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If you’ve got your eye on an expedition cruise to Antarctica in the next few years, you might just want to clear your calendar for November / December 2021. A total solar eclipse will occur over Antarctica on 4 December 2021, so don’t miss your chance to see one of Earth’s most wondrous cosmic events in one of Earth’s most magnificent locations.
Though total solar eclipses occur somewhere in the world once every 18 months or so, they can only be seen along a very narrow path, so you need to ensure you're positioned right on the centre-line of the eclipse to experience full totality (total darkness during the day). And that’s exactly what you will get when you join a luxury small ship cruise down to Antarctica for this eclipse. You’ll enjoy a prime viewing position to see the moon transition in front of the sun, with 1 minute and 54 seconds of total darkness expected.
Of course, while the eclipse is without doubt a major highlight of this expedition, you will also enjoy all that Antarctica otherwise has to offer. Three of the ships making this voyage will be the ice-strengthened Plancius (116 passengers), Ortelius (116 passengers - SOLD OUT) and the world's first Polar Class 6 expedition ship, the soon-to-be-launched 174 passenger Hondius. The full voyage takes 20 days and will visit the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctica Peninsula.
On the morning of the eclipse, each of these ships will be positioned on the centre-line of the moon’s shadow, at the edge of the sea ice in the Weddell Sea, between the South Orkneys and South Georgia.
Here's an overview of what's on offer:
Aboard the NEW Janssonius - BOOK NOW!
Antarctic Peninsula - SOLAR ECLIPSE - South Georgia - Falkland Islands
Launching in 2021, the 174 passenger Janssonius is a sister-ship to the Hondius. Technologically-advanced with excellent eco-tourism credentials, the Janssonius offers a premium expedition cruising experience.
Date: 25 November - 14 December 2021, 19 nights / 20 days
Embarkation & disembarkation: Ushuaia
Prices per person, twin share in US Dollars:
· Quadruple Porthole: $16,400
· Triple Porthole: $17,900
· Twin Porthole: $19,800
· Twin Window: $20,600
· Twin Deluxe: $22,100
· Superior: $23,700
· Junior Suite: $25,400
· Grand Suite with private balcony: $29,150
Aboard Hondius - Limited Cabins Remaining!
Antarctic Peninsula - SOLAR ECLIPSE - South Georgia - Falkland Islands
Launching in 2019, the 174 passenger Hondius is the world’s first-registered Polar Class 6 cruise ship. Technologically-advanced with excellent eco-tourism credentials, the Hondius sets a new standard in polar cruising.
See the Itinerary
Date: 26 November - 15 December 2021, 19 nights / 20 days
Embarkation & disembarkation: Ushuaia
LAST CABINS SELLING FAST!
Prices per person, twin share in US Dollars:
· Quadruple Porthole: WAITLIST
· Triple Porthole: WAITLIST
· Twin Porthole: WAITLIST
· Twin Window: WAITLIST
· Twin Deluxe: WAITLIST
· Superior: WAITLIST
· Junior Suite: $25,400
· Grand Suite with private balcony: $29,150
Aboard Ortelius - SOLD OUT!
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - SOLAR ECLIPSE - Antarctic Peninsula
Launched in 1989 as Marina Svetaeva for the Russian Academy of Science, Ortelius caters to just 116 guests and is ice-rated to the highest levels (equivalent to 1A) and is therefore very suitable to navigate the ice packs of the Polar regions.
See the Itinerary
Date: 24 November - 13 December 2021, 19 nights / 20 days
Embarkation & disembarkation: Ushuaia
Prices per person, twin share in US Dollars:
· Quadruple Porthole: $16,400 - SOLD OUT
· Triple Porthole: $17,900 - SOLD OUT
· Twin Porthole: $19,800 - SOLD OUT
· Twin Window: $20,600 - SOLD OUT
· Twin Deluxe: $22,100 - SOLD OUT
· Superior: $23,700 - SOLD OUT
Aboard Plancius - SOLD OUT!
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - SOLAR ECLIPSE - Antarctic Peninsula
The ice-strengthened 116 passenger vessel Plancius is an excellent vessel for polar expedition cruises in both the Arctic and Antarctica.
Date: 23 November - 12 December 2021, 19 nights / 20 days
Embarkation & disembarkation: Ushuaia
Prices per person, twin share in US Dollars:
· Quadruple Porthole: SOLD OUT
· Triple Porthole: SOLD OUT
· Twin Porthole: SOLD OUT
· Twin Window: SOLD OUT
· Twin Deluxe: SOLD OUT
· Superior: SOLD OUT
Single travellers are accommodated on each ship upon payment of a single supplement of between 70% and 100%.
The goal on this itinerary is of course to experience the total eclipse, but please keep in mind the polar regions are known for their unpredictability. There’s always the chance overcast skies may hinder visibility and that adverse conditions may alter certain details of the pre-planned route. Plancius and Ortelius are scheduled to make the trip clockwise, while Hondius will make it counter-clockwise.
These once-in-a-lifetime voyages combining the best of Antarctica with a total solar eclipse are sure to sell fast. Secure your place today by calling the expert team at Expedition Cruise Specialists on 1800 90 20 80 or email [email protected].
All availability accurate as at 17 May 2019 and is subject to change.