
In partnership with The Explorers Club
Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition
- ItineraryDunedin to DunedinDuration22 days
- DatesStarting price
Onboard onto Le Soléal for an exquisite journey
In collaboration with an organization renowned for supporting science research, education, and trailblazing expeditions around the world, this unique voyage will feature an esteemed member of The Explorers Club to share onboard lectures and exploration stories throughout your journey.
Embark on an extraordinary adventure to the seldom visited Ross Sea from New Zealand and walk in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers on this exciting expedition.
Sailing from Dunedin in New Zealand, start in Enderby Island, part of New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands, and discover the island’s spectacular flora and fauna.
While you enjoy some time at sea and take advantage of talks and lectures on board by your team of expedition guides, be prepared to reach the Ross Sea, the Southernmost sea on Earth.
Alongside your expedition team, you will have the privilege of exploring this fascinating region and learn all about its history and natural environment, all in one of the most pristine, spectacular settings. Observe the largest Adelie penguin rookeries in the world, sail pass gigantic icebergs and thundering glaciers during a zodiac excursion, or spot Weddell Seals as they relax or hunt on icefloes.
Depending on weather conditions, you may have the opportunity to visit historic buildings including Sir Ernest Shackleton’s hut at Cape Royds, and reflect on the heroic polar journeys of some of the world’s most intrepid polar explorers.
On your way back to New Zealand, enjoy some time on Australia’s Macquarie Island, and its impressive colony of king penguins, as well as the Snares islands and their unique wildlife sanctuary, before disembarking in Dunedin. A truly memorable adventure not many have the chance to experience!
We are privileged guests in these remote lands where we are at the mercy of weather, ice, tidal and current conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO. Any disembarkation on the Subantarctic Islands is subject to weather conditions and on obtaining the authorisation of the local authorities. To preserve the wild environment of these islands, the number of visitors is in fact strictly controlled. Wherever possible, we will run Zodiac excursions around their shorelines in order to guarantee the best possible experience for all guests if it is not possible to disembark.
Your voyage
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Destination
Oceania
Dunedin to Dunedin
Duration
22 days, 21 nights on board
Expeditions

The Explorers Club
Offres
Ponant Bonus 5%
Ref: SO250127







Journey
Your journey day-by-day
- Explore an extreme and unspoilt region of Antarctica, between the Southern Ocean and the Ross Sea, in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers: Scott and Shackleton.
- Icy landscapes, the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands (UNESCO World Heritage), exceptional wildlife (opportunities to spot or observe fur seals, sea elephants, seals, penguins, etc.).
- Activities: outings and shore visits in a rubber dinghy with an experienced team of naturalist guides, to discover the history and incredible biodiversity of these parts.

Staterooms and suites
Elegance and intimacy

Superior Stateroom
Guests
3
Surface
21 m²

Deluxe Stateroom
Guests
2
Surface
18 m²

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Surface
18 m²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
2
Surface
27 m²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Surface
37 m²

Owner's Suite
Guests
2
Surface
45 m²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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