July 23, 2009

Tahoe City, CA > What do Antarctica and Alaska have in common besides stunning scenery, amazing wildlife and towering glaciers? They’re both part of a special cruise deal from small ship adventure specialist AdventureSmith Explorations. When travelers book a 2010 Antarctica cruise, departing February 8, 2010, they receive a free four-night 2010 Alaska cruise featuring Prince William Sound or Glacier Bay National Park.

It’s that simple. Once a guest books an Antarctica cruise and documents are received, they will then choose their top three 2010 four-night Alaska departure dates. Travelers are guaranteed one of their top three dates at least 60 days prior to departure. And, the cruise certificate is even transferable, meaning if Antarctica cruisers cannot travel to Alaska, the certificate may be transferred to a friend or family member.

The 19-day Antarctica cruise explores the White Continent from the Falkland Islands to the Antarctic Peninsula, featuring a carefully crafted itinerary that gives passengers a more authentic understanding of the destination, up-close and personal, in a way that only a small ship cruise can offer.

Passengers first arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina for an afternoon of sightseeing and an overnight before flying to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. Here, guests board the 114-passenger, all-suite yacht Corinthian II and spend the next two weeks exploring the scenic and wildlife-rich Falkland and Orkney Islands, South Georgia, Drake Passage and Antarctic Peninsula. Highlights include following in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton to witness a plethora of amazing animal life including thousands of penguins, fur and elephant seals, a variety of sea birds, whales and possibly even reindeer. Scenic highlights include exploring the beautiful islands, fjords and glaciers that make Antarctica so special.

Rates for the February 8, 2010 Antarctica cruise start at $13,899 per person. This includes a free, 2010 four-night Alaska cruise featuring Prince William Sound or Glacier Bay National Park (up to a $2,499 per person value). Rate also includes overnight in Buenos Aires, plus taxes, port charges, fees and on board accommodations, meals and services.

For reservations or more information, visit www.AdventureSmithExplorations.com, call 1-800-728-2875, or email travel@AdventureSmithExplorations.com.

About AdventureSmith Explorations
AdventureSmith Explorations specializes in small ship cruise expeditions and wilderness tours. Company founder Todd Smith pioneered the concept of wilderness cruising - combining the comforts of a small cruise ship with the adventure of sea kayaking and exploring ashore in remote wilderness areas. Founded in 2003, AdventureSmith Explorations strives to create connections with the world's exotic natural environments and native cultures through travel, combining fun and exciting activities such as sea kayaking, hiking, small ship cruising and rafting in places not found on more conventional itineraries; extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path places in such destinations as Alaska, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Belize, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Guatemala, the Arctic, Antarctica and New Zealand.

In addition to its Carbon Free Cruising campaign, it is the company's mission is to give something back to the individuals, communities and environments encountered on every AdventureSmith Explorations trip through connecting travelers with a network of grassroots and global nonprofit partners worldwide including the Alaska Natural History Association, Neotropica Foundation, and Galapagos Conservancy, among others.