ANTARCTICA’S ROSS SEA

Emperors of the Antarctic Expedition

Dear Adventurer,

No matter how many times you have visited the great white continent of Antarctica, you have probably never stood
surrounded by the lords of that land, emperor penguins, the largest of all penguin species and regarded as the
most difficult birds to see in their natural habitat. During this voyage Antarctica is bathed in almost 24 hours of
continuous daylight, reflecting off enormous glaciers and towering icebergs beset in mile after mile of frozen fast
ice. Combine this splendor with the most majestic of penguins and the sub-Antarctic islands of New Zealand and
Australia, and you have our 31-day Ross Sea expedition.

In terms of diversity and contrast, the sub-Antarctic islands of the eastern hemisphere have few equals. On Macquarie,
thousands of king penguins jostle for space with millions of royal penguins. Classified as nature reserves and
administered by the New Zealand Department of Conservation—the Snares, Auckland, and Campbell Islands are
safe havens for countless birds and mammals seeking breeding grounds. We will search for endemic species such
as the Campbell Island teal, Auckland Island shag, and Snares crested penguin along with handsome yellow-eyed
penguins and the majestic southern royal albatross, which breed throughout the sub-Antarctic islands.

We plan to spend ten days in the Ross Sea region searching for emperor penguins and the elusive Ross seal.
Ice conditions determine our exact schedule, but we hope to land on the continent in the vicinity of Cape Adare,
Cape Hallet, and Terra Nova Bay. Helicopter flightseeing over the Dry Valleys is a special highlight.

We are offering this voyage aboard one of our favorite icebreakers, the Kapitan Khlebnikov, in conjunction with
Quark Expeditions. It will be a voyage celebrating the ship as it is her penultimate voyage; she is ending her service
in the spring of 2012. Zegrahm Expeditions cofounders Mike Messick, Peter Harrison, and Shirley Metz will join
Quark’s expedition team along with a contingent of experts who will lecture on the history, geology, and marine and
bird life of the Antarctic continent and sub-Antarctic islands. We hope you can join us on this truly exceptional voyage.

