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VICTORY ADVENTURE'S ANTARCTICA EXPEDITIONS

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Welcome to Victory Adventure Travel, the world's most southern cruise agency. Expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Cape Horn, Falklands & Tierra Del Fuego. On this virtual tour you'll see: Majestic mountains dipped in snow...Crystalline waterways...Dolphins, seals... Soaring Andes condors...Ice-blue Glaciers that shimmer like jewels...

Antarctic Expeditions aboard

the PROFFESOR MULTANOVSKLY ,


PROFESSOR MOLCHANOV,


AKADEMIK SHOKALSKIY

&

M/V ORLOVA

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ANTARCTIC QUEST

Via the Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia
20 Day Itinerary
Ushuaia to Ushuaia

If your goal is to set foot on Antarctica but also - having traveled to the extremes of the Southern Hemisphere - explore the historic Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and remote South Georgia, this is the ideal small ship expedition. From Shackleton's lonely grave to spectacular Iceberg Alley to Zodiac landings at remote penguin rookeries and other areas rich with wildlife, come follow the early explorers on a remarkable Antarctic experience.

Days 1 & 2: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
On arriving in Ushuaia, transfer to our conveniently located hotel and explore this pioneering port town on the edge of Beagle Channel. Next day, join your fellow travelers for a guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park, a haven for Ashy-headed Geese, Buff-necked Ibis, Fuegian red fox and other regional species. Savor a traditional Argentine asado barbecue lunch while learning more about local history and culture, then enjoy some free time to shop or relax before boarding our small expedition ship.

Days 3, 4 & 5: Northward to the Falklands (Malvinas)
Join us on deck as we make our way out of the harbor and head toward the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). In the days ahead there will be many presentations to deepen your understanding of the region - and plenty of opportunities to chat with the Expedition Team in the lounge. Our specific stops in the outer Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) will depend on local conditions. Typical sightings include Flightless Steamer Ducks, Magellanic Penguins and Gentoo Penguins on Carcass Island; Rockhopper Penguins as well as nesting Black-browed Albatross and Blue-eyed Shags on nearby New Island; plus Peale's and Commerson's dolphins, which frequently bow-ride and play alongside our Zodiacs as we explore the coastal waters. Walk over the tussock grass to enjoy tea and cake at a family "camp" (as Falklanders call their farms), and stroll among colorfully painted buildings in the historic capital Stanley, stopping for a pint at one of its British-style pubs.

Days 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11: Shackleton's South Georgia
Our shipboard historian offers absorbing presentations on the exploration of the Southern Ocean as we continue on toward South Georgia. Remembered as the endpoint of Sir Ernest Shackleton's heroic rescue trek following the sinking of the Endurance,the island of South Georgia is a diverse landscape of 2,100 m mountains, massive glaciers, grassy uplands and deep fjords. Your many wildlife viewing opportunities over the next few days include thousands of King Penguins at Salisbury Plain; Wandering Albatross and fur seals at Prion Island; and southern elephant seals, plus King, Macaroni and Gentoo Penguins along Gold Harborand other untouched beaches along the coast. On our visit to the former whaling outpost of Grytviken, you can pay your respects at the simple grave of Shackleton, who died here after suffering a heart attack during the Quest expedition in 1922.

Days 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17: South Shetlands and the Peninsula
As we sail on southward, our naturalists continue their presentations and informal mealtime chats on the natural wonders you'll encounter in the coming days. Passing through the South Shetland island chain, just north of the Antarctic Peninsula, we hope to stop at Paulet or Elephant Island, home to a large Gentoo Penguin rookery. It was on Elephant Island that the crew of Shackleton's Endurance found refuge while he and five handpicked men carried on in a small open lifeboat, crossing 1,300 km of open sea in order to arrange the rescue of their comrades. On some departures we're able to sail right into the sunken volcanic caldera of Deception Island, where adventurous travelers can test the thermal waters at Pendulum Cove.

