Antarctic Explorer

Antarctic Explorer 11 days

Prices From £7,916pp
17 FEB, 2018 | Up to 10 nights

Antarctic Explorer 11 days

Aboard: Polar Pioneer

An exploration of both sides of the Antarctic Peninsula with the bonus of time in the spectacular Weddell Sea with its tabular icebergs Navigate the Drake Passage on the outbound and the fly back from King George Island to Punta Arenas. Scuba, snorkelling and kayaking options available.

Highlights

  • Spectacular Antarctic scenery
  • Amazing wildlife including penguins, birds and whales
  • Adventure options such as camping, kayaking, mountaineering and snorkelling
  • Zodiac amongst sculpted icebergs
  • Visit historical and scientific sites

What's Included

  • Full board accommodation on board ship
  • Zodiac landings and excursions
  • Programme of expert lectures
  • Loan of rubber boots
  • Polar parka

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All our itinerary holidays are fully customisable

Punta Arenas & Puerto Williams
1Day

Punta Arenas & Puerto Williams

Fly from Punta Arenas to Puerto Williams. Spend time in this scenic port before being warmly welcomed aboard Polar Pioneer. We’ll have introductory and safety briefings before our evening’s cruise down the Beagle Channel.

Drake Passage
2-3Days

Drake Passage

We cross the Drake Passage, accompanied by albatross, petrels, fulmars and prions. Our polar experts speak about Antarctica’s unique wildlife and history and prepare us for landings with environmental and Zodiac briefings.

Weddell Sea
4-6Days

Weddell Sea

Spend time in this rarely visited region of the Antarctic. Marvel at the massive tabular icebergs and land on the fossil rich Seymour Island.

Antarctic Peninsula
7-9Days

Antarctic Peninsula

We explore the Peninsula’s west coast, with time to watch the frenzied activities of penguin parents and chicks as the summer days begin to shorten. Watch for imperial cormorant chicks bravely making their first flights from sea cliffs. Zodiac cruise amongst icebergs and floes replete with basking Weddell and leopard seals and revel in the unparalleled beauty of vast, Antarctic landscape. Besides landing on wildlife-rich offshore islands, we make a continental landing, possibly hiking up for spectacular views.  

King George Island - Punta Arenas
10Day

King George Island - Punta Arenas

We arrive at mountainous King George Island. If time and weather permit we explore penguin and seal-rich waters of Fildes Bay and visit the surprising Trinity Church at Bellingshausen Station, before catching our charter flight back to Punta Arenas in Chile. On arrival into Punta Arenas we will be transferred to our hotel, where tonight’s accommodation is included.

Punta Arenas
11Day

Punta Arenas

Enjoy breakfast with your fellow expeditioners in the hotel before saying your farewells and continuing with your own arrangements.

A view from Above

All Aboard

Polar Pioneer
Adventure vessel

Polar Pioneer

Polar Pioneer was built in Finland as an ice-strengthened research ship with ice class 1A Super, making it perfect for navigation in Polar areas with heavy sea ice. With a legendary reputation as a strong and capable veteran expedition ship, it was refurbished in 2022 with a modernised lounge and upgraded cabins allowing for up to 48 guests to travel in comfort and in an intimate setting that offers an authentic expedition adventure. There is a mixture of cabins and suites, including suites and cabins with ensuite bathrooms and twin and triple cabins with shared facilities. All cabins have portholes or windows. Public areas include a refurbished lounge with bar, newly refurbished dining saloons, a sauna, and multiple viewing decks and raised decks for photography. There is an Open Bridge policy and, owing to its small guest numbers, all passengers are able to fit into the 5 Zodiacs at one time so there is no waiting to go on shore. This ship features the highest ice-class capable of exploring in ice and offers the smallest group size available for trips to Antarctica and South Georgia.

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4.9
44 Google reviews

Now that I am back from my odyssey voyage, I thought I would let you know that after all that planning it really did exceed my expectations – we managed landings everywhere even on Tristan da Cuhna and had great bird sightings. The guides all knew what they were talking about too and made sure I got some great photos – still sorting them all out! Thanks for everything and see you at Birdfair!

Dave Martin

I want to thank you for all you did to make my recent Falklands trip run so smoothly and comfortably. Thank you for all your help over the diet too.

Dr Lorna Mairs

Just a quick note to express my sincere thanks to you and all your staff for making this an epic adventure of immense proportions. Everything went smoothly, pickups, hotels and most of all the expedition itself. Truly a mind blowing experience unlike any I have ever taken.

Mr J Borg, Malta

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