Ten day cruise programme to Antarctica with Hurtigruten and Bentours released

**Ally** · 01-25-2007, 12:20 PM

Join Norwegian MS Nordkapp on Bentours first-ever 10 day cruise programme to one of the world's most unique and remote destinations, Antarctica and Bentours is offering an unbeatable introductory price for this cruise starting in Buenos Aires 1 March, 2007

The cruise will pass through the Drake Passage enroute to the Northern-most tip of Antarctica, the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Highlights include visits to Deception Island, which offers spectacular views of the caldera, and the breathtaking Neumayer Channel, famous for its majestic cliffs. The cruise also visits Port Lockroy, known for the British Station which was turned into a museum by the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust in 1996.

Throughout the cruise, lectures onboard give cruisers the opportunity to learn more about the history of the Antarctic, expeditions to the South Pole, the development of glaciers in South America and the exotic wilderness of the surrounding environment. Shore excursions accompany these lectures to help you better appreciate the region. Eight Zodiacs will transfer passengers from ship to shore weather permitting twice a day.

This one-off deal starts at only $5,489 and includes return flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, one night in Buenos Aires and nine days onboard MS Nordkapp with full board. Shore excursions are also included.

For more information please see Bentours' The Chilean Fjords and Antarctica brochure, email scandinavia@bentours.com.au, visit Bentours International - The Scandinavian Travel Experts or call 02 9247 3381.