To book this trip, call 1-800-648-4856 or 972-233-3300

So many of you have asked us to find a cruise to Antarctica. We’ve researched all of the cruise lines and have come up with the best itinerary for the best price. Of course, we love Holland America Lines; elegant, 5 star, great staff, terrific food and wonderful accommodations. And this itinerary really gives you a complete experience in South America and Antarctica. We will see amazing scenery: cities, mountains, glaciers, ice flows, and penguins by the thousands. And, 2010 is the last year cruise ships will be allowed to cruise Antarctica. Please read this itinerary carefully and call us for this very special cruise. We have been able to secure our own air rates with AA and special pricing on Holland America which makes this 20 day cruise very affordable.

DATES

Jan 09 – 30, 2010 (Sun - Sat)

PRICE

  • $4014 + $485 = $4499 per person double occupancy – oceanview (Cate. H)
  • $4114 + $485 = $4599 per person double occupancy – oceanview (Cate. G)
  • $4214 + $485 = $4699 per person double occupancy – oceanview (Cate. FF)
  • $7214 + $485 = $7699 per person double occupancy Verandah stateroom (BA)
  • $7414 + $485 = $7899 per person double occupancy Verandah stateroom (B)
  • $7614 + $485 = $8099 per person double occupancy Verandah stateroom (A)
  • $10,674 + $485 = $11,159 per person double occupancy Verandah SUITE stateroom (S)
    For any other gateway city please contact Sharon Carr Travel
    *Port charges, air taxes & fuel surcharges are subject to change. (Tickets are issued 35 days prior to departure and fuel surcharges & taxes are subject to increase until ticketed.)

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • Roundtrip air from DFW-Rio/Santiago-DFW
  • Roundtrip transfers from the airport to the ship
  • 20 Day cruise aboard HAL’s Veendam
  • All meals & entertainment while on board
  • 1 hr private wine tasting
  • 1 hr cocktail party

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Optional shore excursions
  • Gratuities to shipboard personnel and guides – HAL will add $10-$14 (depending on stateroom) per person per day to your final bill

Please read the full set of terms and conditions before booking this trip.

ITINERARY*

DayPortArriveDepart
Jan 10Fly to Rio5:00PM 
Jan 11Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 4:00PM
Jan 12,13At Sea  
Jan 14Buenos Aires, Argentina7:00AM9:00PM
Jan 15Montevideo, Uruguay7:00AM4:00PM
Jan 16At Sea  
Jan 17Puerto Madryn, Argentina10:00AM6:00PM
Jan 18At Sea  
Jan 19Stanley, Falkland Islands*8:00AM5:00PM
Jan 20,21At Sea  
Jan 21Elephant Island
(Endurance Glacier)
Paulet Island, Hope Bay (Esperanza Station)**
8:00AM 
Jan 22Greenwich Island (Yankee Harbor)
Half Moon Island, Livingston Island
(Hannah Point), Deception Island **
  
Jan 23Anvers Island (Palmer Station)
Paradise Bay, Cuverville Island, Neumayer and
Lemaire channels, Petermann Island **
 6:00PM
Jan 24Scenic cruising Drake Passage and Cape Horn  
Jan 25Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Daylight passing Italia, Francia, Alemania
& Romanche glaciers, scenic cruising
Beagle and Cockburn channels
7:00AM1:00PM
Jan 26Punta Arenas, Chile
Scenic cruising Strait of Magellan
7:00AM8:00PM
Jan 27Scenic cruising Canal Sarmiento
& Amalia Glacier
  
Jan 28,29At Sea  
Jan 30Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile7:00AM 
* Conditiions permitting (otherwise, scenic cruising Falkland Sound)
** The Antarctica Experience. Exact itinerary in Antarctica will depend on permissions, ice, weather conditions and time available. There will be no landings in Antarctica. Visits by cruise ships to the Antarctic require government approval. Holland America Line has obtained government approval for this cruise. There remains the possibility, however, that this approval could be withdrawn if a change is made in applicable governmental requirements.

FLIGHT SCHEDULE

DestinationDepartArrive
Dallas-Miami2:10PM5:50PM
Miami-Rio8:35PM8:20AM
Santiago-Dallas11:15PM6:10AM



PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS

  • A deposit of $1500 per person is due with booking. 2nd payment of $2000 is due Aug 1. Final payment of is due Oct 1, 2009.
  • If cancelled before Aug 1, 2009 a fee of $1300 per person is assessed. If cancelled between Aug 1–Oct 1, a fee of $2000 per person is assessed. If cancelled after Oct. 1 - package is nonrefundable.
  • Rates represent a 5% discount if paying by check, cash or money order. Payments made by credit card are 5% higher. We accept MC, VI, AX and Disc. An authorized signature form is required by fax.
  • Insurance information will be provided. Please read the information carefully before sending payment to the insurance carrier.
  • ***** A valid passport and a Brazilian visa is required for travel.*****
  • Legal first and last names must be given as stated on passport. (No nicknames) Name changes may be made up to 35 days prior to departure for $200 per name.
  • Please understand that vendors are very strict with regard to cancellation. No exceptions can be made.

Please read the full set of terms and conditions before booking this trip.