Accommodation

Aboard the Expedition in triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window, 9 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed.

Checklist

Documents:• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)• Passport (required) (With photocopies)• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Expedition:• Binoculars (highly recommended)• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)• Credit cards (Please note the Expedition is cashless and only accepts credit cards for payment.)• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)• Drybag (To protect your camera and belongings on Zodiac landings)• Ear plugs• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)• Flashlight/torch (Recommended for Antarctic camping)• Fleece jacket or warm layer• Fleece top/sweater• Footwear (good gripping) (Please note that open toed shoes are not allowed in public spaces on the Expedition.)• Hat• Long pants/jeans• Moisturizer/lip balm• Moneybelt• Motion sickness tablets• Outlet adapter (Electricity onboard is 220AC electrical outlets, with European 2 pin round holes, as well as 110-volt shaving sockets in the bathroom for electric razors only.)• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)• Scarf (Or neck warmer.)• Shirts/t-shirts• Sleepwear• Sunblock (Antarctica is a desert!)• Sunglasses• Swimwear• Thermal base layer• Thermal underwear• Toiletries (Shampoo and shower gel are provided aboard the Expedition.)• Walking poles (if desired)• Warm hat• Warm waterproof gloves• Watch and alarm clock• Waterproof pants (Mandatory for all Zodiac landings)• Wool/Heavy socksHealth & Safety:• Hand sanitizer (required)• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Group Leader

One expedition team member per 10 guests.

Group Size Notes

Max 128 aboard the Expedition.

Highlights

Explore ancient Viking settlement sites in the Shetland Islands, Search for basking sharks near Hermaness Nature Reserve, Visit the towering bird cliffs of Foula to spot a variety of seabirds in one of Scotland’s most remote habitats, Gain deeper insight into the Scottish Isles through expert lectures and on-site briefings, Stand among Neolithic wonders on the Orkney Islands, including the remarkably preserved village of Skara Brae

Meal Budget

Optional Activities

Keine optionale Aktivitäten

Start / Finish

Edinburgh nach Greenock

Transport

Expedition, Zodiac, private vehicle, walking.

Minimum Age

Minimum age of 10 years for this trip.

Inklusivleistungen

• 9 nts aboard the Expedition. Arrival transfer. Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs. Insulated, waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16. Expedition parka.
• 9 Frühstück, 8 Mittagessen, 9 Abendessen