WHAT LUXURIES DO YOU GET ON AN ANTARCTIC CRUISE FOR AROUND A $1,000 A DAY?
What luxuries do you get on an Antarctic cruise for around a $1,000 a day? - Luxury Travel Magazine
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| By Antonia Maiolo |
| Date: 9 September 2011 |
| Blue Parallel - Antarctica |
| Cruise Liner: Hanseatic The rooms on the Hanseatic are fitted with marble baths, satellite phones, TV/radio, minibars, video/audio on demand and private email connection. The luxury liner even has a sauna, solarium, whirlpool and a gym. These comforts are complemented by a 125-man crew, qualified lecturers and a team of experienced scientists and expedition leaders. The Blue Parallel tour offer includes: accommodation in Buenos Aires, Ushuaia and aboard the Hanseatic; internal flights; services of butlers; guided tours and excursions; spa treatments; all transportations and private transfers and all meals. Tour date: for departure dates email info@blueparallel.com Price: The 15-day tour starts from around US$16,000 (about A$15,084) per person, double occupancy - A$1,005 per day. |
| blueparallel.com |
| Scott & Shackleton's Antarctica - Ross Sea |
| Cruise Liner: Orion Join scientist and media presenter Dr Karl Kruszelnicki for the trip of a lifetime. The Orion has a host of advanced design features including technology that sets new standards in sustainable marine environmental practices. Whilst cruising through Antarctica guests enjoy five star facilities that include: a boutique, elevator that takes guests up to the observation lounge and lecture theatre, gym, hair and beauty salon, jacuzzi, lounge and cocktail bar, library, restaurant and health spa. The luxury liner even has a doctor on board at all times. Tour date: 20-night tour departing January 21 Price: starts from A$21,515 per person, double occupancy - A$1,075 per day. |
| Orionexpeditions.com |
| Adventure World - Antarctica Experience |
| Cruise Ship: National Geographic Explorer This fully stabilised luxury liner accommodates 148 guests in 81 outside cabins that have ocean views, balconies, private facilities, climate controls and an elevator that connects all guest decks. There’s also a main lounge, observation-lounge, library, fitness centre, wellness spa and sauna. The tour includes accommodation aboard the ship and in hotels on the itinerary, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of snorkelling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks, tips, taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of the expedition staff. Tour date: 11-days 27 January and 6 February 2012 Price: starts from A$11,020 per person, double occupancy - A$1,000 per day. |
| adventureworld.com.au |
| Adventure Life - Classic Antarctica |
| Cruise Liner- Silver Explorer Silversea’s purpose-built Silver Explorer expedition ship (formerly the Prince Albert II) is a luxury cruise ship designed specifically for navigating waters in some of the world’s most remote destinations like Antarctica. Adventure Life is offering an 11-day tour on board the Silver Explorer that includes transfers and transportation, access to expedition leaders and access to luxury services and facilities that include: a beauty salon, boutiques, fitness centre, internet café, launderette, library, observation lounge, outdoor grill and whirlpool, panorama lounge, spa, restaurant and theatre. There is also complimentary in-suite dining room service 24-hours a day. Tour date: 11-day tour departing 3 & 30 January and 9 &19 February 2012 Price: starts from US$10,948 (about A$10,296) per person, double occupancy. A$936 per day. |
| adventure-life.com |