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A LUXURY EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA

Antarctica is a land of raw and exquisite frozen seascapes – the natural world in its most natural state.

 

This austral hinterland instills a genuine sense of adventure – and indeed of privilege, with few people ever experiencing the awesome scale and tranquility of the White Continent.

We’ve hand-picked the best Antarctic cruises and expedition experiences – from cutting-edge expedition vessels and polar-class superyachts to land-based stays in remote ice camps. Each journey is led by a seasoned team of chefs, naturalists, historians, and polar guides, ready to make your Antarctic adventure one of a kind.

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WHAT TO SEE & DO IN ANTARCTICA

This is a place for those who seek adventure, where every journey feels like an expedition into the unknown.

Float past icebergs the size of small towns, explore its many islands, bays, and otherwise-inaccessible channels by zodiac, kayak among whale pods, and land on remote islands teeming with penguins, sea lions, and nesting seabirds. Antarctica’s wildlife is both abundant and unbothered by humans – which means unusually close encounters.

The intrepid can ski untouched slopes on the Antarctic Peninsula, climb or rappel frozen ridge lines, explore ice tunnels, or take a polar plunge at Deception Island, the caldera of a still-active volcano. For those who are up to the challenge, we can organise five-day overland expeditions retracing the route of the legendary 20th century explorer, Ernest Shackleton.

Antarctic expeditions can last anywhere from a single day to a month. Longer voyages can include landings in the South Shetland Islands, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia (known as ‘the Galapagos of the Poles’).

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WHEN TO TRAVEL

Due to weather conditions, Antarctica’s tourist season is short – running from late October until March.

Late October and November bring pristine snowfields and the start of the breeding season. Penguins and other seabirds begin nesting and courting, while seals fight to establish territories. This is the best time to see emperor penguins in the Ross Sea & Ice Shelf.

December and January are the warmest months, with temperatures hovering around zero degrees Celsius. The sun doesn’t set during December’s summer solstice, so you can experience the midnight sun. Seal pups are born, fluffy penguin chicks begin to hatch, and wildlife is at its peak.

February to March is ideal for whale watching in Antarctica, as feeding activity intensifies and fast-growing algae carpets the landscapes in brilliant hues of green – a fitting finale to the season.

LUXURY EXPEDITION YACHTS + ICE CAMPS IN ANTARCTICA

Discover our favourite expedition vessels and camps for exploring the White Continent…

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EXPERIENCE ANTARCTIC CULTURE

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Dining in Antarctica is a surprise and a delight – a warm, nourishing counterpoint to the stark polar landscape. Meals are designed to energise and comfort, with hearty stews, slow-cooked casseroles, and inventive dishes, each bite a testament to the ingenuity of Antarctic chefs working in extreme conditions.

Dining in the most southerly part of the world is less about everyday ingredients and more about an extraordinary experience in an extreme environment. It’s a memorable and essential part of any polar expedition.

Embark on an auditory expedition in Antarctica, where the soundscape is as extraordinary as the setting. The continent resonates with a symphony of global melodies, echoing the diverse origins of its temporary residents.

Nature provides a concert like no other: the melodious calls of penguin colonies, the haunting howls of the relentless winds and the mesmerising crackle of shifting ice form an elemental symphony. The continent has also inspired numerous composers and musicians to respond in kind, capturing its essence through stirring orchestral pieces – from Ralph Vaughan Williams, whose Sinfonia Antartica evokes the stark drama of the polar south, to Cheryl E. Leonard, who composed using field recordings of ice, wind, and even penguin bones.

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There are no traditional crafts or local products to be found in Antarctica, but souvenirs can still carry a sense of place. Visitors often take home items like commemorative stamps or coins issued for Antarctic bases.

The most lasting memento for many, though, is often a photograph – an image capturing the surreal glow of the midnight sun on an iceberg, the presence of a penguin colony, or a zodiac cutting through iceberg-strewn waters towards an uninhabited, pristine island.

There are lots of opportunities to learn about the continent through scientific literature and research papers available at research stations. Popular reading choices include:

Endurance by Alfred Lansing, detailing Shackleton’s legendary expedition.

The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, an account of Scott’s tragic Terra Nova Expedition.

Antarctica: An Intimate Portrait of the World’s most Mysterious Continent by Gabrielle Walker

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The ecosystem of the South Pole and those of its neighbouring islands is among the most diverse on the planet, inhabited by penguins, seals, whales and a huge variety of birdlife.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL – ANTARCTICA

“I just wanted to thank you for working so hard on our trip. Everyone in the party agreed it was an outstanding couple of weeks. I don’t know when we’ll next be heading south, but we wouldn’t dream of doing so without you guys.”

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