Antarctica Deep South Expedition
Not only will you join the ranks of the (very) well-travelled by crossing the Drake Passage (twice!) on this voyage, but you will also step foot on the mysterious and enigmatic Antarctic Peninsula. Yet the real joy of this cruise lies in the deep exploration of the frozen continent’s waters; seven consecutive days at sea take you to see parts of Antarctica that are previously uncharted. Join us as we embark on our this Deep South Expedition.
Day 1 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
Days 2 & 3 | Drake Passage |
Day 4 | South Shetland Islands |
Days 5 & 6 | Antarctic Sound |
Days 7 & 8 | Antarctic Peninsula |
Days 9 to 15 | Antarctic Expedition Deep South |
Days 16 & 17 | Antarctic Peninsula |
Day 18 | South Shetland Islands |
Days 19 & 20 | Drake Passage |
Day 21 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
Tour Dates
Day 1 — Ushuaia, Argentina
A southerly frontier - on the cusp of wild nature and extraordinary adventures - the excitement in Ushuaia is palpable. Prepare for memorable exploits amid the extremes of this southerly location - as you adventure into the colossal scenery of the fractured Tierra del Fuego and beyond. Known as the 'End of the World' Ushuaia looks out across the Beagle Channel, and is surrounded by the Martial Mountains to the north. Despite its remote location, Ushuaia is a surprisingly busy and lively resort, with lots to keep its visitors entertained. For many people, Ushuaia is their last glimpse of anything resembling a city, before they jump off the map into the wilderness, to answer the call of immense national parks or Antarctic expeditions. One of the most dramatic landscapes on the planet - Argentina's land of fire, National Park Tierra del Fuego, is a place of titanic natural forces and limitless beauty. Snow-covered mountains poke the sky, while glaciers spill down between peaks, and gaping fjords open up. With incredible wildlife - from penguins to whales - the park offers some of South America's most amazing hiking opportunities and panoramas. When it comes to food in Ushuaia, locals cook up fierce flavors using the freshest ingredients. King crab is one of the most popular dishes, while sea bass - hauled freshly from the waters - and mounds of meaty mussels - known as cholgas - are also on the menu here.
Days 2 & 3 — Drake Passage
Sailing the legendary Drake Passage is an experience that few are ever lucky enough to experience. The southern tip of the Americas already feels like a wild enough environment – but the sensation of watching the distant cliffs of the peninsula known as the ‘End of the World’ fade into the horizon, is one that’s equal parts epic, eerie and magical. Set sail to slowly drop off the bottom of the map from Cape Horn and voyage on an expedition down into the icy underworld of Antarctica. Drake Passage is an extraordinary voyage of romantic ocean faring legend, as you aim for Antarctica’s icy realm. On arrival, skyscraper sized icebergs salute you, as you traverse the waters of this continent where snow and ice dwelling creatures like penguins and whales roam undisturbed. Your first sight of this most-unexplored place will most likely be the South Shetland Islands. Walk in the footsteps of some of history’s greatest and bravest explorers as you explore famed, snow-covered landmasses like Elephant and Deception Island. If the journey across Drake Passage sounds daunting, don’t worry – even in rough seas you’re never alone, and will often be accompanied on this spine-tingling adventure by soaring albatrosses and maybe even a protective pod of humpbacks and hourglass dolphins or two. Converging warm and cool ocean currents attract some spectacular animal life to the passage.
Day 4 — South Shetland Islands
The ice-coated Antarctic Peninsula forms perhaps the most accessible region of mainland Antarctica, lying a mere 480-miles away from South America, across the fabled waters of Drakes Passage. Lying close to the northwestern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, separated by the Bransfield Strait, the South Shetland Islands fall under the jurisdiction of the Antarctic Treaty, suspending claims on their sovereignty. Several countries maintain research bases here, and with plump elephant seals, and crowds of Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie Penguins also calling the islands home, it can even feel a little crowded at times. King George Island is the largest and most hospitable island, hosting the majority of the research stations - some of which are populated all-year-round by tiny, hardy crews. Don’t be fooled though, these islands offer extraordinary adventure in one of the most remote locations on earth. The triple peaks of Mount Foster tower above the archipelago, and you’ll feel your heart pumping a little quicker, as you sail into the core of Deception Island’s magnificent collapsed volcano caldera. Hike the luna landscapes within, and even dip into the improbably warm, geothermally-heated waters of Pendulum Cove. Elephant Island, meanwhile, is written deep into the annals of Antarctic expedition legend, as the site where Ernest Shackleton and the stricken crew of the Endurance miraculously survived a harsh Antarctic winter, in 1916. Discover even more reasons to visit this incredible icy kingdom and find out why many consider the South Shetland Islands to be the jewel in Antarctica’s Crown.
