Expeditionary Vessels
Travel aboard one of our selection of comfortable ice-strengthened expedition vessel.
Travelling further south down the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, this journey is ideally suited to those who are keen to really maximise their time on the White Continent and travel where few others go.
At the height of the season, when ice conditions are such that the vessels can sail further south, the indescribable feeling of being utterly off the beaten track is quite overwhelming.
Travel aboard one of our selection of comfortable ice-strengthened expedition vessel.
Visit an abandoned British station on Detaille Island, a time capsule from the 1950’s.
Count yourself among the small handful of people who cross the Antarctic Circle each season.
Sail some of the most pristine waterways on Earth through impressive narrow passageways.
Day 1
Ushuaia
Day 2 - 3
At Sea
Day 4 - 6
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Days 7 - 8
Antarctic Circle
Day 9 - 10
Antarctic Peninsula
Heading north along the peninsula landing at various penguin colonies and possibly camping out for the night on the continent itself.
Day 11 - 12
Drake Passage
Day 13
Ushuaia
Day 1
Ushuaia
Situated on the southern shore of Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia is the most southerly city in the world.
Day 2 - 3
At Sea
Sailing south in the company of soaring albatross and petrels. Learn about the explorers, wildlife and geography of Antarctica.
Day 4 - 6
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
It is perhaps the first sight of land itself that is embraced as the true beginning of any Antarctic expedition.
Days 7 - 8
Antarctic Circle
Count yourself among the small handful of people who cross the Antarctic Circle each season.
Day 9 - 10
Antarctic Peninsula
Day 11 - 12
Drake Passage
As you recross the Drake, Antarctica fades away, leaving you with a collection of memories to last a lifetime.
Day 13
Ushuaia
Arrive at 66.5 degrees south latitude, marking the start of the Antarctic, an impressive achievement that is reached by few vessels. After crossing the famed line, celebrate in style by sipping a bubbling glass of champagne. If crossing the Antarctic Circle was not quite enough, perhaps try snorkelling or diving in crystal clear waters to see the secret world of ice below the surface and an array of marine life.
Weather permitting, spend a night in a bivvy bag or tent on the continent. Aside from the bragging rights of having camped on the 7th continent, this is a truly remarkable adventure to take your Antarctic voyage to the next level. Limited spots make this an exclusive and intimate experience, and presents incomparable opportunities for marvelling at the polar night sky.
Volcanic, mountainous and mostly glaciated, the South Shetland Islands are renowned for their dense wildlife population. With vast penguin rookeries, lounging Antarctic fur seals and wallowing southern elephant seals dotting the landscape, the islands are inhabited only by a skeleton crew of scientists and offer up awe-inspiring scenery. Land at Deception Island and consider hiking the steep peak on the eastern side to a magnificent viewpoint. Alternatively, explore ice floes and icebergs by zodiac or kayak the islands’s flooded caldera for a genuine feeling of solitude.
Aside from the small rookery of Adelie penguins that inhabit Detaille Island, the real draw is Base W. Visit this abandoned British research station, which was occupied by a team of scientists in the 1950’s, was hurriedly evacuated when unstable ice around the island blocked the access of its supply ships. A curious time capsule of sorts, the scientific outpost was once the base of everything from meteorological studies to mapping projects.
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