NEW Deep into the Weddell Sea

Explore both sides of the Antarctic Peninsula on this two-week polar expedition. Cross the Antarctic Sound to the lesser-visited eastern side of the Peninsula and explore Shackleton’s domain, the Weddell Sea, with its huge tabular icebergs and prolific Adélie colonies.

Some 107 years after it sank, thrusting one of history’s greatest explorers into the unknown, the lost vessel of Sir Ernest Shackleton was discovered at the bottom of the Weddell Sea in Spring 2022. Endurance lay 10,000ft down for more than a century before marine archaeologist Mensun Bound (who we interviewed on page 9–11) finally uncovered its resting place. It remains in remarkably good condition, living up to its name and enduring, even below the waves, with the ship’s name still visible on the stern. It was a life-changing discovery for Mensun, who had dreamt of finding Endurance for much of his 50 year career. Crossing the Weddell Sea, knowing of the challenges and difficulties faced by Shackleton and his men, is humbling. The 2022 discovery reminds us of just how much more there is to discover in Antarctica.

Duration: 14 days

Ship: M/V Sylvia Earle

Depart: March

Prices from: AUD $22,780pp

NZD $23,630pp (trip only)

Carbon footprint:

2,158 kg CO2e (average pp)

Itinerary

Day 1 Join trip in Ushuaia

Day 2 Embark on the M/V Sylvia Earle

Days 3-4 The Drake Passage

Days 5-11 Weddell Sea region & Antarctic Peninsula

Days 12-13 The Drake Passage

Day 14 Trip ends in Ushuaia

Optional activites

Kayaking

Polar plunge Scuba diving

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