Antarctic

Scuba diving in the

Antarctic

The Antarctic represents one of the world's last truly wild frontiers, guaranteeing stark, untouched scenery, unique encounters with wildlife, and a genuine, unbridled sense of adventure.

Diving Highlights

  • One of the world’s last true frontiers, where few have been before
  • Unique encounters with relaxed and curious wildlife
  • Visit research stations and discover relics of historic expeditions
  • Spot penguins, albatross, elephant seals, whales, and more

The Antarctic is the planet’s southern polar region, which includes the continent of Antarctica and its surrounding islands – including South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the South Orkney Islands, and the South Shetland Islands. Despite the immense size of this region, and theories of its existence dating back to Aristotle, the Antarctic’s remote location and hostile environment meant it was among the last corners of the world to be discovered.



Top Antarctic experiences

Walk in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton Image
November to March

Walk in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton

Pay homage to the renowned explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, who beat the odds to cross South Georgia’s mountainous spine to rescue his stranded crew.

Scuba dive in kelp forests with fur seals Image
November to March

Scuba dive in kelp forests with fur seals

The Antarctic isn’t just ice, visitors to South Georgia can dive amongst swaying forests of kelp, often joined by fur seals – and sometimes even penguins.

Spot thousands of breeding emperor penguins Image
November to March

Spot thousands of breeding emperor penguins

Visit the isolated island of Snow Hill which is home to around 10,000 emperor penguins.

Land at Point Wild, Elephant Island Image
November to March

Land at Point Wild, Elephant Island

Discover this desolate and unforgiving point on Elephant Island where Shackleton’s crew survived for more than a hundred days.

Encounter half of the world’s southern elephant seals Image
November to December

Encounter half of the world’s southern elephant seals

Around half of the world’s entire southern elephant seal population descend on Elephant Island each year to breed, a true sight to behold.

Keep an eye out for whales surfacing around the boat Image
February to March

Keep an eye out for whales surfacing around the boat

Antarctica’s whale watching peaks towards the end of the season, by which time all migrating pods have made it down to these nutrient-rich waters.


Seasons in the Antarctic

The Antarctic's bitterly-cold temperatures, endless darkness, and solid sea ice, means it is all but impossible to visit during the winter months of April through October. However during the summer months of November through March, daylight dominates this region and temperatures climb to above freezing. At this time, the Antarctic offers one-of-a-kind experiences for adventurous visitors, with vessels venturing further and further south throughout the season, as the sea ice recedes.


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