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. We will fly by Twin Otter to the Astrid and Lazarev Emperor Penguin colonies and to the magnificent Drygalski Mountains. We will also visit stunning ice features, and hike and fat bike close to our luxurious Oasis Camp 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 – 5 November 2025 and 12-20 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 and September 2026

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 and 21-28 September 2026 & 28 September – 5 October 2026

Maximum 12 guests.

Exclusive Private Charter – Antarctic Peninsula

Charter Hanse Explorer for the ultimate small group adventure on the Antarctic Peninsula. Fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island to meet the vessel, skipping the infamous Drake Passage. With 7 en suite cabins and two zodiacs, this beautiful explorer yacht is the perfect way to explore the Antarctic Peninsula. Skiing, kayaking, photography, choose your own expert guided adventure.

Dates: 2026 and 2027 dates currently available

Antarctic Ice Ultra

Calling all marathon runners. Flying from Cape Town, South Africa to Queen Maud Land for the ultimate endurance race. The 2025 event offers half marathon, marathon, 50k, 50 miles, 100k and up to 100 miles. The race is scheduled to take place on 8 November 2025. Post race enjoy a few relaxing days exploring the Schirmacher Oasis based at Oasis Camp where you will enjoy sumptuous meals, a traditional sauna and guided excursions to ice features with the option of purchasing a seat on a flight to visit an Emperor Penguin colony too.

Adjacent image by Richard Ducker

Dates: 7-12 November 2025

North Pole Marathon

Board a charter flight in Paris, flying direct to Longyearbyen where you will board the extraordinary icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot for the journey to the North Pole. At the North Pole the expedition team will set a track for half marathon and marathon runners. En route to and from the pole we’ll have time to view wildlife, walk on the frozen ocean, learn about the high arctic and hike and zodiac cruise in Svalbard. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Dates: 7-22 July 2025. Dates for 2026 TBA

Emperor Penguin Odyssey

Fly from South Africa’s beautiful Antarctic gateway city of Cape Town to Dronning Maud Land, the Norwegian Antarctic claim. We will visit one of three Emperor Penguin colonies we have permission to visit and we’ll explore some incredible ice features in and around the Schirmacher Oasis where we will stay for the duration of our trip.

Dates: 4-7 November 2025 & 11-15 December 2025. Dates for 2026 TBA

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 5 days on the water to maximise time for quantity and quality encounters, and seven 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 and experience in Antarctica, 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.