Throughout the seasons, we've developed relationships with various tour operators that offer us deeper discounts and group rates for those signing up as a group. Our trips are made up of members from our Facebook community named Antarctica Travel Group. The number of members on the trip can range anywhere from 10 to 170 depending on the time of year and ship size. If you're interested in more information about joining a group trip, don't hesitate to send us a message!

Please see “Packing” under the Cool Content tab!

YES! Our group trips are a great option for solo travelers, as well as families, groups, and couples. Around 50% of our group trip members are solo travelers so you're in good company! If you’re going on a group trip as a solo traveler but don’t want to be in a solo cabin, we will attempt to match you up in a cabin with other members from our community.

You do not need a Visa to visit Antarctica, South Georgia, or the Falklands when you visit via expedition ship. All your documents will be handled by the tour operator. However, you may need a visa to enter Argentina or Chile depending on where you will depart from. Check with your country’s embassy website for more information.

Each ship and trip will be slightly different. A Classic Antarctica trip will usually include 3, 4 or 5 days of doing shore-based activities and Zodiac cruises. For shore-based activities, you will be visiting wildlife habitats, research stations, historical landmarks, going on treks or even visit an active volcano. Weather and scheduling are important factors and none of these activities are guaranteed, though the crew will do their best to make sure to maximize your experience. When not on land or on the ship, you'll be cruising in Zodiacs, looking for wildlife, and visiting icebergs and glaciers. Zodiac cruising, in my opinion, is the best way to experience the vast diversity of Antarctica.

Absolutely!!! We don't do "Sightseeing" tours. Every single one of our group trips is carefully chosen with ships and companies that focus on the adventure aspect of visiting Antarctica and trying to maximize your time spent off the ship and out on land or in Zodiacs.

If we do, we'd be the first!

Each ship has slightly different requirements for the amount of medical evacuation insurance you need, and they will let you know well ahead of time. There are no hospitals or emergency rooms in Antarctica so in the event of a serious medical emergency, the passenger will need to be med-evaced to the mainland. There is a doctor on board who can handle the majority of medical emergencies, and only in the extremely rare cases does a passenger need to be flown back to get medical care.

Citizen Science programs are designed to allow each passenger to assist with the ongoing research efforts in Antarctica. Check out our “Citizen Science” link under “Cool Content” for more information.