We are pleased to offer this intimate private-charter photographic expedition, including round trip flights across the Drake Passage, 13-nights aboard S/V Ocean Tramp, and instruction and guiding throughout by award-winning photographer and polar specialist Daisy Gilardini.
Ocean Tramp is a 20-meter motor-sail yacht (specifically, a ketch) which is operated by personal friends of Visionary Wild founder Justin Black, whose company Quixote Expeditions specializes in small-vessel Antarctic adventures. In an era when Antarctic expedition vessels are getting larger and larger, Ocean Tramp offers a wonderful way to go with a very small group of just six guests, on a comfortable vessel that can get into locations that bigger ships can’t reach.
Spend almost two weeks on location at Antarctica, rather than wasting precious days “rockin’ and rollin'” on the Drake Passage crossing. As master of the boat, Daisy will work with Captain David Roberts (U.K.) to choose the best route to maximize the photographic opportunities at destinations along the way, responding to local conditions of weather and ice. Captain Roberts and Ocean Tramp’s experienced first mate and cook have an excellent track record of delivering exceptional Antarctic experiences for their guests.
Ocean Tramp normally sleeps eight guests in four cabins, but we are limiting the group size to six to eliminate crowding onboard, in the Zodiac, and at landing sites. The boat’s Shackleton Suite features an en-suite private bathroom, while the other three cabins share two bathrooms.
If you have any questions at all, please let us know. We hope you will join us on this Antarctic adventure!
VIDEO OF S/V OCEAN TRAMP IN ANTARCTICA
https://youtu.be/jAPXU7DH1ik
VIDEO TOUR OF INTERIOR OF S/V OCEAN TRAMP, by our friend Laura Smith of Quixote-Expeditions: https://youtu.be/YNpsYLosl3M
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT TRAVEL
It will not be possible to join the group once it departs for King George Island. The timing of the flight is weather dependent and is not decided until the day of travel, and it is possible that the group may need to leave on the night of January 3 if there is incoming bad weather. All guests should therefore plan to arrive in Punta Arenas on January 2. This will also allow some additional time in case of flight or baggage delays.
It is important to be aware that weather conditions may delay the flights to and from King George Island. We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance that provides coverage in the event of trip cancellation, interruption or delays that may impact your arrival or departure from this expedition. Visionary Wild is not responsible for additional costs related to travel delays.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Attentive and personalized photographic instruction throughout by Daisy Gilardini
• Use of S/V Ocean Tramp and its Zodiac, as well as the services of the experienced crew
• Specially arranged round-trip flights on DAP Antarctic Airways, aboard a four-engine BAE 146 jet, from Punta Arenas to King George Island (seats on these flights typically cost between $6,000 and $8,000 per person).
• Three hotel nights in Punta Arenas (Jan 2, 3 and 17)
• Breakfast on January 2 and all meals from dinner on Jan 3 to breakfast on Jan 18 (including wine/beer with dinners).
• All necessary transfers from arrival to departure in Punta Arenas, Chile.
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