Antarctica Photography Expedition 2021 with Daniel Kordan

• Available: Jan. - Dec.
• Duration: 11 days
• Activities: Whale Watching, Sight Seeing, Boat Trip, Bird watching, Photo Tours, Photo Workshop
• Difficulty: Easy
• Languages: English

• Arrival transfer from airport to hotel on Day 1 (preferred flights only)

• One night’s hotel accommodation with breakfast in Punta Arenas on Day 1

• Transfer from hotel to airport in Punta Arenas on Day 2

• Flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island on Day 2

• Transfer to downtown Ushuaia or airport on Day 11

• On-board accommodation during voyage including daily cabin service

• All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage

• Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner

• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages

• All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises

• Educational lectures and guiding services from expedition team

• Access to our onboard doctor and basic medical services

• A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket

• Complimentary use of Muck boots during the voyage

• Comprehensive pre-departure information

• A printed photo book produced with photos from your voyage

• Port surcharges, permits and landing fees

• All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, Wi-Fi, email or phone charges.

• Optional activity surcharges

• Optional excursions not included in the itinerary

• Hotels and meals not included in itinerary

• Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges

• Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination charges

• Airport arrival or departure taxes

• Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary

• International or domestic flights to or within South America, unless specified

X-BOW™

This custom-designed ship is at the forefront of nautical technology. It features patented marine engineering X-BOW™ technology – an inverted bow concept – to make sailing on the open ocean just like a breeze.

Hydraulic viewing platforms

Meanwhile, unique hydraulic viewing platforms will provide you with uninterrupted views of the spectacular landscape and passing wildlife without disturbing them in their natural habitat.

Zodiac launching platform

When you’re reading to get up close and personal with the penguins or to traverse areas that the Greg Mortimer simply can’t reach, specially designed platforms will launch you on your way aboard Zodiacs easily and quickly, allowing you more time to explore the landscape and to photograph the marine life and seabirds during each landing.

Custom-built activity platform

On the off-chance that you’ll find some spare time, a number of optional activities such as kayaking, diving, ski touring are also available, designed in consultation with the ship’s expert activity guides.

Environmentally-friendly

In this day and age, climate change and carbon emissions are of major concern and factors which everyone in the world should be helping to manage. At Iceland Photo Tours, we believe in preserving and protecting our environment. We are proud to use the Greg Mortimer as it has lower energy consumption, reduced emissions into the air and sea, high fuel efficiency, reduced light pollution which minimises disruption towards wildlife, as well as lower on-board plastic use. The ship is also able to float anchorless while launching Zodiacs, meaning less disturbance to the delicate sea floor.

Safety features

Of course, your safety is our priority. As such, the Greg Mortimer features up-to-date and concise safety technology with return-to-port equipment that enables the ship to maintain its operating systems and comfort in the event of engine failure. The Greg Mortimer is also Polar Code 6 compliant, holds BV class and is fully compliant with the latest SOLAS requirements.

In the event of an incident or accident, a trained medical team will be on-hand throughout your journey aboard the Greg Mortimer, providing all necessary treatment from the ship’s fully-equipped medical centre, allowing you to concentrate on your adventure without worrying about your wellbeing.

The Antarctic Fly/Sail Experience

This expedition is designed to maximise your time in Antarctica and South Georgia, utilising a fly and sail experience between Punta Arenas and King George Island that results in less travel overall during the round-trip to and from our destination.

Your Expedition Jacket

Every participant will receive an expedition jacket from our partners, Aurora Expeditions, upon boarding the ship. This custom-designed 2-in-1 jacket offers sophisticated styling with a warm interior and is perfect for wearing over base layers during your Zodiac excursions.

Your Exclusive Photo Book

As part of this workshop, you will receive a complimentary photo book from our partners, Aurora Expeditions. This very special keepsake will be a lasting reminder of your adventure, featuring your sailing coordinates, photographs during your voyage, as well as the daily programs that you participate in.

Ship and cabin information

The Greg Mortimer is specially designed to offer you an incredibly relaxing experience after a long day of exploring the Antarctic. Each stateroom includes a private bathroom, personal storage, twin and double-bed configuration options, international power outlets, daily cabin service, as well as all of the basic amenities that you will expect to need onboard.

