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A trek to Antarctica is a unique journey and part of the adventure is its unpredictability. The best preparation is to be fit, flexible and open to the experience.

Most remote wilderness in the world: Frequently-Asked Questions about Antarctica Adventure

For ten days, we’ll sail along the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula, to see some of the most stunning wilderness areas on earth. Rugged and savage, teeming with extensive wildlife, Antarctica is still an explorer’s dream. We’ll sail down the Beagle Channel accompanied by albatross, then head across the Drake Passage. Along the Antarctic Peninsula and nearby islands, we’ll see icebergs, massive mountains and ice shelves. Then, we step onto the continent, itself, exploring this vast and amazing land.

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Contents:

• What cabins are available for the Antartica Cruise on the Plancius and what are the prices?
  
• When and where does the Antarctica Adventure cruise start and end?
  
• What is the cancellation policy for the cruise on the Plancius?
  
• How can I get more information about our specific cruise?
  
• What flights are required to get to and from the Antarctica cruise?
  
• What options do I have if I want to break up the trip between my home and Ushuaia?
  

What cabins are available for the Antartica Cruise on the Plancius and what are the prices?
There are three cabins types on this ship. We are holding several TWIN PRIVATE cabins for our group, with the Triple and Superior cabins available on request:

* Triple Private cabins with private bath: $6990;
* Twin Private cabins with private bath and two twin beds (15 sq meters/ 161 sq feet): $7990;
* Superior Twin cabins with private bath and one double bed (21 Sq meters/226 sq feet): $9190.

When and where does the Antarctica Adventure cruise start and end?
The cruise starts and ends in the southernmost city in the world, the Beagle Channel port of Ushuaia, Argentina. We strongly urge you to arrive in Ushuaia the day before the tour starts, since it is nearly impossible to catch up to the cruise if you miss the sailing.

What is the cancellation policy for the cruise on the Plancius?
The following cancellation policy applies for cruises on the Plancius. This policy supercedes the standard Alyson Adventures cancellation schedule for tours operated by Alyson Adventures.

* Up to and including 90 days prior to departure: 10 % of the total cruise price;
* from 90 days up to and including 31 days prior to departure: 50 % of the total price for the cruise plus selected land options;
* from 30 days up to and including the day of departure : 100 % of the total price for the cruise and selected land options.

We strongly recommend purchasing cancellation and interruption insurance for this cruise to protect your financial investment.

How can I get more information about our specific cruise?
Details are available on the cruise operator's website about our December 10-20, 2010 Antarctica Cruise

What flights are required to get to and from the Antarctica cruise?
Most travelers will fly between their home airport and Buenos Aires (BA). Aerolineas Argentinas, American Airlines and LAN Argentina fly non-stop between Miami and BA several times a week, and various other North American and European carriers fly to BA from their hub airports. Most flights between North America and Argentina are overnight in both directions.

Within Argentina, all travelers will need to fly the four-hour flight between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, at the southern tip of the country. At this time, Aerolineas Argentinas is the main airline flying this route, but LanArgentina flies this route once or twice a day. The only other flights to Ushuaia are 2-stop flights on LAN Chile from Santiago, Chile, with connections from several North American cities to Santiago.

Anyone visiting Iguazu Falls before the cruise will also need to reserve the two-hour flight between Buenos Aires and Iguazu.

Flights are not included in the tour package, because Aerolineas Argentinas generally charges MORE for groups than for individuals. However, we would be happy to assist with flights, and we can often obtain lower ticket prices than can be obtained elsewhere.

What options do I have if I want to break up the trip between my home and Ushuaia?
Since nearly everyone will need to take a long flight to Buenos Aires, then a 4-hour flight to Ushuaia, we encourage you to consider spending at least a day or two in Argentina's vibrant capital while you are passing through. You may also want to take a few more days and take in the amazing waterfalls of Iguazu Falls. Please contact us if you'd like suggestions regarding any extra time in Argentina.

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