Nature is the destination

Emperors & Mountains of Dronning Maud Land

Fly from the beautiful Antarctic gateway city of Cape Town to experience a rarely visited and hauntingly beautiful part of Antarctica. From our very comfortable base in the Schirmacher Oasis we plan to fly by Twin Otter to the Astrid and Lazarev North Emperor Penguin colonies, and to Ulvetanna and Holtanna mountains amid the magnificent Drygalski Mountains. We also aim to visit stunning ice features, and hike and fat bike close to our luxurious base in the Schirmacher Oasis on the very edge of the Antarctic continent. This is a trip for lovers of nature, photography, exploration, geography, geology, aviation, adventure, Emperor Penguins and more.

Seize this opportunity to experience remote rarely visited locations and capture images and memories of a lifetime in the company of a maximum of 8 guests and 2 guides. US$56,000pp

Dates: 28 October – 4 November 2025, 12-20 November 2025 and 20-27 November 2025.

Register interest for November 2026 and November 2027.

See the trip video for the November 2024 Emperors and Mountains of Dronning Maud Land trip here.

South Pole & Emperor Penguins

Experience the incredible site of thousands of Emperor Penguins on the sea ice and journey to the southern most point on earth. Truly an epic combination. We will fly from the magnificent Antarctica gateway city of Cape Town to Novo Runway and proceed to the very comfortable Oasis Camp a short drive across the ice to the Schirmacher Oasis. From there we will venture to the South Pole and to the realm of the Emperor Penguins where mighty ice shelves meet the sea ice. This is a signature trip for any seasoned adventurer and is limited to a maximum of 10 guests and two guides.

Scoresby Sund Explorer- Micro Expedition Cruise in remote east Greenland – September 2025

September marks a unique time in Scoresby Sund, east Greenland where the transition from summer to autumn paints the scenery with a palette of vibrant fall colours, a crispness in the air and the return of night time hints at the approaching Arctic winter and shimmering auroras . Enjoy this voyage of discovery with a maximum of 12 guests and two experienced guides.

MV Vikingfjord is the perfect base camp to explore the world’s largest fjord system in remote east Greenland. A true immersive experience in remote wilderness.

Dates: 15-24 September 2025 and 22 September – 1 October 2025. Maximum 12 guests.

Register interest for September 2026

Svalbard in Spring – April 2025

Explore the Svalbard archipelago in April. Svalbard’s majestic peaks are covered in snow and the sea ice is commencing its annual retreat. This is a fantastic time to visit this incredible high Arctic archipelago before the summer melt begins in earnest. Surround yourself with snow-capped peaks, cascading glaciers and unique Arctic wildlife in the company of a maximum of 11 other guests and 2 experienced polar guides.

Dates: 17-24 April 2025 and 24 April – 1 May 2025. Maximum 12 guests on each voyage.

Iceland Winter Wonders – February 2025

For groups of 4 – 10

Join expedition photographer David Sinclair to explore and capture the magnificent winter landscapes of Iceland’s south coast. We will explore and capture exquisite images of volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, glaciers, ice caves and more. The quality of light in February is exceptional by day, and the nights are long, affording opportunities to capture the magnificent aurora borealis. Check out some highlights from a trip in February 2024 here.

Swim with Gentle Giants in Tropical Tonga

Every year humpback whales migrate to Tonga to give birth in the tropical waters of Vava’u and Ha’apai.  The warm waters provide a safe environment for the new-born calves. Experienced guides and crew will help us locate, observe and capture fabulous images of diverse behaviour both from our vessel and in the water in the coastal waters of Vava’u.  We will also have the opportunity to explore coral reefs and may encounter other marine megafauna.  We will have 7 days on the water to maximise time for quantity and quality encounters, and ten nights in peaceful waterfront accommodation. Read more about a visit to Vava’u in posts on the Explorer’s Journal page.

Science Support, Private or Corporate Groups, Special Occasions and Documentary Film Projects

With our knowledge of, experience in, and connections within the Antarctic community we are ideally-placed to plan and deliver a range of programs in Antarctica including: supporting science; documentary film-making; and private or corporate group travel to Antarctica. Contact us for a confidential discussion about your plans.