Days 5 & 6 — Antarctic Sound
Few voyages ignite the imagination like a journey down to one of the planet’s most remote, extreme and enchanting wilderness, Antarctica. An adventure in its purest form, only a handful of people will ever be lucky enough to experience the majestic beauty of these monochrome landscapes first-hand. The Antarctic Sound will be one of your first encounters of this whitewash kingdom, located at the northerly tip of the Antarctic Peninsula - which sprawls up like a tentacle towards Tierra del Fuego, South America’s most southerly point, otherwise known as the ‘End of the World’. Taking its name from the first ship to brave the passageway between the peninsular and the Joinville Island groups back in 1902, the Sound is a raw, sensory assault of imposing iceberg slabs, broken away from the disintegrating Larsen Ice Shelf. Come face-to-face with stadium-sized islands of ice and meet the extraordinary birdlife that call this whitewash kingdom home. Watch on, as colonies of Gentoo penguins hop around, and cape petrels sweep overhead, as the continent’s unique wildlife thrives around you.
Days 7 & 8 — Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula unravels upwards towards South America, reaching out a beckoning finger to the adventurous, who dare to explore this untamed realm. Stretching up from the heart of the world’s southernmost continent, the Antarctic Peninsula lies a mere 620 miles from Tierra del Fuego and, for many, offers a spectacular first taste of the snow-blanketed landscapes and colossal ice sculptures, which make up Earth’s least-explored continent. Unseen by humans until 1820 - a blink of an eye ago in relative terms - this is an adventure sure to make your hairs stand on end, as you experience the thrill of the truly unknown and extraordinary. The vast peninsula is sprinkled with research bases, which are at the frontline of human scientific endeavor, pushing to study and understand this unique landscape, its exceptional wildlife, and the impact that humans are having on this pristine continent. Witness cathedral-sized icebergs up close, and blue-hued glaciers, slowly slipping from imposing locations like Hope Bay. Blanched mountain peaks cover the peninsula, and you’ll find thousands of adorable Adelie penguin pairs thriving undisturbed in this peninsula’s unique setting.
Days 19 & 20 — Drake Passage
Return to South America.
Day 21 — Ushuaia, Argentina
Disembark in Ushuaia.
When traveling in remote regions tide, wind, ice and weather conditions determine the details of our itinerary. While we will do our best to maintain all suggested activities, some of these may be subject to change. Come with an open mind and a great sense of adventure, together we can turn any voyage into a wonderful expedition.
* Itinerary may be subject to change
Per Person USD Rates Antarctica 2021-22 |
Adventurer Class
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Explorer Class
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View Suite
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Vista Suite
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Veranda Suite
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Medallion Suite
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Silver Suite
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Grand Suite
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Owner's Suite
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Free R/T Int'l Air/Hotel. 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below. | $9,500$8,550 | $9,800$8,820 | $10,600$9,540 | $10,900$9,810 | $14,800$13,320 | $18,300$16,470 | $18,500$16,650 | $20,300$18,270 | $23,400$21,060Full |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel. 20% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 25% for Deluxe and below. | $23,600$18,880 | $25,000$20,000 | $27,100$21,680 | $28,600$22,880 | $41,300$33,040 | $49,600$39,680 | $53,100$42,480 | $58,800$47,040 | $66,100$52,880 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel. 20% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Deluxe and below. | $19,200$15,360 | $20,300$16,240 | $22,100$17,680 | $23,200$18,560 | $33,600$26,880 | $40,300$32,240 | $43,200$34,560 | $47,800$38,240 | $53,800$43,040 |
Free R/T Int'l Air, Hotel, Local Air. 20% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $17,700$14,160 | $18,500$14,800 | $19,600$15,680 | $20,100$16,080 | $27,600$22,080 | $34,000$27,200 | $36,200$28,960 | $37,900$30,320 | $41,600$33,280 |
Free R/T Int'l Air, Hotel, Local Air. 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $17,500$15,750 | $18,300$16,470 | $19,400$17,460 | $19,900$17,910 | $27,300$24,570 | $32,100$28,890 | $34,100$30,690 | $37,500$33,750 | $41,200$37,080 |
Free R/T Int'l Air, Hotel, Local Air. 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $18,500$16,650 | $19,000$17,100 | $20,700$18,630 | $21,200$19,080 | $29,200$26,280 | $36,100$32,490 | $36,500$32,850 | $42,100$37,890 | $46,400$41,760 |
