Christmas in style in Antarctica

VISITING Antarctica would be for many people the ultimate in cruising experiences, and Cruiseco is now making it even more special with Christmas there this year aboard a smaller, classically-style 700-passenger cruise ship.
And by booking early it’s also making it affordable with savings of up to 15 percent on the expedition vessel Discovery, which brings the 16-day Christmas package from Buenos Aires to Antarctica and Santiago down to as low as (Australian) $5195pp twin share.
The package includes all gourmet dining, two hotel nights pre-cruise with a half-day’s sightseeing and another two nights and sightseeing post-cruise, airport/hotel/ship transfers, destination talks by onboard lecturers, at least two Antarctica landings with an experienced expedition team, and gratuities for cabin and restaurant staff.
This unique holiday package begins in Buenos Aires on December 17, a flight to Ushuaia, and Discovery’s cruise from there to Drake Passage, six days in Antarctica including the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica Sound, Christmas Day at Paradise Island in the Lemaire Channel, and Half Moon Island.
There’s also a rounding of Cape Horn, a cruise of the Beagle Channel and Strait of Magellan, a visit to Punta Arenas, and Santiago for two nights.
For full details, including prices for air to join the cruise visit www.cruising.com.au for the name of your nearest Cruiseco agency.