Arriving to Antarctica, meet your expedition leader, science, naturalist, kayak, climbing and mountain guides before taking a tender to familiarise yourself with the nearby bays and wildlife. Each of our experts and guides are incredibly experienced leaders in their fields and have global reputations for excellence.
From aboard your yacht, cruise through the continent’s northernmost point to land where you will step foot on mainland Antarctica for the very first time. In the afternoon, head south where you will board your private helicopter to fly to the northernmost emperor penguin breeding colony in Antarctica for an extremely rare and exciting encounter. Alongside your resident naturalist, you will set up the beginning of a week-long collaborative research project, learning how to identify and track individual whales and penguins. The data you collect will help to identify their hunting grounds and migratory routes, contributing to important pioneering research.
Marvel at the incredible scenery as you cruise and anchor at a harbour that served as an important anchorage for sealing and whaling vessels in the 19th and 20th century. Head ashore with your guides and spot gentoo and chinstrap penguins as well as imperial shags. In the afternoon, venture out in the yacht’s tenders for a close encounter with the amazing basalt geological formations that surround you in this vast wilderness. Back on board, look out for humpbacks and orcas playing in the icy water as you cruise towards the next anchorage point.