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Drake Passage & first ice · South Shetland approach
Day 04 · South Shetland approach

Drake Passage & first ice

Wildlife watch from the open deck, biosecurity inspection of outerwear and a practical Zodiac briefing prepare the group for the first safe landing window.

Day04
Classic Antarctica Expedition Cruise

Wildlife watch from the open deck, biosecurity inspection of outerwear and a practical Zodiac briefing prepare the group for the first safe landing window.

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

Drake Passage & first ice

The day begins with a current operating brief, weather review and the practical preparation needed for ice navigation, landscape reading and flexible route decisions. Wildlife watch from the open deck, biosecurity inspection of outerwear and a practical Zodiac briefing prepare the group for the first safe landing window.

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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