Four of the five stateroom categories offer views from spectacular floor to ceiling windows, allowing you prime position to observe marine wildlife with comfort and privacy. Most of the staterooms also feature a private balcony, for those wonderful moments spent taking in the fresh air of the salty ocean.

If you’re part of a family or a group, then you’ll love the interconnecting staterooms aboard the Greg Mortimer, which offer more privacy for those who still want to be close.

Whatever type of stateroom you choose to stay in, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the fully-serviced accommodation aboard the Greg Mortimer.

Balcony Stateroom

There are 58 Balcony Staterooms aboard the Greg Mortimer. All feature en-suite bathrooms, sweeping views of the ocean with floor to ceiling windows, and balconies from which you can take in the glorious fresh air. In addition, a select number of Balcony Staterooms are also connecting rooms, which are perfect for families or small groups.

Ship Life

During this expedition, the Greg Mortimer will be your home away from home. As such, it has been designed to meet your every need during your adventure to Antarctica!

Onboard observation points

There are several dedicated observation points aboard the Greg Mortimer, which are perfect for spotting birds, watching wildlife and taking in the scenery as it floats past. An indoor 180-degree lounge and outdoor 360-degree open deck, as well as two hydraulic viewing platforms and a 270-degree open sundeck offer plenty of space to mingle or to photograph the world as it passes by. At Iceland Photo Tours, we have an open bridge policy, meaning that you can come up to the bridge at any time to see what the captain and officers of the ship are up to. You’ll be able to have a first-hand glimpse at the inner workings of the Greg Mortimer, from navigational practices to observing mapping techniques. The opportunities aboard this ship are endless!

Shore excursions

Depending on the weather conditions and itinerary, it will be possible to make two or three landings on a daily basis. During these landings, we will explore the landscape to our heart’s content, photographing rock formations, historic huts and colonies of penguins. Our adventures will be made possible by using some of the Greg Mortimer’s 15 Zodiacs, allowing you to maximise your time on shore. The launching platforms at sea level make each transfer easier, faster and safer, enabling you to make the most of your shooting time.

Activity options

If you find yourself with some free time, then you have the option of participating in a range of activities offered from the Greg Mortimer, such as kayaking, skiing, diving and climbing. All activities are overseen by the ship’s activity experts and take place from a specially designed launching platform aboard the ship.

Dining

From the moment that you step aboard the Greg Mortimer, you’ll be treated to complimentary coffee, tea and snack facilities, in addition to the range of different menu options and courses that you’ll receive for each meal.

All meals will be served in a large dining room, where you’ll be able to enjoy a large range of house wines, beers and soft drinks included with the dinner service.

On the last day aboard the Greg Mortimer, there will be a special farewell four-course dinner and cocktails – a delightful way for you to reflect upon your time exploring the Antarctic wilderness and to consolidate friendships with your fellow travellers and the rest of your expedition team.

On-board entertainment

There is plenty to do onboard the Greg Mortimer, which is perfect for when you have time to relax between excursions. During the day, presentations will be held in the spacious lecture room, including topics on the history and culture of Antarctica to biology and climate change. Meanwhile, a multimedia room will keep all photographers entertained.

For those keen to watch the surroundings, there are two bars and lounges featuring stunning floor to ceiling windows that will make wildlife spotting all the more enjoyable. A library with books and maps will keep you educated, while a Wellness Centre complete with gym equipment, sauna and spa promises to keep you healthy and fit. There’s no better place to treat yourself to a massage when you’re feeling a little sore at the end of the day!

13 – 23 January 2021 – Guided by Daniel Kordan, Raymond Hoffman and Kah-Wai Lin

A deposit of 5000 USD is due upon registration and will secure your spot on this photography expedition.

Second payment of 5000 USD is due by April 1, 2020.

Final balance will be due by August 16, 2020

We strongly recommend you to get Trip Cancellation & Travel Insurance after booking your trip. If you cancel the trip you will be refunded according to the following schedule, based on the full fee of the Workshop:

Greater than 180 days from the start date of the Expedition: Full refund minus $2500.
120 days or more: 50% refund
Less than 120 days: no refund

Refunds will be paid by the same method that the original payment was made.

We highly recommend that you get a travel and medical insurance. Your own domestic medical insurance and private health scheme will not cover you whilst you are overseas.

The tour will always dependent on weather, as the weather can be highly unpredictable. Likewise, sightings of wildlife will be dependent on the movements of the animals themselves and cannot be guaranteed.