Travelers can experience Antarctica through four included activities on select 2026/27 and 2027/28 departures: polar paddling, overnight camping, snorkeling, and snowshoeing.
The program is designed for travelers who want to try multiple ways of experiencing Antarctica during a single expedition, rather than booking one activity separately. The activities take place in conditions suited to each outing, including protected bays, ice edges and snow-covered landing sites.
Departures are scheduled on the Sylvia Earle in late 2026 and the Greg Mortimer in late 2027. The listed sailings run from 13 to 14 days, depending on the itinerary dates.
Departures at a glance
- Nov. 24 to Dec. 7, 2026, aboard Sylvia Earle
- Dec. 6 to Dec. 19, 2026, aboard Sylvia Earle
- Nov. 13 to Nov. 26, 2027, aboard Greg Mortimer
- Nov. 25 to Dec. 8, 2027, aboard Greg Mortimer
- Dec. 7 to Dec. 20, 2027, aboard Greg Mortimer
Included activities
Camping on the ice
The camping option gives travelers a night outside on the Antarctic ice using a sleeping mat and thermal sleeping bag. The source material says no prior camping experience is required.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is offered for exploring snowy terrain that can be difficult to cross in boots alone. Participants are equipped with snowshoes and poles, with instruction and guidance from expedition staff during the activity.
Polar paddling
The paddling component brings travelers close to icy landscapes in protected waters, with the possibility of moving quietly past icebergs, shorelines and wildlife. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed in the source material.
Snorkeling
The snorkeling activity takes place along Antarctica’s cold-water edges, where participants may see marine life and underwater ice formations. The source describes the setting as remote and polar, with the activity included as part of the voyage program.
The departures listed cover early-season Antarctic travel in November and December. Availability, ship assignment and activity operation can depend on the chosen sailing and expedition conditions.
