Ross Sea Discovery: In Scott & Shackleton's Footsteps
Embark on this 28-day epic voyage to the Ross Sea, the 'Heart of Antarctica', experiencing the immensity of the Ross Ice Shelf and remoteness of this little-visited region. Includes privileged visits to Scott's and Shackleton's historic huts and research bases on Ross Island with stops en route at the Subantarctic Islands.
Trip Summary
- 10 full days exploring the grand-scale Ross Sea region and its historic huts & 6 visiting sub-Antartic islands
- One of the few voyages each year to venture deep into unchartered Antarctica
- Travelling on a comfortable 140 passenger ice-strengthened ship ideally suited to this expedition
- Possible landings include Franklin Island, Cape Hallett, Ross Ice Shelf and Terra Nova Bay
- Includes one night pre-voyage hotel stay and pre and post-voyage transfers
Trip Overview
From
$31,500 - $63,000
Icebergs in Ross Sea
Your Antarctic vessel
Scott's Hut, Ross Island
Albatross pair
Zodiac cruising at Snares Island
Icebergs in stormy Antarctic seas
Photographing the huge penguin colonies of sub-Antarctica
Flora of the sub-Antarctic islands
Flora of the sub-Antarctic islands
Operator's Itinerary
Start from Queenstown and end at Invercargill
Landmarks potentially visited on Ross Sea Discovery: In Scott & Shackleton's Footsteps
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