Free R/T Int'l Air, Hotel, Local Air. 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 75% for Vista and below | $18,500$16,650 | $19,000$17,100 | $20,700$18,630 | $21,200$19,080 | $29,200$26,280 | $36,100$32,490 | $38,300$34,470 | $40,100$36,090 | $44,100$39,690 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel. 20% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below. | $14,900$11,920 | $15,500$12,400 | $16,600$13,280 | $17,500$14,000 | $24,100$19,280 | $28,400$22,720 | $30,200$24,160 | $33,200$26,560 | $36,500$29,200 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel. 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below. | $15,900$14,310 | $16,800$15,120 | $18,300$16,470 | $19,200$17,280 | $27,800$25,020 | $33,400$30,060 | $35,800$32,220 | $39,600$35,640 | $44,500$40,050 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel. 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below. | $29,900$26,910 | $31,700$28,530 | $34,400$30,960 | $36,200$32,580 | $52,300$47,070 | $62,800$56,520 | $67,300$60,570 | $74,500$67,050 | $83,700$75,330 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel. 20% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below. | $14,900$11,920 | $15,800$12,640 | $17,100$13,680 | $18,000$14,400 | $26,100$20,880 | $31,300$25,040 | $33,500$26,800 | $37,100$29,680 | $41,700$33,360 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel. 20% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below. | $14,900$11,920 | $15,800$12,640 | $17,100$13,680 | $18,000$14,400 | $26,100$20,880 | $31,300$25,040 | $33,500$26,800 | $37,100$29,680 | $41,700$33,360 |
Free R/T Int'l Air. 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 10% for Vista and below. | $15,900$14,310 | $16,700$15,030 | $18,300$16,470 | $19,200$17,280 | $27,800$25,020 | $33,400$30,060 | $35,700$32,130 | $39,700$35,730 | $44,000$39,600 |
Note: Prices for Silver Explorer can change without notice. We attempt to keep the listed rates as accurate as possible but occasionally they may not reflect the most current prices. Be sure to ask when you contact us for that day's price.
Fares include charter air and cruise only. International Air is NOT included.
There is NO Twinshare rate available on this ship and single supplement is 2x the Twin Price listed above.
All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
Per Person USD Rates Antarctica 2022-23 |
Adventurer Class
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Explorer Class
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View Suite
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Vista Suite
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Veranda Suite
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Medallion Suite
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Silver Suite
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Grand Suite
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Owner's Suite
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Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $10,900$9,810 | $11,500$10,350 | $12,300$11,070 | $12,800$11,520 | $17,600$15,840 | $20,700$18,630 | $21,900$19,710 | $23,900$21,510 | $26,500$23,850 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $15,800$14,220 | $16,400$14,760 | $17,600$15,840 | $18,400$16,560 | $25,500$22,950 | $30,000$27,000 | $31,700$28,530 | $35,100$31,590 | $38,700$34,830 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $15,800$14,220 | $16,400$14,760 | $17,600$15,840 | $18,400$16,560 | $25,500$22,950 | $30,000$27,000 | $31,700$28,530 | $35,100$31,590 | $38,700$34,830 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $15,800$14,220 | $16,400$14,760 | $17,600$15,840 | $18,400$16,560 | $25,500$22,950 | $30,000$27,000 | $31,700$28,530 | $35,100$31,590 | $38,700$34,830 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $25,800$23,220 | $26,900$24,210 | $29,000$26,100 | $30,400$27,360 | $42,900$38,610 | $51,000$45,900 | $54,200$48,780 | $60,000$54,000 | $66,200$59,580 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 75% for Vista and below | $25,800$23,220 | $26,900$24,210 | $29,000$26,100 | $30,400$27,360 | $42,900$38,610 | $51,000$45,900 | $54,200$48,780 | $60,000$54,000 | $66,200$59,580 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $19,800$17,820 | $20,700$18,630 | $22,200$19,980 | $23,200$20,880 | $32,500$29,250 | $38,500$34,650 | $40,700$36,630 | $45,100$40,590 | $49,800$44,820 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $19,800$17,820 | $20,700$18,630 | $22,200$19,980 | $23,200$20,880 | $32,500$29,250 | $38,500$34,650 | $40,700$36,630 | $45,100$40,590 | $49,800$44,820 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $18,900$17,010 | $19,900$17,910 | $21,400$19,260 | $22,400$20,160 | $31,200$28,080 | $37,000$33,300 | $39,200$35,280 | $43,300$38,970 | $47,700$42,930 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $15,800$14,220 | $16,500$14,850 | $17,700$15,930 | $18,400$16,560 | $25,500$22,950 | $30,100$27,090 | $32,000$28,800 | $35,200$31,680 | $38,800$34,920 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $15,800$14,220 | $16,500$14,850 | $17,700$15,930 | $18,400$16,560 | $25,500$22,950 | $30,100$27,090 | $32,000$28,800 | $35,200$31,680 | $38,800$34,920 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $30,900$27,810 | $32,200$28,980 | $34,700$31,230 | $36,400$32,760 | $51,600$46,440 | $61,400$55,260 | $65,300$58,770 | $72,300$65,070 | $79,900$71,910 |
Free R/T Int'l Air - R/T Local Air - Hotel 10% Discount (Prices in Red) If paid in full by Feb 28th 2021 Single Supplement reduced to 50% for Vista and below | $13,400$12,060 | $13,900$12,510 | $14,900$13,410 | $15,500$13,950 | $21,300$19,170 | $25,000$22,500 | $26,500$23,850 | $29,200$26,280 | $31,900$28,710 |
Note: Prices for Silver Explorer can change without notice. We attempt to keep the listed rates as accurate as possible but occasionally they may not reflect the most current prices. Be sure to ask when you contact us for that day's price.
