Camping Like an Explorer
An Uninhabited Continent Opens Its Doors for One Incredible Night
What’s camping in Antarctica like? Long after most passengers are tucked away in their cabins, chances are you’ll still be lying awake, cozy in your sleeping bag, captivated by the ethereal sounds of gently lapping waves, creaking glaciers and perhaps the blow of a whale passing in the night.
The air seems even more pure than in the daytime, the scale of your surroundings even more humbling, and by morning you’ll find yourself wondering how you could possibly describe this once-in-a-lifetime experience to friends back on board.
Here’s How it Works
After dinner and a full briefing on board, day turns into dusk, and we head ashore to camp. We set up in a breathtaking spot near the edge of the water, surrounded by a landscape rarely seen by human eyes.
On top of an insulated pad, you’ll lay cozy and warm in your sleeping bag, and proceed to get a small (albeit more toasty) taste of what it must have been like for the very first Antarctic explorers to camp on this continent. In the morning, we’ll pack up and head back to hot coffee and tea, perhaps a nice warm shower and, most definitely, a hearty breakfast.
The Details
Anyone 12 or older with an adventurous spirit is welcome to spend an unforgettable night with us on the continent. We camp just once per voyage, on select voyages, and we take a limited number of guests, so we strongly suggest you sign up before boarding the ship. Please note that camping is not available on every voyage (such as our Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica voyages) so please check our individual itinerary pages or inquire with our team.
We Supply Most Everything
- Insulated sleeping bag, rated to -20° F (-29° C). We do not expect temperatures below 10° F, but warmer bags ensure your comfort overnight.
- Insulated sleeping pads
- Sleeping bag liner
- A selection of high quality bivvy sacks (personalized waterproof shelter)
- Two person tents available upon request (limited number permitted)
- Pillow with pillowcase
- Waterproof stuff sack
We will also provide two portable toilets with privacy tents for the group. True darkness during the polar summer is limited or absent, so a headlamp or flashlight is not required equipment; though you may wish to bring a light on trips departing later in the season, when the night sun is less powerful.
Great Adventure
There are not enough good things to say about the ship, the expedition team, the crew, the safety, the comfort, and mostly the great adventure that unfolded for us thanks to all of their efforts.