ending in Ushuaia, Argentina:
- Group transfer from ship to Ushuaia Airport.
Excluded
- Any airfare or travel expenses associated with arrival or departure other than those specified above.
- Flights between Santiago de Chile (SCL) and Punta Arenas (PUQ).
- Pre- or post-voyage expenses in Punta Arenas other than those specified above.
- Travel insurance; medical insurance; evacuation coverage.
- Laundry and personal expenses incurred on board, except as listed in inclusions.
- Any other alcohol and soft drinks, except as listed in inclusions
- Onboard communication charges such as outgoing phone calls or WiFi, except as listed above
- Staff/crew gratuities.
