Experience the holiday season in the world's most spiritually enriching destination. Christmas embodies magic, and nowhere is this sentiment more palpable than in Antarctica, the untouched continent of Weddell. Here, amidst serene surroundings, we'll celebrate the holidays in perfect harmony with Mother Nature, surrounded by breathtaking icebergs, lively colonies of Adelie and other penguin varieties, and diverse seal populations, with the chance of encountering majestic Orca whales. The Antarctic Sound is renowned for its colossal tabular icebergs, while the Weddell Sea showcases a distinctive landscape found nowhere else on Earth.
Day by day
Highlights
A memorable Christmas Day exploring the beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula
Wildlife encounters with penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds
Zodiac cruising through the Antarctic Sound amongst colossal tabular icebergs
Visits to numerous historic landing sites and working research bases
Activities
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.