Classic Antarctica Cruise Adventure Options

On select sailings adventure options are available for divers, campers, and sea-kayakers

SCUBA
DIVING

Ship: Akademik Shokalskiy
Expedition Dates: January 7 to 18, 17 to 28 and January 27 to February 7, 2006.

Explore the magical underwater world of Antarctica with experienced Antarctic Dive Masters who guide you through a fantastic and largely unexplored paradise. Dive around naturally sculpted icebergs, encounter rich marine life from soft corals and fish to marine mammals, and experience the remarkable underwater sounds of the frozen continent.

Group size and number of dives:

We can accommodate a maximum of 10 divers per departure. Each diver can expect to complete a maximum of four dives during the expedition, subject to weather and water conditions, of course. The maximum dive depth will be about 15 meters (50 feet).

Possible dive sites include:
Port Lockroy, Deception Island and Neko Harbor.

Supplement for scubadiving:
US$595 per person

SEA
KAYAKING

Ship: Professor Multanovskiy
Expedition Dates: January 31 to February 11, February 10 to 21 and February 20 to March 3, 2006

Ship: Akademik Shokalskiy
Expedition Dates: November 10 -21, November 20 to December 1.

Sea kayaking is a fabulous way to explore the little bays and waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula. You use 5-meter (16 foot) Prijon rudder-equipped double sea kayaks, which are very stable, surprisingly comfortable and incredibly tough - perfect for paddling through the icy environment. Each trip is led by two experienced and highly qualified kayak instructors and a Zodiac safety boat stays in constant communication ready to assist should the need arise.

Group size and number of excursions:
There will be a maximum of 10 kayakers per departure and a minimum of four kayak excursions.

Kayaking sites:
Possible kayaking sites include Hannah Point/Aitcho Islands, Deception Island, Port Lockroy, Neko Harbor, Paradise Harbor, and Lemaire Channel.

Supplement for sea kayaking:

US$595 per person

ANTARCTIC CAMPING

Ship: Professor Multanovskiy
Expedition Dates:
January 31 to February 11, February 10 to 21 and February 20 to March 3, 2006

Ship: Akademik Shokalskiy
Expedition Dates: November 10 to 21 and November 20 to December 1, 2005

This is your chance to be one of the few who have spent a night camping on the pristine ice of the White Continent. Experienced staff members handle all the logistics.

Group size and number of excursions:
You will be one of a maximum of 20 campers who venture ashore for the night. Weather and ice permitting, you will spend one night ashore. All meals are taken on board the vessel.

Camp sites:
Our camp sites are generally close to Port Lockroy, on the shores of Neumayer Channel, and are selected away from vegetated sites and wildlife concentrations to avoid contamination or disturbance.

Supplement for antarctic camping:
None

Note: All those wishing to participate in the Antarctic Scuba Diving activities must have PADI advanced open water certification or equivalent. There is no supplementary charge for the Antarctic Camping Option. Participation will be confirmed at booking on a first come, first served basis.