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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Weddell Sea Emperor Penguin Voyage: M/V Ortelius

An incredible Antarctic expedition cruise on the M/V Ortelius with onboard helicopters searching for Emperor penguins in the Weddell Sea

FROM 12100.00
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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 27995.00
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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 7990.00
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Remote Weddell Sea Explorer: Ortelius

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

FROM 24700.00
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Antarctica and Weddell Sea: Ocean Victory

Once-in-a-lifetime voyage to the seventh continent. Experience incredible wildlife, stunning mountains and gigantic icebergs in 11 action-packed days

FROM 8790.00
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Wild Antarctica Air-Cruise: Greg Mortimer

Delve into the Weddell Sea's ice-filled waters, with vast tabular bergs and breaching whales before the Antarctic Peninsula's west coast

FROM 16195.00
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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 9690.00
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