Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition

Set sail in the wake of the great polar explorers to experience a thrilling adventure from New Zealand to the Ross Sea, one of Antarctica’s best-preserved regions. Spectacular wildlife and plant life await you in one of the planet's most extreme environments. In this world where everything seems more intense, observe some of Antarctica’s largest colonies of Adelie penguins, as well as many other penguin species. Sail among monumental icebergs and be captivated by the dramatic cracking of calving glaciers, while Weddell seals bask on the pack ice, not far from the orcas. Visit historic sites such as Sir Ernest Shackleton’s hut at Cape Royds. In this spectacular setting, it will be impossible not to think of the heroic polar expeditions undertaken by some of the world’s most courageous explorers.

We are privileged guests in these remote lands where we are at the mercy of weather, ice, tidal and current conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO. Any disembarkation on the Subantarctic Islands is subject to weather conditions and on obtaining the authorisation of the local authorities. To preserve the wild environment of these islands, the number of visitors is in fact strictly controlled. Wherever possible, we will run Zodiac excursions around their shorelines in order to guarantee the best possible experience for all guests if it is not possible to disembark.

*Subject to weather and ice conditions and to sailing opportunities.