Several weeks ago we told you about Canadian polar operator One Ocean Expeditions, and their exciting plan to add a third expedition ship to their fleet, the RCGS Resolute.
Just this week, schedules for the new ship landed on our desk, and there’s some exciting opportunities for travellers to experience the best of the white continent and surrounds.
Resolute’s inaugural voyage for One Ocean Expeditions (she previously operated as the award-winning Hanseatic for Hapag Lloyd) commences on 6 November 2018, with a ten day Antarctica Peninsula Adventure. Over the following five months she will operate a total of 12 voyages to the Peninsula, some including exploration of South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.
There’s also a special ‘Antarctica Off the Beaten Track” expedition, which – as the name suggests – takes in some of the lesser-known parts of the seventh continent, along with a Christmas in Antarctica voyage.
Resolute’s 2018/19 southern season concludes with a unique 13 day voyage exploring Chile’s Fjords between Ushuaia and Valparaiso.
Here’s your first look at Resolute’s full schedule for the 2018/19 Antarctic season:
| 2018 / 19 Dates | Itinerary | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| November 6 - 16 | Antarctic Peninsula Adventure | 10 |
| November 16 - 28 | Antarctic Off the Beaten Track | 12 |
| November 28 - December 10 | Antarctic Peninsula Explorer | 12 |
| December 10 - 20 | Antarctic Peninsula Adventure | 10 |
| December 20 - 30 | Christmas in Antarctica | 10 |
| December 30 - January 17 | Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 19 |
| January 17 - 30 | Journey Below the Antarctic Circle | 13 |
| January 30 - February 17 | Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 19 |
| February 17 - March 1 | Antarctic Peninsula Explorer | 12 |
| March 1 - 11 | Antarctic Peninsula Adventure | 10 |
| March 11 - 21 | Antarctic Peninsula Adventure | 10 |
| March 21 - 31 | Antarctic Peninsula Adventure | 10 |
| March 31 - April 12 | Chilean Fjords Adventure | 13 |
Introducing RCGS Resolute
Resolute is modern, well appointed, safe and ice-strengthened to 1A classification. Accommodating just 146 expeditioners, there are spaces ideally suited to every need throughout the ship. Spacious outer decks provide stunning 360 degree viewing platforms perfect for photography, wildlife watching, birding and appreciating expansive views. The salt water plunge pool, large relaxation deck, hot water jacuzzi are all located aft of the wellness centre (massage therapy, Finnish Sauna, steam room) and well equipped exercise room. Inside there are multiple areas to explore ranging from the well-appointed theatre-style presentation room, aft observation lounge and bar, forward observation lounge and bar, and both dining rooms. Add in the One Ocean Expeditions multimedia room, and mobile laboratory and the opportunities are endless.
RCGS Resolute joins Akademik Ioffe and Akademik Sergey Vavilov under the One Ocean Expeditions banner, to offer one of the most capable, safe, and exclusive expedition cruise fleets in the industry.
To book your Antarctic expedition cruise aboard RCGS Resolute contact the polar cruise experts from Expedition Cruise Specialists on 1800 90 20 80 or email [email protected]
