South of the Antarctic Circle
By including optional kayaking and diving, these late season voyages offer the chance to maximise your polar crossing experience by exploring Antarctica both on and under the water. Travelling at that time provides excellent photographic and whale watching conditions, alongside the normal zodiac and land-based excursions.
Trip Summary
- From albatrosses and petrels to penguins and seals, you'll make plenty of new Antarctic friends
- 6, 7 or 8 full days in Antarctica, depending on which departure date you choose
- Antarctic operational experience since 1996
- Expedition staff to guest ratio of 1:10
- February and March voyage dates only when conditions are optimal for reaching the Polar Circle
- Optional scuba diving on most departures; kayaking and camping on selected departures (additional cost)
- Soak up even more regional knowledge with wildlife, nature and history lectures on board
The flukes of a diving humpback whale
Your vessel amid the ice
Witness icebergs the size of apartment blocks
Orca whale trio
Mirrored landscapes
Gravitating towards the water again
Gathering as a group at Pleneau Island
Hikers trek along the coast, Antarctic Peninsula
Adelie penguins at sunset, Antarctica
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