Discover Antarctica on a sailing boat, on Sonabia.

Heading towards the South Pole, where the White Continent offers you the spectacle of wild nature.

The landscapes are breathtaking, from the volcanic slopes of Deception Island to the snowy peaks and towering glaciers of the  Antarctic Peninsula.

The largest ice extension of the planet, for long reserved to adventurers and whale hunters now receives scientists and the  visitors that have the privilege to sail on its magnificent waters.

The life is abundant everywhere, on the fantastically shaped floating ices, on the shore and the snow slopes: penguins, seals, fur seals and whales live in this sanctuary preserved from humans.

For the privileged visitor, Antarctica will leave  unforgettable memories.

 

Duration

3 weeks.

Season

December, January and February (1 expedition per month).

Capacity

4 passengers (max 6) + crew (2).

Booking

From May. Warning: limited number of places.

Timing

1 – Ushuaia or Puerto Williams.

Waiting for a “weather window” to cross the Drake Passage. We sometimes wait in Puerto Toro or the Wollaston Islands (near Cape Horn) before crossing.

2 – Crossing the Drake Passage

Average 4 days. First stage of the Adventure. The Drake is renowned for its strong gales and waves. It’s a personal challenge for experienced sailors and novices alike.

3 – Antarctic cruise

Average 12 days. We visit between 9 and 12 sites. Daytime sailing, often motoring in floating ice. We spend the night at anchor and we go ashore whenever the weather permits.

4 – Waiting for a weather window in the Melchior Archipelago

A beautiful place to spend one or more days.

5 – Return crossing of the Drake

Average 4 days. If you have fixed travel dates, we’ll make sure you don’t lose them.