Paddle a sea kayak through mirror-flat Antarctic waters, threading between sculpted icebergs and past dozing leopard seals at water level. The silence — broken only by a dripping paddle or a distant glacier crack — is unlike anything else on Earth.
What to expect
After a dry-suit briefing on the expedition deck, you launch your double kayak directly from the ship's marina platform into protected Antarctic waters. Your expert guide leads the group around tabular and sculpted blue icebergs, pausing whenever wildlife appears — Weddell seals, crabeaters, or the occasional humpback surfacing nearby. The experience is meditative yet electrifying: no engine noise, no crowds, just polar wilderness at arm's reach. Pre-booking is essential as places sell out before departure.
Good to know
Book at the Expedition Desk as soon as you board — this sells out faster than any other add-on. A basic paddling ability is all that is required; full dry-suit and paddle instruction provided. Minimum age not currently published; confirm onboard. Weight/health restrictions may apply.