Antarctica Sail Down/ Fly Back Sailing Expedition – Ocean Tramp, Dec. 2018
Antarctica Sail Down/ Fly Back Sailing Expedition – Ocean Tramp, Dec. 2018
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Trip Summary
About the Antarctic Fly-Sail Expedition Itinerary
Fly One Way And Sail The Other – The Best Of Both Worlds – 21 Days The best of all worlds – an intimate up-close Antarctica experience on an Expedition Sailing Yacht combined with the convenience and time-saving travel of Flying across the Drake! Explore Antarctica on an Expedition Sailboat where we will encounter penguin […]
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Pricing Information
About the Antarctic Fly-Sail Expedition Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Ushuaia Sailing on our expedition sailing yacht, Ocean Tramp. You are about to embark on one of the famed ocean passages – sailing the Drake Passage! As you leave Ushuaia you will sail east and enjoy the initial shelter of the Beagle Channel, while you gaze at the landscapes of Peninsula Mitre and Navarino Island.
As we sail south we will enter the Drake Passage and pass the infamous Cape Horn
Day 2-4
We spend these days crossing the Drake Passage. All are encouraged to take a go at the helm. Often albatross are spotted and are welcome companions as we cross the Drake passage. Watching and waiting to see our first iceberg. We will see changes as we cross the Antarctic Convergence, where the water temperature suddenly drops to near zero!
Day 5 17
Each day will be different and can include zodiac tours, landings at penguin colonies, exploring historic scientific bases and whaling sites, kayaking. The flexibility allows you to take full advantage of whatever Antarctica gives to us – be it an incredible southern sunset or a breaching whale. We can stop and enjoy.
While South there will be an active scientist onboard, so all guests are invited to participate in real Antarctic research. In the evenings the scientist will present on his/her research, as well as pressing current Antarctic issues. The scientist will be a part of the team and ready to answer questions at dinner, or on deck throughout the day or night!
We also have a few days built in for weather for our southern Drake crossing.
Day 18
We sail to King George Island and board your flight to Punta Arenas. Look out your window and get a last glimpse at the white continent.
Luckily your adventure doesn’t end yet! Spend an included night in Punta Arenas and explore this historic city known both as stopover for famous Antarctic Explorers and the home base of old sheep barons.
Day 19 20
Fly to Puerto Williams, Chile, a small naval outpost that can truly claim the title of southern most town. Stay two nights at the Lakutaia Lodge. Explore famed Navarino island and learn about the flora, fauna, and history of the native Yaghans. An excellent museum in town, as well as excellent half day and day hikes are easily accessed from the lodge.
Day 21
Transfer to Ushuaia via boat and say goodbye to your fellow Antarctic Adventurers of the last two weeks and get ready to share your experiences and photos with friends and family back home.
Welcome Aboard the Ocean Tramp
Ocean Tramp is a 66 feet ketch rigged sailboat, with 5 cabins. She very comfortably can carry 8/10 guest plus two crew members. She is a very fast sailboat thanks to her long length, making for a short passage the sailing across the Drake. She is ideal for photographers, hikers, divers, scientists and all sort of expeditions that need a large capacity vessel with plenty of storage as well as the needed comfort when living on a sailboat for longer periods of time.
We Explore The World’s Southern Ocean And Journey Into Some Of The Last Wild Places In An Intimate. Small Boat Setting Of Maximum 12 Passengers. We Take Keen Travelers, Adventurers, Scientists, And Mountaineers Where They Want To Go!
Technical Specs
- Designer: Horst Glacer & Kurt Reinke.
- Type: Hydra Duo 66.
- Shipyard: Alu Yachtbau gmb, Germany
- Built: 1997.
- LOA: 19.55 m.
- LWL: 17.10 m.
- Beam: 5.35 m.
- Draft: 2.20 m.
- Engine: Perkins Sabre 215 HP.
- Genset Fisher Panda 5 KW & Portable 2KW Honda generator
- Displacement: 32.00 tons.
- Fully protected Bridge for safety and comfort when sailing in rough/cold weather.
- State-of-the-Art navigation electronics, with sailing information available on smart phones and tablets over a wifi network.
- 4000 lts fresh water capacity.
- Diesel Capacity 3200 Lts – 2500 miles range @ 7 knots.
- Black and Grey Water holding tank.Wifi printer and wifi internal net for sharing files.
- Ample back and forward deck for scientific activities and diving support.
Cabins & Amenities
- 5 Cabins, 4 heads with running water and hot showers.
- Wifi printer and wifi internal net for sharing files.
- LED Projector with 54″ screen in main saloon for presentations and movies.
- All cabins equipped with 12 volts plug.
- Charging station for electronics, with 12v, 110v and 220 volts.
- Cozy double cabins for privacy and relax, with double and single bunks.
- Ample library including Glaciology, Geology, Birds, Mammals, Plants, Fuegian history and local related books.
- Ample back and forward deck for scientific activities and diving support.
- Diving compressor.
Eco-Friendly Features
- All LED Lights throughout the boat
- Wind Generator
- Solar Panel
- Motion Sensor faucets
- Flow restrictors on faucets
- Sail!
Notes
What’s included:
- All Inclusive onboard the Expedition Yacht Ocean Tramp -including landings, zodiac cruises, hikes, kayaking, one night camping on shore, visit to Antarctic bases.
- Accommodation is a bunk/bed in private double cabin with share bathroom. Duvets, towel, linen and pillows are provided. Limited storage space for personal clothe in the cabin.
- All meals -while onboard: breakfast, tea and coffee mid-morning, lunch, tea and coffee midafternoon, happy hour, dinner. Wine or beers on dinners except if the boat is underway. While in the lodge/hotel: breakfast, lunch and dinner with drinks.
- Antarctic boots while onboard the Yacht
- Flight from King George Island, South Shetlands, to Punta Arenas, Chile.
- 1 night in Punta Arenas (hotel to be confirmed, share room with your same roommate as onboard)
- Flight from Punta Arenas to Puerto Williams, including transfers.
- 2 nights all inclusive in Lakutaia Lodge. Share room with your same roommate as onboard
- Transfer from Puerto Williams to Puerto Navarino and Ferry boat from Puerto Navarino toUshuaia.
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What’s not included:
- Required Antarctic Medical Evacuation Insurance
- Personal gear/cloth minus boots (overboots will be provided onboard)
- Transfers from/to Airports (unless specified)
