Zegrahm Expeditions Offers New Option for Exploring Antarctica

 Zegrahm Expeditions is pleased to offer a new way to explore the Great White Continent in 2015 with a 14-day adventure that focuses solely on the Antarctic Peninsula. Each year, the company offers its signature 22-day Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands expedition that typically sells out quickly, but Zegrahm has heard from guests that an exploration focusing exclusively on the Peninsula would be a great addition to their polar product offerings.

Highlights of this expedition include:

• Spending five full days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula.
• Cruising through Lemaire Channel, a supremely scenic strait where orca and humpback whales are frequently found.
• Exploring by Zodiac or kayak to discover dramatic shorelines and glittering icebergs.
• Stepping ashore on remote beaches to witness colonies of chinstrap, gentoo, and Adelie penguins.
• Boarding Zodiacs to search for leopard, Weddell, and crabeater seals hauled out on ice floes.
• Photographing a variety of subjects, from mighty glaciers descending from lofty peaks and ocean-sculpted icebergs, to an endless array of wildlife.

This expedition is aboard the 100-guest Sea Spirit from February 21 – March 6, 2015 and is priced from $11,980 per person. 

More info:  www.zegrahm.com or call 1-800-628-8747.


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Centennial of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Atlantic Expedition.

 Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is bringing to life one of the most storied expeditions in modern history with special activities, amenities and events celebrating the Centennial of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Atlantic Expedition.

Guests aboard National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Orion on the 2014-2015 voyages to Antarctica will be led by a remarkable expedition team, who will shed new light on the storied exploits of Shackleton and his men on their ill-fated attempt to traverse the continent by foot, and the examples of leadership and survival that continue to be taught throughout the world today.  And, since expedition photography is an integral part of the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic DNA, the season will be dedicated to Shackleton’s expedition photographer, Frank Hurley, whose remarkable images have helped everyone from amateurs to experts in the effort to piece together the ultimate expedition adventure.

Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent:  14 days/11 nights aboard National Geographic Explorer. Rates begin at $12,350 per person in a category 1 cabin based on double occupancy. Departures are Nov. 28; Dec. 8, 18, 28, 2014; Jan. 7, 17, 27; Feb. 6, 2015.

Antarctica, South Georgia and The Falklands:  24 days/21 nights aboard National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Orion. Rates begin at $21,360 per person in a category 1 cabin based on double occupancy. Departures on the National Geographic Explorer:  Nov. 8, 2014; Feb. 16, 2015; on the  National Geographic Orion Dec. 26, 2014; Jan. 25 & Feb. 14, 2014.

For more information or to book your Antarctica experience today, visit http://www.expeditions.com/destinations/antarctica/celebrating-the-centennial/ , call 1-800-EXPEDITION or your travel agent.

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World of Cruising Magazine

 

Spring has well and truly sprung, so the thoughts of cruise fanatics turn inevitably to where they are going to head to on their next trip. Luckily, the latest issue of World of Cruising is packed full of inspiration.

Our cover story lifts the lid on Uniworld, one of the best kept secrets in the world of river cruising - available through Titan in the UK. Then we’re off following in the footsteps of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall no less to the exotic Indian region of Kerala, on board the exclusive Oberoi Vrinda.

There are reports from Miami where Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Getaway will be based for Caribbean jaunts. Gary Buchanan enjoys life in the slow lane aboard a European Waterways hotel barge. Meanwhile our adventure specialist Steve Newman rounds up the latest Arctic cruises for those who are looking for the experience of a lifetime.

And there’s much more. We count down to the launch of the Regal Princess with our New Ship Review, take a look at the top 10 big-ship stage shows that you won’t want to miss, and sample Azamara’s amazing cuisine.

On top of our usual in-depth reports and reviews, you can enjoy our essential World of Spas section, and columnists like Captain Greybeard, Cruise Radio and Cruise Guy to go with newcomers like Andy Harmer (the director of CLIA, the voice of the cruise industry in the UK) and cruise consultants Silver Travel Advisor.

So what are you waiting for? Stop wishing and start planning your next trip.

Click on this link to launch the interactive online version of the magazine.

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