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Fly to

Buenos Aires - Iberia via Madrid or British Airways via Sao Paulo and onward to Ushuaia

flying time

16 hours to Buenos Aires

time difference

GMT -3 hours

Visas

Not required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an infected area

Best time to travel

November - March

Weather

The only months that visits are feasible are the austral summer months of November to March, when daily temperatures average from 25 to 45F. Wind-chill is as important as temperature and A&K provides each cruise passenger with a specially designed weatherproof parka.



Le Boreal

Classic Antarctica With Dr J.B McClintock

Highlights
Expert guides and crew led by Dr. James B McClintock, climate change expert. Landscape of the 'white continent, colonies of penguins, hanging ice cliffs and the tales of Shackleton and Charcot adventures. Read more...

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In the Wake of Shackleton

Highlights: Explore the windswept wildlife haven of the Falkland Islands. Follow Shackleton’s trek on South Georgia and visit a King penquin colony before continuing to the Antarctic Peninsula. Read more...


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It's not every day that I get to have lunch with a family of mountain gorillas. But then, the Gorilla Forest Camp in Bwindi, Uganda, is full of unusual visits from delightful and surprising guests. I had just finished the remains of my picnic lunch... Read more...

Antarctica Cruises and antarctic expeditions

Antarctic cruises with Abercrombie & Kent draw on the best facilities, guides and local knowledge to create the ultimate Antarctic expedition, aboard 'Le Boreal'.

Why Travel to Antarctica with A&K?
-    20 years of Antarctic exploration
-    Specialist naturalist guides
-    Restricted number of guests means more shore excursions daily
-    Le Boreal, the finest vessel for a Antarctic luxury cruise
-    All-inclusive, expertly crafted itineraries
-    All outside & private balcony suites


Taking an Antarctica cruise is to venture into one of nature's last, most remote wildernesses, the magical 'White Continent'. The absence of human presence here has protected Antarctica's incredible wildlife, offering you unique opportunities to view many species in close proximity, including seals, whales and penguins. Your Antarctic cruise will take you through the ice strewn waters of the Southern Ocean in the austral summer from November to March. Witness the break-up of the winter ice pack in the late spring, elephant seals establishing their territories and the hatching of penguin chicks, with frequent whale sightings in late summer.

On our extended Antarctic journey, you can also encompass a trip to the Falkland Islands, visiting these scantily populated and windswept islands that offer sanctuary to many species of wildlife. Aboard your Antarctic cruise explore Shackleton's historic journey and follow his footsteps across South Georgia, visiting the colony of King penguins at Salisbury Plain (weather permitting), before arriving at the Antarctic Peninsula itself.

During your Antarctic expedition, you will experience hands-on exploration in small groups of energetic, like-minded passengers, led by veteran guides who will give you a deep insight into the incredible environment of the Antarctic and Falkland Islands. On board Le Boreal, you will enjoy your Antarctica cruise in total safety and optimum comfort amid a distinguished team of expedition leaders, and experienced and friendly crew.

Pricing
At A&K all our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, a 14 night Antarctic luxury cruise can be arranged from £7,898 per person including schedule flights and private transfers, subject to availability.

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Special offers

Le Boreal, Antarctica

Save up to 20% on Le Boreal
Book before 31st August and save up to 20% off cabins aboard MV Le Boreal on the 16th December departure to Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia. Offer not combinable. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

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Suggested Antarctica accommodation offers

MV Le Boreal, Antarctica 

Le Boreal

For those dreaming of genuine adventure Abercrombie & Kent has chartered the spacious new MV ‘Le Boreal,’ an all-balcony expedition ship for the 2010/2011 Antarctic season.