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Camping Overnight on the Antarctic Ice Sheet

Sleep in a bivy on the seventh continent under the midnight sun, with penguins calling in the distance. Only a handful of guests per landing do this each season.

What to expect

Guides dig snow platforms and set up bivy sacks on a sheltered landing site, briefing guests on cold-weather safety beforehand. You fall asleep to the sound of calving glaciers and wake to alpenglow on the peaks. No tents, just bivvy bags under open sky, weather permitting. Group size is capped tightly for safety and Leave No Trace protocols.

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Good to know

Book onto the ship's approved list before departure — spots are extremely limited and weather-dependent; requires a moderate fitness level and cold tolerance.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Antarctica — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Silversea · Silver Wind
9 nights · calls at Antarctica
from $10,700
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Silversea · Silver Cloud
11 nights · calls at Antarctica
from $11,500
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Silversea · Silver Shadow
17 nights · calls at Antarctica
from $13,800
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Silversea · Silver Nova
16 nights · calls at Antarctica
from $15,350
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