In this uniquely forbidding landscape, accommodations are provided in meticulously selected specialist lodges and vessels, each designed to excel in the icy conditions. We partner exclusively with ships that offer an ideal combination of stability, speed, comfort, expert leadership, and safety. On board, you’ll find cosy, well-appointed cabins with warm beds essential for the frigid environment. With limited departures, cabin availability, and high demand for these extraordinary voyages, booking in advance is highly recommended to secure your spot. In Antarctica, guests can choose to explore aboard luxurious expedition ships or opt for a stay in uniquely designed camps right on the icy peninsula, offering an unparalleled adventure experience in one of the world's most remote destinations.
Inspired by the seminal age of Space exploration, Echo sits in quiet solitude encircled by pitted rock formations on the continent of Antarctica. Echo is as close as you can get to feeling like you’re off the planet without leaving Earth. The space-age design of the ‘Sky Pods’ makes them look like they’ve been beamed down from Mars.
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Become one of only a few guests to ever stay at the most luxurious camp in the Polar Regions. The camp has a very easy and friendly feel to it and is run to strict environmental guidelines to minimise the impact on the environment. Accessible only by private charter flight, and with space for just 12 guests, Whichaway Camp is a once in a lifetime experience.
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Become one of few people to have lived on the white continent with a stay at Union Glacier Camp, the only temporary facility of its kind in Antarctica. This is a full-service camp located off the beaten track in the Heritage Range, below the spectacular Ellsworth Mountains. Accessible only by air, this camp provides a unique experience afforded to few.
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M/S Seaventure is a world-class small ship, with the highest ice class awarded to a passenger ship, meaning it can explore coves, bays and channels not typically accessible.
Refurbished in 2020, this ship has a custom-built citizen science lab, heated saltwater pool, sauna, and fitness centre. The extra storage space on the ship also means more equipment can be carried so guests can participate in activities like kayaking, snowshoeing, and camping. With room for only 139 passengers, the Seaventure offers a small ship experience with a more close-up engagement with the land and wildlife around.
The Greg Mortimer is a cutting-edge expedition vessel, purpose-built for navigating some of the world's most remote and wild regions. With its revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW® design, this ship offers smoother and more efficient ocean crossings, making it ideal for exploring polar regions like Antarctica.
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M/V Ortelius was originally built in Gdyma, Poland in 1989 to be used as a special purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science. The ship was rebuilt and re-named after Abraham Ortelius, who published the first modern world Atlas, and is now to a comfortable hotel standard. There are 5 quadruples and 14 twin cabins with shared facilities. 9 twins with portholes and 10 with windows, each with private shower and toilet facilities. The 6 superior cabins have added day rooms and there is 1 suite, all with private en-suite facilities. There is a large observation deck and 2 restaurants, a bar, lecture room and a sauna.
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