This 29-day expedition begins in Hobart, Tasmania, where you'll explore Australia's second-oldest city before embarking on a luxury polar exploration ship. Sail through remote Antarctic regions, including Adélie Land, Wilkes Land, and Queen Mary Land, while observing stunning glaciers, ice shelves, and rare wildlife like penguins and seals. You'll also visit the elusive Magnetic South Pole and explore the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Throughout the journey, engage in scientific research and learn from polar experts aboard the ship. The adventure ends in the vibrant city of Cape Town.
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Cruise Includes
All-inclusive dining (gourmet French cuisine)
24-hour room service
Excursions: Zodiac rides, kayaking, dog sledding
Entertainment: live music, shows, lectures
Scientific activities (citizen science programs)
Access to spa, heated pool, Blue Lagoon​
Cruise does not include
Shore excursions (varies by destination)
Premium spa services and treatments
Alcoholic beverages (some exclusions)
Personal shopping expenses
Tips for the local guide
Highlights
Visit the Magnetic South Pole, a rare and elusive destination.
Spot Adelie and emperor penguins in their natural Antarctic habitat.
Sail along towering ice shelves and glaciers in remote polar regions.
Activities
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.
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