Ross Sea & East Antarctica · 28 days
A month-long voyage from New Zealand to the Ross Sea — the far side of Antarctica, rarely seen.
January – February 2027
Weather and ice dictate every landing on this route, and helicopter or zodiac access to historic sites cannot be guaranteed.
From $30,000 per person.
Day by day
Day 1Bluff, New Zealand
Embark and sail south into the Southern Ocean.
Days 2–6Sub-Antarctic islands
Landings or zodiac cruises at sub-Antarctic islands, conditions permitting.
Days 7–10Southern Ocean
Crossing towards the Antarctic coast, watching for the first pack ice.
Days 11–20Ross Sea
Cape Adare, the Ross Ice Shelf, Ross Island and historic huts, conditions permitting.
Days 21–27Southern Ocean
The long voyage north with lectures and reflection.
Day 28Bluff, New Zealand
Disembark.
Itineraries are a guide: weather and ice decide the day. Placeholder — verify durations, prices and inclusions with partner operators before launch.
Ship & cabins
- MV Halcyon Ice
- 190 guests
- Standard — Twin window cabin
- Balcony — Balcony stateroom
- Suite — Grand suite
Included
- Expedition leaders & naturalist guides
- Daily zodiac landings and cruises (weather permitting)
- All meals on board
- Polar parka to keep (verify)
- Waterproof boots on loan (verify)
- Lectures and briefings by the expedition team
Not included
- Flights to the embarkation port
- Pre/post hotel nights
- Personal gear
- Mandatory travel, medical and evacuation insurance
- Gratuities for crew and expedition staff
- Optional activities such as kayaking or camping
Good to know
- This is a long voyage with many sea days.
- Access to historic huts is subject to permits and conditions (verify).
- Departures are few and often book a year or more ahead.
