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