Sailing expedition to Antarctica

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Sailing expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula from Puerto Williams (Chili) or Ushuaia (Argentina),  on the sailship Sonabia 2.

Duration: 3 weeks (see timing below)
Capacity: 4 passengers (max 6) + crew (2)
Sailing season: December, January and February (1 expedition per month)
Reservations starting from May, limited number of places

Timing

1 – Ushuaia or Puerto Williams. Waiting for a ´weather window´ to cross the Drake Passage. We sometimes wait in Puerto Toro or the Wollaston Islands (near Cape Horn) before crossing.

2 – Crossing the Drake Passage, average 4 days. First part of the adventure. The Drake is famous for its strong gales and  its waves. It is a personal challenge for both experienced sailors and novices.

3 – Cruising in Antarctica, average 12 days. We expect to visit 9 to 12 sites. Day navigation, often motoring in the ice. Stop at anchor every night and go aground whenever the weather allows it.

4 – Waiting for a weather window in the Melchior Archipelago. A very nice site to stay one or several days.

5 – Crossing back the Drake Passage. Average 4 days. If you have fixed dates to travel, we will ensure that you are on time.

Ecology

Sonabia 2 follows the rules of the Antarctic Treaty, its permit is renewed every year. In addition its environmental impact is minimal.

The carbon footprint of an Antarctic expedition is  255kg de CO2 per person. As a comparison, your footprint on an “ideally ecological” cruise ship would be over 800 kg Co2.

All the non degradable trash is brought pack to port.

Animal watching is done according to the Madrid Protocol, trying not to disturb the animals and not to get too close.

 

Other information

Languages spoken aboard: English, Spanish, French

Insurance. You need a personal travel insurance.

Luggage. 1 or 2 bags (sailors bag or backpack), NO RIGID SUITCASE.

Sleeping bag: recommended to bring yours

Clothing: warm clothing, gloves, hat, high protection sunglasses, ski googles.

Shoes:  interior shoes for the boat,  high rubber boots to go aground

Budget, travel, accommodation?  contact us

Videos: Eric Sonabia, 2022 - Carlos Guevara Vivanco, 2023.

Recent posts

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2022 02 10 - Sonabia 2, Mutiny in the Antarctica

 


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