The adventure rejoins Crystal Symphony in Punta Arenas, Chile. Highlights depend on weather conditions, and include:
- Travel by King Air beach craft from Ushuaia to King George Island;
- Overnight accommodations at the Chilean Antarctic Institute;
- Visits to the Chilean Eduardo Frei Antarctic Base and the Uruguayan Base Artigas;
- Snow coach trek to Collins Glacier, which once covered 90 percent of the island;
- Zodiac excursion to Ardley Island and a penguin breeding ground; and
- Two-hour hiking expedition to observe elephant and fur seals, and Villa Las Estrellas.
Other adventures ashore include a helicopter ride to a humpback whale sanctuary, a 4 x 4 expedition to a King penguin colony, and trekking the mountains of Chile. Fares for the "Extreme Overnight Adventure" start at $9,774 per person, double occupancy. That's too pricey for most travelers, but sounds terrific for those who can afford the cost. And, just think of the stories they will bring back to the cruise ship!
Available with Crystal Symphony’s 19-day Christmas/New Year cruise departing December 20 from Buenos Aires, the "Extreme Overnight Adventure in Antarctica" is limited to only six guests. Among other destinations, the voyage features three days cruising Antarctica en route to Valparaiso, Chile.
Crystal Goes Extreme in Antarctica
Antarctica (c) Linda Garrison