Last Chance to Sail Antarctica With Crystal

In April I wrote about possible upcoming limits on cruise itineraries to Antarctica. The cruise lines are taking this seriously and many are taking the region off their schedules in 2011. Crystal Cruises has announced that the Symphony's December 20th sailing will be the last chance to sail this line to Antarctica.

Antarctica Holiday

• December 20—Buenos Aires, Argentina
• December 21—Buenos Aires, Argentina
• December 22—Montevideo, Uruguay
• December 23—Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean
• December 24—Puerto Madryn, Argentina
• December 25—Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean
• December 26—Falkland Islands/Port Stanley, U.K.
• December 27—Cruising the Drake Passage
• December 29–30—Cruising Antarctica
• December 31—Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean
• January 1—Cruising Cape Horn / Ushuaia, Argentina
• January 2—Ushaia, Argentina
• January 3—Punta Arenas, Chile
• January 4–5—Cruising the Chilean Fjords
• January 6—Puerto Montt, Chile
• January 7—Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
• January 8—Valparaiso, Chile

This is an interesting itinerary since you embark in South America where it's summer and then cruise to the land of snow and ice that is Antarctica. In addition, you'll experience Crystal's holiday decorations, celebrations, and special dinners. (Over $100,000 worth of seasonal decorations will adorn Crystal Symphony during the holidays.)

Cruise fares start at $8,995 per person, double occupancy.

For more information, talk with your travel agent or visit Crystal Cruises' website.

—Andrea M. Rotondo

Photo courtesy of Crystal Cruises