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Accommodations
M.S. LE BOREAL
The M.S. LE BOREAL is the newest generation of deluxe small ships.
EXCEPTIONALLY SPACIOUS, DELUXE SUITES AND STATEROOMS, MOST WITH BALCONIES
The 120 large Staterooms and Suites are from 200 to 484 square feet. Ninety-five percent of the accommodations feature private balconies.
All Suites and most Staterooms feature two twin beds that convert to one queen-size bed, a private bathroom with shower (some with bathtub), international direct dial telephone, satellite flat screen television, DVD/CD, wireless Internet access, iPod dock with speakers, safe, minibar, full-length closets, writing desk/dressing table, hair dryer, duvet and plush terry cloth robes.
ELEGANT DINING
International and local cuisines are served in the stylish, spacious Dining Room in single, unassigned seatings, alfresco in the casual indoor-outdoor Grill Restaurant or from 24-hour Room Service. Continental and buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, a three-course dinner and a late-evening snack are served daily. Complimentary wine and beer are served with lunch and dinner. Bar service is available on the Sun Deck.
SPACIOUS PUBLIC AREAS/WORLD-CLASS RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Inviting and spacious public areas accommodate all passengers comfortably. Enjoy views from the Panoramic Lounge, nightly entertainment in the Main Lounge and lectures, cultural performances and film screenings in the state-of-the-art theater. There is a library, Internet salon, beauty salon, elevator, Sun Deck, swimming pool, spa, Turkish bath-style steam room and full range of fitness equipment. The infirmary is staffed with a doctor and nurse.
PASSENGER- AND ECO-FRIENDLY
The state-of-the-art propulsion system provides an exceptionally smooth, quiet and comfortable voyage by creating little vibration and significantly less engine noise.
The ship meets the latest “Cleanship” standards and is designed to prevent contact with environmentally sensitive seabeds.
The highly trained, English-speaking international crew provides attentive service. Laundry services are available.
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Expedition to Antarctica
February 15 - 28, 2011
Cruise with us to Antarctica, Earth’s last frontier, on this spectacular 14-day journey, which provides you with the optimal Antarctic
experience—explore the rugged volcanic topography, observe the antics of the hospitable wildlife and visit the outposts of some of history’s most intrepid explorers, accompanied by an expert team of naturalists, who will lead excursions and share their knowledge of this vast region’s unique ecosystem. Discover the secrets of the White Continent from aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. LE BOREAL, an intimate vessel that will set unprecedented standards in elegance and comfort when it launches in 2010. Spend two nights in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires before following such adventuresome explorers as Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton into the lingering light of the austral summer, when long sunrises paint the icescape in soft shades of pink and gold, and normal human scales and reference points disappear amid the fantastically shaped icebergs, glimmering turquoise glaciers, flourishing penguin rookeries and breaching whales. Complement your expedition with the special Post-Cruise Option to breathtaking Iguazú Falls.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
INCLUDED FEATURES
EXCLUSIVE GOHAGAN TRAVEL SERVICES
IGUAZÚ POST-PROGRAM OPTION
Journey in the wake of intrepid explorers like Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton, to the pristine wilderness of Antarctica and experience the White Continent’s unparalleled scenery and abundant wildlife.
Spend two nights in Buenos Aires, one of the most cosmopolitan and fashionable capitals in the world.
Cruise aboard the deluxe M.S. LE BOREAL, which incorporates the latest in ship design and environmental technology, the elegant intimacy and personal service of a luxury small ship and the enhanced navigability and safety standards of a polar cruiser.
Travel with an expert team of naturalists, who will lead excursions on state-of-the-art Zodiacs and share their insights into this region’s unique ecosystem and wildlife.
Witness a vast array of wildlife, including penguins, seals, whales and countless seabirds.
See the world’s last great frontier.
Post-Cruise option to spectacular Iguazú Falls.
Cost Special Tulane pricing is from approximately $6595 per person plus airfare and based on double occupancy.
Booking For booking information please contact Thomas P. Gohagan at 800-922-3088, or Tulane Alumni Travel at 877-488-5263.
Specific trip details (itinerary, meals, sightseeing & accommodations) will be published in the brochure.
Brochure Request
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1
Depart from the U.S.
Day 2
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 3
Buenos Aires
Day 4
Buenos Aires
Fly to Ushuaia
Embark M.S. LE BOREAL
Day 5
Cruising the Drake Passage
Day 6
Cruising
Half Moon Island
Day 7
Deception Island
Pendulum Cove
Day 8
Paradise Bay
Port Lockroy
Wiencke Island
Day 9
Lemaire Channel
Petermann Island
Day 10
Brown Bluff
Day 11
Cruising the Weddell Sea
Day 12
Cruising the Drake Passage
Cape Horn
Day 13
Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembark M.S. LE BOREAL
Fly to Buenos Aires
Depart for the U.S.
Day 14
Arrive in the U.S.
Activity Level: Active
More details available in the brochure
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INCLUDED FEATURES
IN BUENOS AIRES
- Two nights in the deluxe MARRIOTT PLAZA HOTEL, with breakfast each morning.
- Welcome reception.
- City tour featuring the popular neighborhoods of this cosmopolitan city and historic Recoleta Cemetery.
ON BOARD THE DELUXE M.S. LE BOREAL
- Nine-night cruise round trip from Ushuaia, visiting (conditions permitting) Half Moon Island, Deception Island, Pendulum Cove, Paradise Bay, Port Lockroy, Wiencke Island, Petermann Island and Brown Bluff.
- Spacious and elegant outside accommodations with private bathroom and individual stateroom climate control.
- Captain’s welcome and farewell receptions.
- All meals—Continental breakfast, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and late-evening snack—throughout the cruise, featuring fine international cuisine, served at single, unassigned seatings.
- House wine, beer, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea served with lunch and dinner.
- Shore landings by Zodiac water craft, accompanied by an expedition team of expert naturalists.
- Educational exploration of Antarctica’s diverse wildlife habitats, including major penguin rookeries.
- Souvenir red parka.
- A series of lectures by the naturalists on the expedition team, covering local wildlife and landscapes.
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IGUAZÚ POST-CRUISE OPTION
Complement your journey with this exclusive extension to Iguazú Falls, one of Earth’s most exquisite natural wonders, where 275 spectacular waterfalls cascade through the heart of the jungle along the Argentina-Brazil frontier. Explore this magical setting on this exclusive Post-Program, which includes one night in Buenos Aires, airfare round trip from Buenos Aires and two nights overlooking the falls in the deluxe SHERATON IGUAZÚ RESORT AND SPA. Complete details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.
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