One Ocean Expeditions’ 2016-17 season incorporates two South Georgia In-Depth voyages featuring on board Photography Symposiums that will appeal to amateur photographers and fans of remote small-ship adventure cruises alike. Both expeditions include incredible wildlife encounters, fascinating history and truly breath-taking scenery. Plus, with up to 10 consecutive days of exploration in South Georgia, witnessing what has often been described as the ‘greatest wildlife show on earth’, it’s the chance to spend more than double the time traditionally allocated to this seldom-visited area on longer trips to Antarctica.
In addition, following OOE’s inaugural Shackleton Crossing in October 2015 in conjunction with the Antarctica Heritage Trust (https://www.nzaht.org) intrepid passengers will have an amazing opportunity to repeat Sir Ernest Shackleton’s famous journey across the spine of South Georgia in the 2016 season. Using skis, the crossing from King Haakon Bay to Stromness will take place one hundred years after the famous explorer completed the journey.
The January 2017 voyage (28th Jan – 11th Feb) takes place during the height of the polar summer when wildlife is at its most relaxed. Daylight hours are longer, penguin chicks are playful, fur seal pups are especially curious and a plethora of sea birds fills the skies. Not to mention staggering numbers of king penguins, on the black sand beaches and tussock covered dunes of Salisbury Plain.
Photo: Daisy Gilardini
On both expeditions five professionals photographers will share their expertise in photographing and recording the wildlife and landscapes. Leading the group will be award-winning photographer and conservationist, Daisy Gilardini, who has visited Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic Islands every year for the past 19 years. Martin Hartley, one of the world’s leading expedition and adventure travel photographers, who has 20 unique polar assignments to his name; Ron Clifford, an artist, coach and creative mentor who is well-versed in sharing his photographic skills, teaching field techniques and hosting workshops; Gerhard ‘Guts’ Swanepoel, who has earned his reputation as one of the most sought-after guides of his generation following 13 years of guiding and a staggering 1.2 million kilometers travelling across Southern Africa; and Canadian artist, David McEown, who has focused his work on the polar regions for the past decade, witnessing and recording the beauty of a world that is changing rapidly as it disappears.
The 16-night voyage departs, October 15, 2016 and costs from US $10,395 per person based on triple share accommodation on board the Akademik Sergey Vavilov, while the 14-night departure on 28 January starts at US $13,395 per person. Prices include return new flights between Punta Arenas in Chile and Stanley in the Falkland Islands, airport transfers, accommodation and meals on board, plus guides, wet weather gear, excursions and activities as included in each itinerary. Interactive workshops, one-on-one reviews and constructive feedback to help improve photographic skills, as well as dedicated photographic excursions, to take advantage of the light and extended periods on shore to satisfy the photographic time required are also included.
An Antarctic Early Bird offer from OOE gives a US $1000 travel credit on all 2016/17 season bookings made before 1 December 2015.
For further information please contact One Ocean Expeditions, voyages@oneoceanexpeditions.com or visit: www.oneoceanexpeditions.com
SOURCE One Ocean Expeditions