In the afternoon, boarding your expedition vessel.
Getting to know the crew and expedition personnel on board.
Your guides will inform you about all the details of your trip to Antarctica on board the ship.
Embark on a journey that can change your understanding of the world!
Antarctica is one of the most interesting corners of our planet, where incredible landscapes, unique fauna and the opportunity to feel like a true discoverer await you.
You will begin your adventure in Ushuaia, from where you will travel through the legendary Drake Strait to the mysterious White Continent. Landings, encounters with penguins, whales and seals are waiting for you, as well as the opportunity to spend the night in a tent on the icy shore.
This is a journey for those who are looking for real emotions and are ready to challenge themselves!
In the afternoon, boarding your expedition vessel.
Getting to know the crew and expedition personnel on board.
Your guides will inform you about all the details of your trip to Antarctica on board the ship.
The tour includes accommodation on an ice-class expedition vessel "Plancius".
The cost of the tour for 1 person depends on the cabin category:
Cabin category | Cruise cost |
four-seater | Out of stock |
triple room | Out of stock |
double room with porthole | Out of stock |
double room with window | 7 000 € |
deluxe | Out of stock |
superior | 7 950 € |
The ice-class expedition vessel Plancius was built in 1976 for the Danish Navy. The ship has been completely refitted to accommodate passengers comfortably on expedition cruises. In 2010, she went on Antarctic cruises for the first time. Currently, Plancius is a comfortable ice—class passenger ship that fully meets all SOLAS requirements.
The crew is international and consists of 17 people. The service staff consists of 19 people, 8 members of the expedition team (the expedition leader, and 7 lecturer guides) and a doctor.
The vessel is perfectly equipped for expedition cruises: a full set of Zodiac inflatable boats, kayaks and even diving equipment.
There is a restaurant, a lounge bar with panoramic windows and a lecture hall on board.
Technical specifications:
It can accommodate up to 4 passengers per cabin.
In the cabin:
It can accommodate up to 3 passengers per cabin.
In the cabin:
It can accommodate up to 2 passengers per cabin.
In the cabin:
It can accommodate up to 2 passengers per cabin.
In the cabin:
It can accommodate up to 2 passengers per cabin.
In the cabin:
It can accommodate up to 2 passengers per cabin.
In the cabin:
For our compatriots, choosing clothes for polar expedition cruises is not difficult: our winter sportswear is quite suitable for the climatic conditions during most of our trips. Thermal underwear, wind and waterproof clothing, and rubber boots will become a reliable foundation for your comfort in the polar regions.
Layering in clothing is the most important thing in Arctic expeditions. It is better to wear several light garments than one very warm one. This will help you optimally adapt to temperature changes: it is always easier to take off a layer of clothing if you feel hot, or put on something else if it gets chilly.
Choose thermal underwear made of merino wool or polypropylene, depending on the temperature of the region and the planned activity level.
Wool or fleece sweaters, longsleeves, turtlenecks to create layers of clothing. The middle layers can be worn both under the park on landings and on board the ship.
Windproof and waterproof parka and trousers. The park can be single-layered (insulated with protection from wind and water) or double-layered (consisting of a warm layer and an upper wind and water protection layer).
Rubber boots (regular or insulated) are the most suitable option for expeditions. Bring several pairs of gloves/mittens (1 light, 1 warm waterproof, 1 spare), a hat, scarf/ buff, several pairs of warm (for example, wool) and regular socks.