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Prepare for first landing · South Shetland approach
Day 13 · South Shetland approach

Prepare for first landing

Biosecurity, Zodiac procedure and first iceberg sightings prepare the group for the peninsula.

Day13
Brazil, Iguaçu & Antarctica Grand Journey

Biosecurity, Zodiac procedure and first iceberg sightings prepare the group for the peninsula.

The captain and expedition leader may replace, reverse or cancel a landing, flight or activity when weather, ice, wildlife, permissions or safety require it. This is an essential feature of responsible expedition travel.

01Morning

Prepare for first landing

The day begins with a current operating brief, weather review and the practical preparation needed for ice navigation, landscape reading and flexible route decisions. Biosecurity, Zodiac procedure and first iceberg sightings prepare the group for the peninsula.

02Afternoon

South Shetland approach

The main activity window is used for ice navigation, landscape reading and flexible route decisions. Wildlife, landings, ice routes and exact timings are never guaranteed.

03Evening

What can change

Back at the hotel or vessel, the team reviews the day, answers questions and prepares you for ice navigation, landscape reading and flexible route decisions. The captain and expedition leader may replace, reverse or cancel a landing, flight or activity when weather, ice, wildlife, permissions or safety require it. This is an essential feature of responsible expedition travel.

Available choices

Available choices

Wildlife, landings, ice routes and exact timings are never guaranteed.

+ Ice-navigation lecture+ Open-deck observation
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What can change

The captain and expedition leader may replace, reverse or cancel a landing, flight or activity when weather, ice, wildlife, permissions or safety require it. This is an essential feature of responsible expedition travel.

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