Warmest regards,

Jon Nicholson
President

ANTARCTICA’S ROSS SEA
ITInERARy
For Zegrahm Expeditions (joining operator
Quark Expeditions.)
Monday & Tuesday, November 7 & 8, 2011
USA / Day lost crossing the International
Date Line
Depart on your independent flights from the USA.
Wednesday, November 9
Christchurch, new zealand
Arrive in Christchurch, a fitting place to begin
our voyage to the Ross Sea. In 1908 Shackleton
stayed in Christchurch before he embarked for
Antarctica. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Thursday, November 10
Lyttelton / Embark Kapitan Khlebnikov
Embark the Kapitan Khlebnikov and follow in great
Antarctic explorers’ footsteps. Like Shackleton,
Robert Falcon Scott boarded a ship in Lyttelton
when he began his journey to the South Pole.
Friday, November 11
At Sea
Th is is the penultimate voyage as an expedition
vessel for the legendary Kapitan Khlebnikov. Today
the expedition team reminisces about the discovery
of emperor penguin rookeries, the first visit to
the Dry Valleys, and all the other firsts made
possible by this icebreaker. Special guest Nigel
Watson, Director of the Antarctic Heritage Trust
(NZ), cares for the expedition bases left by Scott,
Shackleton, and Borchgrevink in the Ross Sea
Region of Antarctica and provides insight into the
current efforts to save the historic bases.
Saturday, November 12
Snares Islands
Landings are not permitted in the Snares Islands.
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site the
Snares are without terrestrial mammals, making
it a superb environment for birds and seals. Fur
seals and penguins line the kelp-covered shores,
aboard Zodiacs we cruise around the islands, home
to endemic bird species such as the Snares tomtit,
Snares fern bird, and the Snares crested penguin.
Sunday & Monday, November 13 & 14
Auckland Islands
The Auckland Islands are also a UNESCO
World Heritage Site and Enderby, the largest
island of the archipelago, is one of two of the
islands that visitors are permitted to explore.
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November 7 – December 7, 2011 | Aboard the Kapitan Khlebnikov
The rare yellow-eyed penguin breeds here, as do
endemic Auckland shags.
Tuesday, November 15
Campbell Island
Campbell Island was declared a nature reserve
in 1954 and vigorous eradication of introduced
species has resulted in the successful return of
seabirds and recovery of native vegetation. Birders
and photographers thrill to close encounters with
southern royal and light-mantled sooty albatross
and Hooker’s sea lions. Broad bays, vertical head-
lands, and surf-washed beaches serve as backdrop
to our exploration.
Wednesday & Thursday, November 16 & 17
At Sea
Soaring albatross and petrels circle the vessel,
as we follow in the wake of Scott, Mawson, and
Shackleton to the Ross Sea. A dramatic drop
in water temperature represents the Antarctic
Convergence and our fi rst icebergs herald the
frozen splendor of Antarctica. Our naturalists
will be on deck to help spot and identify seabirds
and marine mammals. Our ship’s historian will
begin recounting the history and heroic tales of
the Ross Sea region and Antarctica.
Friday, November 18
Cape Adare, Antarctica
Views of the 12,000-foot Admiralty Mountains
herald our arrival at Cape Adare, discovered in
1841 by Captain James Ross. Here we see the
hut where Carsten Borchgrevink was the fi rst to
over winter on the Antarctic Continent in 1899.
Special guest Nigel Watson provides insight
EMpERoR pEngUInS
into the hut’s preservation. Cape Adare is also
home to 260,000 pairs of Adelie penguins, the
largest rookery anywhere of this species.
Saturday – Tuesday, November 19 – 29
The Ross Sea
From Cape Adare, the Kapitan Khlebnikov
negotiates the ice of the Ross Sea, steaming
southward into the historic heart of Antarctic
exploration. The next 10 days are spent exploring
the coast along Victoria Land. The captain and
expedition leader assess daily conditions and
take full advantage of every opportunity to make
landings by Zodiac or helicopter. Weather, sea,
and ice conditions determine our exact itinerary.
Visit several rookeries of emperor and Adelie
penguins, and take in the breathtaking scenery
of glaciers and tabular icebergs. We also visit
McMurdo Station and Scott Base, and historic
huts erected by Scott and Shackleton. If conditions
permit, participate in a fl ight to the Dry Valleys,
accessible only by helicopter.
Wednesday & Thursday, November 30 – December 1
Balleny Islands
The uninhabited Balleny Islands straddle the
Antarctic Circle. Adelie and chinstrap penguins
breed here and we go ashore and cruise in Zodiacs
past ice tongues in the channels and bays.
Friday, December 2
At Sea
Today we bid Antarctica farewell as the ship
crosses the Antarctic Convergence once more.
Search for birds and marine mammals on deck,
attend lectures, and relax as we head north.
Saturday & Sunday, December 3 & 4
Macquarie Island
This remote island sanctuary, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, is home to an astounding
three million royal penguins and 100,000 king
penguins. Large groups of southern elephant
seals slumber on the island’s sandy beaches and
there is a rich variety of other wildlife to find and
observe. Our landings depend on permissions as
well as local weather and sea conditions.
Monday & Tuesday, December 5 & 6
At Sea
We recap our experience and celebrate this penul-
timate voyage with the captain’s farewell dinner.
Wednesday, December 7
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia /
Disembark / USA
After breakfast disembark and transfer to
the airport for homeward flights. Cross the
International Date Line arriving home on
December 7.
Expedition Staff
Zegrahm co-founders Mike Messick, Peter
Harrison, and Shirley Metz will join Quark’s
stellar team for this expedition. Experts in
natural history, geology, and Antarctic history
will lend an educational component to our
voyage through lectures, recaps, and guided
excursions.
THE ICEBREAKER
KAPITAN KHLEBNIKOV
The Warstsila Company, Finland, the world’s
leading builder of icebreakers, constructed
the Kapitan Khlebnikov in 1981. Not simply
an ice-reinforced ship, the Khlebnikov is a
powerful working icebreaker designed for
the challenging conditions of frozen polar
seas. The Khlebnikov was refurbished to
accommodate passengers in 54 outside
cabins and suites, all with en suite facilities.
Cabins are spacious and comfortable. Public
areas include a lounge, two dining rooms,
digitally-equipped lecture room, small
heated indoor pool and gymnasium, library,
and sauna. Views are excellent from the
bridge and large open decks. In addition
to its fleet of Zodiac landing craft, the
Khlebnikov uses two helicopters for ice
reconnaissance and passenger excursions.
Ship registry: Russia.
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rates Kapitan Khlebnikov
$45,890 per person, double occupancy
(standard cabin) deck plan
Contact our office regarding the rates and
availability of suites and singles.
rates include
• Icebreaker voyage and onboard lecture program
• All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners throughout the voyage
• All helicopter transfers, aerial sightseeing, shore landings,
and excursions per the daily program
• A high quality parka to keep, and a pair of waterproof
boots on loan for shore landings
• Emergency Evacuation Assurance for all passengers
to a maximum of $100,000 per person
• Gratuities are included, as always Zegrahm will take
care of these for you
• Hotel accommodation, dinner, and breakfast in
Christchurch as per the itinerary
Not Included
All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport
arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent
arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; travel
insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar
charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/fax/telephone charges,
additional private helicopter flying time can be purchased
on board when helicopters are available.
Air Fare
A tentative flight schedule is available upon request.
Zegrahm Expeditions will contact you approximately
180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize
your flight plans. As of December 2009, the approximate
economy air fare as listed in the itinerary is $1,650
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1. Reservations: A $2,000 U.S. per person deposit, along with a
completed and signed Reservation Form, will reserve a place for you
on this Zegrahm Expeditions, Inc., d/b/a Zegrahm Expeditions (ZE),
program. An additional deposit of 25% of the expedition fare is due
one year prior to the voyage, with the balance due 120 days prior to
departure. Air fare is due at time of issuance. All prices are quoted in
U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Credit cards accepted for
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