camping
Experience the Ultimate Antarctic Adventure: Camping on the Ice
Camping involves spending one night on shore giving guests the opportunity to hear the calls of penguins, cracking of the ice and possibly even the blow of whales throughout the night. It is a chance to spend an extended period of time on shore and experience the landscape during twilight. But don’t expect to see stars, this far south in the summertime it usually does not get completely dark at night.
Campers will leave the ship after dinner and be back on the ship prior to breakfast as no food is allowed on shore. Bivy sacks, sleeping bags and sleeping pads are provided. It is recommended to dig a shallow hole in the snow to place your bivy sack for wind protection. To get the full Antarctic camping experience, tents are not recommended or used but may be available for special requests on some ships.
Camping is typically only offered in the first half of the season (Nov – Jan) when there is more snow around the landing sites.
Spend a Night on the Ice With an Antarctic Camping Excursion
For those seeking a true wilderness experience in Antarctica, camping on the ice offers an unforgettable night surrounded by the sights and sounds of the frozen continent. Imagine falling asleep to the calls of penguins, the crackling of shifting ice, and the distant blows of whales as you spend a night under the Antarctic sky.
What to Expect From an Antarctic Camping Excursion
Camping in Antarctica is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, allowing travelers to disconnect from the modern world and connect with one of the most remote places on Earth.
A night spent on shore, offering an extended time to experience Antarctica’s landscape in the peaceful twilight hours
A true back-to-nature experience, where guests sleep without tents (though tents may be available upon special request on some ships)
Unique nighttime sounds, from the distant calls of penguins to the deep rumblings of moving icebergs
Minimal impact camping, following strict environmental guidelines—no food is allowed on shore, and guests return to the ship before breakfast
A stable, beginner-friendly experience, with many ships using sit-on-top inflatable kayaks for extra comfort and ease (availability varies by ship)
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