TRAFALGAR has launched
cruises to Antarctica
– a first for the tour
operator. The cruises will
be operated in partnership
with Poseidon Adventures on
board the Sea Spirit.
Passengers will arrive in
Ushuaia, Argentina, on day
one and spend the first
night in Arakur Spa Hotel.
On the second day of the
tour, passengers will board
the cruise and depart for
Antarctica, sailing through
the Beagle Channel, Drake
Passage, South Shetland
Islands and Antarctic
Peninsula, before returning
to Ushuaia.
Highlights include: Seal
and penguin spotting, 11
breakfasts, eight lunches
and eight dinners, optional
experiences and free time.
All porterage and local
charges, hotel tips, charges
and local taxes are included,
as well as a travel director
and separate driver, VIP
entry to many sights, and
airport shuttle transfers on
the first and last day of the
tour. Flights are excluded.
Bookings open at the
end of this year, with two
departures in February
2019 and two departures in
December 2019.
Teresa Richardson, head
of marketing of The Travel
Corporation, told TNW that
the cruise was aimed at
adventure seekers. “This
tour is for people who
are looking for a unique,
educational and authentic
expedition-style quest.”
She added that Trafalgar
had seen an increase in
client interest in travel to
Antarctica. “Over the years
our client feedback has
demonstrated an interest
in the destination. More of
our travellers are seeking
adventure.”
Divan Viljoen, marketing
campaign manager for
Cruiseabout FCTG, agreed.
“The tours will attract the
SA market as it has become
more adventurous. A trip to
Antarctica with a reputable
operator like Trafalgar is a
perfect match. There are
clients who would love to do
this bucket-list journey.”
He added that the pricing
was competitive. “A unique,
once-in-a-lifetime luxury
experience like this will, of
course, come at a price,
and there are clients out
there who would be willing
to pay this premium for such
an amazing journey. Not
everyone can say they have
been to Antarctica.”
