Antarctic cruises

Adventurous options

On selected sailings, adventure options are available for divers, campers and sea-kayakers.

SCUBA diving

Explore the magical underwater world of Antarctica with experienced Antarctic Dive Masters who guide you through a fantastic and largely unexplored paradise. Dive around naturally sculpted icebergs, encounter rich marine life from soft corals and fish to marine mammals, and experience the remarkable underwater sounds of the frozen continent.

Please note: participants must have PADI advanced open water certification or equivalent.

SCUBA diving is available on selected voyages within the following cruise programmes:

• Antarctic Peninsula
• Weddell Sea and Antarctic Peninsula
• Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
• Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula

Sea kayaking

Sea kayaking is a fabulous way to explore the little bays and waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula. You use 5-metre (16 foot) Prijon rudder-equipped double sea kayaks, which are very stable, surprisingly comfortable and incredibly tough - perfect for paddling through the icy environment. Each trip is led by two experienced and highly qualified kayak instructors and a Zodiac safety boat stays in constant communication ready to assist should the need arise.

Group size and number of excursions:
There will be a maximum of 10 kayakers per departure and a minimum of four kayak excursions.

Kayaking sites:
Possible kayaking sites include Hannah Point/Aitcho Islands, Deception Island, Port Lockroy, Neko Harbor, Paradise Harbor, and Lemaire Channel.

Sea kayaking is available on selected voyages within the following cruise programmes:

• Classic Antarctica

Antarctic camping

This is your chance to be one of the few who have spent a night camping on the pristine ice of the White Continent. Experienced staff members handle all the logistics.

Group size and number of excursions:
You will be one of a maximum of 20 campers who venture ashore for the night. Weather and ice permitting, you will spend one night ashore. All meals are taken on board the vessel.

Campsites:
Our campsites are generally close to Port Lockroy, on the shores of the Neumayer Channel, and are selected away from vegetated sites and wildlife concentrations to avoid contamination or disturbance.

There is no supplementary charge for this option. Participation will be confirmed at booking on a first come, first served basis.

Camping is available on selected voyages within the following cruise programmes:

• Classic Antarctica