Antarctica – 14 days

One of A&K’s most popular expeditions to the Deep South, this classic Abercrombie & Kent program offers the best of the Antarctic Peninsula: vast colonies of penguins and seabirds courting, nesting or rearing their young; hanging ice cliffs, stately Antarctic icebergs and calving glaciers; historic reminders of the incredible Antarctic adventures of Shackelton and Charcot; and unpredictable explorations on sea and land. Ooh La La, how I adore Abercrombie & Kent in Antarctica!

Highlights…The Antarctic peninsula…Zodiac expeditions…Antarctic islands teeming with penguins, seabirds, seals and more…Iceberg-strewn channels of Antarctica…Glacier-covered Antarctic mountains…Deception Island…Paradise Bay…Lemaire Channel…Antarctic Scientific research station…Early 20th century whaling remains.

Abercrombie & Kent has two ‘Exploring Antarctica Aboard Explorer II’ departures scheduled for December 9/05 and February 5/06.

Holiday Cruise ‘Antarctica, South Georgia & The Falkland Islands’ – 19 Days
Dec. 19/05 - January 6/06

If you’ve been looking for a very special family holiday, consider this exciting expedition sure to delight parents, grandparents and children alike. Abercrombie & Kent will provide you with a Holiday Cruise that you and your family will savor for years to come!

Early explorers called the Falkland Islands ‘the very end of the world”. Here a few hardy communities share their stark landscape of rolling moors and wind-swept cliffs with a fascinating collection of penguins, seabirds, sea lions and seals. As in Antarctica, the principal destination on this special holiday itinerary, explorations in the Falklands combine adventure cruising with sublime scenery and teeming wildlife.

Highlights…Hikes along unspoiled Falkland shorelines…Falkland wildlife sanctuary…Falklands sheep farm…Antarctic Peninsula…Zodiac expeditions…Penguins, seabirds, seals and whales…Iceberg-strewn Antarctic channels…Glacier-covered Antarctic mountains…Antarctic Scientific research station…20-th century whaling remains…Christmas and New Year’s celebrations

This is a Antarctic Family Departure: Children ages 7-18 pay only 50% of the listed adult fare when traveling with a full-fare paying adult (except in suites)

Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia Island 19 Days

South Georgia adds another dimension to your Antarctic adventure with Abercrombie & Kent. Here you will have an opportunity to explore vast colonies of the unique king penguin. Spectacular South Georgia also offers fur and elephant seals – and a chance to follow in the wake of one of the great heroes of Antarctic exploration: Sir Ernest Shackleton, buried at the foot of South Georgia’s mountain range - nobody does Antarctica in quite the style of the inimitable Abercrombie & Kent.

Highlights…The Antarctic Peninsula…Zodiac expeditions…Antarctic Islands teeming with penguins, seabirds, seals and more…Iceberg-strewn Antarctic channels…Glacier-covered Antarctic mountains…South George Island…Shackleton’s grave…The remoter Southeast Falkland Islands…Vast colonies of the unique king penguin.

A&K has scheduled three departures of the ‘Antarctica, the Falkland Islands & South Georgia’ expedition aboard the Explorer II for Nov. 10/05, Nov. 24/05 and February 15/06. Abercrombie & Kent also has a Antarctica & The Falklands Islands 15 day cruise departing on January 3/06 - just in time for the full Austral summer and to see those baby penguins toddling about! How fun - thank you Abercrombie & Kent!

Tour fare includes accommodation on board the ‘Explorer II’ in the category of cabin chosen and hotel accommodations as noted in individual itineraries; full board on ‘Explorer II’ and all bar drinks and house wines while on the ship; sightseeing as noted in itinerary and shore excursions; services of on-board lecturers; group transfers; hotel taxes; entrance fees; gratuities for shipboard personnel. All airfares are extra. A&K offers Early Booking Savings, ask the Travel Goddess for details.

T.G. says – ohhhh, don’t these voyages just sound simply spectacular! Sign me up! And don't forget what Albert Einstein said "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious"

Contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237 to learn more about these fantastic voyages to Antarctica aboard the luxurious ‘Explorer II’ with Abercrombie & Kent