Our approach to the Antarctic Peninsula, the most accessible part of the White Continent, brings breathtaking views of snowcapped mountains, cascading glaciers and massive, flat-topped tabular icebergs in crystal- blue seas. On our planned landings you can expect to see every manner of fascinating bird life, from enormous rookeries of Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adélie Penguins, to Blue-eyed Shags, Kelp Gulls, Cape Petrels, Snowy Sheathbills and Antarctic Terns. You may also sight Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals, along with orcas, and humpback and Minke whales. As you'll see from the detailed ice charts (which one of the ship's officers will be happy to explain if you're interested), there are challenges to navigating the Antarctic Sound through the area known as Iceberg Alley; we'll try to loop down for a visit to the large Adélie Penguin colony on Paulet Island. Your exploration of the continent proper typically begins at Paradise Bay or nearby Neko Harbor. Depending on the thickness of the pack ice and iceberg conditions, we venture into spectacular Neumayer and Lemaire Channels, sailing past towering rock faces and magnificent glaciers. We also try to visit one of the many Antarctic research stations in the region, including Port Lockroy, a former British wartime outpost and scientific base that now houses a museum (and what is probably the world's most remote post office, where you can mail a card home).

Days 18, 19 & 20: Drake Passage and Ushuaia
As our ship makes the return voyage across the Drake Passage, we're escorted much of the way by an impressive variety of seabirds, including magnificent Wandering Albatross, as well as Giant and Cape Petrels. You'll often spot whales and dolphins en route as well. Illuminating presentations and lively chats continue as the Expedition Team reviews the journey and invites your perspective on all we've seen and experienced. After docking in Ushuaia, enjoy breakfast on our last morning, then transfer to town or head directly to the airport for your flight home or on to other adventures.

*Airfare is not included in the program. Some group flights are available on request.

Please note: Read this itinerary as a guide only; our exact route and program varies according to ice and weather conditions - and the wildlife we encounter. Flexibility is the key to the success of this expedition. Visits to research stations depend on final permission.
 

