Hi all,

After a successful last season, this coming summer has filled up quickly, but there are still a few opportunities left..... for more read on.

Last season in 06/07 Ben was put into the skipper’s seat onboard 'Australis' & managed to push further south than we have ever been before. On the last trip of the season ‘Australis’ supported a New Zealand mountaineering party who climbed an amazing total of 12 peaks along the Antarctic Peninsula as well as many other ski-tours & ice climbs. A truly exceptional achievement!!
Our new sea kayaks have proved to be a great success providing an even closer experience with the elements & nature.
‘Australis’ is now in Ushuaia being prepared for next season when we plan to explore the spectacular Tierra del Fuego, including the Magellan Straits. From September through December we are supporting a BBC film unit producing a 10-part series documentary, before we head south to the Antarctic Peninsula to see all that the 07/08 summer has to offer.
Finally in April 2008, we plan to sail north to Greenland, Labrador, Newfoundland & Nova Scotia, where we will explore as far north as we can & mix with the locals, soaking up the history along the way. You can join us & enjoy an experience of a lifetime, just read our Greenland page for more details or contact us direct.

Regards,

Roger.

Antarctic Peninsula 2007/08.

• 4 berths available on both our 28 day & 35 day trips to the Antarctic Peninsula.

Antarctic Peninsula
Departing Ushuaia Argentina - 28 Days
Proposed date: 16th Jan to 12th Feb 2008
Cost per person: AUD $9,800
4 berths available.

Antarctic Peninsula
Departing Ushuaia Argentina - 35 Days
Proposed date: 20th Feb to 25th Mar 2008
Cost per person: AUD $12,250
4 berths available.

Patagonia, Tierra Del Fuego & Torres Del Paine 2007.

•  A 14 day cruise from Ushuaia through Tierra Del Fuego & the Megellens Strait then on to Puerto Natales at the gateway of Tores Del Paine.

Travel through the Patagonian Fiords to take in the glaciers & spectacular mountain scenery. This is ideal for those who don't want to be in the open ocean but want to experience Alaska-type scenery without the people & enjoy calm peaceful anchorages every night. We will go kayaking, walking, filming, zodiac cruising & generally explore this rarely seen part of our world.

The perfect opportunity to combine sea travel with an experience in Torres Del Paine National Park.

Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego & Torres del Paine
Departing Ushuaia Argentina - 14 Days
Proposed date: 28th October to 10th November 2007
Cost per person: AUD $3,000
9 berths available

Greenland 2008.

• We are planning 2 trips in Greenland to explore the west coast from Nuuk (Godthab) northwards up to Disko Bay & beyond as conditions allow. We will kayak, climb & explore taking in the history, wildlife & the spectacular scenery.

Greenland - Trip 1 West coast
Departing Nuuk - 28 days
Proposed date: 16th June - 13 th July 2008
Cost per person: $ 9,500 AUD
3 berths available.

Greenland - Trip 2 West coast
Departing Nuuk - 28 days
Proposed date: 21st July - 17th August 2008
Cost per person: $ 9,500 AUD
4 berths available.

Atlantic 2008.

• Atlantic Ocean passages are perfect for those in need of 'Sea time' for the purpose of qualifications or simply an opportunity to enjoy a long ocean passage from the deep south to the far north.

Ushuaia to Halifax, Nova Scotia
Proposed date: 1st April - 30th May 2008
Cost per person: $3,500 AUD
berths available.

St. Johns to Cape Town or Ushuaia
Proposed date: 1st Sep - 31st Oct 2008
Cost per person: $3,500 AUD
berths available.

Ocean Facts + Figures.
• Did you know Polar bears actually have black skin! The polar bear's hair appears white to us because the rough inner surfaces of the hollow hairs reflect visible light. Ultraviolet light from the sun travels down the core of each hair where it is soaked up and stored by the bear's black skin.

Find out more...

Underwater Ice Photography.
• During the past several Antarctic seasons I have been working on an Underwater Ice Photography project aimed at producing a series of limited run Fine Art prints.
I only have one image in the gallery so far but this is the entrée of what is to come when I have a show of my own.
If you are around Sydney & have the time, drop into the Underwater Australia gallery in Surry Hills, where the work is a part of the permanent collection.

Ben.

Find out more...

New members.
• If you know of anyone who is interested in traveling to out of the way places why not send their email address (with their permission) to ben@ocean-expeditions.com so that they can keep in touch.

Bookings for 2007/08. Check out the itinerary page for details

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