Ross Sea Discovery: In Scott & Shackleton's Footsteps
Embark on this 28-day epic voyage to the Ross Sea, the 'Heart of Antarctica', experiencing the immensity of the Ross Ice Shelf and remoteness of this little-visited region. Includes privileged visits to Scott's and Shackleton's historic huts and research bases on Ross Island with stops en route at the Subantarctic Islands.
Trip Summary
- 10 full days exploring the grand-scale Ross Sea region and its historic huts & 6 visiting sub-Antartic islands
- One of the few voyages each year to venture deep into unchartered Antarctica
- Travelling on a comfortable 140 passenger ice-strengthened ship ideally suited to this expedition
- Possible landings include Franklin Island, Cape Hallett, Ross Ice Shelf and Terra Nova Bay
- Includes one night pre-voyage hotel stay and pre and post-voyage transfers
Trip Overview
From
$31,500 - $63,000
Icebergs in Ross Sea
Icebergs in stormy Antarctic seas
Scott's Hut, Ross Island
Albatross pair
Zodiac cruising at Snares Island
Photographing the huge penguin colonies of sub-Antarctica
Flora of the sub-Antarctic islands
Flora of the sub-Antarctic islands
Your Antarctic vessel
Operator's Itinerary
Start from Queenstown and end at Invercargill
Landmarks potentially visited on Ross Sea Discovery: In Scott & Shackleton's Footsteps
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