REQUIREMENTS: Your are team-oriented, you have an adventurous spirit, and you are in good health. No sailing experience required.
WHO: You are a professional or amateur photographer, nature lover or someone who has always dreamed about embarking on a magical Antarctic expedition.
DEPARTURE POINT: Ushuaia, Argentina
COST: $14,950 all-inclusive for the entire expedition (airfare to/from Ushuaia & lodging prior/after expedition not included)
If you’re looking to experience one of the most magnificent, exquisite, untouched regions of the world in an intimate, unhurried way away from the crowds, have we got a trip for you!
DESTINATION: Antarctica, during the longest days of its austral summer
ATTRACTION:Towering peaks and glaciers, majestic fjords, prolific wildlife, abstract icebergs and amazing light
EXCLUSIVITY: Your voyage is incomparable to any other Antarctica tour. Actual time in Antarctica is around 12 days, twice that of other cruise offerings
GROUP SIZE: Your uniquely small group size of six guests plus three crew allows for an authentic, hands-on opportunity to explore Antarctica in what will be a very customized journey
TRAVEL MODE: Traveling by yacht gives you incredible mobility, flexibility and freedom to experience Antarctica in an intimate way
ITINERARY: You will follow a general itinerary, but your interest in photography and wildlife observations will dictate our schedule, with maximum time on shore at amazing locations
TIME ON LAND: You have the luxury to spend as much time on land as we want, not rushed by any rigid schedules. This one of the most unique Sailing to Antarctica Highlights
PHOTOGRAPHY EMPHASIS: This expedition is dedicated to the specific needs and interests of photographers, with group critiques and presentations by your guide
Cruise to Antarctica on this private and exclusive 21-day photo expedition that will give you not only a glimpse of one of the wildest places on this earth, but also opportunities to capture Antarctica’s grand landscapes and unique wildlife and get the shots you’ve always dreamed about.
YOUR GUIDES: Laurent Dick, widely published professional photographer, experienced wilderness guide, author of the internationally published book, Antarcticaand skipper and owner of the yacht, Henk Boersma, veteran of over 50 sailing expeditions to Antarctica and South Georgia. Henk will be assisted by a yet-to-be selected co-skipper
PERMITS:Your yacht sails under the German flag. Permits to sail to Antarctica are obtained from the German Ministry of Environment (Umweltbundesamt Deutschland)
SAFETY: Your safety is our priority! Skipper Henk Boersma is considered one of the most experienced skippers in Antarctica and has an impeccable safety record
Our ultimate Antarctica Sailing Expeditions are a once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed.