• Yes!!! Once we arrive in Antarctica it will be the ultimate goal of the Captain, Expedition Leader, and the Expedition Team to make sure we get off the ship as much as possible. You’ll participate in landings, zodiac cruises, and any additional activities you’ve signed up for. Check the “Detailed trip itinerary” in the home page for more details.

    *Pending weather.

  • The price shown is the "all-in” price after all taxes, fees, port fees, and permits required; which are handled by the tour operator. The only main additional costs will be mandatory travel insurance, optional gratuity, canned beverages and alcohol, and additional activities. See the full list of inclusions/exclusions for more.

  • You can check our Packing List in the Main Menu, or our full post about how to pack to Antarctica here:

    https://letsgopolar.com/packing-for-the-ice/

  • 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 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.

    For more information, please visit: https://letsgopolar.com/medical-evacuation-insurance/

  • Citizen Science programs are designed to allow each passenger to assist with the ongoing research efforts in Antarctica. In partnership with several projects, we give our passengers the chance to play a meaningful role in recording and better understanding the Antarctic ecosystem and the impact of climate change. This is particularly helpful in the Antarctic, where we support long-term academic observation teams that would find it nearly impossible to be as ever-present on their own.

    The projects offered may vary slightly by voyage and scientific need. Everyone is welcome to participate. If interested, please see the onboard daily bulletin and join the scheduled Citizen Science Introduction Meeting at the start of your voyage. There is no additional cost.

  • Not necessarily, no! Our group trips are usually made up of around 50% solo travelers! Prices are always per person, per bed. If you’re a solo traveler, we will match you with a same-gender roommate from our group to share your cabin with. There is also the option for solo cabin availability. Please send us a message about solo cabins if that’s your preference.