$5,605 USD

per person twin share Interior cabin*

Lush garden estates, historic castles and distilleries, and beautiful coastlines will leave an indelible impression as you sail the British Isles at the peak of the spring blooming season. Five late night departures allow time to explore beautiful ports and countryside in Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Wales. Visit the famous Tresco Abbey Gardens in the Isles of Scilly, and don’t miss many more optional garden tours. An overnight stay lets you roam castles, pubs and distilleries in Edinburgh.

Valid for Sale: 31Mar12
Valid for Travel: 27May12
Duration: 16 Nights

See ‘Conditions’ tab below. For more details, contact our friendly RAC Travel Consultants on 1300 655 179 or book online.

$8,190 USD

per person twin share*

Join us on the ultimate first time experience in Antarctica.

This voyage offers spectacular scenery, outstanding marine mammal and bird life, fascinating background lectures – and plenty of activity. After spending ten nights exploring this wonderful part of the world, we are certain you will leave Antarctica with a completely different perspective than before you arrived. After all, it would be impossible to feel quite the same after gazing upon an unimaginable profusion of penguins waddling across the snow – or watching a humpback whale breach the waters in close proximity to your zodiac. Then there is the awe you will feel when you first glimpse the sweeping ice sheet that spans an entire continent. Welcome to the icy world of Antarctica – a place that gets under your skin unlike anywhere else on earth.

Contact our friendly RAC Travel Consultants on 1300 655 898 or enquire online to book or for more information.

Included

• 11 day Antarctica cruise.
• Accommodation on board the Akademik Ioffe.
• Comprehensive on board lecture programme.
• World-class expedition guides and lecturers.
• Morning and afternoon shore excursions.
• Free wet weather gear package.
• All meals.
• Transfers.
• Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

Highlights

• Abundant marine and birdlife.
• Frequent excursions to penguin and seal colonies.
• Icebergs and dramatic ice-carved scenery.
• Zodiac excursions.
• Guided walks.
• Overnight camping on the Antarctic Peninsula.
• Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

Itinerary

Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

Cruise only prices ($USD)

Sea-kayaking – This is a very popular optional extra, at a cost of $US795 per person. Please reserve at the time of booking.
Ice Camping – This activity is included in the price of your voyage. There is no need to pre-book this option. We have enough gear to everyone to camp should they choose.
Antarctica Wet Weather Gear Package – is included in the price of your voyage.

Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

Conditions

• Valid for sale until 30Nov12.
• Valid for travel 08Dec12, 18Dec12 and 27Jan13.
• A non refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is required to confirm your reservation.
• Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
• All prices are subject to change and availability.
• The advertised price is inclusive of discount based on travel 08Dec12. Please see pricing grid for price on other departure dates of 18Dec12 and 27Jan13.
• Offers are subject to availability, can change without notification due to fluctuations in charges and currency and may be withdrawn at any time.
• Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates (including school holidays, Easter and Christmas breaks) including may apply depending on date of travel.
• Prices include local taxes which are paid locally.
• Single supplements are extra and applicable to travellers in single rooms.
• Credit card merchant fee will apply for all transactions paid by credit card: Visa and MasterCard 1%, American Express 2.5% and Diners Card 3%.
• Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

$12,190 USD

per person twin share*

You may feel, as we do, that if you are going to make the journey to the bottom of the world, you should stay a while.

On this far-reaching expedition to the islands of the South Atlantic Ocean and the Antarctic continent, you revel in 19 awe-inspiring days of exploration. Busybody penguins in rookeries by the thousands, behemoth icebergs reflecting startling greens and blues, humpback whales feeding on krill, and, of course, the continent-sized sweeping ice sheet of Antarctica are just some of the highlights of this outstanding expedition.

Contact our friendly RAC Travel Consultants on 1300 655 898 or enquire online to book or for more information.

Included

• 19 day Antarctica cruise.
• Accommodation on board the Akademik Ioffe.
• Comprehensive on board lecture programme.
• World-class expedition guides and lecturers.
• Morning and afternoon shore excursions.
• Free wet weather gear package.
• All meals.
• Transfers.
• Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

Highlights

• Abundant marine and birdlife.
• Frequent excursions to penguin and seal colonies.
• Icebergs and dramatic ice-carved scenery.
• Zodiac excursions.
• Guided walks.
• Overnight camping on the Antarctic Peninsula.
• Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

Itinerary

Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

Cruise only prices ($USD)

Sea-kayaking – This is a very popular optional extra, at a cost of $US795 per person. Please reserve at the time of booking.
Ice Camping – This activity is included in the price of your voyage. There is no need to pre-book this option. We have enough gear to everyone to camp should they choose.
Antarctica Wet Weather Gear Package – is included in the price of your voyage.

Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

Conditions

• Valid for sale until 30 November 2012.
• Valid for travel 20Nov12, 28Dec12, 31Jan13 and 06Feb13.
• A non refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is required to confirm your reservation.
• Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
• All prices are subject to change and availability.
• The advertised price is inclusive of discount based on travel 20Nov12. Please see pricing grid for price on other departure dates of 28Dec12, 31Jan13 and 06Feb13.
• Offers are subject to availability, can change without notification due to fluctuations in charges and currency and may be withdrawn at any time.
• Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates (including school holidays, Easter and Christmas breaks) including may apply depending on date of travel.
• Prices include local taxes which are paid locally.
• Single supplements are extra and applicable to travellers in single rooms.
• Credit card merchant fee will apply for all transactions paid by credit card: Visa and MasterCard 1%, American Express 2.5% and Diners Card 3%.
• Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

$7,995

per person twin share*

Last minute FLY FREE offer with Voyages To Antiquity

BOOK NOW for this last minute cruise including return airfares and 2 nights in Athens!

Voyages to Antiquity aims to open a window into the origins and genius of ancient civilisations. These expertly planned voyages, however, are not only about history. As well as visiting breathtaking archaeological treasures, you will also see some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and experience the exquisite food and wine of the area. Guest lecturers and expert speakers are an integral part of the Voyages to Antiquity experience, complementing the in-depth shore excursions which are included in the price, by bringing to life the art, history and culture of the regions visited.

The Aegean Odyssey is a premium class ship, which combines the best features of a mid-size ship such as passenger space and choice of restaurants, with the personal service and intimate surroundings of a small ship.

Valid for Sale: 20Feb12
Valid for Travel: 19Mar12
Duration: 26 Nights

See ‘Conditions’ tab below. For more details, contact our friendly RAC Travel Consultants on 1300 655 179 or book online.

$1,685

per person twin share*

NASA scientists are predicting that 2012 will bear witness to the brightest Northern Lights in 50 years.  The sighting is never guaranteed, however, scientists advise this winter will be better than others.  The Northern Lights are triggered by the Solar Maximum when the sun’s magnetic field on the solar equator rotates at a faster pace than at the solar poles.  The consequence provides the viewing of the colour green but can be fused with reds, yellows, pinks and blues.

Explore medieval towns and remote Arctic communities on this spectacular voyage through the majestic fjords, stunning mountains and shimmering glaciers of Norway’s rugged coastline.

The ship departs from Bergen, the cultural gateway to the fjords. Meet your fellow passengers and enjoy the relaxed ambience of life on board as you take in the spectacular landscapes.

Our Cruises depart daily from Bergen.  During our cruise, if you would like to enjoy an overnight on land, you may get off the ship and board the following day.

Valid for Sale: 15Sep12
Valid for Travel: 01Nov12 – 31Dec12
Duration: 11 Nights

See ‘Conditions’ tab below. For more details, contact our friendly RAC Travel Consultants on 1300 655 179 or book online.

$10,590 USD

per person twin share*

On this voyage, we journey further south than at any other time in the season.

Our aim is to cross the Antarctic Circle, below 66° 33′ south. Weather and ice conditions permitting, we head as far south as Crystal Sound, an icy sweep of water surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Antarctic continent. The scenery here, combined with the extended light at the height of the Antarctic summer, make for truly jaw-dropping sights in every direction. We transit through the Fish, Argentine and Yalour island archipelagos as we head north and are likely to encounter sizable colonies of Adelie penguins in this area. We visit Pleneau Island with its stupendous ‘iceberg alley’ before cruising through the celebrated Lemaire Channel – flanked by peaks that soar over a kilometre high, straight out of the steely blue Antarctic waters. Our days are filled with excursions ashore accompanied by our naturalist guides. We look forward to visiting places such as Paradise Bay, Cuverville Island, Neko and Orne Harbour. We cross the ‘iceberg super highway’ of Bransfield Strait and from here it’s back across the Drake Passage, with a rounding of Cape Horn, before arriving in Ushuaia where our Antarctic Circle voyage finally comes to an end. It’s no wonder this trip sells out every year!

Contact our friendly RAC Travel Consultants on 1300 655 898 or enquire online to book or for more information.

