"What place does today's society leave to the dreamers and lovers of the great outdoors?"
- Luc Jacquet -
The white continent is still an untouched gem, one of the last wilderness on our planet.
Antarctica yacht expedition 2026
This top range trip is for 7 people maximum.
When we think about Antarctica, our imagination go wild.
The feeling of purity, gigantic icebergs out of sight, kingdom of whales, the mighty leopard seal, epic journey, clumsy penguins on land that become inquisitive rockets as soon as they enter the water, ...
Let's say the dream of Antarctica is only a cheap copy of the reality.
There are few options to visit it, the best one is undoubtedly on a sailboat, that has so many advantages compared to larger boats like :
- reaching the most stunning places that bigger boats can't
- small group for the best wildlife experience
- the schedule can be changed anytime. For exemple if a place is particularly rich in wildlife, we can decide to stay longer
- activities are more flexibles (snorkeling, zodiac cruises, landfalls)
- gives a feeling of freedom and being a pioneer like the great explorers a century ago.
date : February 8th to March 5th 2026
duration : 26 days
Start & finish : Puerto Williams, Chile
Cost : 27200$ all inclusive on board
Deposit : 3500$ non refundable
Tour leaders : both Romain & Cecile Barats
what to expect :
Antarctica is an explorer and photographer paradise.
We'll sail the waters of the Austral ocean in the middle of gigantic icebergs and mountain ranges.
We'll focus on the rich wildlife of the west side of peninsula.
We'll navigate through the fabulous Lemaire Channel, maybe the most beautiful in the world.
We'll zodiac cruise in the middle of iceberg graveyards and patrol the coasts looking for seals to snorkel with.
February is migrating whale season so we'll enjoy whales almost everyday, it could be humpbacks, Minke, southern right whales.
We'll also enter the territory of orcas and focus on them, especially the B1 type known to kill seals on ice, using many different maneuvers like making big waves.
Seals will be seen in large numbers, and snorkeling with a leopard seal is an unforgettable moment. We'll seize all opportunities.
Finally, what would the frozen continent be without penguins? We'll see thousands of them, either on land walking near their colony, on icebergs, or even snorkeling with massive raft of them.
We'll anchor in pristine coves, where everything can be seen.
About our boat : The Vinson of Antarctica
The bare aluminum hull and deck structure is reinforced and dedicated to navigate in high latitude.
Capable to handle high winds and rough seas as well as navigation in shoal waters.
A workshop forward of the accommodation means running repairs can be made at sea.
The bamboo interior joinery and furniture is comfortable yet hard-wearing. Able to sleep 12.
2 ribs allowing more space to the guests.
sat-nav antennae
confortable heating, no condensation
stunning library and vast dining room for friendly times
Starlink on board, allowing a reliable connexion during the whole trip.
confortables beds and pillows
2 Vast shower rooms and easy to use toilets
A very experienced crew who knows the best locations in Antarctica et care about guest confort.
Life aboard
Keep in mind that this adventure isn't for everybody and can be challenging for many reasons
Even if the boat is particularly comfortable you have to prepare for small spaces like tights sleeping quarters.
You'll be part of the team, that means early morning watches during the crossing, participating to maneuvers the crew could kindly ask you (don't worry if no sailing experience, you'll be briefed), dish washing, even cooking if you want to...
The spirit of comradery is essential, that's why I'll send you a questionnaire about your mind and your goals if you're interested to join us.
This experience is so rewarding, it worths to shake up the routine a bit.
Mealtimes are structured most of the time but on big days when the Nature offers us her best, eating may not be our priority...Don't worry, there's plenty of food everywhere on the boat, (too) easily accessible anytime!
Any dietary requirements, feel free to tell us, we can arrange it (vegetarian, etc...)
Feel free also to ask us any question about the life onboard.
The itinerary
This trip is dedicated to the wildlife, so we chose the wildlife hotspots. We'll seize every opportunities to get in the water with the wildlife. The key word about our expedition is ADAPTATION.
Adaptation to the wildlife but to the weather as well.
The itinerary is weather dependent. We are on a sailboat, so SAFETY first.
The Drake crossing lasts 3-4 days each ways. It's an adventure in itself, especially when we sail alongside the iconic albatross in the Beagle channel or when we pass the Cape Horn. It can be agitated so we suggest to bring some seasickness pills or patch. However the crossing is quickly forgotten as soon as we see our first iceberg and our firsts penguins.
February is austral summer time, the weather is about 0 celsius but can be -10 to +10 Celsius. The air is pretty dry. Water temperature is 0 +/- 1 celsius. The night time is short.
The weather is unpredictable, from bright sunny days to snow falls. Snowy days offer remarkable landscape et picture opportunities of penguins in the snow.
The peninsula is a vast area, weather is often different from one place to another. Our crew is extremely careful about that, we'll sail and anchor automatically to safe places.
Don't worry, each part of the peninsula is a gem, if we can't sail to our original spot because of the weather we have some backups equally awesome, just keep in mind we could face some itinerary modifications related to conditions.
Terms & Conditions and cancellation policy
review our Liability waiver we'll ask you to fill to secure your booking.
GALLERY
Included :
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lectures onboard about the Antarctic wildlife
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Exploring the landscape surrounded by icebergs and an abundance of wildlife
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snorkeling with guide
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Landfalls nearby penguin colonies (different species)
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All excursions and Zodiac cruises
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Port taxes and charges
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All entry fees to historic landings sites
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Transport to and from port to yacht
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All meals and drinks onboard during the voyage including wine&beers
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weights for snorkeling
Excluded:
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International or domestic flights to/from yacht/port
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Airport transfers
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Airport arrival or departure taxes
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Visa, passport, and vaccination charges
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Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
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Hotels
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meals not included in the itinerary
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diving equipment