ADVENTURE SHIPS 2007-2008 TOUR DATES AND RATES   WAYS TO SAVE   Early Booking Discount On Antarctic Adventure: Actively Exploring The Peninsula, an early booking reward of $250 per person is available on the November 22, December 6 and February 26 departures when reservations are made with deposit before March 30, 2007.   For Antarctic Quest Via The Falklands (Malvinas) And South Georgia, an early booking reward of $250 per person is available on the November 4 departure when reservations are made with deposit before March 30, 2007.   Loyalty Discount Passengers who have sailed with Quark Expeditions in the past are entitled to a 5% discount on all sailings.   If you opt to join us for two (or more) consecutive expeditions we will be pleased to offer a 6% discount off the second expedition (and any additional consecutive expeditions).   Twin and Triple Share Program Request the Twin or Triple Share Program where we match you with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if we are unable to find a cabin mate for you, no single supplement will be charged. ANTARCTIC ADVENTURE: ACTIVELY EXPLORING THE PENINSULA Aboard Professor Multanovskiy Days Triple (Shared Facilities) Twin (Shared Facilities) Twin (Private Facilities) Superior Amundsen Suite DEC 6 - DEC 17/07 *+ 12 $4,200 $5,400 $6,400 $7,800 $8,400 DEC 16 - DEC 27/07 *+ 12 $4,600 $6,200 $7,200 $8,400 $9,200 Aboard Akademik Shokalskiy Days Triple (Shared Facilities) Twin (Shared Facilities) Twin (Private Facilities) Superior Amundsen Suite NOV 22 - DEC 3/07 † 12 $4,200 $5,400 $6,400 $7,600 $8,200 DEC 20 - DEC 31/07 * 12 $4,600 $6,200 $7,200 $8,400 $9,200 DEC 30/07 - JAN 10/08 * 12 $5,800 $7,200 $8,300 $9,300 $10,200 JAN 9 - JAN 20/08 * 12 $5,800 $7,200 $8,300 $9,300 $10,200 FEB 6 - FEB 17/08 * 12 $5,800 $7,200 $8,300 $9,300 $10,200 FEB 16 - FEB 27/08 * 12 $5,800 $7,200 $8,300 $9,300 $10,200 FEB 26 - MAR 8/08 * 12 $4,600 $6,200 $7,200 $8,400 $9,200 * with option for sea-kayaking and camping † with option for camping + with option for cross-country skiing and mountaineering   CROSSING THE CIRCLE: SOUTHERN EXPEDITION Aboard Professor Multanovskiy Days Triple (Shared Facilities) Twin (Shared Facilities) Twin (Private Facilities) Superior Amundsen Suite DEC 26/07 - JAN 9/08 * 15 $7,500 $9,300 $10,800 $12,200 $13,200 JAN 8 - JAN 22/08 * 15 $7,500 $9,300 $10,800 $12,200 $13,200 JAN 21 - FEB 4/08 * 15 $7,500 $9,300 $10,800 $12,200 $13,200 * with option for sea-kayaking and camping   ANTARCTIC QUEST: VIA THE FALKLANDS (MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA Aboard Professor Multanovskiy Days Triple (Shared Facilities) Twin (Shared Facilities) Twin (Private Facilities) Superior Amundsen Suite NOV 18 - DEC 7/07 * 20 $8,400 $9,900 $11,800 $13,600 $14,600 FEB 3 - FEB 22/08 † 20 $11,400 $13,400 $15,200 $16,900 $18,400 FEB 21 - MAR 11/08 † 20 $11,400 $13,400 $15,200 $16,900 $18,400 Aboard Akademik Shokalskiy Days Triple (Shared Facilities) Twin (Shared Facilities) Twin (Private Facilities) Superior Amundsen Suite NOV 4 - NOV 23/07 † 20 $8,400 $9,900 $11,800 $13,600 $14,600 DEC 2 - DEC 21/07 † 20 $8,400 $9,900 $11,800 $13,600 $14,600 JAN 19 - FEB 7/08 * 20 $11,400 $13,400 $15,200 $16,900 $18,400 * with option for sea-kayaking and camping † with option for camping     CLASSIC ANTARCTICA: DISCOVERING THE PENINSULA Aboard Lyubov Orlova Days Triple Lower Deck Twin Main Deck Twin Main Deck Single Captain's Deck Twin Superior Amundsen Suite † NOV 10 - NOV 21/07 12 $3,400 $4,900 $5,500 $8,250 $5,500 $6,200 $7,200 † NOV 20 - DEC 1/07 12 $3,400 $4,900 $5,500 $8,250 $5,500 $6,200 $7,200 † NOV 30 - DEC 11/07 12 $3,400 $4,900 $5,500 $8,250 $5,500 $6,200 $7,200 † DEC 10 - DEC 20/07 11 $3,400 $4,500 $4,900 $7,350 $4,900 $5,900 $6,900 DEC 19 - DEC 29/07 11 $4,400 $5,700 $6,200 $9,300 $6,200 $7,200 $8,200 DEC 28/07 - JAN 7/08 11 $4,800 $5,900 $6,600 $9,900 $6,600 $7,800 $8,900 JAN 6 - JAN 16/08 11 $4,800 $5,900 $6,600 $9,900 $6,600 $7,800 $8,900 FEB 2 - FEB 12/08 11 $4,800 $5,900 $6,600 $9,900 $6,600 $7,800 $8,900 FEB 11 - FEB 21/08 11 $4,800 $5,900 $6,600 $9,900 $6,600 $7,800 $8,900 FEB 20 - MAR 2/08 12 $4,800 $5,900 $6,600 $9,900 $6,600 $7,800 $8,900 † MAR 1 - MAR 12/08 12 $4,800 $5,900 $6,600 $9,900 $6,600 $7,800 $8,900 CLASSIC ANTARCTICA: DISCOVERING THE PENINSULA Aboard Sarpik Ittuk Days Triple Twin U/L Twin L/L Dedicated Single † NOV 7 - NOV 18/07 12 $3,900 $5,200 $5,600 $6,800 † NOV 17 - NOV 28/07 12 $3,900 $5,200 $5,600 $6,800 † NOV 27 - DEC 8/07 12 $3,900 $5,200 $5,600 $6,800 DEC 25/07 - JAN 5/08 12 $5,400 $6,700 $7,400 $8,800 JAN 4 - 15/08 12 $5,400 $6,700 $7,400 $8,800 FEB 1 - FEB 12/08 12 $5,400 $6,700 $7,400 $8,800 † FEB 29 - MAR 11/08 12 $4,900 $6,400 $6,900 $8,200 EXPLORERS' ROUTE: VIA THE FALKLANDS (MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA Aboard Lyubov Orlova Days Triple Lower Deck Twin Main Deck Twin Main Deck Single Captain's Deck Twin Superior Amundsen Suite JAN 15 - FEB 3/08 20 $9,400 $11,600 $12,800 $19,200 $12,800 $13,900 $15,400     Expedition Rates All rates per person in US dollars based on twin or triple occupancy (except rate for single occupancy). For savings opportunities such as our Request-Share Program, which matches solo travelers in the same cabin.   Fuel Supplement The rates shown above were set in April 2005. Since then, unprecedented volatility in global energy markets has caused the price of marine fuel to take adramatic upwardturn, particularly in the remote ports where our ships refuel. To maintain the industry-leading quality of our programs, we have responded to this cost increase by introducing a fuel supplement equal to 7% of the voyage rate. This supplement applies to all voyages detailed above. Please note that should marine fuel prices return to April 2005 levels, we will refund the supplement.   * Rate for solo traveler occupying a twin cabin   Expedition Rates Include 1 night pre-expedition hotel accommodations All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board Shore landings and Zodiac excursions Presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers CD chronicle of the voyage in narrative, photography and video A specially designed expedition parka that is yours to keep A pair of rubber expedition boots on loan for shore landings Comprehensive pre-departure information package Transfer from the hotel to the ship on embarkation and from the ship to the airport on disembarkation All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges Not Included Airfares to or from the gateway city, whether on scheduled or charter flights; passport and visa expenses; government arrival and departure taxes; any meals ashore with the exception of breakfast at the host hotel and our traditional Argentine asado lunch before embarking from Ushuaia; baggage, cancellation and travel insurance (please note that emergency medical insurance is mandatory - see Terms & Conditions); excess baggage charges; laundry, bar, beverage andother personal charges; telecommunications charges; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyage for stewards and other service personnel (guidelines will be provided). On icebreaker expeditions, any possible helicopter flying time in excess of that offered for the group will be charged at an hourly rate to be announced on board.   To make a booking... A booking deposit may be paid by bank wire transfer, check, money order or major credit card. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Final payment may be paid by bank wire transfer or check. We do not accept credit cards for final payments. All prices and payments are in US dollars and no other currencies can be accepted.   All requests for cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations received 90 days prior to departure are fully refunded less an administrative fee of $500 per person. Please note that within the 90 day limit all deposits and tariffs are forfeited. If cancellation occurs within the 90 day period and full payment has not yet been received, the full penalty will still apply and unpaid monies are due immediately.   If you have any questions on these expeditions or want to make reservations please CONTACT FORM Testimonials about Victory Adventure Travel     AN ANTARCTIC DRY VALLEY If you would like to get to know wonderful Antarctica and don't have time for a boat, go by airplane: We have 2 day overnight adventure expeditions available. See: http://www.victory-cruises.com/fly_antarctica.html VICTORY ADVENTURE EXPEDITIONS LTD. Since 1991 Exploring The "Uttermost Parts Of The Earth": The Arctic, Antarctica and Cape Horn Your Cruise Specialists at the "ends of the earth" Phone/Fax (56)61-621092, Phone (56)61-621010,Box 70, Teniente Munoz 118, Puerto Williams, Tierra Del Fuego, Chile 'The Gateway To Antarctica' All rights reserved, Copyright © Victory Yacht Cruises, Victory Adventure Expeditions, Ltd. 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