Included

• 13 day Antarctica cruise.
• Accommodation on board the Akademik Ioffe.
• Comprehensive on board lecture programme.
• World-class expedition guides and lecturers.
• Morning and afternoon shore excursions.
• Free wet weather gear package.
• All meals.
• Transfers.
• Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

Highlights

• Abundant marine and birdlife.
• Frequent excursions to penguin and seal colonies.
• Icebergs and dramatic ice-carved scenery.
• Zodiac excursions.
• Guided walks.
• Overnight camping on the Antarctic Peninsula.
• Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

Itinerary

Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

Cruise only prices ($USD)

Sea-kayaking – This is a very popular optional extra, at a cost of $US795 per person. Please reserve at the time of booking.
Ice Camping – This activity is included in the price of your voyage. There is no need to pre-book this option. We have enough gear to everyone to camp should they choose.
Antarctica Wet Weather Gear Package – is included in the price of your voyage.

Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

Conditions

• Valid for sale until 30Nov12.
• Valid for travel 15Jan13.
• A non refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is required to confirm your reservation.
• Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
• All prices are subject to change and availability.
• The advertised price is inclusive of discount based on travel 15Jan13.
• Offers are subject to availability, can change without notification due to fluctuations in charges and currency and may be withdrawn at any time.
• Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates (including school holidays, Easter and Christmas breaks) including may apply depending on date of travel.
• Prices include local taxes which are paid locally.
• Single supplements are extra and applicable to travellers in single rooms.
• Credit card merchant fee will apply for all transactions paid by credit card: Visa and MasterCard 1%, American Express 2.5% and Diners Card 3%.
• Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online for more information.

$2,995

per person twin share – Pensioner Special Outside Cabin*
Inside Twin $3,595 Outside Cabin

Time for another break?
Enjoy the hospitality of Athena as she makes her way from Fremantle to Bali and the Top End.

Valid for Sale: until 10 Feb 2012
Valid for Travel: 20 February 2012
Duration: 16 nights

See ‘Conditions’ below. For more details, contact our friendly RAC Travel Consultants on 1300 655 179 or book online.

$2,050

per person twin share Interior Cabin*

Receive a cabin upgrade
HURRY – VERY LIMITED OFFER!

Get in early and save up to $545 per person with this, very limited, upgrade offer.

• Book a category 1 cabin an receive an upgrade to category 3
• Book category 2 and receive an upgrade to category 4
• Book category 3 and receive an upgrade to category 5
• Book category 4 and receive an upgrade to category 6

Valid for Sale: until 31 April 2012 unless sold out
Valid for Travel: 2 January 2013
Duration: 11 nights

See ‘Conditions’ below. For more details, contact our friendly RAC Travel Consultants on 1300 655 179 or book online.

$11,490

per person twin share Interior Cabin*

A particular focus of this expedition below the Antarctic Circle is to locate the site of the Southern Base of the celebrated British Graham Land Expedition (BGLE) from 1934-37, of which John Rymill was leader.

As we journey south, we push somewhat further than normal, into the broad expanse of Marguerite Bay – a region where few ships venture due to unpredictable ice conditions. Here, on the edge of the bay, we hope to find the site of the expedition’s Southern Base. There are also a number of working science stations in the area, including Britain’s Rothera Station on Adelaide Island, the principal British Antarctic Survey base in Antarctica. Further south is the Argentine base of General San Martin.

From a wildlife perspective, this region is also home to the sole Emperor Penguin colony on the Antarctic Peninsula, which nests here during the winter months. Occasional summertime sightings are made of these impressive birds, and with luck we may spot some. Large and dramatic icebergs are also a feature of the area and impressive tabular bergs, that have drifted north on the prevailing currents from the Bellingshausen Sea, can also be seen.

Valid for Sale: 30Nov11
Valid for Travel: 18Feb13
Duration: 13 Nights

See ‘Conditions’ tab below. For more details, contact our friendly RAC Travel Consultants on 1300 655 179 or book online.

$8,190

per person twin share Interior Cabin*

By March, the short Antarctic summer is drawing to a close and bays and harbours that have been ice choked since winter become free of such impediments. As a result, the range of landing sites increases dramatically, giving us access to an even larger number penguin rookeries and bird colonies. Penguin chicks are almost fully-grown (many now physically larger than their parents) and quickly shedding their downy coats in preparation to take to the sea before the long and frigid winter sets in. March is also a time of great activity in and under the water and, historically, we encounter a higher concentration of whales, in particular Humpback and Minke, during this period. Crabeater, Weddell and Leopard seals are also often found in good numbers, resting and storing energy that will sustain them over the cold months ahead. Our March expeditions bring the marine mammals of Antarctica into even sharper focus, and this year we’re inviting several cetacean and marine mammal specialists aboard for this series of 10-night trips. Did we mention it’s also our favourite time of the year for blistering orange and pink Antarctic sunrises and sunsets?

Valid for Sale: 30Nov11
Valid for Travel: 16Mar13
Duration: 10 Nights

See ‘Conditions’ tab below. For more details, contact our friendly RAC Travel Consultants on 1300 655 179 or book online.