Fares include Economy air or Reduced Business-Class air. In case promotional flights are not available or for guests not utilizing the promotional bundle offer, an air credit is available. One or two hotel nights/dayroom (pre or post cruise) may be included in the cruise price or come at special rates.
There is NO Twinshare rate available on this ship and single supplement is 2x the Twin Price listed above.
Single Occupancy and Third Guest Rates are available upon request.
Complimentary kayaking depending on weather and ice conditions. Available on a first-come basis prior to each kayaking departure.
All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
Owner's Suite 728 Sq Ft / 67 m² [Including private veranda (158 Sq Ft / 15 m²)] Balcony with wooden parquet and patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors • Living room with sitting area • Twin beds or queen-sized bed • Marbled bathroom, with full-sized bath and separate shower • Fitted wardrobe with personal safe • Vanity table with hair dryer • Writing desk • Illy® espresso machine • Afternoon canapés upon request • Dinner at officer’s table • Unlimited WiFi Internet access for 2 simultaneous devices • Two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment |
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Grand Suite 618 Sq Ft / 57 m² [Including private balcony (86 Sq Ft / 8 m²)] Balcony with wooden parquet and patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors • Living room with sitting area • Twin beds or queen-sized bed • Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower • Fitted wardrobe with personal safe • Vanity table with hair dryer • Writing desk • Illy® espresso machine • Afternoon canapés upon request • Dinner at officer’s table • Unlimited WiFi Internet access for 2 simultaneous devices • Two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segment |
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Silver Suite 422 Sq Ft / 39 m² [Including 2 French balconies (30 Sq Ft / 3 m²)] Silver Suites can accommodate three guests Two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling glass doors • Living room (with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest) • Twin beds or queen-sized bed • Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower • Fitted wardrobe with personal safe • Vanity table with hair dryer • Sitting area with writing desk • Unlimited WiFi Internet access for 2 simultaneous devices • Afternoon canapés upon request • Dinner at officer’s table |
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Medallion Suite 400 Sq Ft / 37 m² [Including private balcony (86 Sq Ft / 8 m²)] Balcony with wooden parquet and patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors • Twin beds or queen-sized bed • Marbled bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower • Fitted wardrobe with personal safe • Sitting area with writing desk • Vanity table with hair dryer • Unlimited WiFi Internet access for 2 simultaneous devices • Afternoon canapés upon request • Dinner at officer’s table |
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Veranda Suite 206-216 Sq Ft / 19-20 m² [Including a French balcony (16 Sq Ft / 1.5 m²)] French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors • Twin beds or queen-sized bed • Marbled bathroom with shower • Fitted wardrobe with personal safe • Sitting area with writing desk • Hair dryer • Unlimited WiFi Internet access for 2 simultaneous devices |
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Vista Suite 192 Sq Ft / 18 m² with large picture window Large picture window providing panoramic ocean views • Twin beds or queen-sized bed • Marbled bathroom with shower • Fitted wardrobe with personal safe • Sitting area with writing desk • Hair dryer • Unlimited WiFi Internet access for 1 simultaneous device |
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View Suite 192 Sq Ft / 18 m² with view window View Suites can accommodate young children on sofa bed View window • Twin beds or queen-sized bed • Marbled bathroom with shower • Fitted wardrobe with personal safe • Sitting area with writing desk • Hair dryer • Unlimited WiFi Internet access for 1 simultaneous device |
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Explorer Suite 175-190 Sq Ft / 16-18 m² with view window View window • Twin beds or queen-sized bed • Marbled bathroom with shower • Fitted wardrobe with personal safe • Sitting area with writing desk • Hair dryer • Unlimited WiFi Internet access for 1 simultaneous device |
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Adventurer Suite 157-167 Sq Ft / 14-15 m² with 2 portholes Two portholes • Twin beds or queen-sized bed • Marbled bathroom with shower • Fitted wardrobe with personal safe • Sitting area with writing desk • Hair dryer • Unlimited WiFi Internet access for 1 simultaneous device |
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All suites feature: Connecting Suites: 702/704, 703/705, 500/502, 501/503, 504/506, 505/507, 510/512, 511/513 |