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Ross Sea Odyssey - Douglas Mawson

25 days
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Start and end in Dunedin
4.5
7,931 traveler reviews
Ross Sea Odyssey - Douglas Mawson - Explore!

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Dunedin and meet fellow travelers
  • Set sail and enjoy onboard luxury
  • Discover Subantarctic Islands' biodiversity
  • Experience ice-bound Antarctica and wildlife
  • Visit historic sites and Macquarie Island

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Dunedin
  2. Day 2 Embark the Douglas Mawson
  3. Day 3 At Sea
  4. Day 4 New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
  5. Day 5 New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
  6. Day 6 New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
  7. Day 7 At Sea
  8. Day 8 At Sea
  9. Day 9 At Sea
  10. Day 10 At Sea
  11. Day 11 Victoria Land Coast and the Ross Sea
  12. Day 12 Victoria Land Coast and the Ross Sea
  13. Day 13 Victoria Land Coast and the Ross Sea
  14. Day 14 Victoria Land Coast and the Ross Sea
  15. Day 15 Victoria Land Coast and the Ross Sea
  16. Day 16 Victoria Land Coast and the Ross Sea
  17. Day 17 Victoria Land Coast and the Ross Sea
  18. Day 18 At Sea
  19. Day 19 At Sea
  20. Day 20 At Sea
  21. Day 21 Macquarie Island
  22. Day 22 Macquarie Island
  23. Day 23 At Sea
  24. Day 24 At Sea
  25. Day 25 Trip ends in Dunedin
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel in Dunedin to be confirmed

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Douglas Mawson

    Berth / Cabin
    Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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Explore!

4.5
(7,931 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

527

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

76%

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

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Explore! Ship

  • Sylvia Earle
    Sylvia Earle
    Due to sail in October 2021 our new ship honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. As the… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2021
    Guests
    126
    Crew
    Length
    104 m / 341 ft
    Width
    Suites
    74
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    10-12 Knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Nicol
    · November 27th, 2024
    New Zealand is a beautiful country!!!
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  • Shiuli
    · November 25th, 2024
    I enjoyed the trip the tour guy Robbie John is fantastic he is helpful and informative. On the trip one particular motel had been changed but not up to the standards that was very disappointing specially we had to stay on for two night.
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  • Gerald
    · February 8th, 2024
    Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike which some of the group did despite it not being on the itinerary or an option. Explore need to access this as an option so tour leaders can offer the hike which I understand Exodus does.
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Dates & Availability

25 days
Ross Sea Odyssey - Douglas Mawson
From Dunedin to Dunedin

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Tour ID: 286231

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  • Visa
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    • For any tour departing before July 12th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 12th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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