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18 or 19 nt Mawson's Antarctica

This vessel has itineraries in the following regions

Kimberley, Antarctica, Papua New Guinea, Whitsundays, Tasmania, Asia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Great Barrier Reef,

Orion

mawson's antarctica - commonwelath bay cruise

STATEROOM categories	2011 earlybirds* PP Twin share			2011 - full fare pp twin share *19 Nights*	2012 - FULL FARE PP TWIN SHARE *18 NIGHTS*
STATEROOM categories	5% off	10% off	15% off	2011 - full fare pp twin share *19 Nights*	2012 - FULL FARE PP TWIN SHARE *18 NIGHTS*
Stateroom B	$19,418	$18,396	$17,374	$20,440	$19,365
Stateroom A	$22,548	$21,361	$20,174	$23,735	$22,485
Junior Suite	$26,785	$25,375	$23,965	$28,195	$26,710
Deluxe Suite	$29,331	$27,787	$26,243	$30,875	$29,250
French Balcony Suite	$35,012	$33,169	$31,326	$36,855	$34,915
Owner's Suite	$40,574	$38,439	$36,303	$42,710	$40,555

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Voyage Summary

For many, the highlight of the voyage is a visit to Cape Denison, the site of Sir Douglas Mawson's hut from the historic 1911-1913 expedition; a time capsule from a great era of exploration. This is one of the most exclusive places on earth - more people have stood at the top of Mt Everest than have stood inside this historic hut. The voyage also takes us to Port Martin, the site of 100 grounded icebergs, allowing our guests to get up close and view these amazing sites; and Dumont d'Urville, the French base renowned for its rich local wildlife, including colonies of Adelie and Emperor penguins.

The 2011/12 Antarctic season will be Sir Douglas Mawson's Centenary. To celebrate, the 1 December 2011 departure begins with an exclusive Mawsons Hut Centenary Dinner in Hobart.

Although our itinerary to the extreme sub-Antarctic and Antarctic regions is based on many years of collective experience, prevailing weather and ice conditions in this area of the world are unpredictable, mother nature dictates our course. These are not cruises they are true expeditions to what can be the most inhospitable region on earth. Bring with you a spirit of adventure and flexibility

Departs 01 December 2011 - 19 night cruise

HOBART TO BLUFF (INVERCARGILL, NZ) ITINERARY
DAY 1         Hobart, Tasmania
DAY 2-7      At sea
DAY 8-12    Commonwealth Bay region
DAY 13-15 At sea
DAY 16       Macquarie Island
DAY 17       At sea
DAY 18       Auckland Islands, New Zealand
DAY 19       Snares Islands, New Zealand
DAY 20       Bluff (Invercargill), New Zealand

Departs 03 January2012 - 18 night cruise

HOBART TO BLUFF (INVERCARGILL, NZ) ITINERARY
DAY 1         Hobart, Tasmania
DAY 2-7      At sea
DAY 8-11    Commonwealth Bay region
DAY 12-14 At sea
DAY 15       Macquarie Island
DAY 16       At sea
DAY 17       Auckland Islands, New Zealand
DAY 18       Snares Islands, New Zealand
DAY 19       Bluff (Invercargill), New ZealandDeparts