18 nights cruise in Expedition Antarctic
with Silver Muse
Ushuaia (Argentina)
Ushuaia (Argentina),Westpoint Island (Falkland Islands),Saunders Island (Falkland Islands),Stanley Island (Australia),South Georgia (GSGSSI),South Georgia (GSGSSI),South Georgia (GSGSSI),Elephant Island (Antarctica),Antarctic Sound/Peninsula,Antarctica Peninsula,Antarctica Peninsula,Antarctica South Shetland Islands,Ushuaia (Argentina)
Elephant Island,Antarctica
This island is nothing but challenge!Elephant Island is one of the places Antarctic history enthusiasts dream of reaching!
Elephant Island is a remote, beautiful island, covered with ice, in a short distance from the coast of Antarctica. The only inhabitants are penguins, seals and walruses but everything around you will enchant you.The island supports no significant flora or native fauna although migratory Gentoo penguins and seals may be found, and Chinstrap penguins nest in season.The island is well placed to support scientific, fishing and whaling activities.This ice-covered location will pleasantly surprise the winter's lovers!
Antarctic Sound/Peninsula
Antarctic Sound is a body of water about 30 miles (50 km) long and from 7 to 12 miles (11 to 19 km) wide, separating the Joinville Island group from the northeast end of the Antarctic Peninsula. The sound was named by the Swedish Antarctic Expedition under Otto Nordenskiöld for the expedition ship Antarctic which in 1902, under the command of Carl Anton Larsen, was the first vessel to navigate it.
Stanley Island, Australia
Stanley Island is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park at the tip of Cape Melville, in Queensland, Australia. The island is a popular tourist destination. Stanley Island was first declared a national park in 1939. It is located north of Flinders Island in the Flinders Group National Park. The island is an integral part of the mythological complex of the Flinders Group. There are several spectacular rock art sites on Stanley Island, the best known being the huge Yintayin rock shelter, known as the "Ship" rock shelter.
Saunders Island, Falkland Islands
Saunders Island is located northwestern in Falkland Islands and it is known for its wildlife, as many animal species, like magellanic penguins, elephant seals and swans, live there.
South Georgia, GSGSSI
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a British overseas territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Stunningly beautiful and rugged, this island wildlife sanctuary, once visited, is not easily forgotten. Its snow covered peaks, blue glacier ice and emerald green bays, are breathtaking sights. It is a real "oasis" in the stormy southern oceans and is home to sea and land birds, seals and other amazing creatures.
Ushuaia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina. It has been described as the southernmost city in the world. Tourist attractions include the Tierra del Fuego National Park and Lapataia Bay. Wildlife attractions include local birds, penguins, seals, and orcas.
Westpoint Island, Falkland Islands
West Point Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying west of West Falkland. It is home to numerous species of plants, birds and marine mammals. The main destination for visitors to this island is Devil's Nose – a rocky promontory with over 2,000 pairs of black albatross and about 500 pairs of rockhopper penguins. Spectacular cliffs are a feature of the coastline. As well as the rich wildlife, the picturesque settlement and small harbour often teeming with dolphins make this island well worth a visit.
1 Ushuaia, Argentina ------ 17:00
2 Cruising 00:00 00:00
3 Westpoint Island, Falkland Islands 06:00 11:30
3 Saunders Island, Falkland Islands 15:00 20:00
4 Stanley Island, Australia 07:00 16:00
7 South Georgia, GSGSSI 10:00 00:00
10 Cruising 00:00 00:00
12 Elephant Island,Antarctica 09:30 14:00
13 Antarctic Sound/Peninsula 00:00 00:00
14 Antarctica Peninsula 00:00 00:00
16 Antarctica South Shetland Islands 00:00 ------
19 Ushuaia, Argentina 08:00 00:00