Antarctica was once only the domain of explorers, whalers and scientists, but now with advances in naval architecture and navigation, it is possible to charter a specialist vessel and make the epic journey to The White Continent.

The extremes of weather and demanding conditions make a charter to Antarctica a unique adventure and one which must be undertaken with careful planning and specialist capabilities. A tough new breed of exploration yachts has emerged in recent years which are ideal for this type of adventure offering long range, high levels of safety and reliability plus the same interior luxuries and décor as the best superyachts. Explorer yachts are also high volume with plenty of space for guests, crew and equipment making them desirable for extended cruising in the challenging Antarctic environment.

In short… they get you where you want to go.

The otherworldly landscape of Antarctica is dominated by the ice, which in places is 2 miles thick and covers 98% of the continent. Unlike the Arctic, Antarctica has land beneath the ice cover and is the size of the USA and Mexico combined with more than 70 sub-glacial lakes. Icebergs appear with a blue hue and are carved and polished into giant towering structures which move eerily through the water and past permanent cliffs of ice.

The inhospitable environment makes permanent human inhabitation impossible, but the continent is home to prolific wildlife … penguins, seals and whales – who have found remarkable ways to survive in the coldest, driest, windiest place on earth.

The ice and wildlife are what fascinates visitors and on an expedition charter yacht it is possible to enjoy every comfort as you explore: large staterooms with superior facilities, bubbling deck…

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