January to March is best time of year to visit Antarctica - the sea ice is near its minimum which gives us the most freedom to explore and the days are still long. The journey begins and ends in Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world. You can get there fairly easy from anywhere in the world by flying to Punta Arenas, Chile via Santiago, Chile, and then connecting on a commuter flight from Punta Arenas to Puerto Williams.
We'll meet you at the Puerto Williams airport and bring you down to Seal, where you can spend the first afternoon unpacking and familiarizing yourself with the boat, and perhaps explore town, which offers an excellent small museum and some lovely hill walking.
The next morning, we will continue with the safety briefing aboard Seal, before heading off toward Cape Horn and the Drake Passage. Before going to sea, we may even have the chance to walk ashore on Cape Horn island.
The Drake Passage usually takes three days, and then we will have nearly a month to explore the Antarctic Peninsula at our leisure. In these regions, we can expect several days of down time due to bad weather, and a longer voyage means these down days are an enjoyable time to catch up, write in journals, and reflect on the trip, rather than a stressful high percentage of your Antarctic visit.
Seal is ideally suited for small groups wishing to visit extreme latitudes. With all the comforts of a much larger boat you can enjoy the advantages of having a private charter with an itinerary based on what you want to do. The raised saloon gives you a view on the world, with plenty of room for your entire party to enjoy the sights, or retire to your cabin, with its comfortable bunk, library and computer desk when you need a bit of privacy.
All of Seal's voyages are "expedition style" which means we expect you to help with standing watch, sail handling and boat keeping to the extent of your abilities (no experience necessary), as well as assist with food preparation and clean up and look after your own cabins and equipment.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- These prices are per person (you may have to share a cabin) for 34 nights aboard;
- Food (including table wine) and lodging, aboard Seal from the 11 am on on the scheduled start day until 4 pm on the scheduled end day of the charter;
- Port fees;
- Use of safety equipment, including harnesses;
- Sheets, towel, pillows.
Price does not include:
- Transportation to and from the boat;
- Shoreside accommodation;
- Hard alcohol;
- You must have a valid passport, visas if required, and a flexible air or sea ticket from the destination country to your home country;
- Personal medical and evacuation insurance;
- Personal clothing, including foul weather gear, seaboots, sleeping bags;
- Permits for any projects ashore (climbing, research, etc.).
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Antarctica
Antarctica
Boating and Sailing
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