Explore Antarctica and the South Shetland Islands

Zodiac transfers, cruising, and shore landings

Meals, soft drinks, lodgings, luggage handling, and housekeeping aboard ship
(Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)

Select beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock

Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled

A photographic journal documenting the expedition

A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions

An official parka and water bottle to use during the expedition and keep as a souvenir

Included activities like zodiac cruises, polar plunge, and hiking

Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person

International airfare

Passport and applicable visa expenses

Travel insurance, including baggage, cancellation, interruption, and medical travel policies—strongly recommended

Required gear not specifically mentioned in inclusions. Guests will need to bring rain pants for getting on and off the Zodiacs.

Laundry, bar, souvenirs, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified

Adventure excursions like alpine heli-trekking, camping, sea kayaking, paddling excursions, and stand up paddle boarding can be arranged at an additional cost

Phone and Internet charges

Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew

Additional overnight accommodation

Departure dates for this 11-day expedition are as follows:
5 November 2023
2 December 2023
11 December 2023
20 December 2023
29 December 2023

For your expedition, it's important to be prepared.

During the various activities, your Expedition Team will provide you with the required muck boots, dry suits, kayaks, paddles, sleeping bags, bivy sack for the relevant adventure excursions. Speak to your Expedition Team to request hiking poles for glacier treks and tents for camping.

To get the most out of your Antarctic adventure, it is recommended to pack this useful gear:
Waterproof pants (required for Zodiac landings)
Thermal base layer (top and bottom)
Thin fleece or wool sweater
Fleece pants
Liner socks
Thick wool socks
Neckwarmer
Warm hat
Brimmed hat
Sunglasses
Waterproof and sweatproof sunscreen and lip balm
Swimsuit
Waterproof backback
Camera (either waterproof, in exterior waterproof housing, or stored in a drybag - it is a good idea to add a string and carabiner to any camera equipment to attach it to you)

If you forget any essentials, check out the gift shop onboard where you can find useful equipment, gear, and souvenirs.

Please note that since your destination is open for travel, the normal terms and conditions of the properties will apply, which is that the deposit payment is non-refundable since we must pay the properties at the time of booking to secure your reservation.

Should there be any COVID-19 travel restrictions reinstated in the future, or should other COVID-related issues prevent you from taking the trip (e.g. country closes its borders), you have the option to postpone your trip to a later date by giving written notice at least 60 days prior to the start of your trip.

You are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover your trip, especially to provide coverage for illness including COVID-19 or a medical emergency during your trip, trip interruption, and trip cancellation. There are now many policies on the market which cover COVID-19 related issues, and there are also “Cancel for Any Reason” (CFAR) policies.