Explore Antarctica on long walks with small groups of up to 24 people, led by experienced staff. These walks offer a deep dive into the polar landscape, requiring readiness for up to six hours of hiking on rocky and snowy terrain with elevation changes. Conditions can be tough and change quickly, so good fitness and a willingness to walk for long periods are needed. The total time varies based on site conditions. For those not joining the hikes, other activities or shore landings will be available.
Start of the Journey
Your expedition begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world. In the afternoon, you leave this small town on Tierra del Fuego, known as ""The End of the World,"" and cruise the Beagle Channel for the evening.
Path of the Polar Explorers
For two days on the Drake Passage, you experience what early explorers did: cool breezes, rolling seas, and maybe a fin whale. After crossing the Antarctic Convergence, you enter the circum-Antarctic zone. Marine and bird life changes, with sightings of albatrosses, petrels, and more.
Entering Antarctica
See gray peaks, blue-white ice, and diverse wildlife. Pass Melchior Islands and Schollaert Channel, sailing between Brabant and Anvers Islands. Possible visits include:
- Danco Island: Focus on gentoo penguins and nearby seals.
- Neko Harbour: Glaciers and snow offer Zodiac cruises and landings.
- Paradise Bay: Zodiac cruises with chances to see whales.
- Pléneau & Petermann Islands: Sail through Lemaire Channel for whales and seals.
- Port Lockroy: Visit the museum and post office, meet penguins and shags.
- Wilhelmina Bay & Guvernøren: Spot whales and explore the Guvernøren wreck.
- Charlotte Bay: Encounter penguins, seals, and possibly whales.
Departure time depends on Drake Passage conditions.
Familiar Seas, Familiar Friends
On the return, cross the Drake Passage again, greeted by seabirds that now seem familiar.
There and Back Again
Every adventure ends. Disembark in Ushuaia with memories for your next journey.
Scuba Diving Trips in Antarctica and the Arctic
Our polar voyages provide maximum firsthand contact with local wildlife and terrain, as well as unparalleled adventures below the waves.
Leave the Vessel Behind on Our Long Hikes Activity
Immerse yourself in the vibrant surroundings of Greenland and Svalbard with our long hikes activity. Enjoy the Arctic summer far from the vessel as you embark on a full-day hike, crossing tundra, rivers, and rugged backcountry.
- Para pemimpin ekspedisi kami selalu berusaha sebaik mungkin untuk memastikan kegiatan berkemah tetap berjalan, tapi kadang-kadang hal ini tidak mungkin dilakukan karena kondisi lingkungan yang tidak aman. Jika itu terjadi, kami mungkin akan menawarkan berkemah di dek luar kapal.
- Kami sarankan kamu membawa uang tunai sesedikit mungkin. Kamu bisa membayar tagihan di akhir ekspedisi dengan kartu kredit saat masih di kapal. Kamu mungkin perlu sedikit uang tunai untuk pembelian selama perjalanan, tapi kebanyakan tempat juga menerima pembayaran dengan kartu kredit. Namun, untuk memberi tip kepada kru dan tim ekspedisi, kami lebih suka kamu menggunakan uang tunai.
- Tidak, kamu tidak bisa mendapatkan uang tunai di kapal.
- Ketika kamu membuat reservasi yang sudah dikonfirmasi, kami memerlukan deposit sebesar 40%. Tapi jika reservasi dilakukan dalam dua bulan sebelum keberangkatan, harga penuh perjalanan harus dibayar saat pemesanan.
- Iklim di Semenanjung Antartika jauh lebih ringan daripada yang dibayangkan kebanyakan orang karena lokasinya yang dekat dengan bagian paling utara Antartika. Kalau kamu pergi ke Semenanjung Antartika pada bulan Januari, yang merupakan musim panas, kamu bisa mengharapkan suhu rata-rata 1 hingga 2 derajat Celsius (33,8 hingga 35,6 derajat Fahrenheit). Juni adalah bagian terdingin dalam setahun, dan rentang suhu biasanya -20 hingga -15 derajat Celsius (-4 hingga 5 derajat Fahrenheit) selama musim dingin ini.Jumlah curah hujan bervariasi di seluruh wilayah. Dalam perjalananmu ke Semenanjung Antartika, kamu bisa mengharapkan setidaknya ada hujan sesekali. Di sisi lain, bagian dalam Antartika mirip dengan gurun karena hanya menerima curah hujan tahunan sebesar 10 cm (3,93 inci).
- Semenanjung Antartika mengikuti Waktu Universal Terkoordinasi -3 (UTC -3). Ini berarti jika jam menunjukkan pukul 18:00 UTC-3 (6 sore) saat perjalanan ekspedisi kamu ke Semenanjung Antartika, maka di New York City, USA akan menunjukkan pukul 17:00 (5 sore) dan di London, U.K. akan menunjukkan pukul 22:00 (10 malam).
- Hondius dibangun di Croatia pada tahun 2018 dan dikirim pada tahun 2019.
- Jumlah penumpang dibatasi hingga 174 orang di Hondius. Selain itu, kapal ini diawaki oleh 24 kru nautika internasional yang sangat berpengalaman, 32-34 kru hotel internasional, 13 staf ekspedisi (1 pemimpin ekspedisi, 2 asisten pemimpin ekspedisi, dan 10 pemandu/pengajar), serta 1 dokter.
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